My Red Joystick
Lou Reed
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The first bite of the apple made Eve smart The second bite taught her how to break men's hearts The third bite taught her how to strut her stuff But she never got to the fourth bite, that says : Enough is enough Enough is enough, I've had enough of you You can keep your dresses, you can keep your jewels You can keep the color TV, those soaps just make me sick All I'm asking you leave me, is my little red joystick My red joystick, my red joystick All I'm asking you leave me, is my little red joystick My red joystick, my red joystick All I'm asking you leave me, is my little red joystick Eve kissed Able, that's how he got murdered by Cain Abraham gave up his son, to keep his wife away And even the Load almighty, speaking from the trenches to the pits Spoke for all of mankind, when he said Take the Porsche, take the kids, take the stocks Take the rugs, take those roses from my poor heart wilting But, please, please, please Leave me my red joystick, leave me my red joystick Leave me my red joystick, leave me my red joystick Eve drank apple cider, Eve brewed good apple wine Eve cooked up stewed apples, knew how to have a good time She came into the bathroom, raised her skirts up high She said, 'If a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, baby Give me a piece before I die Hey, Eve take a bite of my apple I know you think you're pretty slick The one thing I ask you to leave me is my red joystick My red joystick, my red joystick All I'm asking you leave me, is my little red joystick My red joystick, my red joystick All I'm asking you leave me, is my little red joystick My red joystick
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11 facts about this song
Artist"My Red Joystick" is a song by Lou Reed, the American rock musician who was the main songwriter for Velvet Underground before commencing a successful solo career.
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AlbumThe song is part of Lou Reed's 1984 album "New Sensations", his 13th studio album. It was ranked as 441 in the list of the Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone in 2020.
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CollaborationThe bass in "My Red Joystick" was performed by Fernando Saunders, a long-time collaborator of Lou Reed who played with him for decades, thus contributing to the unique sound of the song.
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InnovationLou Reed's "My Red Joystick" is notable for incorporating electronic elements and synthesisers, showing Reed's embracing of the new wave style that was popular in early 80s music.
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ContextThe song uses the metaphor of a joystick, which were often red in color and used for video game controls during the 1980s. It is commonly believed to be a playful commentary on technology, computer games and human behaviour.
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ReceptionEven though "My Red Joystick" was not a commercial hit, it has become a favourite track among numerous Lou Reed's fans for Reed's distinctive vocals and its catchy tune.
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Live Performances"My Red Joystick" was part of Lou Reed's live set in the mid-1980s and was performed at concerts including his appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
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Song DurationThe song lasts for approximately 3 minutes and 36 seconds, fitting well into the standard song length for the pop and rock genres.
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Music VideoA music video was also produced for "My Red Joystick", which has been circulated on music channels and online platforms.
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CriticismDespite its popularity among fans, some critics have noted that the metaphor in "My Red Joystick" may feel heavy-handed or dated for those listening after the 1980s.
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LegacyRegardless, "My Red Joystick" remains an iconic part of Lou Reed's discography and an interesting representation of 80s' music and culture.
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