5:15
The Who
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Why should I care, why should I care? Girls of fifteen Sexually knowing The ushers are sniffing Eau-de-coloning The seats are seductive Celibate sitting Pretty girls digging Prettier women Magically bored On a quiet street corner Free frustration In our minds and our toes Quiet storm water M-m-my generation Uppers and downers Either way blood flows Inside outside, leave me alone Inside outside, nowhere is home Inside outside, where have I been? Out of my brain on the five fifteen Out of my brain on the train Out of my brain on the train On a raft in the quarry Slowly sinking Back of a lorry Holy hitching Dreadfully sorry Apple scrumping Born in the war Birthday punching He man drag In the glittering ballroom Gravely outrageous In my high heel shoes Tightly undone They know what they're showing Sadly ecstatic That their heroes are news Inside outside, leave me alone Inside outside, nowhere is home Inside outside, where have I been? Out of my brain on the five fifteen Out of my brain on the train Out of my brain on the train, on the train, out of my brain Woo Out of my brain on the train Here it comes Woo Out of my brain on the train, on the train Out of my brain on the train Why should I care? Why should I care
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Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND
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13 facts about this song
Album Appearance"5:15" was first released as part of The Who's 1973 studio album, “Quadrophenia”, a rock opera which was the band's second of the genre following "Tommy".
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Single ReleaseLater in 1973, "5:15" was also released as a single. It achieved considerable success, peaking at number 20 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song's GenreThe song is a blend of hard rock and progressive rock, featuring distinctive use of brass and John Entwistle's aggressive bass guitar.
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InspirationsThe song is about a rebellious teenager, named Jimmy, spending his early morning on a train while reflecting on his life filled with sex, drugs, and a failed relationship.
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Lyricist“5:15” was written entirely by Pete Townshend, the primary songwriter and lead guitarist for The Who.
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Rare RecordingThere are only a few songs by The Who featuring a brass section, and "5:15" is one of them.
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Live PerformancesThe band often played "5:15" at their concerts and it was included in their Live at Leeds album in 1970.
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Album's Storyline"5:15" is a crucial piece of "Quadrophenia" in terms of the narrative, representing a key moment in the protagonist's journey and his struggles.
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Peak Billboard PositionThe song also peaked at No. 45 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1979 following its release as a single from the soundtrack for the rock opera’s film adaptation.
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Legendary LocalesThe song's title, "5:15", refers to the time of a train service from London to Brighton, locations fundamental to the story behind Quadrophenia.
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InnovationsPete Townshend recorded his guitar parts for 5:15 using his Hiwatt amplifier set clean, with no fuzz boxes or other special effects.
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Music VideoA memorable music video was shot for "5:15", which is notable for its depiction of the band's charismatic frontman, Roger Daltrey, singing while riding on a train.
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Movie Version"5:15" was also re-released in 1979 through Polydor Records in connection to the film adaptation of "Quadrophenia," where it was played when Jimmy, the main character, is on a train.
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