Rude
Magic!, Magic
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Saturday morning jumped out of bed and put on my best suit Got in my car and raced like a jet, all the way to you Knocked on your door with heart in my hand To ask you a question 'Cause I know that you're an old fashioned man yeah yeah Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes 'Cause I need to know You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die Tough luck my friend but the answer is no! Why you gotta be so rude? Don't you know I'm human too Why you gotta be so rude I'm gonna marry her anyway (Marry that girl) Marry her anyway (Marry that girl) Yeah no matter what you say (Marry that girl) And we'll be a family Why you gotta be so rude I hate to do this, you leave no choice I can't live without her Love me or hate me we will be boys Standing at that alter Or we will run away To another galaxy you know You know she's in love with me She will go anywhere I go Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes 'Cause I need to know You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die Tough luck my friend cause the answer's still no! Why you gotta be so rude? Don't you know I'm human too Why you gotta be so rude I'm gonna marry her anyway (Marry that girl) Marry her anyway (Marry that girl) Yeah no matter what you say (Marry that girl) And we'll be a family Why you gotta be so rude? Rude Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes 'Cause I need to know You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die Tough luck my friend but no still means no! Why you gotta be so rude? Don't you know I'm human too Why you gotta be so rude I'm gonna marry her anyway (Marry that girl) Marry her anyway (Marry that girl) Yeah no matter what you say (Marry that girl) And we'll be a family Why you gotta be so rude? (Oh, yeah, oh) Why you gotta be so rude? (Yeah) Why you gotta be so rude?
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Written by: Nasri Tony Atweh, Adam David Messinger, Mark Richard Pellizzer, Benjamin Spivak, Alexander Vincent Tanasijczuk
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Rude" was released by the Canadian band Magic! on October 11, 2013 as the debut single from their first studio album, "Don't Kill the Magic."
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Genre Classification"Rude" is classified as a reggae fusion song, blending pop music with elements of reggae.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the charts in the United States, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada and reached the top ten in other international charts.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its commercial success, the song's reception was mixed by critics. Some praised its catchy reggae vibe, while others criticized its repetitive lyrics.
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Songwriting Credits"Rude" was written by Magic! Band members Nasri Atweh and Mark Pellizzer, along with Adam Messinger and Ben Spivak.
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Commercial AppealThe song was nominated for a Juno Award and a World Music Award, demonstrating its commercial appeal and wide audience.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rude" tells a story that mirrors the song's lyrics, showing the band's lead singer asking a stern father for his blessing to marry his daughter and being refused.
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CertificationAs of 2016, "Rude" has sold 8.6 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
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ControversyThe song's lyrics were a topic of controversy due to its portrayal of a man persisting in his efforts to win over a disapproving father-in-law, which some people found disrespectful.
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Popular Culture"Rude" has been covered and parodied by various artists, further demonstrating its impact on popular culture. Notably, the American late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon performed a cover of the song in one of his segments.
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Band FormationBefore the success of "Rude," Magic! was formed by songwriter and record producer Nasri Atweh who wanted to create a band with a reggae influence, hence the creation of the reggae fusion band.
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Album ImpactBesides "Rude," the album "Don't Kill the Magic" features other successful songs like "Let your hair down" and the title track "Don't kill the Magic." However, "Rude" remains the most successful and renowned song from the album.
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