You Trip Me Up
The Jesus and Mary Chain
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Sung by Jim Sometimes I walk sideways To avoid you When I've annoyed you Love's like The mighty ocean When it's frozen That is your heart What would I be If I could free I couldn't even walk You trip me up But you break me in two And you throw me away And you spit on my head You trip me up And you break me in two And you throw me away Knock me on my back I'll send a heart attack I'd like to trip you up I'd like to trip you up I'd like to trip you up I'd like to trip you up I'd like to trip I'd like to trip I'd like to trip you up I'd like to trip you up
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Written by: BILLY REID, WILLIAM ADAM REID
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11 facts about this song
Band FormationThe Jesus and Mary Chain is a Scottish alternative rock band formed by brothers Jim and William Reid in 1983.
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Album Appearance'You Trip Me Up' is one of the songs off their debut album "Psychocandy" which was released in November 1985.
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GenresThis song and the album it features on helped to define the new subgenre of alternative rock called noise pop, with elements of post-punk and new wave.
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Sound and InfluenceIt is known for its fusion of traditionally melodic elements with brutal, punishing walls of sound, a music style that later influenced bands such as My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive.
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Cover VersionA cover version of "You Trip Me Up" was done by Al Jourgensen, record producer and the lead singer of the industrial metal band Ministry.
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Song LengthThe original recorded song runs for approximately 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Music VideoThe video of 'You Trip Me Up' was directed by Douglas Hart, a founding member of the band The Heartbreakers.
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Lyric InterpretationAlthough the band's lyrics are often seen as inscrutable or nihilistic, "You Trip Me Up" has been interpreted as a love song, albeit a noisy and unconventional one.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a staple in The Jesus and Mary Chain's live performances, often pairing it with their other hit "Just Like Honey".
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity and lasting impact, "You Trip Me Up" did not chart highly upon its initial release.
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Legacy and ReviewsCritics have retrospectively praised "You Trip Me Up" as a key track on "Psychocandy", which is often ranked among the greatest albums of all time.
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