Gift Shop
The Tragically Hip
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The beautiful lull, The dangerous tug We get to feel small From high up above And after a glimpse Over the top The rest of the world Becomes a gift shop The pendulum swings For the horse like a man Out over the rim Is ice cream to him The beautiful lull, The dangerous tug We get to feel small But not out of place at all We're forced to bed But we're free to dream All us human extras, All us herded beings And after a glimpse Over the top The rest of the world Becomes a gift shop I don't know what to believe, Sometimes I even forget And if it's a lie, Terrorists made me say it The beautiful lull, The dangerous tug We get to feel small From high up above From high up above
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Written by: Gordon Downie, Johnny Fay, Joseph Paul Langlois, Robert Baker, Robert Gordon Sinclair
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin Fact"Gift Shop" is a single by the renowned Canadian band, The Tragically Hip. It was featured on their 1996 album named "Trouble at the Henhouse".
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Album Fact"Trouble at the Henhouse" is the band's fifth full-length album. Along with "Gift Shop", it produced notable hits like "Ahead by a Century".
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Band FactThe Tragically Hip, often referred to as The Hip, was a prominent fixture of the Canadian music scene and is hailed for their iconic blend of rock and blues.
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Song Meaning Fact"Gift Shop" is perceived as a song that highlights the impermanence of life with lyrics like "The pendulum swings for the horse like a man, out over the rim is ice cream to him".
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Single Release Fact"Gift Shop" was first released as a single on May 6, 1996.
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Chart Performance Fact"Gift Shop" reached the 11th spot on Canada's RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart and was part of the top 20 on RPM's Rock/Alternative chart.
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Lead Vocalist FactThe song was sung by Gord Downie, the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, who is often acknowledged for his brilliant songwriting and poignant lyrics.
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Video FactThe official music video of "Gift Shop" has a B&W filter and features the band performing the song on an open-air stage.
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Musical Style FactThe Tragically Hip is known for their unique style of music, infusing elements of blues and rock, which is also evident in the song "Gift Shop".
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Legacy FactDespite not being one of The Tragically Hip's biggest commercial successes, "Gift Shop" remains a fan favorite and is often regarded as a signature song of the band's unique sound.
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