Doll Parts
Hole
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I am doll eyes, doll mouth, doll legs I am doll arms, big veins, dog bait Yeah, they really want you They really want you, they really do Yeah, they really want you They really want you, and I do too I want to be the girl with the most cake I love him so much it just turns to hate I fake it so real, I am beyond fake And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache I am doll parts, bad skin, doll heart It stands for knife For the rest of my life Yeah, they really want you They really want you, they really do Yeah, they really want you They really want you, but I do too I want to be the girl with the most cake He only loves those things Because he loves to see them break I fake it so real, I am beyond fake And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache And someday, you will ache like I ache Someday, you will ache like I ache
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Written by: Courtney M Love
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10 facts about this song
Band composition"Doll Parts" is a song by the alternative rock band, Hole. The band consisted of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Courtney Love, lead guitarist Eric Erlandson, bassist Kristen Pfaff, and drummer Patty Schemel when the song was released.
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Album & ReleaseThe song is from the band's second studio album, titled "Live Through This." It was released as the second single from the album in November 1994.
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Song creationAccording to lead singer Courtney Love, she wrote the song "Doll Parts" in 20 minutes after feeling jealous over Kurt Cobain's ex-girlfriend. This revelation was made in a VH1 Behind the Music Special.
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Music chart successThe song achieved considerable success, reaching number four on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States. It was also the band's only song to chart in the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart, achieving a peak position of number 16.
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Music VideoThe music video for Doll Parts, directed by Samuel Bayer, is notably raw and unpolished, reflecting the grunge aesthetic of the time. It features Courtney Love playing a guitar in a white dress, surrounded by broken doll parts.
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Critical AcclaimMusic critics have praised "Doll Parts" for its raw emotional intensity and for showcasing Courtney Love's distinctive voice. Rolling Stone included it in their list of "The 100 Greatest Pop Songs" in 2000.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song confront themes of love, vulnerability, and self-loathing. This aligns with the overall themes of "Live Through This," which, according to Courtney Love, explores the idea of wanting to be somebody else and dealing with fame's disillusionment.
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Live Performances"Doll Parts" is a staple in Hole's discography, and the band often performed it at live shows. It was also performed by Love during her solo career after Hole disbanded.
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Awards/NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1995, further consolidating its success.
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InfluencesAccording to Love, the band's sound for "Doll Parts" and the album "Live Through This" was inspired by various sources, including Neil Young, My Bloody Valentine, and Pixies.
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