Obscurity Knocks
The Trash Can Sinatras
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Always at the foot of the photograph, that's me there Snug as a thug in a mugshot pose, a foul-mouthed rogue Owner of this corner and not much more Still these days I'm better placed to get my just rewards I'll pound out a tune and very soon I'll have too much to say and a dead stupid name Though I ought to be learning I feel like a veteran Of "oh I like your poetry but I hate your poems" Calendars crumble I'm knee deep in numbers I've turned twenty one, I've twist, I'm bust and wrong again Rubbing shoulders with the sheets till two Looking at my watch and I'm half-past caring In the lap of luxury it comes to mind Is this headboard hard? Am I a lap behind? But to face doom in a sock-stenched room all by myself Is the kind of fate I never contemplate Lots of people would cry though none spring to mind Though I ought to be learning I feel like a veteran Of "oh I like your poetry but I hate your poems" Calendars crumble I'm knee deep in numbers I've turned 21, I've twist, I'm bust and wrong again Know what it's like To sigh at the sight of the first quarter of life? Ever stopped to think and found out nothing was there? They laugh to see such fun I'm playing blind man's bluff all by myself And they're chanting a line from a nursery rhyme "Ba ba bleary eyes - have you any idea?" Years of learning I must be a veteran Of "oh I like your poetry but I hate your poems" And the calendar's cluttered with days that are numbered I've turned twenty, I've twist, I'm bust and wrong again Ought to be learning Twist, I'm bust and wrong again Feel like a veteran Twist, I'm bust and wrong again Calendar's cluttered With days that are numbered And I know what it's like To sigh at the sight Of the first quarter of life
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Written by: JOHN DOUGLAS, PAUL LIVINGSTON, FRANK READER
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Obscurity Knocks" is the debut single of Scottish band, the Trash Can Sinatras. It was released in 1990 as part of their debut album "Cake."
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Chart PerformanceDespite its upbeat sound and catchy lyrics, the song didn't achieve significant commercial success. However, it did peak at number 86 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Admiration within Music IndustryThe song is highly admired by the musical industry for its introspective lyrics and dreamy pop sound. This admiration has led to many cover versions by various artists.
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Music StyleThe song is characterized by its jangly guitars and melancholic pop sound, similar to bands such as The Smiths and Aztec Camera. This sound would characterize much of the band's early work.
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Lyric InspirationThe lyrics, about the hardships of being in a band that may never achieve stardom, were written by lead singer Frank Reader.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Cake", which contained "Obscurity Knocks", was a Top 50 hit in the UK and also achieved success in America on the college radio chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band performing in a trash can, which is a nod to their name, Trash Can Sinatras.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not achieving high positions on the charts, the song received positive reviews from critics. Many praised the band's ability to create quirky, memorable pop songs with clever lyrics.
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Famous FansThe song, and the band in general, has a famous fan in the form of author Irvine Welsh, who has publicly stated his admiration for the Trash Can Sinatras.
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Live Performances"Obscurity Knocks" continues to be a favorite in the band's live sets, providing a nostalgic look back at the start of their career.
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