New Song
The Who
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You need a new song I'll set the words up so they tear right at your soul Don't take me too long But there's a danger that I'll plagiarize something old My fingers kill me as I play my guitar 'Cause I've been chewing down at my nails My hairline ain't exactly superstar But there's one thing that never fails This never fails I write the same old song with a few new lines And everybody wants to cheer it I write the same old song you heard a good few times Admit you really want to hear it Whenever I see you You always treat me like I'm some kind of perfect man Just 'cause I please you You explain, but you don't think I can understand My head is spinning as I scrawl with my pen 'Cause I've been pouring vodka in my soul Nothing really ever changes my friend New lamps for old New lamps for old We sing the same old song, just like a vintage car You can look but you won't ever drive it We drink the same old wine from a brand new jar We get hung over, but we always survive it Turn on the radio Love is proclaimed Again and again and again Join in and sing Now, don't be ashamed Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain Let it rain Let it rain We hum the same old lines to a different crowd And everybody wants to cheer it We run on endless time to reach a higher cloud But we never ever seem to get near it We sing the same old song
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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"New Song" is a track from the album "Who Are You", the eighth album by The Who, which was released in August 1978.
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Song ThemeThe song reflects on the cycle of creativity, the pressure to produce new music and the fear of becoming irrelevant.
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Songwriter"New Song" was written by Pete Townshend, the lead guitarist of the band. He is known for tackling personal and societal issues in his compositions.
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Prophetic Song"New Song", along with the rest of the "Who Are You" album, was released a few weeks before the unexpected death of The Who's drummer, Keith Moon, ironically marking the end of an era for The Who.
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Music CriticsCritics have noted the song for its sardonic lyrics about the music industry's demand for new, similar-sounding hits.
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Musical StyleThe song features a classic rock sound, sharing a style familiar to fans of The Who's previous work.
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Album SuccessDespite the introspective and self-critical nature of the song, the album "Who Are You" was well received and reached No. 2 on the Billboard album charts.
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Last Album for a Band MemberThis album turned out to be the last one where the iconic drummer of the band, Keith Moon, performed, further adding to the song's and the album's historical significance.
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The Who LegacyEven though not released as a single, "New Song" remains a significant part of The Who's discography and demonstrates the band's raw and emotional approach to rock music.
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Covered by Other ArtistsOver the years, "New Song" has been covered by other rock music artists, testifying to its enduring appeal and influence.
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