Rockin' the Suburbs
Ben Folds
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Let me tell ya'll what it's like Being male, middle class and white It's a bitch, if you don't believe Listen up to my new cd Sham on I got shit running through my brain So intense that I can't explain All alone in my white boy pain Shake your booty while the band complains I'm rocking the suburbs Just like michael jackson did I'm rocking the suburbs Except that he was talented I'm rocking the suburbs I take the checks and face the facts That some producer with computers Fixes all my shitty tracks I'm pissed off but I'm too polite When people break in the mcdonalds line Mom and dad you made me so uptight I'm gonna cuss on the mic tonight I don't know how much I can take Girl give me something I can break I'm rocking the suburbs Just like quiet riot did I'm rocking the suburbs Except that they were talented I'm rocking the suburbs I take the checks and face the facts That some producer with computers Fixes all my shitty tracks In a haze these days I pull up to the stoplight I can feel that something's not right I can feel that someone's blasting me With hate and bass Sending dirty vibes my way Cause my great great great great grandad Made someone's great great great great grandaddy slaves It wasn't my idea It wasn't my idea It never was my idea I just drove to the store For some preparation h Y'all don't know what it's like Being male, middle class and white It gets me real pissed off and it makes me want to say F*ck Just like jon bon jovi did I'm rocking the suburbs Except that he was talented I'm rocking the suburbs I take the checks and face the facts That some producer with computers Fixes all my shitty tracks these days I'm rocking the suburbs You'd better look out because I'm gonna say f*ck
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Written by: BEN FOLDS, BENJAMIN SCOTT FOLDS
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10 facts about this song
Creation Process"Rockin' the Suburbs" is the only single title track from Ben Folds' first solo studio album after the dissolution of his band, Ben Folds Five. It was released in 2001.
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Black HumourThe song is categorized as humoristic social satire, parodying the angst-ridden music common during the era of its release. Folds portrays a privileged suburban youth, who complains about his mundane and trivial problems.
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Musical StyleMusically, the song features Ben Folds' distinct style of alternative rock, meshed with power pop roots. It's driven mainly by piano and vocals, supplemented with guitars and drums.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its satirical nature, "Rockin' the Suburbs" received considerable commercial success. It climbed to No. 28 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features none other than "Weird Al" Yankovic, who famously parodies pop and rock songs. Ben Folds himself directed the video.
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Atypical TrackThis song is considered as atypical in Ben Fold's discography. While known for his mostly introspective, reflective songwriting, "Rockin' the Suburbs" presents a more humorous, thematic approach.
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Critical ResponseThe song received positive feedback from music critics. Many praised Ben Folds for his ability to inject humor and hooks into a pop song while maintaining his virtuosic musicianship.
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Over the Hedge VersionBen Folds re-recorded the song for the 2006 animated film "Over the Hedge." He changed some lyrics to fit better with the movie's theme.
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Producer's ContributionThe song was produced by Ben Grosse, known for working with successful bands like 'Thirty Seconds to Mars' and 'Breaking Benjamin'. His influence on the song's sound is often noted.
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Inspirational ValueEven though it’s a satirical take on suburban life, the song is credited with helping to inspire other artists to explore the theme of suburban angst and the contrasting disparity in modern culture.
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