How Come
The Pogues
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How come when I got the ace of hearts Ya always draw the ace of spades How's it when your best friend Brings you lillies on your birthday Hey how come, hey how come Well I ain't superstitious, but well these things I see How come, how come I ain't a superstitious fella, but it worries me How come when your local clergy calls He tells me that you shouldn't wear black What kind of bread are you gonna' bake With that hemlock in your spice rack Hey how come, hey how come Well I ain't superstitious, but well these things I see How come, how come I ain't a superstitious fella, but it worries me The spider's run, the cobwebs gone Did you eat it when the moon was new I drowned your cat, what do you say about that I've even broken up your broom How come, how come Well I ain't superstitious, but well these things I see How come, how come I ain't a superstitious fella, but it worries me Well how come, how come Well I ain't superstitious, but well these things I see How come, how come I ain't a superstitious fella, but it worries me
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Written by: KEVIN WESTLAKE, RONNIE LANE
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"How Come" is anchored on the Pogues’ seventh studio album, "Pogue Mahone," which was released in 1995.
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Genre ClassificationThis track encapsulates the signature Celtic-infused punk rock sound that the Pogues are known for, merging traditional Irish folk with punk elements.
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Band Name ControversyThe album "Pogue Mahone" — which houses "How Come" — translates from Irish to English as "kiss my a**", a name that was initially rejected. However, The Pogues were initially named "Pogue Mahone" when they formed in 1982, but they abbreviated it to avoid radio censorship.
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Lineup Changes"How Come" was released after the departure of the band's frontman and primary songwriter Shane MacGowan. Spider Stacy took over the lead vocal duties.
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Style Evolution"How Come" and the rest of the songs on "Pogue Mahone" showed a change of musical style for the band, with more rock-oriented arrangements compared to MacGowan-era Pogues.
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Critical ReviewsAlthough the album "Pogue Mahone" was well received, it didn't make a significant impact commercially. The absence of Shane MacGowan had a noticeable effect on critics' and audiences' perception of the group's music including "How Come".
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Career AftermathThe Pogues disbanded a year after "Pogue Mahone", marking "How Come" as part of their last original studio recordings. The band has since reunited several times for live performances, sometimes with MacGowan.
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Influence and LegacyDespite mixed reviews and commercial underperformance of the album, songs like "How Come" continue to retain a following among fans of the Pogues. Their unique blend of Irish folk and punk remains influential and has inspired many bands in the Celtic punk genre.
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Major ThemesAs typical with many Pogues' songs, "How Come" touches on themes of love, life, and the human condition, all infused with their signature Irish charisma.
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Public PerformanceDespite having a rather cult following, "How Come" is not as commonly performed or recognized as some of the group's other tracks, like "Fairytale of New York" or "Dirty Old Town".
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