The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count
The Divine Comedy
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Are you ready? OK let's do it 1, 2, 3, 4 Woo, ah ha, yeah ba ba da ba da ba da ba da oh yeah Laugh at the tears you're crying Smile while your head explodes why' don't have to take this lying down So blow your nose baby And just get your fingers clicking To the rhythm and the rhyme Otherwise you'll just be kicking around And that's a crime How can you talk that way on such a lovely day? When sunshine comes your way it's time to make some hay I fall for this season every time When it's hot and everybody smiles I can't help myself I'm in love with the summertime Even when I get hay-fever I find I may sneeze but I don't really mind As long as I'm in love with the summertime Ah, stop your belly-aching We all know what it's like There ain't a pill I haven't taken I guess But that's alright baby 'Cause your Daddy's car is waiting To take us to the sea She feels like celebrating life And so should we How can you talk that way on such a lovely day? When sunshine comes your way it's time to make some hay I fall for this season every time When it's hot and everybody smiles I can't help myself I'm in love with the summertime Even when I get hay-fever I find I may sneeze but I don't really mind As long as I'm in love with the summertime CLAP YOUR HANDS!
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Written by: NEIL HANNON
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count" is a song by the band The Divine Comedy. It was originally released in 1990 when the band was primarily a solo project for Northern Irish singer-songwriter Neil Hannon.
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Album DetailsThe song first appeared on The Divine Comedy's debut album, "Fanfare for the Comic Muse." However, it did not gain significant popularity until its re-release in 1999 on the compilation album, "A Secret History... The Best Of The Divine Comedy."
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Song CreationThe song was written by Neil Hannon, who is also the founder and frontman of The Divine Comedy.
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Song GenreThe track blends elements of pop and orchestral rock, highlighting Hannon’s theatrical style of composition.
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Chart PerformanceThe re-released version of the song reached number 17 on the UK Singles Charts in 1999, making it one of The Divine Comedy's biggest hits.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count" was directed by Pedro Romhanyi, who also directed videos for popular bands including Blur and Pulp.
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Song MeaningThe song's title and lyrics are thought to reflect a satirical view of celebrity life - the pop singer flees sunny Los Angeles to hide from the pollen count and avoid triggering a hay fever flare-up, symbolizing the often irrational fears celebrities may have due to their public visibility.
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Live Performance"The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count" has proven to be a popular part of The Divine Comedy's live performances, often being played as an encore.
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Re-recordingThe 1999 version of "The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count" is a re-recording of the original that was released on their debut album. The re-recording has a much richer, more developed sound due to the band's evolution over the intervening years.
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Lyrics DetailsThe fibrous lyrics of the song, with references to nature, body and glass are demonstrative of Hannon’s wit in his songwriting process.
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RecognitionThe song has appeared in various media outlets due to its catchy tune and witty lyrics. It is often recognized as one of the standout tracks in The Divine Comedy's discography.
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