Jack-Ass
Beck
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I been drifting along in the same stale shoes Loose ends tying the noose in the back of my mind If you thought that you were making your way To where the puzzles and pagans lay I'll put it together It's a strange invitation When I wake up someone will sweep up my lazy bones And we will rise in the cool of the evening I remember the way that you smiled When the gravity shackles were wild And something is vacant when I think it's all beginning I been drifting along in the same stale shoes Loose ends tying the noose in the back of my mind If you thought that you were making your way To where the puzzles and pagans lay I'll put it together: It's a strange invitation
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Written by: BECK HANSEN, BOB DYLAN, JOHN ROBERT KING, MICHAEL S. SIMPSON
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21 facts about this song
Song Origin"Jack-Ass" is a song by American musician Beck, from his critically acclaimed 1996 album, "Odelay."
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Album SuccessThe album "Odelay" was a major success and won two Grammy Awards in 1997, including for the Best Alternative Music Album.
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Song's BasisThe song "Jack-Ass" was based on a sample from the song "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" by Them, a band featuring Van Morrison.
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Infusion of StylesLike much of Beck's work, "Jack-Ass" incorporates a wide range of musical styles, including folk, rock, and electronic.
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Chart Performance"Jack-Ass" was released as a single and reached number 15 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Remix VersionBeck released a remix version of "Jack-Ass" in 1997 under the name "Butt Naked Version" which features a stripped-down version of the track with additional instrumentation.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jack-Ass" was directed by Steve Hanft, who also directed several other music videos for Beck.
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Song's ThemeThe song presents Beck's signature abstract lyrics, which many fans and critics interpret as an exploration of naïveté, failure and self-depreciation.
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Media Features"Jack-Ass" was used in the film "Bride of Chucky" and also featured in the popular music video game series "Rock Band."
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Single ArtworkThe single’s cover art features a donkey, a play on the song's title, and was designed by Beck himself along with Robert Fisher.
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Critical AcclaimCritics recognized "Jack-Ass" as one of Beck's best songs and praised its lyrical complexity and innovative use of sampling.
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Album"Jack-Ass" is a song from the album "Odelay," Beck's second official studio album.
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ReleaseReleased as the fifth single from "Odelay" in 1997, this song garnered significant popularity.
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InspirationIt's suggested that the song pays homage to "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" by Bob Dylan, since it samples the melody from the cover of this song by Them, a 1960s band from Northern Ireland led by Van Morrison.
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GenreBelonging to the alternative rock genre, it blends a mix of traditional elements with a modern twist.
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Chart Performance"Jack-Ass" reached number 15 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jack-Ass" was directed by Steve Hanft, who had previously directed several of Beck's videos, including "Where It's At" and "Devil's Haircut."
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Cover VersionsIt was covered by a band called Tortoise in the year 2000.
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Special VersionA special version of "Jack-Ass" appeared on the compilation album, "Beck: The Information" in 2008. It's called "Strange Invitation," which is an acoustic version of the same song.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Jack-Ass” are often interpreted as a metaphor for drudging through the monotony of life, while yearning for something more or different, typical of Beck's introspective style.
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AccoladesBeck's album "Odelay," featuring "Jack-Ass," was listed in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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