My Girlfriend's Girlfriend
Type O Negative
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It's no secret we're close As sweaty velcro Like latex, fur and feathers Now In their '62 'Vette Sharing one cigarette In a black light trance then Go go dance Then Go go trance Then They keep me warm on cold nights We must be quite a sight In our meat triangle All tangled Wow My girlfriend's girlfriend She looks like you My girlfriend's girlfriend She's my girl too Her and me and her and she and me An uncrowded couple; are we three Hey we don't care what people say When walking hand in hand down Kings Highway Two for one today My girlfriend's girlfriend She looks like you My girlfriend's girlfriend She's my girl
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Written by: PETER THOMAS STEELE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" is a song by the American gothic metal band Type O Negative.
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Album InformationIt was the lead single from their 1996 album, "October Rust."
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Genre ShiftUnlike most of their catalogue, "My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" has a more alternative rock and 70s-inspired sound.
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Lyrics ContextThe song is about a man who has a girlfriend but also has a relationship with his girlfriend's girlfriend, hence the title.
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Hit Single"My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" helped solidify the band's fan base and was one of their most commercially successful singles.
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Unique VideoThe song also had a music video, which included odd iconography like burning clocks and falling apples, which fans and critics have interpreted in various ways.
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Lead VocalistPeter Steele, the band's lead vocalist, was generally credited with writing the song.
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Sound DifferenceThe track differs significantly in sound from much of Type O Negative's other music, showcasing the band's versatility.
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Popular List"My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" has often been included on lists of the best or most beloved Type O Negative songs.
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Cover VersionsThis song has also been covered by many other bands, hinting at its wider influence within the rock and metal community.
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Live Performances"My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" even became a staple part of the band's live setlist until their disbandment following Peter Steele's death in 2010.
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Chart PerformanceThe single performed well commercially. It charted in multiple countries, including reaching number 56 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical CompositionThe song features a mix of keyboard synth, crunchy guitar chords, and Steele's deep, baritone voice in its production.
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Satirical ToneAs with much of Type O Negative's work, the song carries a somewhat satirical or tongue-in-cheek tone contrasting its gothic aesthetics.
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InspirationPeter Steele reportedly wrote "My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" based on real-life experiences.
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