Prove It

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About Prove It

"Prove It" is a song by American rock band Television. It was released as the second single from their 1977 debut album, Marquee Moon.


Year:
1996
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The docks
The clocks
A whisper woke him up
The smell of water
Would resume.
The cave
The waves
Of light the unreal night.
That flat curving
Of a room.

Prove it, just the facts, the confidential
This case, this case, this case that I
I've been workin' on so long

First you creep
Then you leap
Up about a hundred feet
Yet you're in so deep
You could write the Book.
Chirp chirp
The birds
They're giving you the words
The world is just a feeling
You undertook.
Remember?

Now the rose
It slows
You in such colorless clothes
Fantastic! You lose your sense of human.
Project
Protect
It's warm and it's calm and it's perfect
It's too "too too"
To put a finger on
This case is closed.

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Television

Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome (black-and-white) or colored, with or without accompanying sound. "Television" may also refer specifically to a television set, television programming, or television transmission. more »

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Written by: Tom Verlaine

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12 facts about this song

Band formation
"Prove It" is a song by Television, a rock band formed in New York City in 1973.
Album association
The song "Prove It" comes from the band's debut studio album "Marquee Moon" which was released in 1977.
Lyrics and Music
Like many of Television tracks, the song "Prove It" features complex guitar parts and lyrics which are believed to reflect the band’s interest in poetry.
Commercial Success
While "Marquee Moon" did not initially achieve commercial success in the United States, it was an unexpected success in the UK album charts, reaching No. 28.
Recognition
The album, "Marquee Moon", featuring "Prove It", is now seen as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, and it has been cited as a major influence on the post-punk movement.
Band Members
The band, during the time of "Prove It", was composed of Tom Verlaine, Richard Lloyd, Fred Smith, and Billy Ficca.
Style and Genre
"Prove It", like the rest of the "Marquee Moon" album, is known for its energetic punk tempos, the twin guitars of Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, and its critically acclaimed guitar solos.
Reception
Critics have continuously praised "Prove It" and other songs on the album for their innovativeness and the seamless blend of rock and roll with avant-garde.
Lyrics Interpretation
Much like the album's title track, "Prove It" is famous for lyrics that paint a vivid but ambiguous scene, embodying the noirish, poetic sensibilities of the band.
High Performance Standards
The band, during its recording, was known for its high standards of musicianship. This is evident in "Prove It" as every instrument can be clearly heard in the song's mix.
Impact on Music Industry
The song characterizes the novel sound of Television which was a disruptive force that paved the way for new wave and indie rock genres, breaking away from the strident austerity of punk rock.
Guitar Solo
"Prove It" has been recognized for its distinctive guitar solo which is considered as one of the greatest in rock history. Compared to typical rock songs, the solo is placed towards the end of the song, featuring the technical skillset of band members Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd.

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