Mono

Courtney Love

About Mono

"Mono" is the debut single released by Courtney Love, as a solo artist. Released the week after its parent album, America's Sweetheart, the single was overshadowed by issues Love was undergoing in her personal life – namely her drug addiction and legal problems – and was a subsequent commercial failure. A promotional music video for the song was also created.


Year:
2004
3:39
73 
#1

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Hey
Yeah
We had everything vinyl and mono
And we looked the other way

Man we were so dumb
Is the the part in the book that you wrote
Where I gotta come and save the day
Did you miss me

Did you miss me
Yeah yeah yeah
Well they say that rock is dead
They're probably right

99 girls in the pit
Did it have to come to this
Oh god you owe me one more song
So I can prove to you that I am so much better than him

Oh god please listen fast
Here comes the crash
We're gonna rise above
We gotta smash it up

You won't abandon us again
Hey
Give us brilliant boys we want to f*ck man
Full of ecstasy hard drugs and bad luck

Yeah yeah yeah
Turn the lights back on
It burns so hard
But you won't burn long

Three chords in your pocket tonight
Are you you the one 
With the spark to bring my punk rock back
I don't think so

Oh god I want to hear you say 
I want to hear you say your sorry again
Oh god you owe me one more song
So I can prove to you that I am so much better than him

Oh god I'd give you anything to hear you say that I was right and you were wrong
Oh god before I leave this life
No and eight-ball isn't love
A hookers never gonna come

Just give it back to me 
Blow out all of the lights to night
Yeah
2 million miles down the PCH

And now he's gone
I slashed his tires
I bled his brakes
It had to be done

Their hand job lives were just too cruel
Yeah mercy was done
We drown them all in their swimming pools
Run away run away run away yeah

Oh god I want to hear you say
I want to hear you say that you were wrong again
Oh god I want to hear you say
I want to hear you say that I am so much better than him

Oh god you owe us one more song
Just get out of my life 
And see the world as it really is
Is this just a sad slide show

Can't make a hooker come
An eight ball isn't love
I need one thing that's divine
Let me hear it tonight

Let me hear it tonight
I gotta hear it tonight
You gotta let me here the one lost chord tonight

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Courtney Love

Courtney Michelle Love (born Courtney Michelle Harrison; July 9, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actress and artist. Love initially gained notoriety in the Los Angeles indie rock scene as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for alternative rock band Hole, which she formed in 1989 with lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Their debut album, Pretty on the Inside (1991) garnered them critical praise, and they went on to achieve international critical and commercial success for their following albums, Live Through This (1994) and Celebrity Skin (1998). more »

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Written by: Courtney M. Love, Linda Perry, Laurence Gregory Schemel, Patricia Theresa Schemel

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11 facts about this song

Album Context
"Mono" is a song by Courtney Love, which is part of her debut solo studio album, "America's Sweetheart," released in 2004.
Chart Success
Despite receiving mixed reviews as an album, "Mono" did achieve a degree of commercial success. The song reached #18 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the most successful single from the album.
Music Video
A music video was created for "Mono," directed by Chris Milk, widely known for his work with Kanye West, U2, and other high-profile artists.
Writing Credits
The song was co-written by Love along with Linda Perry who is well-known for her work with artists such as P!nk and Christina Aguilera.
Backing Vocals
On "Mono," Linda Perry also performed backing vocals alongside Love.
Double Entendre
The song and its title form a double entendre. On one hand, mono refers to monaural sound production, while on the other hand, it's intended to reference mononucleosis, which Love claims she's referencing with lyrics about being sick and contagious.
Critical Distinction
"Mono" was the lead single off the album, and it helped to distinguish Courtney Love as a distinct solo artist, separate from her work with the band Hole.
Energetic Sound
The song is characterized by its fast, energetic punk sound, while the chorus presents a pop-rock hook.
Historical Moment
"Mono" holds a historical moment for Courtney Love, being her first solo single following her successful career fronting the alternative rock band Hole.
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song mocks celebrity culture, with references to the "cool kids" and being "sick" with popularity.
Inspirations
Love has previously mentioned that the songs on "America’s Sweetheart," including "Mono," were inspired by her life experiences including her drug addiction and legal troubles.

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