Peek-A-Boo
Devo
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Peek-a-boo! I can see you And I know what you do So put your hands on your face And cover up your eyes Don't look until I signal Peek-a-boo! peek-a-boo! peek-a-boo! The way that we weren't is what we'll become So please pay attention while I show you some Of what's about to happen Peek-a-boo! I know what you do Cause I do it too Laugh if you want to or say you don't care If you cannot see it you think it's not there It doesn't work that way
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Written by: GERALD CASALE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Peek-A-Boo" by Devo is track 2 on their fifth studio album, "Oh, No! It's Devo", which was released in 1982.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Peek-A-Boo" was taken to another level of innovation during its time, effectively using visual chroma key effects. This video was one of the first to feature these kind of effects.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of New Wave, Synth-Pop, and Post-Punk, styles that Devo continuously popularized in the '80s.
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Band OriginDevo is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio formed in 1973. Their music and stage shows mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary.
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Chart Performance"Peek-A-Boo!" reached #14 on the Billboard Dance chart and #53 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached #21 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique SongwritingNotably, the song’s verses are sung in a call and response form, a departure from typical Devo song structure.
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Backward Drum Track"Peek-A-Boo!" has an interesting recording technique applied to the drums. The drum track is played backward on the recording.
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Theme and LyricsThe lyrics of "Peek-A-Boo" express themes of disillusionment and cynicism—common elements in Devo's music. The song deals with the topic of surveillance, suspicion, and feeling watched.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as the first single from the album in the U.S and peaked at number 11 on the Australia (Kent Music Report) chart.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the "Peek-A-Boo" single features a photo of the band in black and white, wearing their famous "energy dome" hats.
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