Inbetweener
Sleeper
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She's shopping for kicks, got the weekend to get through Keeping the rain off her Saturday hairdo She stops for a coffee she smiles at the waiter He winks at his friends and they laugh at her later. He's cleaning his car on his pebble dash driveway New chamois leather he got for his birthday He reads Harold Robbins he flirts with his neighbor Ignores her at breakfast he's reading the paper He dreams of a roller she dreams of a fast getaway. He's not a prince he's not a king She's not a work of art or anything It makes no sense another year What kind of A to Z would get you here He's nothing special, she's not too smart He studies fashion, she studies art I though I told you right from the start [Chorus:] You were just my in between Just my in between You're such an in-betweener She went to the dream boys got tickets from Keith Prowse She canceled his lifelong subscription to Penthouse She goes round the corner she sees Harry Conway She says to herself that she'll leave him on Monday He dreams of a roller she dreams of a fast getaway [Chorus: Repeat 2X] Now it's much too late to ask me where I've been You were just my in-betweener
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Written by: LOUISE WENER
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22 facts about this song
Album Details"Inbetweener" is a song by the British rock band Sleeper, and it is from their debut studio album called "Smart".
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Release InformationIt was released on January 9, 1995. It was the second single to be released from their debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's first top-twenty hit.
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Composition"Inbetweener" is recognised for its catchy guitar riffs, an upbeat tempo, and singer Louise Wener's distinctive vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured UK comedian Dale Winton, who was best known for presenting the game show 'Supermarket Sweep'.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Inbetweener" are about the dissatisfaction with an average or uneventful life, as described through the metaphor of a dull relationship.
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Album's ReceptionThe album "Smart", which features "Inbetweener", received generally positive reviews from music critics and was considered as one of the seminal releases of the Britpop era.
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Band's FormationSleeper, the band that performs "Inbetweener", was formed in London in 1992. It originally consisted of Louise Wener, Jon Stewart, Andy Maclure, and Diid Osman.
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TV Performances"Inbetweener" was performed live by Sleeper on popular UK television shows of the time, including Top of the Pops and the Britpop-special of Later with Jools Holland.
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Post-release RecognitionSince its release, "Inbetweener" has been acknowledged as one of Sleeper's best songs and is often cited as a standout example of 90s British indie rock music.
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Other Media AppearanceThe song has appeared on various music compilations and TV show soundtracks, further solidifying its position as a 90s Britpop classic.
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Band Information"Inbetweener" is a song by Sleeper, a Britpop band from London that was formed in 1993.
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Hit SingleReleased as a single in 1995, "Inbetweener" is one of Sleeper's most successful songs, reaching number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Inclusion"Inbetweener" is featured on their debut album "Smart", which was released on Indolent Records in 1995.
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Track LengthThe song has a length of three minutes and eighteen seconds.
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Lyrics InsightThe lyrics to "Inbetweener" are often interpreted as representing the frustration of an unfulfilled, mundane life.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Inbetweener" features British comedian, Dale Winton, famous as the host of the game show, "Supermarket Sweep".
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Band's BreakupDespite the success of the "Inbetweener" song and the "Smart" album, Sleeper disbanded a few years later in 1998.
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Chart Performance"Inbetweener" was not only popular in the UK, but it also did well in America, where it reached number 28 in the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Band's PopularityThe band was considered part of the Britpop "big four", along with Blur, Oasis, and Pulp.
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ReunionSleeper reunited in 2017 and has since performed "Inbetweener" at their shows, indicating the song’s enduring popularity.
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Radio AirplaySince its release, "Inbetweener" has been featured extensively on UK radio stations like BBC Radio 6.
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