Trash
Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls
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Spirit slumbers in nature And awakens in mind And finally recognizes Yourself in time Call us what you will but Love made us like this So what? Yeah, this whole world is just Artifice Take a good look at my good looks Then close your eyes Keep the picture in your mind 'cause I'll be gone One rainy day, I saw ya smiling You let me stay awhile And it was all right Living with you, not even trying The pain is long gone And it's all right! Take a good look at my good looks Then close your eyes Keep the picture in your mind 'cause I'll be gone Hellishly transparent Utterly divine Every little timeless gesture of Valentine Memories hold onto illusion Cause we're just human And that's all right (Take a good look at my good looks, baby) Duality is so confusin' You think you're not dreamin' Then you open There's no foundation No final resting place Only emptiness and Hellish grace Some rainy day, I'll find ya crying With love and animus Sparkling in your eyes (Take a good look at my good looks, baby) But you'll be the one to recognize me You'll all get lost Every time I fall (Take a good look at my good looks, baby) Nothing you say will scandalize me You'll be all right You're just like it is (Take a good look at my good looks, baby) It's all right, it's all right! Our noisy years will seem like moments In a film of Eternal tears (Take a good look at my good looks, baby) Seems so long to have romance (Take a good look at my good looks, baby)
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Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, SYLVAIN MIZRAHI
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Trash" is a song from the debut studio album titled "New York Dolls" by the American hard rock band New York Dolls, released in 1973.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist David Johansen and guitarist Sylvain Sylvain.
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Genre Characterization"Trash" fits into the glam rock and proto-punk genre that were significant components of the New York Dolls' influential sound.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the album itself received mixed reviews upon its release, it is now considered a classic and one of the key records in the formation of punk rock, with "Trash" being one of its stand-out tracks.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song's lyrics mentioning 'trash' and 'personality crisis' are said to reflect the decadent and gritty spirit of the New York City's downtown scene in the early 1970s.
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Band ReformationWhen the band reformed in 2004, "Trash" was one of the original songs they often performed live in their set.
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Cover Versions"Trash" has been covered by several artists, including UK punk band The Sex Pistols, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
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Song InterpretationThe song appears to be about the ephemeral nature of fame and stardom, fitting with the overall themes of the band's oeuvre.
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ProductionThe song, along with the rest of the album, was recorded at The Record Plant, a famous recording studio in New York City. It was produced by Todd Rundgren, a notable musician and producer.
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Legacy"Trash" is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations and has been included in various music magazine lists of the greatest songs of the 1970s.
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