Taxloss
Mansun
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He'll be your taxloss lover from Liverpool Taxloss lover if the truth be told Taxloss lover still lives in the war Taxloss lover touching 74 Ah, come back to me We want your money, taxloss Ah, come back to me We want your money, taxloss We think you are stupid We give you money 'cos our assets are fluid yeah We'll sell you down the river Just remember that we said we'd deliver you Sign on the line and we'll give you the money And then you'll be mine and we'll fly somewhere sunny And you'll quibble that our drivel seems unsatifactory You're a taxloss, come back to me We want your money, taxloss He'll be your taxloss lover and his name is Bert Your taxloss lover and he's always a flirt Your taxloss lover's into kinky sex Your taxloss lover wears a cracking dress Ah, come back to me We want your money, taxloss Ah, come back to me We want your money, taxloss We think you are stupid We give you money 'cos our assets are fluid yeah We'll sell you down the river And just remember that we said we'd deliver you Sign on the line and we'll give you the money And then you'll be mine and we'll fly somewhere sunny You'll quibble that our drivel seems unsatifactory We're a taxloss, come back to me We want your money, taxloss We think you are stupid We give you money 'cos our assets are fluid yeah We'll sell you down the river Just remember that we said we'd deliver you Sign on the line and we'll give you the money And then you'll be mine and we'll fly somewhere sunny And you'll quibble that our drivel seems unsatifactory A taxloss, come back to me We want your money, taxloss Ooh, oh yeah Ooh, oh yeah Ooh, oh yeah Ooh, oh yeah Ooh, oh yeah Ooh, oh yeah Ooh, oh yeah Ooh, oh yeah Taxloss, mod rock, junk pop, chart hop Mop top, swap shop, who'd you nick your cliche off
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Written by: PAUL EDWARD DRAPER
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Taxloss" was released in April 1997 as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album, "Attack of the Grey Lantern."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit in the UK, where it reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. This made it one of Mansun's highest-charting singles.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics discuss the tax implications of being in a band, making it a commentary on the music industry's financial aspects.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Taxloss" is particularly memorable. It features the band members throwing £25,000 of real money from the balcony of the London Stock Exchange, causing a frenzy down below.
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Critical Recognition"Taxloss" has been critically well-received, often being singled out as one of the key tracks from "Attack of the Grey Lantern."
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently performed "Taxloss" during their live sets, and it has remained a fan favorite over the years.
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Band Members’ Positive AffirmationMansun's frontman, Paul Draper, has mentioned in interviews that "Taxloss" is one of the songs he is most proud of.
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Song TitleThe song gets its title, "Taxloss," from the idea that musicians might hope to offset their taxes against a potential future loss - a cynical view of the music industry's realities.
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Tribute to The BeatlesThe line "Lovely Rita, meter maid" in "Taxloss" is a reference to The Beatles' song "Lovely Rita," a track from the iconic album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
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Cultural ImpactThe publicity stunt of throwing money in the music video caused quite a stir and has been referenced in popular culture several times since it happened.
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