Asking for It

Hole, Courtney Love

About Asking for It

"Asking for It" is a song by the American alternative rock band Hole. It is the fourth track on the band's second studio album, Live Through This, released on April 12, 1994 on Geffen Records. The song was written by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Courtney Love and lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Although not released as a single, "Asking for It" is one of the band's most notable songs as it charted a brief, four-week appearance on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks in the United States in February 1995, peaking at number 36. It is also known as one of the three released Hole recordings to feature Love's husband Kurt Cobain. 


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Every time that I sell myself to you
I feel a little bit cheaper than I need to
I will tear the petals off of you
Rose red, I will make you tell the truth

Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
If she was asking for it
Did she ask you twice?

Every time that I stare into the sun
Angel dust and my dress just comes undone
Every time that I stare into the sun
Be a model or just look like one
Wild eye rot gut do me in
Do you think you can make me do it again?

Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
If she was asking for it
Did she ask you twice?

If you live through this with me
I swear that I would die for you
And if you live through this with me
I swear that I would die for you

Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
If she was asking for it
Did she ask you twice?

Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
If she was asking for it
Did she ask you twice?

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Hole

Hole is an American alternative rock band that originally formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Courtney Love (vocals, rhythm guitar), who co-founded Hole with lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Hole achieved considerable commercial and critical success throughout the 1990s, initially releasing singles through independent labels in L.A. and debuting with their caustic noise rock-influenced Pretty on the Inside (1991), and later gaining critical acclaim with their 1994 album Live Through This. more »

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Written by: ERIC T ERLANDSON, COURTNEY M. LOVE

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Background Info
"Asking for It" is a song by American alternative rock band Hole from their second studio album, "Live Through This."
Release Date
The album, along with the song, was released on April 12, 1994, by DGC Records.
Context of the Song
Lead vocalist Courtney Love has stated that the song's theme revolves around disempowerment and objectification of women, a recurrent theme in several of Hole's releases.
Inspired By True Events
"Asking for It" was inspired by an unfortunate incident where Courtney Love was physically assaulted by an audience after stage diving at a Hole concert in the early 90s.
Composition
The song is characterized by its quieter, restrained verses and explosive, loud choruses - a dynamic often referred to as 'soft-loud-soft' dynamic, prevalent in the grunge genre.
Critical Reception
"Asking for It" received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising its lyrical depth and Courtney's emotive and raw vocal performance.
Live Performances
Love dedicated the song to River Phoenix and Kurt Cobain - during Hole's performance at the 1995 Reading Festival.
Other Artists' Version
In 2020, musician Phoebe Bridgers and drummer/producer Marshal Vore covered "Asking for It" during a special performance on SiriusXMU.
Chart Performance
Although "Asking for It" was not released as a single, it played a part in the success of its parent album "Live Through This", which peaked at number 52 on the Billboard 200 and is often regarded as a Hole's best album.
Influence in Popular Culture
The song and its themes of violence and exploitation have been studied and referenced in several academic papers and publications on gender and rock music.

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