Walk Idiot Walk
The Hives
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Well is it true what they say about it They say it's new but I have to doubt it And then they tell you everything about it Had enough I got some people saying this way I got some people saying that way I got some people saying there's no way Ain't it tough See the idiot walk See the idiot talk See the idiot chalk up his name on the blackboard See the robot walk See the robot talk See the robot write up his name on the ballot They say this is all I need to get by The truth is baby it's a lie Well is it true what they say about it You oughtta do what I do and doubt it He won and now he's gonna do something about it Ain't it sad And if you don't want to feel like a putz Collect the clues and connect the dots You'll see the pattern that is bursting your bubble And it's Bad See the idiot walk See the idiot talk See the idiot chalk up his name on the blackboard They say this is all I need to get by The truth is baby it's a lie If we review the winning combination Body at work and a mind on vacation Who had the brain where it started to sink in It was you You've seen the idiot walk See the idiot talk But you never learned nothing and nothing isn't over See the robot walk See the robot talk Still you never learned nothing and nothing isn't over They say this is all I need to get by The truth is baby it's a lie
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Written by: Randy Fitzsimmons
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Walk Idiot Walk" is one of the most popular songs by The Hives and it comes from their third album "Tyrannosaurus Hives" which was released in 2004.
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Composition and LyricsThe song has a very fast pacing with its loud and energetic style of rock. The lyrics are often interpreted to confront 'idiocy' in society and politics, promoting critical thinking.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Walk Idiot Walk" was directed by renowned music video director, StyleWar. The sets used in the video were reportedly inspired by a mixture of 1960s and German Bauhaus design.
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Commercial Success"Walk Idiot Walk" was a commercial success for The Hives. It reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in a variety of media formats. For instance, it was part of the soundtrack for the popular videogame, Madden NFL 2005. It was also used in the films Jumper (2008) and What Happens in Vegas (2008).
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Performing StyleThe Hives, known for their explosive, high-energy performances, often play "Walk Idiot Walk" near the end of their live shows as a kind of climax to the concert.
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Television PerformancesThe Hives performed "Walk Idiot Walk" on numerous television shows such as “Late Show with David Letterman”, “Top of the Pops” and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in order to promote the song and the album "Tyrannosaurus Hives".
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Critical AcclaimCritics acclaimed the song for its aggression and simplicity, and it was often described as being reminiscent of 1970s punk bands like The Stooges and Ramones.
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Influence and ImpactDespite its catchy tune, it is also considered as a social commentary, thus making it a significant part of The Hives' musical repertoire with both entertainment and meaningful substance.
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Vinyl ReleaseApart from the usual CD format, "Walk Idiot Walk" was also released as a 7” vinyl single, which included the B-side track "Genepool Convulsions".
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