Shoe Box
Barenaked Ladies
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A key in the door, a step on the floor, A note on the table, and a meal in the micro Upstairs I'm in bed, please make sure that you're fed If you're taking a shower, you can borrow my bathrobe And when I'm asleep I dream you move in next week I crumple the note and save it to put inside My shoe box (shoe box) My shoe box of lies It's under my bed, it's never been read It's in with my school stuff and my mom never cleans there From my first little fib, when I still wore a bib To my latest attempt at pretending I'm someone Who's not seventeen, and doesn't know what you mean When talk turns to single malts, or stilton, or My shoe box (shoe box) My shoe box of lies My shoe box (shoe box) Shoe box of lies Did somebody tell you This is how it's supposed to be? Or did you just find it And you don't want any more from me? Was it something I said, or was it something you read That's making me think that I should never have come here I can offer you lies, I can tell you goodbye, I can tell you I'm sorry, but I can't tell the truth, dear And what if I could? Would it do any good? You'll still never get to see the contents of My shoe box (shoe box) Shoe box of lies My shoe box (shoe box) My shoe box of lies You're so nineteen-ninety And it's nineteen-ninety-four Leave this world behind me 'Cause you don't want me anymore Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie Lie
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Written by: Ed Robertson, Steven Page
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Shoe Box" is a song by Canadian rock band "Barenaked Ladies" from their album called "Born on a Pirate Ship."
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in June 1996 and included as a track in the "Friends Original TV Soundtrack" in the same year.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not charting in the U.S., "Shoe Box" reached number 7 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart and number 114 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Barenaked Ladies band members Steven Page and Ed Robertson.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Shoe Box" features the band performing the song, interspersed with clips from "Friends," as it was featured in the popular sitcom.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song talks about the painful memories of a past relationship tucked away like old photographs in a shoe box. It deals with themes of nostalgia and emotional baggage within an upbeat melody.
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Alternative VersionAn EP version of "Shoe Box" also appears on the "Rock Spectacle" live album, released in 1996. This live version of the song features elements of improvisation not found in the original studio recording.
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Band LineupThe line-up of Barenaked Ladies during the creation of "Shoe Box" consisted of Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Tyler Stewart, and formerly, Andy Creeggan.
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Album's RecognitionAlthough "Shoe Box" did not gain significant chart success in the U.S, the album "Born on a Pirate Ship" it was featured on was certified gold by RIAA in 2000.
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Recognition in Pop Culture"Shoe Box" was one of their earlier tracks that broadened their appeal in pop culture, especially with its feature in "Friends".
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