A-Punk
Vampire Weekend
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Johanna drove slowly into the city The Hudson river all filled with snow She spied the ring on his honor's finger Oh, oh, oh A thousand years in one piece of silver She took it from his lily white hand Showed no fear she'd seen the thing In the young men's wing at sloan-kettering Look outside at the raincoats coming, say oh Look outside at the raincoats coming, say oh Hey, hey His honor drove southward seeking exotica Down to the pueblo huts of New Mexico Cut his teeth on turquoise harmonicas Oh, oh, oh I saw Johanna down in the subway She took an apartment in Washington heights Half of the ring lies here with me But the other half's at the bottom of the sea Look outside at the raincoats coming, say oh Look outside at the raincoats coming, say oh Look outside at the raincoats coming, say oh Look outside at the raincoats coming, say oh Eh, eh
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Written by: Christopher Joseph Baio, Christopher William Tomson, Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"A-Punk" is a song by the American indie rock band Vampire Weekend, released on January 28, 2008, as the second single from their 2008 self-titled debut album.
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Song's InfluenceThe upbeat tempo and unique sound of "A-Punk" helped propel Vampire Weekend to mainstream success and has often been credited for helping to establish a new wave of indie rock.
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Performance Achievement"A-Punk" reached number 25 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 55 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "A-Punk", was nominated for a 2009 MTV Video Music Award in the category of Best Special Effects.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song is best known for its distinctive guitar riff, which has been described as reminiscent of Peter Gabriel's 1980s music.
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Song InspirationsThough the band never revealed the specific meaning behind "A-Punk", early interviews hinted at themes of youthful rebellion and the responsibility of coming of age.
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Soundtrack Appearances"A-Punk" has been featured in numerous television shows, commercials, and video games, including "Step Brothers", "How I Met Your Mother", "Skins", and "Guitar Hero 5".
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Cover VersionsCovers of "A-Punk" have been performed live by several high-profile artists, including Coldplay.
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AcclaimRolling Stone magazine ranked "A-Punk" as the 4th best song of 2008.
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Iconic UsageIn 2013, the song was used in a series of commercials for the Honda Civic, further promoting its iconic status.
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Record Label"A-Punk" was released under the record label "XL Recordings", a British independent record label which is home to many famous artists including Adele, Radiohead, and M.I.A.
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