Bohemian Like You
The Dandy Warhols
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You've got a great car Yeah what's wrong with it today? I used to have one too Baby oh come and have a look I really love, your hairdo yeah I'm glad you like mine too See we're lookin' pretty cool I'll get ya So what do you do? Oh yeah I wait tables too No, I haven't heard your band 'Cause you guys are pretty new But if you dig On vegan food Well come over to my work I'll have em cook you something that you really love 'Cause I like you Yeah, I like you And I'm feelin' so bohemian like you Yeah, I like you Yeah, I like you And I feel, whoa whoo! Wait, who's that guy? Just hangin' at your pad He's lookin' kinda (bummed) Yeah, you broke up that's too bad I guess it's fair If he always pays the rent And he doesn't get bent About sleepin' on the couch when I'm there 'Cause I like you Yeah, I like you And I'm feelin' so bohemian like you Yeah, I like you Yeah, I like you And I feel whoa, whoo! I'm getting wise and I'm feelin' so bohemian like you It's you that I want so please Just a casual, casual easy thing If it isn't, it is for me And I like you Yeah I like you And I like you, I like you, I like you I like you, I like you, I like you, I like you And I feel whoa, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo
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Written by: Courtney A Taylor
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Bohemian Like You" is a song released by American alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols. It initially featured on their third studio album, "Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia," launched in 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song, after its release, reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. However, after being featured in a popular Vodafone advertisement, it reached number 5 in 2001.
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Genre Classification"Bohemian Like You" is a great example of garage rock and neo-psychedelia, with a combination of a catchy pop tune.
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Musical CompositionThe track features a catchy guitar riff and the iconic bass line, which makes it a memorable song. The music video also contributed to the song's success as it depicted a Bohemian lifestyle.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around free-spirited individuals living a bohemian lifestyle, being free of societal norms and constraints. The lyrics are open to interpretation, which often speaks about love, freedom, and rebellion.
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Advertising Usage"Bohemian Like You" is widely recognized due to its use in various commercial contexts. Notably, it gained fame in the UK after being used in a Vodafone advert.
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AccoladesThe song won The Dandy Warhols' nomination for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single in 2001.
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Live Performance"Bohemian Like You" is a staple of the band's live performances and continues to be a fan favorite. It is often the closing song of their shows.
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International RecognitionBeyond its success in the UK, the song has also achieved recognition in countries like Australia, where it reached number 7 on the Triple J Hottest 100 chart in 2002.
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Re-releasesThe song was re-released in 2004 on the band’s greatest hits album “The Best of The Dandy Warhols.”
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Audio & Music VideoThe music video initially created a controversy as it featured explicit content and later was replaced with a toned-down version. The original video depicted each band member engaging in a type of vice or indulgence.
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Songwriters & ProducersThe song was written by Courtney Taylor-Taylor, the band's lead vocalist, and guitarist. It was produced by Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Gregg Williams.
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