Original Wrapper
Lou Reed
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I was sittin' home on the west end Watchin' cable tv with a female friend We were watchin' the news, the world's in a mess The poor and the hungry, a world in distress Herpes, aids, the middle east at full throttle Better check that sausage, before you put it in the waffle And while you're at it, check what's in the batter Make sure that candy's in the original wrapper Hey, pitcher, better check that batter Make sure that candy's in the original wrapper Reagan says abortion's murder While he's looking at cardinal o'connor Look at jerry falwell louis farrakhan Both talk religion and the brotherhood of man They both sound like they belong in teheran Watch out, they're goin' full throttle Better check that sausage, before you stick it in the waffle And while you're at it better check, what's in the batter Make sure that candy's in the original wrapper Hey, pitcher, better check that batter Make sure that candy's in the original wrapper White against white, black against jew It seems like it's 1942 The baby sits in front of mtv Watching violent fantasies While dad guzzles beer with his favorite sport Only to find his heroes are all coked up Classic, original, the same old story The politics of hate in a new surrounding Hate if it's good and hate if it's bad And if this all don't make you mad I'll keep yours and I'll keep mine Nothing sacred and nothing divine Father, bless me, we're at full throttle Better check that sausage, before you put it in the waffle And while you're at it better check that batter Make sure the candy's in the original wrapper Hey, pitcher, better check that batter Make sure that candy's in the original wrapper, hey, hey I was born in the united states And I grew up hard but I grew up straight I saw a lack of morals and a lack of concern A feeling that there's nowhere to turn Yippies, hippies and upwardly mobile yuppies Don't treat me like I'm some dumb lackey 'cause the murderer lives while the victims die I'd much rather see it an eye for an eye A heart for a heart, a brain for a brain And if this all makes you feel a little insane Kick up your heels, turn the music up loud Pick up your guitar and look out at the crowd, and say, - - "don't mean to come on sanctimonious But life's got me nervous and little pugnacious Lugubrious so I give a salutation And rock on out to beat really stupid Ohh, poop, ah, doo and how do you do Hip hop gonna bop till I drop." Watch out world, comin' at you full throttle Better check that sausage, before you put it in the waffle And while you're at it better check that batter Make sure the candy's in the original wrapper Hey, hey, pitcher, better check that batter Make sure the candy's in the original wrapper Hey, pitcher, better check that batter Make sure the candy's in the original wrapper, hey, hey, hey
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Written by: LEWIS ALLEN REED, LOU REED
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12 facts about this song
Artist Related"Original Wrapper" is a song by American rock musician Lou Reed.
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Album DetailsThis song is from the album "Mistrial" which was released in 1986.
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Genre Classification"Original Wrapper" belongs to the rock genre, which is a typical genre for Lou Reed's music.
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Song ConceptThe song is a playful commentary on the 1980s' contemporary society and it's commercial culture.
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Chart Performance"Original Wrapper" was one of Reed's rare appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., peaking at number 76 in December 1986.
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Music VideoA music video was created for this song showing Lou Reed on a set similar to the one on the cover of the album, performing with his band.
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Song StyleThe song's style is somewhat rap-influenced, which was a departure from Reed's usual style, known for its blending of rock and avant-garde.
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LyricsThe lyrics reference different types of people in society, all being in their 'original wrapper', an expression implying they're sticking to their authenticity regardless of the pressure of societal norms.
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Producer"Original Wrapper" was produced by Lou Reed and Fernando Saunders.
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Critic OpinionCritics have a mixed opinion on this song. Some appreciated the experimentation with rap, while others saw it as a forced attempt to be trendy.
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Live PerformancesReed consistently included "Original Wrapper" in his setlists for live performances after the release of "Mistrial".
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Cultural ReferenceThis song is seen as a symbol of New York City's 80s music scene, with Reed as one of its iconic figures.
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