Somebody to Shove
Soul Asylum
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Grandfather watches the grandfather clock And the phone hasn't rang for so long And the time flies by like a vulture in the sky Suddenly he breaks into song I'm waiting by the phone Waiting for you to call me up and tell me I'm not alone I'm waiting by the phone Waiting for you to call me up and tell me I'm not alone Hello, speak up, is there somebody there? These hang-ups are getting me down In a world frozen over with over-exposure Let's talk it over, let's go out and paint the town I'm waiting by the phone Waiting for you to call me up and tell me I'm not alone 'Cause I want somebody to shove I need somebody to shove I want somebody to shove me You're a dream for insomniacs, prize in the Cracker Jacks All the difference in the world is just a call away And I'm waiting by the phone Waiting for you to call me up and tell me I'm not alone Yes I'm waiting by the phone I'm waiting for you to call me up and tell me I'm not alone 'Cause I want somebody to shove I need somebody to shove I want somebody to shove me Yes I want somebody to shove I need somebody to shove I want somebody to shove me
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Written by: DAVID PIRNER, DAVID ANTHONY PIRNER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album"Somebody to Shove" is part of Soul Asylum's sixth studio album "Grave Dancers Union" which was released in 1992.
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Chart PerformancesThe song was very successful on the charts. It reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 9 on the Mainstream Rock Track chart.
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Grammy AwardSoul Asylum's album "Grave Dancers Union" featuring "Somebody to Shove" won the Grammy award for Best Rock Song in 1994.
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SongwritingLike most of Soul Asylum's songs, "Somebody to Shove" was written by lead vocalist and guitarist Dave Pirner.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Somebody to Shove" was directed by American filmmaker Kevin Kerslake who has worked with many other well-known bands like Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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GenreThe song is often classified as Alternative Rock, but also incorporates elements of punk rock and grunge.
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Live Performances"Somebody to Shove" is always a crowd favorite and is often included in the setlist at Soul Asylum's concerts, even to this day.
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CertificationThe album "Grave Dancers Union", which features this song, was certified triple-platinum in the United States, indicating over three million sales.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Somebody to Shove" are generally interpreted as a reflection on feelings of confusion and disconnection.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by several other artists, demonstrating its wide-ranging appeal and influence.
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MTV UnpluggedSoul Asylum performed "Somebody to Shove" during their appearance on MTV Unplugged in 1993.
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