Dumb Waiters
The Psychedelic Furs
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Give me all your paper ma Gimme all your jazz Give me something that I need Something I can have Mrs. London's coming round She's coming with her son Gimme all your paper ah So I can get a gun She has got it in for me Yeah I mean it honestly She's so mean Give me all your paper ma So I can buy a train They just want to suck you in To being one of them Tell her that I'm not in here Tell her I'm a freak Tell her that I fall about Every time I speak She has got in for me Yeah I mean it honestly I just scream Give me all your paper ma So I can buy a train I don't know how I got in here It's making me insane Have another cigarette And have another cigarette In a room where lovers go Talking on the telephone They have go it in for me Yeah I mean it honestly They all dream
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Written by: DUNCAN KILBURN, JOHN ASHTON, RICHARD BUTLER, ROGER NICHOLAS MORRIS, TIMOTHY BUTLER, VINCENT DAVEY
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Dumb Waiters" is a song by The Psychedelic Furs from their 1981 album "Talk Talk Talk".
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Chart Ranking"Dumb Waiters" was the first song by The Psychedelic Furs to hit the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 59.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Dumb Waiters" is a live performance by The Psychedelic Furs.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is usually classified under the genres of new wave, post-punk, and alternative rock.
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Band LineupThe lineup of The Psychedelic Furs at the time of the song recording included Richard Butler as the vocalist, his brother Tim Butler on bass, John Ashton on guitar, Duncan Kilburn on saxophone, Vince Ely on drums, and Roger Morris on guitar.
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ProductionThe album "Talk Talk Talk", including "Dumb Waiters", was produced by Steve Lillywhite who has also worked with artists like U2 and Morrissey.
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Live Performances"Dumb Waiters" remains a staple in the band's live performances and is often played in their concerts.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are known for their abstract and poetic nature, a characteristic common with many other Psychedelic Furs songs.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, like the album it's from, was generally well received by critics for its energetic performance and compelling lyrics.
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Cover Versions"Dumb Waiters" has been covered by other artists, showcasing its influence and relevance in the alternative rock scene.
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