URL Badman
Lily Allen
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I work at home in my parent's basement I don't troll, I make statements I'm not a cliché sittin' in my PJ's Double cupping at lunch on a Tuesday I'm like Drake, see? So don't hate me! I get vexed if you don't appreciate me Real talk, I'll put the world to rights And when I'm a big boy I'm gonna write for Vice It's not for me? It must be wrong I could ignore it and move on But I'm a Broadband Champion A URL Badman And if you're tryna call it art I'll have to take it all apart I got a high-brow game plan A URL Badman I'm a U-R-L B-A-D M-A-N without empathy I got a high-brow game plan A URL Badman I'm a U-R-L B-A-D M-A-N and you're dead to me 'Cause I'm a Broadband Champion A URL Badman Back to calls with no prescription Short-shorts with conviction Supreme palace, APC Sizzurp in a chalice, yeah, that's so me I'm a London white boy rapping ATL Keyboard Warrior that can't spell I don't like you, I think you're worthless I wrote a long piece about it up on my WordPress It's not for me? It must be wrong I could ignore it and move on But I'm a Broadband Champion A URL Badman And if you're tryna call it art I'll have to take it all apart I got a high-brow game plan A URL Badman I'm a U-R-L B-A-D M-A-N without empathy I got a high-brow game plan A URL Badman I'm a U-R-L B-A-D M-A-N and you're dead to me 'Cause I'm a Broadband Champion A URL Badman I like Jordans, Jay Rich, DJ Scream I'm as complex, Pitchfork, Winnie The Pooh I'm a space ghost perpetrator But I have to violate her Checked the Tyler the Creator Blogospheric mimicator A$AP, Kanye, XX remix Mike Jones, Cornwall, I need a Kleenex I don't like girls much, they kinda silly Unless of course they wanna play with my willy I'm a U-R-L B-A-D M-A-N without empathy I got a high-brow game plan A URL Badman I'm a U-R-L B-A-D M-A-N and you're dead to me 'Cause I'm a Broadband Champion A URL Badman, I got a high-brow game plan, a URL Badman
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Written by: LILY ROSE BEATRICE ALLEN, GREGORY ALLEN KURSTIN
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23 facts about this song
`Composition`"Url Badman" is a synth-pop song written in the F# minor key, with a tempo of about 120 beats per minute.
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`Album`The song is the seventh track on "Sheezus", Lily Allen's third studio album, which was released in 2014.
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`Song Theme`"Url Badman" taps into the theme of internet trolls and critics who tarnish reputations from behind the comfort of their screens.
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`Lyricist and Composer`Lily Allen co-wrote "Url Badman" with Greg Kurstin, who also produced the song. Kurstin is a Grammy Award-winning producer who's worked with Adele, Sia, and Paul McCartney.
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`Inspiration Behind the Song`The song was inspired by the criticism Allen received online for her music video of the song "Hard Out Here", which was accused of being racially insensitive.
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`Music Video`The promotional video for "Url Badman" was released on YouTube. The video features Lily Allen and actors representing online trolls, who, during the song, are transformed into the people they criticize online.
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`Unique Style`"Url Badman" is unique in its use of specific internet language and jargon for its lyrics, reflecting the conversation style of Internet users.
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`Critical Reception`While the album "Sheezus" received mixed reviews, "Url Badman" was praised for its witty and sharp takedown of anonymous online culture.
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`Live Performances`Lily Allen performed "Url Badman" live on her 2014-2015 "Sheezus" tour.
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`Song Length`The length of "Url Badman" is three minutes and 38 seconds.
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`Recording Process`Allen recorded the song quickly, in just a few takes, aiming to capture the raw emotion behind the lyrics.
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Genre"Url Badman" is a mix of genres, predominantly reggae fusion, dubstep, and synth-pop, offering a unique sound experience to listeners.
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Album ReleaseThis song is from Lily Allen's third studio album titled "Sheezus," released in 2014.
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Song Theme"Url Badman" lyrically addresses Internet trolls, online criticism, and the digital age's blogosphere, giving listeners a different perspective on the issue.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Lily Allen in collaboration with American songwriter Greg Kurstin (also responsible for works with Adele and Sia).
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Song RankingWhile "Url Badman" was not a chart-topping song, it still gained significant attention for its lyrics and bold message.
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Music VideoThe unique and edgy music video, directed by Sacred Egg, represents the song's message visually by focusing on an Internet troll's world.
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Meaning of Url Badman"Url Badman" is indicative of her trolls who attack her from behind a computer screen. Url is a technical term for a web address, and Badman is a Jamaican slang term for a gangster or criminal.
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Song InspirationAllen was reportedly inspired to write this song after negative online reactions to her 2013 single "Hard Out Here.”
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ProductionThe song was produced by Greg Kurstin, showcasing his trademark fusion of electronic and pop elements.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song received mixed reviews due to its unconventional style, most critics praised its satirical lyrics and innovative theme.
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Song Duration"Url Badman" lasts for a total of 3 minutes and 38 seconds, offering a succinct yet powerful listening experience.
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Song InfluencesThe song reflects some of the influences of Allen's earlier career, including ska and reggae, fused with a more experimental electronic and dubstep vibe.
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