Hey Venus
That Petrol Emotion
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For sure for sure and actual You swear by all that's factual Insane elastic joy despair Figures dance and bebop Take me away from the drop I cannot help but stand and stare Sawdust casanovas Are dying to take over Lipstick on bankrolls it's a deal Telling stinkin lies Cheap chat and shifty eyes Double the price you gotta steal Hey Venus Hey Venus Wants us all so bad Hope it drives her mad Holy Rollin' thinkers Kneejerks and lovesick drinkers Eyeball eachother through the haze Swapping tales of woe Ozone and GI Joe They can they do and guess who pays Hey Venus Hey Venus Wants us all so bad Hope it drives her mad Time to spit it out Wash it down the spout You don't have to Kiss because you pout All those high hopes locked up inside Let 'em out Put your doubt aside Hey Venus Hey Venus Wants us all so bad Hope it drives her mad Hey Venus Hey Venus Wants us all so bad Hope it drives her mad
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Written by: CIARAN JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hey Venus" by "That Petrol Emotion" is a song that smoothly blends genres of alternative rock, indie rock, and post-punk.
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Release informationThe song "Hey Venus" was released in the year 1987 as part of their third album titled 'Babble.'
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Band CreationThat Petrol Emotion was created by the O'Neill brothers after they left their former band, The Undertones. This was their chance to experiment more with their music style, including putting a political slant in some of their lyrics.
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Sophisticated LyricsThe band was well-known for their sophisticated, politically charged lyrics. "Hey Venus," like many other That Petrol Emotion songs, explored both the personal and political dimensions of life.
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Music CompositionThat Petrol Emotion had a knack for mixing guitars and electronic music. "Hey Venus" is an excellent example of the unique soundscape they were capable of creating.
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Album Peaking InformationThe song "Hey Venus" comes from the album 'Babble' which peaked at number 55 on the UK album charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Hey Venus' fitted with the period's trend with its low-budget yet creative and artistic cinematography.
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The Impact of Band's OriginThat Petrol Emotion hailed from Northern Ireland, a region known for its tensions due to the conflict known as 'The Troubles.' The political tension often reflected in their songs, including 'Hey Venus.'
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Origin of the Band NameThe band name, 'That Petrol Emotion,' is a lyric from the song "Genius is Pain" by John Cooper Clarke. This eclectic influence attracted an alternative set of fans, who appreciated their creative approach to post-punk music.
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Positive Critic Reviews"Hey Venus" and the 'Babble' album were generally well-received by critics. The band's innovative blend of genres and their politically nuanced lyrics drew praise.
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