Fuck You
Lily Allen
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Look inside Look inside your tiny mind Now look a bit harder 'Cause we're so uninspired So sick and tired of all the hatred you harbor So you say It's not okay to be gay Well, I think you're just evil You're just some racist who can't tie my laces Your point of view is medieval F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you very, very much 'Cause we hate what you do And we hate your whole crew So, please don't stay in touch F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you very, very much 'Cause your words don't translate And it's getting quite late So, please don't stay in touch Do you get Do you get a little kick out of being small-minded? You want to be like your father It's approval you're after Well, that's not how you find it Do you Do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful? 'Cause there's a hole where your soul should be You're losing control a bit And it's really distasteful F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you very, very much 'Cause we hate what you do And we hate your whole crew So, please don't stay in touch F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you very, very much 'Cause your words don't translate And it's getting quite late So, please don't stay in touch F*ck you, f*ck you, f*ck you F*ck you, f*ck you, f*ck you F*ck you You say You think we need to go to war Well, you're already in one 'Cause it's people like you that need to get slew No one wants your opinion F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you very, very much 'Cause we hate what you do And we hate your whole crew So, please don't stay in touch F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you very, very much 'Cause your words don't translate And it's getting quite late So, please don't stay in touch F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you (f*ck you) F*ck you (f*ck you)
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Written by: Gregory Kurstin, Lily Allen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Fuck You" is a song by British pop artist Lily Allen from her second studio album, "It's Not Me, It's You", which was released in 2009.
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NotorietyIt gained notoriety for its explicit language and direct messages that interpreted a political stance against then U.S president George W. Bush and his policies.
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Chart SuccessDespite not being officially released as a single in the United Kingdom, it peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart due to online downloads alone.
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Release RegionsIn some regions like Belgium and the Netherlands, it was released as an official single and topped the charts. In other regions like the United States and the United Kingdom, it was only released as a promotional single.
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Controversial LyricsThe song was controversial because of its explicit language and its blatant scorn of the political figure. It uses expletives and satirical lyrics to criticize political conservatism and racism.
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Diverse Fans ResponseReactions to the song were divided internationally, with some praising Allen for her boldness, and others criticizing the song for promoting disrespect.
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Animated Music VideoThe music video is noteworthy for using colorful animation and allegorical representation to reinforce its socially satirical message.
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Song CompositionAllen co-wrote "Fuck You" with Greg Kurstin, who also provided production and instrumentation for the song. The song's style is characterized by upbeat pop melodies that contrast with its explicit lyrics.
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Parodies and CoversThe song has been covered and parodied numerous times by artists of various genres and nationalities.
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Historical Context"Fuck You" received widespread attention due to its release timing, which was during the final months of George W. Bush's presidency, a period marked by a significant amount of polarizing political opinions.
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