Hook
Blues Traveler
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It doesn't matter what I say So long as I sing with inflection That makes you feel I'll convey Some inner truth or vast reflection But I've said nothing so far And I can keep it up for as long as it takes And it don't matter who you are If I'm doing my job then it's your resolve that breaks Because the hook brings you back I ain't tellin' you no lie The hook brings you back On that you can rely There is something amiss I am being insincere In fact I don't mean any of this Still my confession draws you near To confuse the issue I refer To familiar heroes from long ago No matter how much Peter loved her What made the Pan refuse to grow Was that the hook brings you back I ain't tellin' you no lie The hook brings you back On that you can rely Suck it in, suck it in, suck it in If you're Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn Make a desperate move or else you'll win And then begin to see What you're doing to me This MTV is not for free It's so PC it's killing me So desperately I sing to thee of love Sure but also rage and hate and pain and fear of self And I can't keep these feeling on the shelf I've tried, well no, in fact I lied Could be financial suicide but I've got too much pride inside To hide or slide I'll do as I'll decide and let it ride till until I've died And only then shall I abide by this tide Of catchy little tunes Of hip three minute diddies I wanna bust all your balloons I wanna burn of all your cities to the ground But I've found, I will not mess around Unless I play then hey I will go on all day Hear what I say I have a prayer to pray That's really all this was And when I'm feeling stuck and need a buck I don't rely on luck Because the hook brings you back I ain't tellin' you no lie The hook On that you can rely
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Written by: JOHN C. POPPER
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Artist"Hook" is a hit song by American rock band Blues Traveler.
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Release dateThe song was released in 1995.
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AlbumIt is from their album "Four," which is the band's fourth studio album.
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Chart performance"Hook" became a hit, reaching #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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SongwritersIt was written by the band members John Popper, Chan Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and Bobby Sheehan.
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Song MeaningThe song ironically mocks the structure of popular songs, which often rely on catchy hooks and repetitive lyrics.
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Lyrical ParodyThe lyrics to "Hook" follow the same progression as Pachelbel's Canon in D major.
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IronyDespite being a critique of formulaic, catchy pop songs, "Hook" itself became a chart-topping hit.
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Music VideoThe music video features the band playing in a school or college setting with John Popper, the lead singer, playing the role of a music teacher.
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Musical StyleIt combines blues, rock and pop elements, reflecting the band's diverse influences.
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InfluenceThe song established Blues Traveler as one of the forerunners of the mid-'90s trend for jam bands and blues rock.
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Accolades"Hook" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Post ReleaseDecades after its release, "Hook" continues to enjoy extensive radio play and is often covered in live performances by other artists.
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