Pay No Mind (Snoozer)
Beck
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This is song two on the album This is the album right here Burn the album Tonight the city is full of morgues And all the toilets are overflowing There's shopping malls coming out of the walls As we walk out among the manure That's why I pay no mind I pay no mind I pay no mind Give the finger to the rock 'n' roll singer As he's dancing upon your paycheck The sales climb high through the garbage-pail sky Like a giant dildo crushing the sun That's why I pay no mind Sleep in slime I just got signed So get out your lead-pipe pipe dreams Get out your ten-foot flags The insects are huge and the poison's all been used And the drugs won't kill your day job...honey That's why I pay no mind I pay no mind I pay no mind That's why I pay no mind
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Written by: Beck Hansen
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9 facts about this song
Artist Recognition"Pay No Mind (Snoozer)" is a song that was written and sung by Beck, a well-known American musician and singer-songwriter recognized for his musical versatility covering a multitude of genres.
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Album InclusionThe song appears on Beck's second studio album, "Mellow Gold," released on March 1st, 1994. "Mellow Gold" was Beck's major-label debut and is considered one of his best works.
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Chart PerformanceUnlike the album's major hit "Loser," "Pay No Mind (Snoozer)" did not chart upon its release. Regardless, the song has remained a fan favorite due to its engaging lyrics and unique sound.
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Song ClassificationDespite the wide variety in his musical sound, "Pay No Mind (Snoozer)" is considered part of the "anti-folk" or "alternative rock" genres, stressing minimal instrumentation and sarcastic, cynical lyrics.
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Live Performances"Pay No Mind (Snoozer)" has been performed live by Beck many times, and is often chosen for acoustic sets due to its minimalistic nature.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song are characteristically nonsensical and full of curious wordplays, typical of Beck's style in this period of his career.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was made in 1994 and features a performance of Beck playing the song in a bar, with noise and conversation from the bar audible in the audio mix.
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Above & Beyond CoverThe song was covered by British electronic group Above & Beyond for the soundtrack for the film "The Art of Getting By" in 2011, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Notable Line"Give the finger to the rock 'n' roll singer/As he's dancing upon your paycheck" is one of the song's most notable lines, demonstrating Beck's cynicism towards the music industry.
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