Professional Widow
Tori Amos
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Slag pit, stag shit Honey bring it close to my lips Yes Don't blow those brains yet We gotta be big boy We gotta be big Starfucker just like my daddy Starfucker just like my daddy Selling his baby Just like mydaddy Gonna strike a deal make him feel like a Congressman Running in a family It's run in a family Rest your shoulders peaches and cream Everywhere a Judas as far as you can see Beautiful angel Calling we got every re-run of Muhammed Ali Prism perfect Honey bring it close to your lips Yes What is termed a landslide of principle Proportion boy it's gotta be big I said it better be big boy Starfucker just like mydaddy, yes Starfucker just like mydaddy, yes Selling his baby Just like yourdaddy Selling his baby Gonna strike a deal make him feel Like a Congressman It's running in a family It's run in a family Hey, it's running in a family, hey baby It's run in a family Mother Mary China white Brown may be sweeter May be sweeter Mother Mary China white Brown may be sweeter She will supply She will supply She will supply She will supply Supply, supply Give me peace, love Peace, love Give me peace, love And a hard cock
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Written by: Tori Amos
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Professional Widow" was released as part of Tori Amos' third studio album, "Boys for Pele," in 1996.
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Chart SuccessDespite the song's unconventional style, the Armand Van Helden remix of "Professional Widow" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThe song is often categorized as alternative rock, but the popular remix by Armand Van Helden gave it a dance-electronic genre touch.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a commentary about Courtney Love, the widow of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, however, Amos has never confirmed this interpretation.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe term "Professional Widow" seems to be referring to someone who has benefited in some fashion from the death of their spouse, hence the speculation about Courtney Love, who became more famous after Cobain's death.
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Song LengthThe original album version of the song is just over 4 minutes long, but the Armand Van Helden's remix extends the track to over 8 minutes.
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Live Performances"Professional Widow" has been featured in a number of Tori Amos' live concerts, earning a spot as a fan favorite.
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Award and RecognitionAmos earned a Grammy nomination for Vocal Performance for "Professional Widow."
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Critical AcclaimDespite its abstract and slightly abrasive sound, "Professional Widow" received positive reviews from many music critics.
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Music VideoThere is no official video for "Professional Widow," but the live performances and remixes have received several million views on platforms like YouTube.
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Musical StyleUnlike much of Amos' earlier work, which relied heavily on the piano, “Professional Widow” showcases the harpsichord.
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InspirationThe album "Boys for Pele," featuring "Professional Widow," was inspired by the end of Amos' seven-year relationship with her producer Eric Rosse. It represents her journey to reclaim her identity and self-worth.
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Remix SuccessThe Armand Van Helden remix of "Professional Widow" is often cited as a classic example of speed garage, a sub-genre of electronic dance music.
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InfluenceDespite being over two decades old, the song, especially the remix version, still gets airplay in clubs and has influenced a new generation of electronic artists.
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