Spit on a Stranger
Pavement
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However you feel, Whatever it takes, Whenever it's real, Whatever awaits, Whatever you need, However so slight, Whenever it's real, Whenever it's right. I've been thinking long and hard About the things you said to me, Like a bitter stranger, And now I see the long, The short, the middle and what's inbetween, I could spit on a stranger, (Pour/pull me out) You're a bitter stranger. (Pour me out) Whatever you feel, Whatever it takes, Whenever it's real, Whatever awaits me, Whatever you need, However so slight, Whenever it leads, Whenever it's right. Honey I'm a prize and you're a catch And we're a perfect match, Like two bitter strangers, And now I see the long, The short of it and I can make it last, I could spit on a stranger, (Pour me out) You're a bitter stranger, (Pour me out) I could spit on a stranger, (Pour me out) You're a bitter stranger. (Pour me out) I see the sunshine in your eyes, I'll try the things you'll never try, I'll be the one that leaves You high...high...high
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Written by: STEPHEN MALKMUS
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Spit on a Stranger" was officially released by American indie rock band Pavement on May 24, 1999.
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Record labelThe single was released by independent record label Matador Records, known for working with prominent indie rock artists.
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AlbumIt features as the opening track on Pavement's fifth and final studio album, "Terror Twilight", which came out in 1999.
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ProductionThis song, along with the entire "Terror Twilight" album, was produced by prominent British producer Nigel Godrich, who is known for his work with Radiohead.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics suggest a theme of romantic disillusionment and the end of a relationship, though as is often the case with Pavement, the lyrics are somewhat abstract and open to interpretation.
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Reception"Spit on a Stranger" is often lauded as one of Pavement's most polished and accessible songs, receiving positive feedback from both fans and critics.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by acoustic folk artist Kathryn Williams in 2004, and her version was used in commercials for a UK phone company.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Spit on a Stranger" is light-hearted, featuring scenes of the band engaged in a food fight with a group of children.
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Band's Break UpThe release of "Terror Twilight" including "Spit on a Stranger" coincided with the band's dissolution, as they broke up about a year after the album came out.
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ReunionPavement's 2010 reunion shows often included "Spit on a Stranger" in the setlist, indicating its enduring popularity.
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