Pincushion

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About Pincushion

"Pincushion" is a song by rock band ZZ Top, released from their 1994 album, Antenna. The song spent four weeks at the top of the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and became a pop hit in the UK as well, peaking at #15 on the UK Singles Chart.


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I been stuck, so I asked her why
She gave me acupuncture as her alibi
Shook my soul, and stole my dough
Left my condition down a deep dark hole
I'm a pincushion, gotta face the facts
I'm just a pincushion, do everything she ask
I get nailed every now and then
I get my mojo working but I'm pinned again
I'm a pincushion, gotta face the facts
I'm just a pincushion, do everything she asks
I'm getting pricked around and punctureated
I let my ya ya down, I got penetrated
I'm a pincushion, gotta face the facts
I'm just a pincushion, do everything she asks
I'm a pincushion, gotta face the facts
I'm just a pincushion, do everything she asks

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Throughout their career they have maintained a sound based on Hill's and Beard's rhythm section support, accentuated by Gibbons' guitar and vocal style. Their lyrics often gave evidence of band's humor and thematically focus on personal experiences and sexual innuendos. more »

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Written by: BILLY F GIBBONS, FRANK LEE BEARD, JOE MICHAEL HILL

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Pincushion" is a song by the American rock band ZZ Top, which was formed in 1969. Its members include Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard.
Album Information
The song is from the album "Antenna" which was released in January 18, 1994. This was ZZ Top’s eleventh studio album.
Genre
"Pincushion" is considered a Hard Rock and Blues Rock song. ZZ Top is known for its strong roots in blues music.
Chart Success
The song was a big hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Music Video
The "Pincushion" music video was inspired by the Mexican holiday, The Day of the Dead. It was filmed in a desert location with the band members dressed as skeleton cowboys.
Track Length
The song is fairly short, with a duration of just over four minutes.
First Song
"Pincushion" is the first track on the "Antenna" album. It set the tone for the band's first album after leaving their label, Warner Bros. Records.
Song Composition
Like most of ZZ Top’s work, the song "Pincushion" is simple in structure. The majority of the song is in E minor, with the typical Blues Rock sound - heavy on the guitar and drums.
Live Performances
ZZ Top frequently includes "Pincushion" in their live performances, often as the opening song. Even after so many years, the song continues to receive a great response from the crowd.
Relevance
The song is often considered to be a representation of the band's consistent ability to create catchy rock anthems even after more than two decades from their formation.
Significance of the Title
The title "Pincushion" possibly refers to the hardships and criticisms that the band had faced over their long career, similar to being pricked by pins.

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