In One Ear
Cage the Elephant
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
They say that we ain't got the style, We ain't got the class, We ain't got the tunes that's goin to put us on the map And I'm a phony in disguise, Trying to make the radio, I'm an anti-social anarchist, I sound like so and so, They say I'm just a stupid kid, Another crazy radical, Rock and roll is dead I probably should've stayed in school, Another generation X who somehow slipped up through the cracks, Oh they'd love to see me fall but I'm already on my back And it goes In One Ear, And right out the other, People talkin' shit but you know I never bother, I goes In One Ear, And right out the other, People talkin' shit, They can kiss the back of my hand Now I know I'm not a saint, I been a sinner all my life, I ain't tryin to hide me flaws, I'd rather keep them in the light, They wanna criticise, scrutinize, Cast another stone, Burn me at the stake and sit and watch it from their throne, They say the devil is my pal, I do a lotta drugs! The crowd will only like me if they're really fuckin' drunk, They think they know my thoughts, But they don't know the least, If they listened to the words they'd find the message tucked beneath But it goes In One Ear, And right out the other, People talkin shit even though they never bother, It goes In One Ear, And right out the other, People talkin' shit, they can kiss the back of my hand (You hear that You hear what's coming? Oh you better run for the hills, Cause we're coming to your town, and we're gonna burn that mother fucker down!) Here's the moral to the story, We don't do it for the glory, We don't do it for the money, We don't do it for the fame So all the critics who despise us, go ahead and criticize us, It's your tyranny that drives us, adds the fire to our flames And it goes In One Ear, And right out the other, People talkin' shit but you know we'll never bother, It goes In One Ear, And right out the other, I'm only playing music cos you know I fucking love it, It goes In One Ear, And right out the other, People talkin' shit but you know we'll never bother, It goes In One Ear, and right out the other, People talkin' shit well you know they can kiss the back of my hand.
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: Matthew Ray Shultz, Donald Bradley Shultz, Jared Lloyd Champion, Daniel Andrew Tichenor, Lincoln Parish, Joseph Allen Stratton
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 4U2ASKY ENTERTAINMENT INC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
24 facts about this song
Release Details"In One Ear" was released as Cage the Elephant's debut single on November 3, 2008.
|
Album DetailsThe song is the first track on the band's eponymous debut studio album, "Cage the Elephant."
|
Chart SuccessThe single initially reached No. 73 in the United Kingdom in 2008. It subsequently found more significant success upon its re-release in the United States in 2009, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
|
Genre Classification"In One Ear" is often classified under the genres of alternative rock, indie rock, and punk blues.
|
Song CompositionThe song is known for its aggressive guitar riffs, energetic drums, raw vocals, and catchy chorus.
|
Song MessageThe lyrics of "In One Ear" are about not caring about what others think and being true to oneself.
|
Live Performances"In One Ear" is one of Cage the Elephant's most frequently performed songs during their concerts.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "In One Ear" features the band performing in a variety of different locations including alleys, houses, and concert venues.
|
Band OriginsCage the Elephant is an American rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, formed in 2006.
|
RecognitionRolling Stone called Cage the Elephant's "In One Ear" one of the best singles of 2009.
|
Remix VersionIn 2010, a remix version of the song was made by the Canadian band Holy Fuck.
|
Line-UpAs of the song's recording, the band's lineup consisted of frontman Matt Shultz, guitarist Brad Shultz, bassist Daniel Tichenor, and drummer Jared Champion.
|
InspirationAccording to the band, the song was partly inspired by their struggle to make a name for themselves in their hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky, where they often felt ignored or dismissed.
|
Release Information"In One Ear" was released in 2007, as part of Cage the Elephant's self-titled debut studio album.
|
Chart RankingsThe song reached number 1 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and number 18 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
|
Track Position"In One Ear" is the opening track of the album, setting the mood for the rest of the music.
|
InspirationThe song was inspired by the band's experiences in their small hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky where they felt that they were not being heard.
|
LyricsThe lyrics have been interpreted as a manifesto for the young band, which were striving to be heard in an industry often full of criticism and deaf to authentic music.
|
StyleThe band's rock sound for "In One Ear" was heavily influenced by punk and alternative music, combined with blues-infused tones that would become a Cage the Elephant signature.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "In One Ear", which was released in 2010, uses a mix of live performance and animated graphics.
|
ImpactEven with Cage the Elephant's continued success, "In One Ear" remains a fan favorite and is often played at concerts.
|
AwardsDespite not winning any awards, the song helped secure the band as a promising new act in alternative rock, and it sparked their first hit "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked".
|
QuotesLead vocalist, Matthew Shultz, has been quoted saying that the message in 'In One Ear' is "about having thick skin, and the loss of raw, authentic creativity, and originality due to fear of rejection or failure".
|
Live Performances"In One Ear" is famous for its high-energy performances which often involve Matthew Shultz crowd surfing and interacting with the audience.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"In One Ear Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/25015484/Cage+the+Elephant/In+One+Ear>.
Discuss the In One Ear Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In