Bad Ambassador
The Divine Comedy
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I want to chill, I want to sit real still I want to sleep like the dead on a bed of roses Me and my lovely wife We're in the prime of life I want to feel real, I want to free-wheel I want to steal the show from under their noses I want to get you off Ain't that enough? I'm gonna abseil down my ivory tower And buy myself a Jaguar I'm a bad ambassador for that elusive place you're searching for I want to show you so much more But maybe some other time I want to play with the big boys I want to ride with the tough guys on a Japanese motorbike I want to hold your hand Hey, what's your favorite band? I want to look like they looked I want to shake like they shook, I want to take what they took I want to get you high Don't ask me why It's just something I've got to do I'll try to make it up to you I'm a bad ambassador for that elusive place you're searching for I want to show you so much more But maybe some other time I'm not the Pope and I don't want to be The Archbishop of Canterbury I'm a bad ambassador for that elusive place you're searching for I want to show you so much more Yeah I could show you so much more But I'm a bad ambassador Well, maybe some other time
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Written by: NEIL HANNON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Album"Bad Ambassador" is a track from The Divine Comedy's seventh studio album "Regeneration", which was released in March 2001.
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BandThe Divine Comedy is an orchestral pop band from Northern Ireland, known for their creative lyricism and musical arrangement, led by frontman Neil Hannon.
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Music GenreThe song, like much of the band's work, is often classified as Britpop or chamber pop,, reflecting a fusion of classic pop songwriting with elements of orchestral music.
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Single Release"Bad Ambassador" was released as the second single from the "Regeneration" album in June 2001.
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Music ChartsThe single reached number 30 in the UK Singles Chart which marked it as one of their successful releases.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bad Ambassador" was directed by the acclaimed British director of film and television commercials, Howard Greenhalgh, who is known for his collaborations with numerous well-known artists.
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Difference in StyleThe album "Regeneration", including the song" Bad Ambassador", marked a departure from The Divine Comedy's earlier style, featuring a more guitar-based sound as opposed to the orchestral pop they were known for.
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Live Performances"Bad Ambassador" has been frequently performed at The Divine Comedy's live events, becoming one of their fan-favorite tracks.
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Critical ReactionDespite not achieving a high chart position, the track received a positive response from music critics who praised its energy, melody, and lyrical wit.
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Album ProducerThe album 'Regeneration', including 'Bad Ambassador', was produced by Nigel Godrich, best known for his work with Radiohead. The shift in the band's sound linked with Godrich’s influence was noticeable.
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Song ThemesThe song's lyrics pivot on the theme of romantic frustration and longing, set against a backdrop of exuberant power-pop music.
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CollaborationsThe track features performances from a number of collaborations including notable British musicians Jonny Greenwood and Phil Selway of Radiohead.
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Unique AspectThe song is known for its distinctive use of horns and creative percussion.
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Pop Culture UseThe song was used on the soundtrack for the British television shows "Teachers" and "My Family" in their respective airing histories.
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