Don't Ask Me
OK Go
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Quit acting so friendly. Don't nod don't laugh all nicely. Don't think you'll up-end me. Don't sigh, don't sip your iced-tea. And don't say, "It's been a while..." And don't flash that stupid smile. Don't ask me how I've been. Don't think I've forgotten, You never liked that necklace. So cordial, so rotten... Kiss, kiss, let's meet for breakfast. Don't show up so on-time And don't act like you're so kind Don't ask me how I've been. Don't sit there and play just So frank, so straight, so candid, So thoughtful, so gracious, So sound, so even-handed. Don't be so damn benign And don't waste my fucking time. Don't ask me how I've been. Hey! Get over it!
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Don't Ask Me" is a song by the American rock band OK Go, known for their unique music videos and creative approach to music production.
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Album DebutThe song was included in their self-titled debut album, OK Go, which was released on September 17, 2002.
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SongwritingThe track was written by Damian Kulash, who is the lead vocalist and guitar player for OK Go. His personal experiences and views often inspire his songwriting.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's successful tracks in the UK.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "Don't Ask Me" is simple yet engaging. It features the band members playing with various pieces of broken electronics and toys while performing the song.
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Genre Classification"Don't Ask Me" is primarily a power pop song. However, it also incorporates elements of alternative rock, further demonstrating the band's genre-mixing approach.
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Musical StructureThe song lasts for a duration of three minutes. The song's lyrical content is about a failed relationship, a recurring theme in OK Go's songs.
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Live PerformancesOK Go performed "Don't Ask Me" live on the television show "Last Call with Carson Daly" in 2002.
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Cover ArtThe cover image for the single is a picture of a broken heart painted with a colorful, psychedelic pattern. The image is symbolic of the themes that the song explores.
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Production Credits"Don't Ask Me", along with the rest of the tracks on the album, was produced by Howard Willing, who has worked with several other high-profile artists including Smashing Pumpkins and Sheryl Crow.
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Song RecognitionWhile not as popular as their viral hits, "Don't Ask Me" remains a fan favorite and a staple at the band's concerts.
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