Get Your Hands Off My Woman
Ben Folds
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You were drunk and you were surly In Latino lover mode We all know what's on your agenda You have broken the code Oh, I've got no right to lay claim to her fame She's not my possession Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Octoped, you've got six heads too many And you can't keep them to yourself You're too fat and old to marry So they left you on the shelf Oh, I've got no right to lay claim to her fame But you soiled my obsession Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Ow! Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Get your hands off of my woman, motherfucker Get your hands Get your hands Get your hands Get your hands Motherfucker Get your hands Get your hands Get your hands Motherfucker
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Written by: DANIEL FRANCIS HAWKINS, EDWIN JAMES GRAHAM, FRANCIS GILLES POULLAIN-PATTERSON, JUSTIN DAVID HAWKINS
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Get Your Hands Off My Woman" is a popular song initially released by The Darkness, a British rock band, in 2003. In 2004, American singer-songwriter Ben Folds covered the song.
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Song's GenreThe song is notably characterized by its hard rock and glam metal genre.
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Lyrics and TitleThe song is known for its explicit title and raw, punchy lyrics that express a sense of masculine possessiveness, anger, and kind of dark humor.
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Ben Folds' VersionEven though Folds is recognized for his piano-driven pop/alternative music, he delivered powerful rock energy and raw intensity in his cover of "Get Your Hands Off My Woman."
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Single RankingThe Darkness's original version of the song peaked at No. 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Ben Folds' Image TransformationBen Folds' cover of "Get Your Hands off My Woman" played a significant part in transforming his image from a relatively mellow, piano-pop artist to a musician capable of enlivening more intense, rock-infused soundscapes.
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Diversity in AudiencesDespite its explicit lyrics, both versions have been embraced by diverse audiences due to the intense energy and dramatic musical elements characteristic of hard rock and glam metal.
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Live PerformanceBoth The Darkness and Ben Folds have often included "Get Your Hands Off My Woman" in their set lists for live performances, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
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Artistic InterpretationWhile the original track by The Darkness has a distinct glam metal and hard rock sound, Folds' version blends his signature piano arrangements with a powerful vocal performance, demonstrating artistic reinterpretation in covers.
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Song's DurationThe song, in both its original and Ben Folds' version, has an average duration of about three minutes.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in The Darkness's debut studio album, "Permission to Land." For Ben Folds, it was part of his 2004 "Super D" EP.
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