Cancer for the Cure
Eels
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The kids are diggin' up a brand new hole Where to put the deadbeat mom Grandpa's happy watching video porn With the close-caption on And father knows best About suicide and smack Well, hee hee hee Cancer for the cure Cancer for the cure Buckle-up and endure now baby Cancer for the cure 'Ol blue eyes is back again But he was never here in the first place A heart attack may be something to fear But take a look out back 'Cause Courtney needs love And so do I Well, hee hee hee Cancer for the cure Cancer for the Cure my baby Buckle-up and endure now sweet thing The cancer for the cure
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Written by: MARK O. EVERETT, MICKEY PETRALIA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, DUCHAMP, INC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Cancer for the Cure" is a song by the American alternative rock band Eels. The track was released on January 19, 1998.
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Album Inclusion"Cancer for the Cure" is the second track on the Eels' second studio album "Electro-Shock Blues", which has been praised for its candid handling of frontman E's family tragedies.
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Commercial UsageThe song has been featured in several films and commercials. It was used in the 1999 film "American Beauty", despite not appearing on the film's soundtrack album; it was also famously used in a 2007 Volvo commercial.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrics deal with cancer, treatment, and survival, reflective of E's personal experiences. The singer-songwriter's sister had committed suicide, and his mother was terminally ill with lung cancer at the time of the album's production.
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Critical Acclaim"Cancer for the Cure" and the album it was part of, 'Electro-Shock Blues', marked a significant shift in EELS' sound and focus, diving deeper into emotional storytelling. The themes of death, illness, and personal misfortune were hailed as brave and transformative for the band, with 'Cancer for the Cure' often highlighted as a standout track.
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Band Line-upThe band during the recording of the album, including the track "Cancer for the Cure", consisted of E (Mark Oliver Everett), drummer Butch, and bassist Tommy Walter. However, shortly after the release of the album, Walter left the band to form his own group, making "Electro-Shock Blues" his last Eels album.
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Live Performances"Cancer for the Cure" has been a consistently performed live song throughout Eels' tours, often being set-listed due to its driving rhythm and audience response.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cancer for the Cure" features quirky yet grotesque images in line with the dark themes of the lyrics. The video encompasses the band's overall style and aesthetics.
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Song Influence"Cancer for the Cure" has been noted for its influence on other musicians. For example, the British band Coldplay credited the song as an inspiration for their hit, "Politik".
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Production TeamThe song was produced by E and Mickey Petralia, who is known for his work with artists like Beck and Flight of the Conchords.
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