Mayhem
Imelda May
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He said he didn't even hear trains let alone the few words The ladies maybe sayin' about him She freaks and tells her closest friend That she'll never love again But she'll never, no not ever Live without him Wouldn't believe it, if you seen it Oh, mayhem doo doo doop Yeah, mayhem doo doo doop Yeah, mayhem doo doo doop A lotta mayhem, woh oh oh yeah She said he didn't mean a thing So she threw her diamond ring Out the window of a black cab in Camden He couldn't take it, what she did, So he threw a hissy fit And he took it out on anyone at random Wouldn't believe it, if you seen it Oh, mayhem doo doo doop Yeah, mayhem doo doo doop Yeah, mayhem doo doo doop A lotta mayhem, woh oh oh yeah Dinning sound, lights spinning round, Some mother's son Gotta fight or got to run run run run Run run run run run Ten pints and then he starts a fight And he lands himself a night In a cell wearing gray pants and bruises Twelve mates bangin' on the door, Oh the back up vans galore Never saw such a street full of losers Wouldn't believe it, if you seen it Oh, mayhem doo doo doop Yeah, mayhem doo doo doop Yeah, mayhem doo doo doop A lotta mayhem, woh oh oh yeah Mayhem doo doo doop Yeah, mayhem doo doo doop A lotta mayhem doo doo doop A lotta mayhem oh yeah Oh mayhem
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Written by: BILLY MAY
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Mayhem" is a song categorised under the rockabilly and blues genre.
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ArtistThis song is performed by Imelda May, renowned for her unique style mixing jazz, blues, and rock genres.
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Album"Mayhem" is the title track from Imelda May's third studio album released in 2010.
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SongwriterLike many of her songs, Imelda May herself penned "Mayhem".
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PerformanceImelda May performed the song "Mayhem" live on 'Later... with Jools Holland,' further bolstering her acclaim in the music industry.
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Style"Mayhem" showcases May’s exceptional vocal ability as well as her skill of writing upbeat, catchy songs.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Mayhem" peaked at number 1 on the Irish Album Charts and number 7 on the UK Album Charts.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Mayhem" reflect a wild love relationship, using the term "mayhem" as a metaphor.
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InfluenceImelda May is recognised for helping popularize the rockabilly revival movement, and "Mayhem" is one of her signature tracks contributing to this.
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AwardsAlthough "Mayhem" did not win any specific awards, the album itself won the 'Best Album' award at the 2011 Meteor Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mayhem" is set in a more retro style, echoing Imelda May’s overall musical aesthetic.
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Critical AcclaimMusic critics have often highlighted "Mayhem" as an example of May's energy and her ability to create an infectious rhythm.
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