Story Behind The Song
Most of these things were actually said. The names have been changed to protect the innocent and the silly.
Recorded in NYC in 1999 and released on Broken English Poem (2002)
Song Description
Written about the inane conversations that took place backstage at concerts in the grunge days.
Inspired by the quiet tunes of The Breeders and Sebadoh.
| Song Length |
4:58 |
Genre |
Rock - Grunge, Rock - Indie/Low-Fi |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Relaxed |
Subject |
Musician, Stardom |
| Similar Artists |
Sonic Youth, Nirvana |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
"New World Idol"
1995
I didn't think I was
Whining loud enough for you to hear
Rambling over cigarettes
In our clothes that lost their style last year
I was hanging out backstage
Just like I was someone
And watching the models, however strung out on heroin
So you think I'm a neuvou
Or is it retro
Well, you dig the groove
As far as the clothes go
They are decidedly in with the move
When I can I hear your album
Have you made a movie
Can I keep talking
Are you seeing through me again
Lightform flickers across the stage
At the new world idol trapped in a cage
You could be the next Cobain
'Cuz you are high and your eyes shine
Or maybe Joe Jackson
If you are gay and got the time
You remind me of Dylan
Or is it Bowie
You know that they know me
Yes, and at one time
They would've called me a friend
Lightform flickers across the stage
At the new world idol trapped in a cage
Lightform, flicker on.
© 1995 Doug Yoel