Mess Around

Cage the Elephant

About Mess Around

"Mess Around" is a song by American rock band Cage the Elephant. It was produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys and was released as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album Tell Me I'm Pretty on October 29, 2015. It topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States, becoming the band's sixth overall chart-topper. In 2016, it was featured in Acura's Summer of Performance Event TV spot, "Weekends: RDX".


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2016
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(Oh no)
(Oh no)
(Oh no)
(Oh no)

Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around

Oh St. Louie, California
Blue eyes, yeah she's comin' for ya
Land of Mary, Charm City
Oh lord, wish she was my baby
You know she'll drive you crazy
Yeah she's coming for ya
No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around

Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no

No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around

The heat is rising and only getting hotter, ready to blow
I think I'll pour myself a glass of water, let it flow
She'll show you what she's made of
Yeah she's comin' for ya
She's gonna try to break ya
Yeah she's comin' for ya
No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around

Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around

(Oh no)
(Oh no)
(Oh no)
(Oh no)
Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around

Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
Ah, oh no
No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around
No, she don't mess around

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Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant is an American rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, that formed in mid-2006. Since their formation, the band has gained a large following in the US as well as the UK and Canada for their sound and their high-energy live performances. The band released their self-titled debut album on May 19, 2008 (June 23, 2008 in the UK). The album made them very popular in both Europe and America. On January 11, 2011, the group released their second album, Thank You, Happy Birthday (March 21, 2011 in the UK). The second album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and earned the band much positive reception. Both albums were produced by Jay Joyce of Jive Records. more »

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Written by: Daniel Andrew Tichenor, Jared Lloyd Champion, Donald Bradley Shultz, Matthew Ray Shultz

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Mess Around" by Cage the Elephant was released as the lead single of their fourth studio album, "Tell Me I'm Pretty," on October 29, 2015.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, making it the band's sixth song to achieve this feat.
Musical Style
The song is noted for its classic rock influences and has been compared to the sound of The Beatles.
Album Production
The album "Tell Me I'm Pretty," which includes "Mess Around," was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, a renowned American rock band.
Music Video
The music video for "Mess Around" is a psychedelic trip through a series of movie scenes, featuring everything from Godzilla to classic westerns.
Lyric Meaning
The lyrics of "Mess Around" are about experiencing life and not getting caught up in the mundane aspects of it.
Award Nomination
The album that includes "Mess Around," "Tell Me I'm Pretty," was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017, and won the award.
Song Length
"Mess Around" is the shortest song on the album, "Tell Me I'm Pretty," with a duration of just 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
Popular Song
While Cage the Elephant has numerous chart-topping hits, "Mess Around" remains one of their most popular songs.
Song Writing
The song is written by all the band members of Cage the Elephant, namely Matt Shultz, Brad Shultz, Daniel Tichenor, and Jared Champion.

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