Backstabber

The Dresden Dolls

About Backstabber

"Backstabber" is the second single by The Dresden Dolls duo, taken from the second studio album Yes, Virginia....


Year:
2006
4:11
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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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The Dresden Dolls

The Dresden Dolls are an American musical duo from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2000, the group consists of Amanda Palmer (vocals, piano, harmonica, ukulele) and Brian Viglione (drums, percussion, guitar, bass guitar, vocals). The two describe their style as "Brechtian punk cabaret", a phrase invented by Palmer because she was "terrified" that the press would invent a name that "would involve the word gothic".[dead link] The Dresden Dolls are part of an underground dark cabaret movement that started gaining momentum in the early 2000s. more »

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Written by: Amanda Palmer

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
The song "Backstabber" is part of The Dresden Dolls's second album, "Yes, Virginia…" which was released in 2006.
Music Video Facts
The 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".
Song Composition
Musically, the song combines elements of cabaret style, punk, and alternative rock, characteristic of The Dresden Dolls' unique style.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics are based on the themes of betrayal and double-dealing, hence the title "Backstabber".
Live Performances
The Dresden Dolls often include "Backstabber" in their live performances, demonstrating its popularity among fans.
Band Composition
"Backstabber" was performed by Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione, the two members of The Dresden Dolls.
Collaboration
The video for "Backstabber" features other artists such as Lene Lovich and Reggie Watts.
Charts Information
While the song "Backstabber" itself did not chart, the album Yes, Virginia…, peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200.
Intertextuality
A remix version of "Backstabber" appears in the movie "Dans Paris", directed by Christophe Honore.
Lyrics' Insight
Like 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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