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"DMV" is a song by the American rock band Primus. It was released on their 1993 album Pork Soda and also as a single. The video was featured in Beavis and Butt-head. It has been played live on Lollapalooza '93 and some concerts of 2003 Tour de Fromage. This song is also featured in Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People and in the compilation album They Can't All Be Zingers. The song failed to chart.


Year:
1998
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I've been to hell. I spell it, I spell it DMV
Anyone that's been there knows precisely what I mean
Stood there and I've waited and choked back the urge to scream
And if I had my druthers I'd screw a chimpanzee-call it pointless

When I need relief I spell it THC
perhaps you may know vaguely what I mean
I sit back and smoke away huge chunks of memory
As I slowly inflict upon myself a full lobotomy-call it pointless

Barbecues, tea kettles, gobs of axle grease
There comes a time for every man to sail the seas of cheese
Now, life's a bowl of bagel dogs, but there are unpleasantries
Cold toilet seats, dentist chairs and trips to DMV-call it pointless

I've been to hell. I spell it, I spell it DMV
Anyone that's been there knows precisely what I mean
I've stood in line and waited near an hour and fifteen
And if I had my druthers I'd screw that chimpanzee-call it pointless

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Primus

Primus is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California, currently composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde and drummer Jay Lane. Primus originally formed in 1984 with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, later joined by Lane, though the latter two departed the band at the end of 1988. Featuring LaLonde and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander, Primus recorded their debut, Suck on This in 1989, followed by four studio albums; Frizzle Fry, Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Pork Soda, and Tales from the Punchbowl. Alexander left the band in 1996, replaced by Bryan "Brain" Mantia, and Primus went on to record the original theme song for the TV show South Park and two more albums, Brown Album and Antipop, before declaring a hiatus in 200… more »

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Written by: LES CLAYPOOL, REID L. III LALONDE, TIMOTHY W. ALEXANDER

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "DMV" by Primus falls under the alternative rock and funk metal genres. The band is often associated with the fusion of these two music styles, which are both characterized by unconventional lyrical content and instrumental improvisation.
Album
"DMV" is the fourth track on Primus's fourth studio album, "Pork Soda". Released in 1993, "Pork Soda" managed to reach number seven on the Billboard 200 chart.
Song Length
The original track "DMV" by Primus is approximately five minutes and 18 seconds long.
Song title meaning
The title "DMV" is an abbreviation for the Department of Motor Vehicles. The song chronicles a long and frustrating experience at the DMV, a common governmental agency known for its long waits.
Music Video
The music video for "DMV" features the band members in an animated environment, and it was produced with claymation, giving it a unique aesthetic look for the period when it was released.
Live versions
Primus often includes "DMV" in their live sets. There are numerous live versions of this song available, with each one offering a unique interpretation of the original track.
Musical Complexity
Like much of Primus's output, "DMV" is known for its intricate basslines played by lead singer Les Claypool, complex drum rhythms, and eccentric guitar playing, making it an example of the band's signature style.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "DMV" are a humorous critique of bureaucracy and inefficiency in government agencies. It reflects the band's usual whimsical and satirical approach to songwriting.
Songwriting
As with most Primus songs, lead singer and bassist Les Claypool is credited as the primary songwriter of "DMV." His unique and innovative bass techniques form the song's foundation.
Band lineup
The lineup of Primus at the time of "DMV" recording included Les Claypool on vocals and bass, Larry LaLonde on guitar, and Tim "Herb" Alexander on drums. This lineup is often revered as the classic Primus lineup.
Chart Performance
Despite the band's popularity among alternative music fans, "DMV" did not chart in the U.S. or internationally.
Sampling
The sound of a ringing telephone is sampled several times in the song "DMV", adding to the song's overall theme of frustration and impatience.

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