She Don't Use Jelly

The Flaming Lips

About She Don't Use Jelly

"She Don't Use Jelly" is a 1993 song by The Flaming Lips, and is their biggest radio hit to date. It is from their album Transmissions from the Satellite Heart.


Year:
1995
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I know a girl who thinks of ghosts
She'll make ya breakfast
She'll make ya toast
But she don't use butter
And she don't use cheese
She don't use jelly
Or any of these
She uses Vaseline
Vaseline
Vaseline

And I know a guy who goes to shows
When he's at home and he blows his nose
He don't use tissues or his sleeve
He don't use napkins or any of these
He uses magazines
Magazines
Magazines
Magazines

I know a girl who reminds me of Cher
(Reminds me of Cher)
She's always changing
(She's always changing)
The color of her hair
(Color of her hair)
She don't use nothing
That ya buy at the store
She likes her hair to be real orange
She uses tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines

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The Flaming Lips

The Flaming Lips are an American rock band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983. Instrumentally, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements, but lyrically their compositions show elements of space rock, including unusual song and album titles—such as "What Is the Light? (An Untested Hypothesis Suggesting That the Chemical [In Our Brains] by Which We Are Able to Experience the Sensation of Being in Love Is the Same Chemical That Caused the "Big Bang" That Was the Birth of the Accelerating Universe)". They are also acclaimed for their elaborate live shows, which feature costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands, large amounts of confetti, and frontman Wayne Coyne's signatur… more »

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Written by: Michael Ivins, Ronald Jones, Steven Drozd, Wayne Coyne

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"She Don't Use Jelly" is an alternative rock song, an offbeat genre that The Flaming Lips are noted for.
Album History
The song is part of the band's sixth studio album named "Transmissions from the Satellite Heart" released in 1993.
Chart Performance
Obscuring the band's earlier obscure reputation, "She Don't Use Jelly" became The Flaming Lips' first chart hit, peaking at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Talent Show Debut
The song was first performed by the band on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1994, winning them a wide audience.
Music Video Recognition
In 1994, the band's creative music video for "She Don't Use Jelly" was featured on the MTV Video Music Awards.
Unconventional Lyrics
The song is renowned for its unconventional lyrics describing eccentric people who use alternative substances for everyday things.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Ben Folds Five and the TV show 'Glee' cast, highlighting its enduring popularity.
Use in Media
The iconic tune has been licensed for use in popular media, such as the TV series 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and the film 'The Craft.'
Record Label
"She Don't Use Jelly" was released under the Warner Bros. Records label, one of the leading entertainment labels in the world.
Lineup
The song was released during a period when The Flaming Lips included members Wayne Coyne, Michael Ivins, and Steven Drozd.
Grammy-Winning Band
Although "She Don't Use Jelly" did not win any Grammys itself, The Flaming Lips are a Grammy-winning band, which adds to the song's credibility.
Pop Culture Reference
The song is often referenced in pop culture because of its quirky lyrics and catchy melody, enhancing The Flaming Lips' reputation as an outside-the-box alternative rock band.
Live Performances
"She Don't Use Jelly" remains a staple in The Flaming Lips' live performances, showcasing the song's timeless appeal and the band's enduring success.
Structure of The Song
The song is compositionally simple, with verse-chorus structure and basic chords, yet it's differentiated by the band's signature use of distorted guitars and ambient soundscapes.
Legacy
"She Don't Use Jelly" has been credited for paving the way for the success of later hit songs by The Flaming Lips, such as "Do You Realize??" and "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1."

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