Range Life
Pavement
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After the glow, the scene, The stage, the set Talk becomes slow But there's one thing I'll never forget Hey, you gotta pay your dues Before you pay the rent Over the turnstile turn out in the traffic There's ways of living It's the way I'm living Right or wrong, It's all that I can do, And I wouldn't want to let you be I want a range life, If I could settle down, If I could settle down, Then I would settle down I want a range life, If I could settle down, If I could settle down, Then I would settle down Run from the pigs, the fuzz, The cops, the heat Pass me your gloves, there's crime And it's never complete Until you snort it up or shoot it down You're never gonna feel free Out on my skateboard The night is just hummin' And the gum smacks are the pulse I'll follow if my walkman fades But I've got absolutely no one, No one but myself to blame Don't worry We're in no hurry School's out, What did you expect? I want a range life, If I could settle down, If I could settle down, Then I would settle down I want a range life, If I could settle down, If I could settle down, Then I would settle down Out on tour with the Smashing Pumpkins Nature kids, I/they don't have no function I don't understand what they mean And I could really give a f*ck The Stone Temple Pilots, They're elegant bachelors They're foxy to me Are they foxy to you? I will agree There isn't absolutely nothing Nothing more than me Dreamin' dream dream dream
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Written by: STEPHEN MALKMUS
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Range Life" is a popular single from Pavement, an indie rock band from California. It first appeared on the band's second studio album, "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain," released in 1994.
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Genre"Range Life" falls into the indie rock genre, reflecting Pavement's overall sound. The song also incorporates elements of folk-rock and lo-fi music.
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Criticism of Other BandsOne of the most memorable aspects of "Range Life" is the seemingly light dig towards the band's contemporaries, namely Smashing Pumpkins and Stone Temple Pilots. The song's lyrics depict Pavement's dissatisfaction with the popular alternative rock scene at the time.
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Track AvoidanceDue to its controversial lyrics, Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins' frontman, mandated that Pavement should not perform "Range Life" at the 1994 Lollapalooza music festival, where both bands were on the roster.
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Songwriting and VocalsThe track was written and sung by Stephen Malkmus, the lead singer and guitarist of Pavement. His lyrical style typically involves dark humor and in this song, it also veers towards sarcasm.
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Video ReleasePavement released a music video for "Range Life" that depicts the band playing the song in various outdoorsy scenes, which fits the song's rural aesthetic and lyrics.
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Unique SoundsMalkmus' mid-song whistling break in "Range Life" is one of its most distinctive musical moments, setting it apart from many other indie rock tracks.
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PopularityDespite the controversy surrounding its lyrics, or possibly because of it, "Range Life" is one of Pavement's most popular songs. It often features on lists of the band's best songs and on playlists featuring the very best of '90s indie rock.
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CoversOver the years, "Range Life" has been covered by several artists, showing its popularity and influence. One of the most notable covers is by Death Cab for Cutie, an American alternative rock band.
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Live-Music AppreciationAmong live music fans, "Range Life" is beloved for its extended guitar solos, which attentive listeners often look forward to during Pavement's shows.
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