Date Rape
Sublime
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Let me tell you about a girl I know Had a drink about a hour ago Sitting in a corner by herself, in a bar in downtown hell She heard a noise and she looked through the door And saw a man she'd never seen before Light skin, light blue eyes, a double-chin and a plastic smile Well, her heart raced as he walked in the door And took an empty seat next to her at the bar "My brand new car is parked right outside How'd ya like to go for a ride?" And she said "Wait a minute I have to think" He said, "That's fine. May I please buy you a drink" One drink turned into three or four and they left and got into his car And they drove away someplace real far Now babe the time has come How'd ya like to have a little fun? And she said "if we could only please be on our way, I will not run" That's when things got out of control She didn't want to, he had his way She said, "let's go" He said, "no way!" Come on babe it's your lucky day Shut your mouth, we're gonna do it my way Come on baby don't be afraid If it wasn't for date rape I'd never get laid He finished up and he started the car He turned around and drove back to the bar He said "now baby don't be sad, in my opinion you weren't half-bad" She picked up a rock, threw it at the car, hit him in the head, now he's got a big scar Come on party people won't you listen to me Date rape stylee The next day she went to her drawer, look up her local attorney at law Went to the phone and filed the police report and then she took the guy's ass to court Well, the day he stood in front of the judge he screamed, "she lies that little slut!" The judge knew that he was full of shit and he gave him twenty five years And now his eyes are filled wit tears One night in jail it was getting late He was butt-raped by a large inmate, and he screamed But the guards paid no attention to his cries That's when things got out of control The moral of the date rape story, it does not pay to be drunk and horny But that's the way it had to be They locked him up and threw away the key Well, I can't take pity on men of his kind Even though he now takes it in the behind But that's the way it had to be They locked him up and threw away the key Well, I can't take pity on men of his kind Even though he now takes it in the behind Date rape! She didn't want to, she didn't want to, she didn't want to, she didn't want to Take it!
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Written by: MARSHALL GOODMAN, BRADLEY NOWELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Date Rape" is categorized under the genres of reggae fusion, ska punk, and alternative rock.
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Release InformationThe song was originally included in Sublime's debut album "40oz. to Freedom" which was released in 1992.
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Composition"Date Rape" is known for its upbeat tempo that contradicts its serious lyrical content.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Date Rape" stars porn star Ron Jeremy as both the judge and the date rapist. The video got high rotation on MTV's program 120 Minutes.
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PopularityDespite its controversial name and theme, the song didn't hamper the band's commercial success and even increased their exposure, becoming one of Sublime's most popular songs.
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Chart Performance"Date Rape" was Sublime's first song to chart in the USA. It reached number one on the Modern Rock Tracks in 1995.
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InspirationLead singer of Sublime, Bradley Nowell, explained that the track was written about an actual incident that occurred to one of their friends.
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Social CommentaryThe song, despite having a lighthearted musicality, deals with a serious issue - sexual assault. Bradley Nowell's way of contrasting melody with message actually underlines his intention to raise awareness about date rape.
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Impact on Album SalesDue to the popularity of "Date Rape", the parent album "40oz. to Freedom" that initially had slow sales, started to sell rapidly and eventually achieved a platinum certification.
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Legacy: After Bradley Nowell's untimely death just as Sublime was gaining massive popularity, "Date Rape" remained as one of the band's memorable songs and an example of Sublime's combination of various music genres.
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Reception: "Date Rape" has been praised for its musicianship as well as its strong storytelling, despite having a controversial and sensitive subject matter.
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Live Performances: "Date Rape" became a staple in Sublime's live performances and was often saved for the end of the set. After Nowell’s death, the remaining band members continued to perform the song with guest vocalists.
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