We Don't Exist
Meat Puppets
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We don't exist We eat our time We don't resist It's not alright What I want out of this What I need out of this Cayenne, Cayenne, Cayenne, Cayenne We don't exist Night after night What I want out of this What I need out of this Cayenne, Cayenne, Cayenne, Cayenne We don't exist Night after night We fall apart It's quite alright What I want out of this What I need out of this Cayenne, [Repeat: x2]
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Written by: CURTIS MATHEW KIRKWOOD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"We Don't Exist" is a song by the Meat Puppets from their 1995 album "No Joke!"
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GenreThe song belongs to the alternative rock genre.
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Song InterpretationThe song could be interpreted as a commentary on how people often feel disconnected or not recognized in society, thus feeling like 'they don't exist.'
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Southwestern Sound InfluenceThe band Meat Puppets, including this song, is known for its unique blend of punk with an eclectic mix of rock, country, and folk genres, leading to a distinct "Southwestern" sound.
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Music VideoA music video was made for 'We don't Exist,' directed by Dave Markey, and it contains psychedelic and cartoonish elements.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #23 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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LineupThe band members during the recording of 'We don't Exist' included Curt Kirkwood on guitar and vocals, his brother Cris Kirkwood on bass and vocals, and Derrick Bostrom on drums.
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Sound Style ShiftThe Meat Puppets began experimenting with their sound in their previouse album "Too High to Die," and "We Don't Exist" from "No Joke!"we can see the continuation of this experimentation.
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Iconic SongAfter more than two decades since its release, "We Don't Exist" still remains one of the Meat Puppets' most well-known and loved songs.
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Cover Versions"We Don't Exist" has been covered by other bands, demonstrating its lasting influence in the music world.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often part of Meat Puppets' setlist for live performances. It has grown to be a fan favorite.
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Socio-Political CommentaryThe lyrics could potentially be interpreted as a commentary on the marginalization and disillusionment of certain individuals or groups within society.
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