Malibu
Hole
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Crash and burn All the stars explode tonight How'd you get so desperate How'd you stay alive Help me please Burn the sorrow from your eyes Oh come on be alive again Don't lay down and die Hey hey You know what to do Oh baby drive away to Malibu Get well soon Please don't go any higher How are you so burnt when You're barely on fire Cry to the angels I'm gonna rescue you I'm gonna set you free tonight, baby Pour over me Hey, hey We're all watching you Oh, baby, fly away to Malibu Cry to the angels And let them swallow you Go and part the sea, yeah, in Malibu And the sun goes down I watch you slip away And the sun goes down I walk into the waves And I knew Love would tear you apart Oh and I knew The darkest secret of your heart I'm gonna follow you Oh baby, fly away, yeah, to Malibu Oceans of angels Oceans of stars Down by the sea is where you Drown your scars I can't be near you The light just radiates I can't be near you The light just radiates
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Written by: William Patrick Corgan, Courtney M Love, Eric T. Erlandson
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Malibu" is the second single by the alternative rock band Hole from their third album, "Celebrity Skin." It was released in 1998.
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Song Artist"Hole" is an American alternative rock band that was established in 1989 and consists of Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, and Patty Schemel.
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Contributing ArtistsThe song "Malibu" was co-written by lead vocalist Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Love's InspirationThe song being named after the city in California, was supposedly composed by Courtney Love as a tribute to her then-husband Kurt Cobain.
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Chart Performance"Malibu" was a significant commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Grammy NominationIn 1999, "Malibu" was nominated for a Grammy award in the category Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Malibu" for its surprising mature sound, and it is considered as one of Hole's best songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Malibu' was directed by Sophie Muller and features Courtney Love driving a car, which is a direct reference to the classic Hollywood film "Rebel Without A Cause".
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Song ThemeThe song is an ode to the city of Malibu, California, where Love and Cobain frequently escaped the scrutiny of Los Angeles.
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Retrospective ReviewsOver two decades later, critics continue to praise “Malibu” for its lyrical depth and evolved sound, commonly referring to it as a highlight of the "Celebrity Skin" album.
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