Shazam!

Spiderbait

About Shazam!

"Shazam!" is a song by Australian alternative rock band, Spiderbait and was released on 1 March 1999 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album Grand Slam. "Shazam!" peaked at number 44 on the Australian chart and ranked at number 40 on Triple J's Hottest 100 in 1999.


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2000
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Hey you!
You never should've ran
You want to make something
That you can take you down again
This time you say your just fine
You need a little something
That can make you smile again
Come on, it won't take long
You're never going to need
It when you hear that sound again
It's a sin, you're looking kind of thin
You need a little bit so you
Can impress everybody
You're still in a daze

Hey you!
I know you like to prance so get up and
Dance so I can spin you round again
Take your time you're looking just fine
Let's do a little shuffle and that can make
You smile again
Come on, it won't take long
Let's sing a little song
Until the sun don't shine again
But every time you say your just
Fine you need a little bit so you can
Impress everybody
You're still in a daze

You can try hard but you never really
Had the time so take a look around see
Just what you're going to get inside
You never should've ran

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Spiderbait

Spiderbait are an Australian alternative rock band formed in Finley in 1989 by bass guitarist Janet English, singer-drummer Mark Maher (better known as Kram), and guitarist Damian Whitty. In 2004 the group's cover version of the 1930s Lead Belly song "Black Betty" reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. They have five top 20 albums: The Unfinished Spanish Galleon of Finley Lake (1995), Ivy and the Big Apples (1996), Grand Slam (1999), Tonight Alright (2004), and Greatest Hits (2005). The group have won two ARIA Music Awards with the first in 1997 as 'Best Alternative Release' for Ivy and the Big Apples and the second in 2000 as 'Best Cover Art' for their single "Glokenpop". Since late 2004, the band has been on hiatus to concentrate on solo projects and… more »

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Written by: MARK MAHER, JANET ENGLISH, DAMIAN WHITTY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

ARTIST FACT
"Spiderbait" is an Australian rock band formed in 1991. This band is known for covering a wide range of genres, including pop, punk, rock, and electronic music.
SONG TITLE EFFECT
The song's title "Shazam!" is reminiscent of the magic word used by the DC comic character Billy Batson to transform into his superhero alter ego, Captain Marvel.
ALBUM RECORD
"Shazam!" is part of "Grand Slam," Spiderbait's fourth studio album released on April 13, 1999. The album was highly successful and peaked at #10 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart.
SONG FACT
"Shazam!" represents Spiderbait's diverse music style with a mixture of heavy metal and psychedelic influences.
AWARDS RECOGNITION
In 1999, "Grand Slam," which "Shazam!" is part of, won an ARIA Music Award for Best Cover Art, attributing to the overall appeal and success of the album and the song.
BAND MEMBERS CONTRIBUTION
The song "Shazam!" showcases the band members' capabilities with Kram's powerful drumming, Janet English's unique bass playing, and Damian Whitty's impressive guitar skills.
CHART PERFORMANCE
Although "Shazam!" wasn't released as a single, it received significant airplay on Australian radio, reflecting the popularity and acceptance of Spiderbait's music at that time.
MUSICAL IDENTITY
"Shazam!" exemplifies Spiderbait's combination of aggressive, fast-paced rock elements with a clear and understated lyrical approach, reinforcing their distinctive musical identity.
PUNK INFLUENCES
This song has strong punk influences, with its high-energy guitar riffs and thunderous drum beats, reflecting Spiderbait's roots in punk rock.
LYRICAL INTERPRETATION
The lyrics for "Shazam!" are open to interpretation, giving listeners the opportunity to find their own meaning in the song, illustrating the band's talent for thought-provoking songwriting.
AUDIO VISUALS
The music video for "Shazam!" reflects the high-energy and chaotic style of the song with fast-paced, vibrant visuals characteristic of the late 90s' music video era.
CULTURAL IMPACT
"Shazam!" and the rest of "Grand Slam" album contributed to the Australian music scene's evolution, shifting the focus towards more experimental rock and alternative genres.

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