Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat)
Beck
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Come on, motherfucker. Put your clothes on, come on You lousy puke F*ck you! Why don't you call your mommy? You're a fucking drunk! Yeah, I'm a fucking drunk! Come on, motherfucker! But you're a lousy lowlife who can't do nothin' for himself Acid casualty with a repossessed car Vietnam vet playin' air guitar It's just the shit-kickin', speed-takin' Truck-drivin' neighbors downstairs Yeah, yeah Whiskey-stained buck-toothed backwoods creep Grizzly bear motherfucker never goes to sleep It's just the shit-kickin', speed-takin' Truck-drivin' neighbors downstairs Oh, yeah, yeah Belly floppin' naked in a pool of yellow sweat Screamin' jackass with a wet cigarette It's just the shit-kickin', speed-takin' Truck-drivin' neighbors downstairs Oh Oh, my goodness Oh Mm Psychotic breakdown double-edged axe Growin' hair like a shag rug on his greasy back It's just the shit-kickin', speed-takin' Truck-drivin' neighbors downstairs Oh my goodness Oh my goodness Oh, yeah Come on, honey, feel the grease Grease, grease Come on, honey, feel the grease Oh, my goodness Come on, honey, feel the grease Oh yeah Come on, lay it on me Bring it down one more time Come on, honey
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Written by: Beck Hansen
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Artist Background"Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat)" is a song by Beck, an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Beck is known for his musical eclecticism, as he fuses a variety of styles including folk, pop, soul, hip-hop, electronic, and alt-rock.
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Album InclusionThe song is a track from Beck's album "Mellow Gold" which was released in 1994. This was his major-label debut album.
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Song GenreThe song is a unique fusion of folk, lo-fi, and avant-garde with Beck's signature spoken-word vocals. Its sound reflects Beck's early, more experimental style.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics are centered around the artist's experience of having disruptive neighbors who drive trucks and live downstairs from him, hence the title.
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Cultural Influence"Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat)" shares the surreal humor and bizarre social observations that permeate much of Beck's discography, particularly his early work.
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Song LengthThe track is 2 minutes and 55 seconds long, making it one of the shorter songs on the "Mellow Gold" album.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough the song wasn't a standout hit like "Loser," it has been praised for its edgy humor and quirky storytelling. It also further established Beck's reputation as an unconventional, genre-bending artist.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Beck himself, showcasing his unique lyrical style that often employs a stream-of-consciousness approach.
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Unique Song ElementsIt features a harmonica solo, highlighting Beck's virtuosity in multiple instruments.
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Influence on Later Work"Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat)," like many songs on "Mellow Gold," laid the groundwork for Beck's later exploration of genre fusion and boundary-pushing lyrical themes in his subsequent albums.
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