Edit
Regina Spektor
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White lines on your mind Keep it steady You were never ready for the lies White lines on your mind Keep it steady You were never ready for the lies You don't have no doctor Robert You don't have no uncle Albert You don't even have good credit You can write, but you can't edit You don't have no doctor Robert You don't have no uncle Albert You don't even have good credit You can write, but you can't edit Edit, edit, edit, edit, edit, edit White lines on your mind Keep it steady You were never ready for the lies You don't have no doctor Robert You don't have no uncle Albert You don't even have good credit You can write, but you can't edit Edit, edit, edit, edit, edit, edit
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Written by: REGINA SPEKTOR
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Edit" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor. This track was featured in her fourth studio album, "Begin to Hope", which was released in 2006.
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Musical Style LabelingThe song mixes genre elements of anti-folk, indie pop, and baroque pop, which are some of Regina's most common musical styles.
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Billboard Chart StatusAlthough "Edit" was not released as a single, the album "Begin to Hope" was a commercial success, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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Song Length DataThe song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 52 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
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Cultural ReferencesRegina Spektor often includes storytelling, abstract metaphors, and cultural references in her songs. In "Edit", she mentions the Bible crowding the city, possibly a reference to the prevalence of religion in society.
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Video InformationDespite not being a single, "Edit" was performed live by Spektor in many of her shows, and a number of fan-made videos are circulating on the internet.
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Lyric Analysis"Edit" is a song with profound lyrical themes. They seem to explore the human desire for control and perfection, and question the morality of 'editing' one's life or persona.
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Artwork ConnectionThe album cover for "Begin to Hope" features a close-up of Regina Spektor's face, the tracks which include "Edit" contains lyrics that are deeply introspective and personal, which ties well with the album artwork.
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Social ImpactThe evocative lyrics in "Edit", like many of Regina Spektor's songs, have inspired many fans and have been used in discussions about identity, culture, and human nature.
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Production Details"Begin to Hope" was produced by David Kahne, a renowned producer who has worked with a wide range of artists, pointing to a high production value for the album and its tracks including "Edit".
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