Cellphone's Dead
Beck
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Strange ways coming today I put a dollar in my pocket And I threw it away Been a long time Since a federal dime Made a jukebox sound Like a mirror in my mind To comb my worries Fix my thoughts Throw my hopes Like a juggernaut walks Now let-down souls Can't feel no rhythm Sorry entertainers Like aerobics victims Hybrid people Light a wooded matchstick Toxic fumes from the Burning plastic Beats are broken Bones are spastic Robots talkin' With a southern accent Voodoo curses Bible tongues Voices comin' From the mangled lungs Give me some grit Some get-down shit Don't need a good reason To let anything rip Radio's cold Soul is infected One by one I'll knock you out God is alone Hardware defective One by one I'll knock you out Mr. Microphone making All the damage felt Like a laser manifesto Make a mannequin melt There's people phonin' in Like it's unlimited minutes Going through the motions Just to say that they did it Treadmill's running Underneath their feet So they feel like they're going somewhere But they're not So let's put boots On the warehouse floor Comin' to you Like a rope on a chain store Throwing equipment From a moving van Grab a microphone Like a utility man Now fix the beat Now break the rest Make a kick drum sound Like an S.O.S. Get a tow-truck Cause it's after dark And the dance floor's full But everybody's double-parked! Cell phone's dead Lost in the desert One by one I'll knock you out Eye of the sun Is out of its socket One by one I'll knock you out One by one This jam is real, that's right Eye of the sun Eye of the sun Eye of the sun Ah
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Written by: Beck Hansen
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Cellphone's Dead" was written and produced by Beck Hansen, famous for his musical versatility and experimentation with various genres.
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Album AppearanceThe track appears on Beck's eighth studio album, "The Information," released in 2006.
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GenreIt combines elements of alternative rock, hip hop, folk, funk, and electronica, showcasing Beck's eclectic sound.
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Chart Performance"Cellphone's Dead" achieved its highest chart position in the UK, where it climbed to number 119. In the US, it didn't achieve a Hot 100 rank but was embraced by fans.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is known for its creativeness. Directed by Michel Gondry, who is known for his surrealistic style, it features a shape-shifting house that reacts to the rhythm and lyrics of the song.
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RemixThere is a popular remix of "Cellphone's Dead" by Ric Ocasek, the frontman of the rock band The Cars. Ocasek's version maintains the track's original mood while adding his own touch.
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Beck’s PerspectiveBeck referenced that the song was about a lost connection, using the metaphor of a broken phone to represent a broken down communication.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed numerous times throughout concerts and television performances, making it a staple of Beck's live shows.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for its catchy beats, innovative instrumentals, and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Album ArtworkThe song's album, "The Information," features unique artwork with a DIY theme. Each album came with a set of stickers so buyers could create their own cover, underlining the creative spirit of Beck and songs like "Cellphone's Dead".
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Vinyl Release"Cellphone's Dead" also received a 12" vinyl release featuring the song, its instrumental version, and an a cappella version.
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InspirationsWhile Beck didn’t specify any direct inspirations for the song, his wide range of musical influences, from folk and country to hip-hop and electronic music, can be heard within it.
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