Fuck Forever
Babyshambles
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How d'you choose between death and glory? How d'you choose between death and glory? Happy endings don't bore me Happy endings, they never bored me They, they have a way They have a way to make you pay And to make you toe the line Sever the ties Oh I'm so clever But clever ain't wise F*ck forever If you don't mind I'm stuck forever Stuck in your mind How'd you choose between death and glory? But I musta choose between death and glory? New Labor and Tory Purgatory and happy families Oh, we won't have a say We won't have a say, no We won't have a say Won't have a say Oh they'll have a way They'll find a way to make you pay And to make you toe the line Sever the ties Oh, you're so clever But you're not very nice So f*ck forever If you don't mind F*ck forever If you don't mind They, they'll find a way Find a way to make you pay And to make you toe the line Sever the ties I'm stuck forever And that is your mind F*ck forever I'm out of your mind F*ck forever I'm out of your mind
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Written by: Patrick George Walden, Peter Doherty
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Fuck Forever" was released on July 25, 2005, serving as Babyshambles' second single from their debut album "Down in Albion."
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Chart PerformanceDespite its controversial title, the song peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a high point in Babyshambles' commercial success.
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Banned ContentMany radio stations and TV channels in the UK refused to play the song due to its explicit title and lyrics.
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Behind the songBabyshambles' lead singer, Pete Doherty wrote the song after a fight with his then girlfriend, supermodel Kate Moss.
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Music VideoThe video for "Fuck Forever" was shot in the Barfly, a music venue in London, and features a chaotic party scene that epitomizes the band's infamous rock 'n' roll lifestyle.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Rough Trade Records, a label known for signing innovative, independent artists.
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Producer"Fuck Forever" was produced by Mick Jones, former member of the legendary punk band The Clash.
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Album ReceptionAlthough "Down in Albion" received mixed reviews from critics, "Fuck Forever" was generally praised for its raw energy and Doherty's candid lyricism.
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Controversial ConcertDuring the song's performance at a concert in Blackpool in 2005, Doherty was arrested for a suspected assault.
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Cultural ImpactDespite the controversies surrounding its release, "Fuck Forever" has since become an anthem for the Libertines and Babyshambles fans and remains a staple in Doherty's live performances.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by the French singer Vanessa Paradis in her 2007 live album "Divinidylle Tour."
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Song CreationPete Doherty claimed in interviews that he had originally written the song while he was still the frontman of The Libertines, but it was rejected by the band.
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