Precious
Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde
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I like the way you cross the street 'cause your precious Moving through the Cleveland heat how precious Taking rides and all the kicks was so precious But you know I was shittin' bricks 'cause I'm precious Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it Oh, you're so mean East 55th and Euclid avenue was real precious Hotel sterling coming into view how precious It's a pity that you bruised my hip 'cause I'm precious You shouldn't let your manners slip you're too precious Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it Oh, you're so mean We went around and round and round and round and round the Shoreway We was gonna do it do it do it on the pavement Oh maybe maybe I'm gonna have a baby We was a duet oh we do it all night I was feeling kind of ethereal 'cause I'm precious I had my eye on your imperial you're so precious Now Howard the duck and Mr Stress both stayed "Trapped in a world that they never made" But not me baby I'm too precious F*ck off Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it Oh, you're so mean
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Written by: CHRISTINE HYNDE
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10 facts about this song
Album"Precious" is the first track on the album "Pretenders" released by the band Pretenders in 1979.
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LyricsLead vocalist and songwriter Chrissie Hynde wrote the lyrics of "Precious." She takes a rebellious stance with the song's lyrics, singing about her disdain for the mainstream and declaring her independence.
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GenreThe song is generally categorized under the punk rock and new wave genre, reflecting the music style and culture of the late 70's and early 80's.
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PopularityThough it didn't become a mainstream hit, the song "Precious" is often recognized for setting the pace for the rest of the album. It gave the listeners an introduction to the band's aggressive, yet melodic brand of rock.
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Impact"Precious" was instrumental in setting the tone and image for the band. It introduced the Pretenders as a band with a powerful rock sound combined with lyrical eloquence.
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Background VocalsJames Honeyman-Scott provided backing vocals alongside Hynde.
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Music CompositionIt is notable for its catchy guitar riffs and Chrissie’s charmingly aggressive lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Precious" was also regularly performed in the band's live shows and has been included in many of their concert tours.
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Musical StyleKnown for providing a winning blend of punk aggression and pop melodies, the song encapsulates the signature sound of the Pretenders.
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British BandsAt the time of their debut album's release in 1979, the Pretenders were among a new wave of British bands making inroads in the U.S charts.
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