Asking For It
Hole
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Every time that I sell myself to you I feel a little bit cheaper than I need to I will tear the petals off of you Rose red, I will make you tell the truth Was she asking for it? Was she asking nice? If she was asking for it Did she ask you twice? Every time that I stare into the sun Angel dust and my dress just comes undone Every time that I stare into the sun Be a model or just look like one Wild eye rot gut do me in Do you think you can make me do it again? Was she asking for it? Was she asking nice? If she was asking for it Did she ask you twice? If you live through this with me I swear that I would die for you And if you live through this with me I swear that I would die for you Was she asking for it? Was she asking nice? If she was asking for it Did she ask you twice? Was she asking for it? Was she asking nice? If she was asking for it Did she ask you twice? Ah ah ah ah
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Written by: ERIC T ERLANDSON, COURTNEY M. LOVE
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Background Info"Asking for It" is a song by American alternative rock band Hole from their second studio album, "Live Through This."
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Release DateThe album, along with the song, was released on April 12, 1994, by DGC Records.
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Context of the SongLead vocalist Courtney Love has stated that the song's theme revolves around disempowerment and objectification of women, a recurrent theme in several of Hole's releases.
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Inspired By True Events"Asking for It" was inspired by an unfortunate incident where Courtney Love was physically assaulted by an audience after stage diving at a Hole concert in the early 90s.
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CompositionThe song is characterized by its quieter, restrained verses and explosive, loud choruses - a dynamic often referred to as 'soft-loud-soft' dynamic, prevalent in the grunge genre.
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Critical Reception"Asking for It" received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising its lyrical depth and Courtney's emotive and raw vocal performance.
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Live PerformancesLove dedicated the song to River Phoenix and Kurt Cobain - during Hole's performance at the 1995 Reading Festival.
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Other Artists' VersionIn 2020, musician Phoebe Bridgers and drummer/producer Marshal Vore covered "Asking for It" during a special performance on SiriusXMU.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Asking for It" was not released as a single, it played a part in the success of its parent album "Live Through This", which peaked at number 52 on the Billboard 200 and is often regarded as a Hole's best album.
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Influence in Popular CultureThe song and its themes of violence and exploitation have been studied and referenced in several academic papers and publications on gender and rock music.
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