Start Wearing Purple

Gogol Bordello

About Start Wearing Purple

"Start Wearing Purple" is a song by gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello, written by frontman Eugene Hütz. The song was packaged as a double single along with "Sally", and released as the band's second single in February 2006. It appears on their third album Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike. This version is a re-recording of the initial one which was featured in the band's first album, 1999's Voi-La Intruder. It also appears in the soundtrack for the 2005 film Everything Is Illuminated, in which Hütz stars as Alex.  


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Start wearing purple wearing purple
Start wearing purple, for me now
All your sanity and wits, they will all vanish
I promise, it's just a matter of time

So yeah start wearing purple wearing purple
Start wearing purple, for me now
All your sanity and wits, they will all vanish
I promise, it's just a matter of time

I know you since you were a twenty and I was twenty
But thought that some years from now
A purple little little lady will be perfect
For dirty old and useless clown

So yeah, start wearing purple wearing purple!
Start wearing purple for me now!
All your sanity and wits, they will all vanish,
I promise, it's just a matter of time!

I know it all from Diogenis to Foucault
From Lozgechkin to Paspartu
I ja kljanus obostzav dva paltza
Schto muzika poshla ot Zvukov Mu!

Start wearing purple wearing purple!
Start wearing purple for me now!
All your sanity and wits, they will all vanish,
I promise, it's just a matter of time!

So yeah, start wearing purple wearing purple!
Start wearing purple for me now!
So why don't you start wearing purple?
Why don't you start wearing purple
Start wearing purple for me now!

All your sanity and wits, they will all vanish,
I promise, it's just a matter of time!

So Fio-Fio-Fioletta! Etta! Va-va-va-vaja dama ti moja!
Eh podayte name karetu, votetu, I mi poedem k ebenjam!
So yeah, start wearing purple wearing purple!
Start wearing purple for me now!
All your sanity and wits, they will all vanish,
I promise, it's just a matter of time!

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Gogol Bordello

Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring. more »

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Written by: ELIOT FERGUSON, EUGENE HUTZ, OREN KAPLAN, REA MOCHIACH, SERGEY RYABSTEV, YURI LEMESHEV

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Start Wearing Purple" is classified under the genre of Gypsy Punk - a hybrid musical genre that crosses traditional Romani music with punk rock.
Lead Singer
Eugene Hütz, the Ukrainian-born lead vocalist of Gogol Bordello, wrote "Start Wearing Purple."
Debut of the Song
The song first appeared on the band's second album titled “Multi Kontra Culti vs Irony,” released in 2002.
Meaning of the Song
"Start Wearing Purple" is often interpreted as a song about aging and madness, although it's subject to individual interpretations.
Inspiration for the Title
The song's title was supposedly inspired by the lead singer's experiences with synesthesia, a perceptual condition where he reportedly associates the color purple with the idea of time.
Film Appearance
The song, along with the band Gogol Bordello, made an appearance in the 2005 independent film "Everything Is Illuminated," where they performed "Start Wearing Purple."
Popular Culture
The song has become a popular anthem associated with the Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings American football teams because of their purple team colors.
Music Video
The song’s music video takes place in New York City, featuring Hütz singing the chorus while walking down the street.
Live Performances
During live performances, the entire band typically dresses in purple when playing this song as a crowd-pleasing tradition.
Cover Versions
"Start Wearing Purple" has been covered by numerous artists from various genres, attesting to its wide appeal and recognizability.
Band's Background
Gogol Bordello, the creator of "Start Wearing Purple," is known for their theatrical stage shows and persistent use of costumes and stage props, which dovetail interestingly with the playfully idiosyncratic theme of the song.
Recognition and Fame
"Start Wearing Purple" has become an anthem for the band and remains one of their most well-known songs.

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