Peek-a-Boo

Devo

About Peek-a-Boo

"Peek-a-Boo!" is a song by American new wave band Devo, written by Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale. It appears on their fifth studio album Oh, No! It's Devo. The single features the non-album track, "Find Out" as its B-side, which was also released as a bonus track on the Infinite Zero Archive/American Recordings CD reissue of the album. "Find Out" was later re-recorded by Devo's bass guitarist Gerald Casale's solo project Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers for the album Mine is Not a Holy War. According to Gerald Casale from the audio commentary for their film, The Complete Truth About De-Evolution, "Peek-a Boo! was a song about Devo's circus-like look and the dark side of human nature, the side we try to keep secret, the side we try to deny, in this Christian world where we're only supposed to have happy endings and only supposed to be good, and instead Devo is dealing with what evil is here in a very light-hearted manner." 


Year:
1994
3:00
84 
#2

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Peek-a-boo!
I can see you
And I know what you do
So put your hands on your face
And cover up your eyes
Don't look until I signal
Peek-a-boo! peek-a-boo! peek-a-boo!
The way that we weren't is what we'll become
So please pay attention while I show you some
Of what's about to happen
Peek-a-boo!
I know what you do
Cause I do it too
Laugh if you want to or say you don't care
If you cannot see it you think it's not there
It doesn't work that way

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Devo

Devo ( /ˈdiːvoʊ/, originally /diːˈvoʊ/) is an American punk rock/New Wave band formed in 1972 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. Their style over time has shifted between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Their music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary. Their often discordant pop songs feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures that have proven influ… more »

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Written by: GERALD CASALE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Peek-A-Boo" by Devo is track 2 on their fifth studio album, "Oh, No! It's Devo", which was released in 1982.
Music Video
The music video for "Peek-A-Boo" was taken to another level of innovation during its time, effectively using visual chroma key effects. This video was one of the first to feature these kind of effects.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of New Wave, Synth-Pop, and Post-Punk, styles that Devo continuously popularized in the '80s.
Band Origin
Devo is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio formed in 1973. Their music and stage shows mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary.
Chart Performance
"Peek-A-Boo!" reached #14 on the Billboard Dance chart and #53 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached #21 on the UK Singles Chart.
Unique Songwriting
Notably, the song’s verses are sung in a call and response form, a departure from typical Devo song structure.
Backward Drum Track
"Peek-A-Boo!" has an interesting recording technique applied to the drums. The drum track is played backward on the recording.
Theme and Lyrics
The lyrics of "Peek-A-Boo" express themes of disillusionment and cynicism—common elements in Devo's music. The song deals with the topic of surveillance, suspicion, and feeling watched.
Single Release
The song was released as the first single from the album in the U.S and peaked at number 11 on the Australia (Kent Music Report) chart.
Cover Art
The cover art of the "Peek-A-Boo" single features a photo of the band in black and white, wearing their famous "energy dome" hats.

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