Cuckoo
Lissie
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I walked alone; I never tried to stay in line I didn't know what I was doing half the time I didn't know that my life would ever change I didn't think that anybody felt the same way And then you came I said I wanna try it all without regrets I wanna meet the kind of folks I never met Skipping school and smoking cigarettes We hadn't even really gotten started yet (Cuckoo) Let's go driving (Cuckoo) 'Cause there's nowhere to go (Cuckoo) We're in hiding They're telling our story on the radio I fell in love with being defiant In a pickup truck that roared like a lion When you're with us, you don't have to be quiet no more People said we'd have to make it on our own We never thought there'd be another hand to hold We didn't care--we never did what we were told They couldn't break us--they could never turn us cold, no You and me, well, we were never growing old (Cuckoo) Let's go driving (Cuckoo) 'Cause there's nowhere to go (Cuckoo) We're in hiding They're telling our story on the radio I fell in love with being defiant In a pickup truck that roared like a lion When you're with us, you don't have to be quiet no more No, no more I see you now We talk about The way it used to be When we were brave We misbehaved Yeah, you know what I mean And you know why Our battle cry always comes back to me I fell in love with being defiant In a pickup truck that roared like a lion When you're with us, you don't have to be quiet no more No, no more I fell in love with being defiant In a pickup truck that roared like a lion When you're with us, you don't have to be quiet no more No more, no more, no more, no more
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Written by: ELISABETH MAURUS, JAMES IRVIN, JULIAN EMERY
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Release and Reception"Cuckoo" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lissie that was released in September 2010. It marked Lissie's grand entry into the indie pop music scene.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its alternative nature, the song managed to chart comparatively well. It reached the 22nd position on the UK indie charts and the 82nd spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Request ShowsFamed for her raw, emotive performances, Lissie included "Cuckoo" as a set staple for numerous years after its release.
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Single's Release“Cuckoo" was released as the second single from her debut studio album, "Catching a Tiger."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cuckoo" is notable for primarily featuring footage from Lissie's live performances, capturing the energy and rawness that fans have come to associate with her.
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SongwritingLike most other tracks on "Catching a Tiger," "Cuckoo" was co-written by Lissie and Jim Irvin, along with Julian Emery.
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Track's Popularity"Cuckoo" became a fan favorite due to its catchy chorus and honest, heartfelt lyrics about not fitting into societal expectations.
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Genre"Cuckoo" is classified under the Folk-pop and Indie rock genres.
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DurationThe song is relatively long for a pop single, clocking in at four minutes and forty-eight seconds.
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Musical Style"Cuckoo" displays Lissie's ability to blend elements of folk and rock, producing a distinctive sound that resonated with fans and critics alike.
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