Sittin' on a Fence

The Rolling Stones

About Sittin' on a Fence

"Sittin' on a Fence" is a song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the British rock and roll band the Rolling Stones. The song was given to the singing duo Twice as Much, who released it as their debut single in May 1966. This version became a Top 40 hit on the UK Singles Chart, and also received some attention in the United States, where it charted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.


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Since I was young I've been very hard to please
And I don't know wrong from right
But there is one thing I could never understand
Some of the sick things that a girl does to a man, so

I'm just sittin' on a fence
You can say I got no sense
Trying to make up my mind
Really is too horrifying
So I'm sittin on a fence

All of my friends at school grew up and settled down
And they mortgaged up their lives
One things not said too much, but I think it's true
They just get married 'cause there's nothing else to do, so

I'm just sittin' on a fence
You can say I got no sense
Trying to make up my mind
Really is too horrifying
So I'm sittin on a fence

I'm just sittin' on a fence
You can say I got no sense
Trying to make up my mind
Really is too horrifying
So I'm sittin on a fence

The day can come when you get old and sick and tired of life
You just never realize
Maybe the choice you made wasn't really right
But you go out and you don't come back at night, so

I'm just sittin' on a fence
You can say I got no sense
Trying to make up my mind
Really is too horrifying
So I'm sittin on a fence

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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11 facts about this song

Song Specifics
"Sittin' on a Fence" is a song by English rock band The Rolling Stones featured on their 1967 compilation album "Flowers".
Primary Creators
The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Stones' primary songwriting team.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Sittin' on a Fence" express indecisiveness and hesitancy towards making a choice, reflecting the socio-political uncertainty of the mid-1960s.
Recording Details
It was originally recorded during the "Aftermath" album sessions, which ran from December 3, 1965 – March 6, 1966.
Album Assignment
Despite being composed during the "Aftermath" sessions, it was left off the album for unknown reasons and released later in the "Flowers" compilation.
Unique Release Style
The track uniquely didn't appear on a UK album until "The Rolling Stones No. 2," reflecting the band's often confusing early discography with different versions and listing of albums between the UK and the United States.
Genre Classification
"Sittin' on a Fence," like much of The Rolling Stones’ early work, is considered a blend of rock and roll, R&B, and pop.
Unusual Music Video
In contrast to most of the Stones' official music videos, "Sittin' on a Fence" video clip features the band miming to the track whilst sitting on a fence, providing a literal interpretation of the song's title.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including British singer-songwriter Chris Farlowe whose version was produced by Mick Jagger.
Iconic Instruments
The notable twangy guitar sound in "Sittin' on a Fence" is derived from a 12-string guitar played by Brian Jones. This feature contributed significantly to the unique sound of the song.
Audience Reception
Despite not being one of the iconic Rolling Stones' hits, "Sittin' on a Fence" has earned cult status among Stones’ fans due to its lyrical depth and distinctive sound.

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