Backstabber
The Dresden Dolls
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The record goes from blue to gold, so thank you for all your help I know you want to jump around but try to contain yourself You always struck me as the type to take it lightly But now you're gonna have to shut your mouth when you fight me Ohh, backstabber, backstabber you're all alone, you're all over the popular magazines Will never care, what do you care? you're down with the Japanese But she got no right to sit there saying, "I abuse it" When you only sleep with girls who say they like your music Ohh, backstabber, backstabber, backstabber, backstabber Backstabber, backstabber, backstabber, backstabber Backstabber, hope grabber, greedy little fit haver, God, I feel for you, fool You shit lover, off brusher, jaded bitter, joy crusher Failure has made you so cruel, you Rotten to the core, rotten to the core Rotten like a crack whore, backing out the backdoor Show us what you're good for then stick to the noise board Come on join the bloodsport, show us some support Still working in the drugstore, is it because you're a fucking? Backstabber, hope grabber, greedy little fit haver, God, I feel for you, fool You shit lover, off brusher, jaded bitter, joy crusher Failure has made you so cruel So, don't tell me what to write and don't tell me that I'm wrong And don't tell me not to reference my songs within my songs, oh oh You, backstabber, you backstabber Backstabber, hope grabber, greedy fucking fit haver, backstabber, oh, oh
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Written by: Amanda Palmer
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Backstabber" is part of The Dresden Dolls's second album, "Yes, Virginia…" which was released in 2006.
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Music Video FactsThe accompanying music video was directed by Michael Pope, who has also directed numerous music videos for The Dresden Dolls, including for hit song "Coin-Operated Boy".
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Song CompositionMusically, the song combines elements of cabaret style, punk, and alternative rock, characteristic of The Dresden Dolls' unique style.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics are based on the themes of betrayal and double-dealing, hence the title "Backstabber".
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Live PerformancesThe Dresden Dolls often include "Backstabber" in their live performances, demonstrating its popularity among fans.
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Band Composition"Backstabber" was performed by Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione, the two members of The Dresden Dolls.
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CollaborationThe video for "Backstabber" features other artists such as Lene Lovich and Reggie Watts.
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Charts InformationWhile the song "Backstabber" itself did not chart, the album Yes, Virginia…, peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200.
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IntertextualityA remix version of "Backstabber" appears in the movie "Dans Paris", directed by Christophe Honore.
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Lyrics' InsightLike many of The Dresden Dolls' songs, the lyrics for "Backstabber" are filled with sarcasm and dark humor, which adds a theatrical flair to the tune.
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