I Will Dare
The Replacements
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How young are you? How old am I? Let's count the rings around my eyes How smart are you? How dumb am I? Don't count any of my advice Oh, meet me anyplace or anywhere or anytime Now I don't care, meet me tonight If you will dare, I might dare Call me on Thursday, if you will Or call me on Wednesday, better still Ain't lost yet, so I gotta be a winner Fingernails and a cigarette's a lousy dinner Young, are you? Wo oo C'mon meet me anyplace or anywhere or anytime Now, I don't care, meet me tonight If you will dare, I will dare Meet me anyplace or anywhere or anytime Now, I don't care, meet me tonight If you will dare, I will dare How young are you? How old am I? Let's count the rings around my eyes How smart are you? How smart are you? How dumb am I? Dumb am I Meet me anyplace or anywhere or anytime Now I don't care, meet me tonight If you would dare, I would dare Meet me anyplace or anywhere or anytime Now I don't care, meet me tonight If you will dare, I will dare
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Written by: PAUL WESTERBERG
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9 facts about this song
Song Credits"I Will Dare" is a song by American alternative rock band The Replacements, released in 1984. It was written by the band's frontman, Paul Westerberg.
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Album FeatureThis track is the opening song on The Replacements' album "Let It Be." This album is regularly listed as one of the greatest albums of the 1980s.
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Special Guest AppearanceR.E.M.'s Peter Buck made a guest appearance in the song, playing the mandolin solo. The collaboration was uncredited due to contractual reasons.
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Musical Elements"I Will Dare" stands out from other Replacements' songs with its inclusion of mandolin - an instrument not commonly used by the band.
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Song ReceptionThe song is often recognized as a landmark track for the band, representing their move from hardcore punk to a more melodic, college rock sound.
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Videography"I Will Dare" was one of the few Replacements songs to get a music video. However, the band was famous for hating to make music videos, and the video for "I Will Dare" is rarely shown.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many bands and artists, including The Decemberists and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "I Will Dare" was only sporadically performed live by The Replacements during their initial run. However, it became a setlist fixture in their reunion shows.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics are often interpreted as a reflection of the band's rebellious spirit and their refusal to conform to mainstream music norms.
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