Trash

New York Dolls

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"Trash" is the debut single by American hard rock band the New York Dolls. It was recorded for their 1973 self-titled album and released as a double A-side with the song "Personality Crisis" in July 1973. "Trash" did not chart upon its release, but has since been hailed by music critics as an anthemic glam rock and proto-punk song. In 2009, the band recorded a reggae-styled remake of the song for their album Cause I Sez So.


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1986
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Trash, won't pick it up, take them lights away
Trash, won't pick it up, don't take your life away
Trash, won't pick it up, don't try to take my knife away
And please don't you ask me if I love you
If you don't know what I'm doing, what you know is

Trash, won't pick it up, take them lights away
Trash, won't get it up, don't throw your love away
Trash, go pick it up, don't try to take my knife away
And please don't you ask me if I love you
'Cause I don't know why I do, what I know is

Trash, pick it up, take them lights away
Trash, won't pick it up, don't take my knife away
Trash, won't pick it up, forgot to take them all away
And please don't you ask me if I love you
'Cause I don't know if I do
I want to wipe it out here with you
And take a lover's sleep with you
I'm going to fairyland with you
I'm going to heaven blue with you
But I just don't know if I do
I just don't know if I do

Ah how do you call your loverboy?

Trash, pick it up, take them lights away
Trash, go pick it up, go put that knife away
Trash, go pick it up, don't give your life away
Trash, pick it up, don't throw your love away
Trash, pick it up, don't take my knife away
Trash, pick it up, the doctor take them all away
Trash, pick it up, don't take my knife away
Oh trash, wow, wow, my sweet baby, wow, wow
Oh, oh, trash, wow, wow, you're the one
Trash, pick it up, take them lights away
Trash, go pick it up, don't take my knife away
Trash, go pick it up, don't take them lights away
Trash, pick it up, don't take my knife away
Oh, trash, don't kick my knife away
Oh, trash, don't kick my kinfe away
Oh, trash, don't kick my knife away
Oh trash

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New York Dolls

The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later spawned the Ramones, Blondie, Television and Talking Heads. more »

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Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, SYLVAIN MIZRAHI

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Trash" is a song from the debut studio album titled "New York Dolls" by the American hard rock band New York Dolls, released in 1973.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist David Johansen and guitarist Sylvain Sylvain.
Genre Characterization
"Trash" fits into the glam rock and proto-punk genre that were significant components of the New York Dolls' influential sound.
Critical Reception
While the album itself received mixed reviews upon its release, it is now considered a classic and one of the key records in the formation of punk rock, with "Trash" being one of its stand-out tracks.
Cultural References
The song's lyrics mentioning 'trash' and 'personality crisis' are said to reflect the decadent and gritty spirit of the New York City's downtown scene in the early 1970s.
Band Reformation
When the band reformed in 2004, "Trash" was one of the original songs they often performed live in their set.
Cover Versions
"Trash" has been covered by several artists, including UK punk band The Sex Pistols, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
Song Interpretation
The song appears to be about the ephemeral nature of fame and stardom, fitting with the overall themes of the band's oeuvre.
Production
The song, along with the rest of the album, was recorded at The Record Plant, a famous recording studio in New York City. It was produced by Todd Rundgren, a notable musician and producer.
Legacy
"Trash" is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations and has been included in various music magazine lists of the greatest songs of the 1970s.

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