I Love Livin' in the City

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About I Love Livin' in the City

"I Love Livin' in the City" is the first single by the punk rock band Fear. It was originally released in 1978 on the Los Angeles-based Criminal Records.


Year:
1993
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My house smells just like the zoo,
It's chock full of shit and puke!
Cockroaches on the walls
Crabs crawlin' on my balls!
Ohh, but I'm so clean cut,
I just wanna f*ck some sluts! 

I love livin' in the city [x2]

Spent my whole life in the city,
Where junk is king and the air smells shitty.
People pukin' everywhere.
Piles of blood, scabs and hair.
Bodies wasted in the street,
People dyin' on the street,
But the suburban scumbags, they don't care,
Just get fat and dye their hair! 

I love livin' in the city [x2]

I love livin' in the city [repeat]

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Fear

Fear is an emotion induced by a perceived threat that causes animals to move quickly away from the location of the perceived threat, and sometimes hide. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger. In short, fear is the ability to recognize danger leading to an urge to confront it or flee from it (also known as the fight-or-flight response) but in extreme cases of fear (horror and terror) a freeze or paralysis response is possible. Some psychologists such as John B. Watson, Robert Plutchik, and Paul Ekman have suggested that there is only a small set of basic or innate emotions and that fear is one of them. This hypothesized set includes such emotions as joy, sadness, and anger. Fear shou… more »

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Written by: LEE VING

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10 facts about this song

Creation
"I Love Livin' in the City" is one of the original songs by Fear, an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band created this song during their nascent career phase.
Release
The song was first released in 1978 as part of the band's debut album "The Record."
Lyrics and Theme
The song's lyrics show a satirical and ironical take on city living, highlighting negative aspects such as pollution, overcrowding, and crime. This is a common theme in punk music, which often critiques societal norms and institutions.
Band Members
The members of Fear who played on this track in 1978 were Lee Ving (vocals and rhythm guitar), Derf Scratch (bass), Burt Good (lead guitar), and Johnny Backbeat (drums).
Performance History
"I Love Livin' in the City" has been performed by Fear in numerous live shows, further cementing its importance in the band's repertoire.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of punk rock but has elements of hardcore punk, a subgenre reflecting a heavier and faster musical style.
Popular Culture
This song was featured in the 1981 documentary called "The Decline of Western Civilization," which chronicles the punk rock scene in Los Angeles.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by various musicians and bands, including Guns N' Roses in their 1993 album "The Spaghetti Incident?"
Reception
Since its release, the song has been well-received by punk fans and critics, often praised for its raw energy, poignant lyrics, and Ving's distinctive vocal delivery.
Notable Recordings
A notable recording of the song is from Fear's 1982 Saturday Night Live performance, which was notoriously chaotic and sparked controversy due to its uncommonly aggressive punk rock aesthetic on national television.

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