No Aphrodisiac
The Whitlams
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A letter to you on a cassette 'Cause we don't write anymore Gotta make it up quickly There's people asleep on the second floor There's no aphrodisiac like loneliness Truth beauty and a picture of you You'll be walking your dog in a few hours I'll be asleep in my brother's house You're a thousand miles away With food between your teeth Come up for summer I've got a place near the beach There's room for your dog There's no aphrodisiac like loneliness Truth beauty and a picture of you There's no aphrodisiac like loneliness Youth truth beauty fame boredom and a bottle of pills There's no aphrodisiac like loneliness You shouldn't leave me alone There's no aphrodisiac like loneliness Bare feet like a tom-boy and a crooked smile Truth youth beauty fame boredom red hair no hair innocence Saturday and a picture of you A letter to you on a cassette You shouldn't leave me alone Forty shaved sexy wants to do it all day With a gun-totin' trigger-happy tranny named Kinky Renée Tired teacher twenty-eight seeks regular meetings for masculine muscular nappy-clad brutal breeding While his wife rough-wrestles with a puppy all aquiver On a wine-soaked strobe-lit Asiatic hall of mirrors and a dash of loneliness There's no aphrodisiac quite like it Truth youth beauty fame boredom red hair no hair innocence impunity and a picture of you I got a video set-up me love you short time she pay me suck his finger with some fine wine
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Written by: GLENN EASTON DORMAND, MATT FORD, TIMOTHY JAMES FREEDMAN
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11 facts about this song
Release and Recognition"No Aphrodisiac" is a song by Australian band "The Whitlams," which was released in 1997 as the third single from their third studio album, "Eternal Nightcap."
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Critical AcclaimThe song is the band's most well-known single and was voted number one in the Triple J Hottest 100, 1997.
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Song CompositionTim Freedman, frontman for The Whitlams, wrote the song. However, the lyrics are based on a letter penned by Louis Nowra and Glenn Dormand.
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ThemeThis song is predominantly about loneliness, longing, and the absence of a loved one. It captures the emotions through its melancholy undertones and sensitive wordplay.
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Unique FactorThe song is unique for its time due to its abstract narrative structure and unconventional depiction of romantic themes.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its sombre theme, the song managed to achieve commercial success. It peaked at number 59 on the Australian Singles Chart.
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Musical Influence"No Aphrodisiac" has often been regarded as a defining masterpiece in Australian pop of the late 90s and marked a stylistic shift, forward from brit-pop and grunge-dominated rock radio.
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Band Recognition"No Aphrodisiac" brought the band into the public eye on a larger scale and generally enhanced their popularity in the Australian music scene.
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Awards and NominationsThe song bagged 'Song of the Year' at the 1998 ARIA Awards. This was a breakthrough win for the band and a highly recognized validation of their work.
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Continued Popularity"No Aphrodisiac" remains a favorite among their ardent fans and is often played in their live concerts to this day.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is known for its monochrome aesthetic. Similar to the song, the video also explores abstract narratives and metaphorical imagery.
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