Messed Around

Squeeze

About Messed Around

"Messed Around" is a US single released from Squeeze's fourth album, East Side Story.


Year:
1997
2:44
109 
#1

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She wants to give up love for good 
She kicks the fence and splits the wood, 
She cries her eyes out in the rain 
She swears aloud and so again, 
She feels messed around. 
She takes her coat off as it pours 
The passing daytime she ignores, 
Sits with a problem on a bench 
And with her heel she digs a trench, 
She feels messed around. 
She rips her skirt and tears her dress 
Climbing over his garden fence, 
Mud on her mourning as tears still fall 
She's in no mood for his love at all, 
She feels messed around 

Her door won't shut, her match won't light, 
The bulb went out, her skirts too tight, 
She feels messed around. 
The words don't match, her heart won't heal, 
The phone won't pip, her fruit won't peel, 
She feels messed around. 

She left herself open for him all the time 
But always kept off of his cloud, 
All the king's horses and all the king's men 
Have come to mess her around.

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Squeeze

Squeeze are a British band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. They are known in the UK for their hit songs "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", "Tempted", "Labelled With Love", "Black Coffee In Bed", "Another Nail in My Heart","Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" and "Hourglass". Though not as commercially successful in the U.S., Squeeze had American chart hits with "Tempted", "Hourglass" and "853-5937", and they have a dedicated following there and continue to attract new fans. All of Squeeze's hits were written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, with the former penning the lyrics and the latter handling the composition. The duo we… more »

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Written by: Christopher Difford, Glenn Tilbrook

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Messed Around" is a song by the British rock band Squeeze. It has been a part of the UK rock scene since its creation in 1974.
Album
The song is the ninth track on "East Side Story," Squeeze's fourth studio album. This album released in 1981, represents a high point in the band's career in terms of critical recognition and popularity.
Music Type
"Messed Around" is categorized as New Wave music, a genre that emerged in the late 1970s and formed part of the wide-ranging post-punk movement.
Band Members
At the time of "Messed Around" release, Squeeze were a five-piece band, consisting of Glenn Tilbrook (vocals and lead guitar), Chris Difford (vocals and rhythm guitar), Paul Carrack (keyboards), John Bentley (bass guitar), and Gilson Lavis (drums).
Lyrics
The lyrics, like many Squeeze songs, depict a slice-of-life story with a quirky edge, reinforcing the group's reputation for well-observed, wittily turned lyrics about everyday life.
Producer
The album "East Side Story" was co-produced by Elvis Costello and Roger Bechirian. This was Squeeze's only collaboration with Costello, and it resulted in a critically acclaimed album that showcased the band's musical versatility and songwriting craftsmanship.
Unique Sound
"Messed Around" features a rollicking, honky-tonk piano sound, reflecting the band's ability to incorporate diverse musical influences into their New Wave sound.
Reception
The "East Side Story" album, which includes "Messed Around," reached number 19 on the UK Album Chart and number 44 on the Billboard 200 in the US. This success helped establish Squeeze as one of the leading UK bands of the New Wave era.
Live Performances
Known for their energetic and charismatic live performances, "Messed Around" often featured in Squeeze's concert setlists during the 1980s.
Current Status
Squeeze continues to perform and release new music, although the band's line-up has varied over the years. "Messed Around," along with many of their other songs from the "East Side Story" album, still holds a cherished place in their extensive back catalog.

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