Bollywood
Liz Phair
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I was tripping looking at my portfolio Wondering how I was gonna make enough dough y'know Called up a friend who wrote for One Tree Hill and Jericho He had a job for me, and check it, with a four-letter company Get it on Get it on Hey, I got a proposition for ya How 'bout you let me keep my profits as a scorer Record sales are shrinking, I'm gettin' poorer I got a kid to feed, how about you cut a deal with me Ha! Hey look, Liz we see you as a commodity We've been with you since Day One and that's an oddity And after a series of phone calls To the great publishing houses of Ursa Minor, I reached my representative, who pulled out the contract From the File Cabinet On microfiche In the form of Tablets Made of stone Then he said Let me see, it's here in my folder Oh shit, you're twenty years older Still hot, but getting a lot colder And you wanna cut a what with me Let me tell you how it's done here in the Hollywood Maybe you was thinking you was in the Bollywood If I wanna break the rule, you know I probably could Visit http://www.xtralyrics.com C-B-S has gotta R-E-S-P-E-C-T C-B-S has gotta R-E-S-P-E-C-T Liz, I'd love to help you out But we have what we call Standards & Practices In legal terms, we're referring to this as a recoupable interest In an artist's compositions on vinyl, plastic, digital And all transmittable airwaves For a period of no less than six or nine years In all territories of the Earth The solar system and the known universe And I replied Listen here, my dear little Roni Don't you give me no phoney-baloney This is not my first Pretty Pony Don't you know you're fucking with me Oh, it's a bad day for the pool boy Come to clean, and discover you, boy Face down and feet turning blue, boy Now your eyes are closed, you finally have the sight to see It's all mine It's all mine It's all mine
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Written by: LIZ PHAIR
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Bollywood" is a song by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair, released in 2010 on her album "Funstyle".
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Album History"Funstyle" was initially released independently on Phair's website, which she later then partnered with Rocket Science to release it physically and digitally.
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Experimental SoundThe album "Funstyle" and subsequently the song "Bollywood" marked a musical departure for Phair, characterized by a more experimental sound.
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ReceptionThe album faced mixed to negative reviews upon its initial release with sound experiments like "Bollywood" receiving harsh criticism. However, years later, some critics have revisited and re-evaluated the album to a more positive reception.
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ContributionLiz Phair played all instruments for the song, showcasing her wide range of musical skills.
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Lyrics & Theme"Bollywood" features a spoken-word narrative over eclectic and experimental instrumentation, deviating from Phair's past works. The song includes lyrics reflecting on Phair's experiences in the entertainment industry.
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UniquenessIn "Bollywood", Phair uses elements of Indian music mixed with traditional pop elements. This fusion results in a unique sound, further adding the element of uniqueness in each track of the "Funstyle" album.
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Comeback"Bollywood" was part of the "Funstyle" album that marked Phair's first album in five years following her previous release, "Somebody's Miracle," in 2005.
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Controversy"Bollywood" sparked controversy - as did the entire "Funstyle" album - for its drastic departure from the sound that fans had come to associate with Liz Phair.
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Live PerformancesPhair has never performed "Bollywood" live during any of her tours or appearances.
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Impact on Liz Phair's CareerDespite the controversial reception of "Bollywood" and the "Funstyle" album, Liz Phair continued her music career and released another album, "Soberish" in 2021.
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