Pretend We're Dead
L7
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What's up with what's going down In every city, in every town Cramping styles is the plan They've got us in the palm of every hand When we pretend that we're dead When we pretend that we're dead They can't hear a word we've said When we pretend that we're dead Come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on come on Turn the tables with our unity They neither moral nor majority Wake up and smell the coffee Or just say no to individuality When we pretend that we're dead (pretend that we're dead) When we pretend that we're dead (pretend that we're dead) They can't hear a word we've said (pretend that we're dead) When we pretend that we're dead (pretend that we're dead) Come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on, come on Come on, come on, come on come on When we pretend that we're dead (pretend that we're dead) When we pretend that we're dead (pretend that we're dead) They can't hear a word we've said (pretend that we're dead) When we pretend that we're dead (pretend that we're dead) Come on, come on, come on, come on Dead (pretend that we're dead) Dead (come on, come on, come on, come on) Dead (pretend that we're dead) Dead (come on, come on, come on, come on) Dead (pretend that we're dead) Dead (come on, come on, come on, come on Dead (pretend that we're dead) Dead (come on, come on, come on, come on) Dead (pretend that we're dead) Dead (come on, come on, come on, come on) Dead (pretend that we're dead) Dead (come on, come on, come on, come on) Dead (pretend that we're dead) Dead (come on, come on, come on, come on) Dead (pretend that we're dead)
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Written by: Donita Sparks
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Pretend We're Dead" is a song by "L7", an American punk rock band that was formed in 1985 in Los Angeles, California by Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner.
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Song Details"Pretend We're Dead" is the band's biggest hit, released as the first single from their third studio album, "Bricks Are Heavy", in 1992.
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Chart RankingsThe song reached the Number 8 position on the UK Singles Chart and Number 21 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Genre ClassificationDespite L7 being predominantly categorized as grunge or punk, "Pretend We're Dead" often gets classified as alternative rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pretend We're Dead" features the band performing the song on an animated, rotating platform, interspersed with clips of ordinary life and destructive behavior.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Donita Sparks, who is also one of the band's vocalists and guitarists.
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InfluenceThe song has had a strong influence on pop culture and has been featured in various movies, video games, and television shows, including "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Pretend We're Dead", including the all-female tribute band "The Ms. Fits".
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Reunion PerformanceDuring L7's reunion tour in 2015, "Pretend We're Dead" was a staple in their set list, showcasing its lasting popularity and influence.
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Live PerformancesIt's known for its energetic live performances and has become an anthem for the band.
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Social CommentaryLyrically, the song is thought to be a commentary on apathy and the disillusionment of the American Dream.
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Commercial Success"Pretend We're Dead" is L7's most successful single to date, aiding in the commercial breakthrough of "Bricks Are Heavy" which reached number 160 on the Billboard 200.
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