Peek-A-Boo
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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Creeping up the backstairs Slinking into dark stalls Shapeless and slumped in bath chairs Furtive eyes peep out of holes She has many guises She'll do what you want her to Playing dead and sweet submission Cracks the whip deadpan on cue Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo Reeking like a pigsty Peeling back and gagging free Flaccid ego in your hand Chokes on dry tears, can you understand? She's jeering at the shadows Sneering behind a smile Lunge and thrust to pout and pucker Into the face of the beguiled Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo (Golly jeepers) Peek-a-boo (Where'd you get those peepers?) Peek-a-boo (Peepshow, creepshow) Peek-a-boo (Where did you get those eyes?) Strobe lights pump and flicker Dry lips crack out for more "Come bite on this rag doll, baby! That's right now hit the floor" They're sneaking out the back door She gets up from all fours Rhinestone fools and silver dollars Curdle into bitter tears Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo (Golly jeepers) Peek-a-boo (Where'd you get those peepers?) Peek-a-boo (Peepshow, creepshow) Peek-a-boo (Where did you get those eyes?) Peek-a-boo (Golly jeepers) Peek-a-boo (Where'd you get those peepers?) Peek-a-boo (Peepshow, creepshow) Peek-a-boo (Where did you get those eyes?) Peek-a-boo (Golly jeepers) Peek-a-boo (Where'd you get those peepers?) Peek-a-boo (Peepshow, creepshow) Peek-a-boo (Where did you get those eyes?) Where did you get those eyes? Where did you get those eyes?
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Written by: N SIOUX, STEVEN SEVERIN, JOHNNY MERCER, N BUDGIE, HARRY WARREN
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Peek-A-Boo" is a song by British band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was released as the lead single from their 9th studio album, "Peepshow", in 1988.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of their biggest hits in the United States, topping the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1988.
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Unique Sound DesignThe song featured a unique mix of backwards-played instruments with traditional ones, creating an intriguing soundscape.
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Innovative EditingThe song was originally an instrumental track called "The Joy Of..." which was in the previous album. The band then manipulated it, slowed it down, and re-recorded vocals to create "Peek-A-Boo".
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Awards and RecognitionRolling Stone magazine ranked "Peek-A-Boo" in the 500 Greatest Songs Of All time List in 2004. It received the Best Music Video award by the Boston Music Awards in 1989.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has appeared in different movies and TV shows, including Batman Returns, Grosse Pointe Blank, and The Simpsons.
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Legacy"Peek-A-Boo" marked a departure from the Banshees' previous sound and had a significant effect on the direction indie rock music took in the 1990s.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including The Dresden Dolls and French band, Nouvelle Vague.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song credits all four band members—Siouxsie Sioux, Steven Severin, Martin McCarrick, and Budgie—as writers.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "Peek-A-Boo" deal with themes of exploitation and objectification.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Peter Scammell, received heavy airplay on MTV. It features imagery loosely based on the film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a film that fits in with the band's post-punk and gothic rock aesthetic.
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Impact on Other BandsThe song's success helped lay the groundwork for other alternative rock bands such as Garbage, whose lead singer Shirley Manson has expressed her admiration for Siouxsie and the Banshees multiple times.
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