Shazam!
Spiderbait
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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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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.
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SONG TITLE EFFECTThe 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.
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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.
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SONG FACT"Shazam!" represents Spiderbait's diverse music style with a mixture of heavy metal and psychedelic influences.
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AWARDS RECOGNITIONIn 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.
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BAND MEMBERS CONTRIBUTIONThe 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.
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CHART PERFORMANCEAlthough "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.
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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.
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PUNK INFLUENCESThis song has strong punk influences, with its high-energy guitar riffs and thunderous drum beats, reflecting Spiderbait's roots in punk rock.
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LYRICAL INTERPRETATIONThe 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.
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AUDIO VISUALSThe 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.
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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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