Polyester Girl
Regurgitator
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All I want you to say is nothing at all And all I want you to do is stare at the wall I love your plastic hair and plastic eyes Marvel at your plastic breasts and plastic thighs My polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny You're the perfect guy's accessory Dangling from my arm for of the pretty people to see Boy's with sassy pouts and perky glee Great for backstage and entertainment award ceremonies My polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Took you for a ride up in an aeroplane But your body burst and left an ugly stain Had to take your pieces back to the factory It took them several weeks to get you back to me My polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl So shiny Polyester girl She's my polyester girl Shiniest in all the world She's my polyester girl Shiniest in all the world She's my polyester girl Shiniest in all the world
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Written by: BEN ELY, MARTIN LEE, QUAN YEOMANS
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10 facts about this song
Genre Composition"Polyester Girl" is a song that blends the elements of electronic music and alternative rock, a common characteristic within Regurgitator's unique music style.
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Album ReleaseThe single appeared on the album "Unit" which was released in 1997. The album was a major commercial success and sold double platinum.
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Song Ranking"Polyester Girl" peaked at the number 14 spot on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It was also listed at number 6 on Triple J's Hottest 100 list in 1998 which is a significant feat in Australian music industry.
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Album AcclaimThe album "Unit", carrying "Polyester Girl," won Regurgitator the prestigious ARIA Music Award for Best Album in 1998. The electronic direction of the album received considerable critical acclaim.
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Video ThemeThe music video for "Polyester Girl" incorporates various elements related to the consumer culture theme of the song, showing the band members as plastic action figures.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of "Polyester Girl" are a sarcastic commentary on materialistic values and consumerism. The 'Polyester Girl' is generally interpreted as a symbol representing plastic or false values.
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Tour Success"Polyester Girl" was an instrumental part of Regurgitator's band's tour rotation and a crowd favourite, ensuring the sales of 'Unit' album to reach over 250,000 copies.
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Band CollaborationIn creating "Polyester Girl," the band worked closely with producer Magoo (Lachlan Goold). Regurgitator and Magoo pushed the boundaries of the traditional rock setup and explored new sound layers, making the song sound ahead of its time in the late 90s.
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Environment ImpactThe third album "Unit" which features "Polyester Girl" was listed to be certified carbon neutral, making Regurgitator one of the first bands globally to actively consider their environmental impact.
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Cultural Influence"Polyester Girl" brought Regurgitator mainstream recognition nationally and internationally — a landmark point for the progression of the Australian music industry during the late 90s.
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