Rip Her to Shreds

Blondie

About Rip Her to Shreds

"Rip Her to Shreds" is a song by American new wave band Blondie, which features on the band's self-titled debut album.


Year:
2003
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(Hey! Psst Psst! Here she comes now)
Oh, you know her, would you look at that hair
Yeah, you know her, check out those shoes
She looks like she stepped out of the middle of somebody's blues

She looks like the Sunday comics
She thinks she's Brenda Starr
Her nose job is real atomic
All she needs is an old knife scar

Yeah, she's so dull, come on rip her to shreds
She's so dull, come on rip her to shreds

Oh, you know her, "Miss Groupie Supreme"
Yeah, you know her, "Vera Vogue" on parade
Red eye shadow! Green mascara!
Yuck! She's too much

She looks like she don't know better
A case of partial extreme
Dressed in a Robert Hall sweater
Acting like a soap opera queen

Yeah, she's so dull, come on rip her to shreds
She's so dull, come on rip her to shreds

She got the nerve to tell me she's not on it
But her expression is too serene
Yeah, she looks like she washes with Comet
Always looking to create a scene

Yeah, she's so dull, come on rip her to shreds
She's so dull, come on rip her to shreds
She's so dull, rip her to shreds

Oh, you know her, "Miss Groupie Supreme"
Yeah, you know her, "Vera Vogue" on parade
Yeah, you know her, with the fish-eating grin
She's so dull

Yeah, she got the nerve to tell me!
Huh, she's so dull
Yeah, there she goes now
She making out with King Kong
She take her boat to Hong Kong
Well, bye bye sugar
And not a minute too soon

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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER STEIN, DEBORAH HARRY

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12 facts about this song

Album Recognition
"Rip Her to Shreds" is part of Blondie's self-titled debut album, which was released in December 1976.
Song Genre
The song falls under the category of Punk rock, New Wave, and Pop Punk - making Blondie one of the pioneers in punk rock and new wave music.
Band Members
Blondie is composed of musician members Debbie Harry as the lead vocalist, Chris Stein as the guitarist, Clem Burke as the drummer, Gary Valentine as the bassist, and Jimmy Destri as the keyboardist. They all contributed to the making of "Rip Her to Shreds."
Song Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by the New York Dolls' song titled "Looking for a Kiss".
Song Meaning
"Rip Her to Shreds" is essentially a song about backstabbing. Debbie Harry, the lead singer, explained that it was about the vitriolic nature of gossip columns and high school in general.
Song's Success
Although the song wasn't a commercial hit, it has lived on as a favorite among Blondie fans and critics alike, gaining success over time.
Live Performances
"Rip Her to Shreds" has remained a staple in Blondie's live set to this day.
In Popular Culture
The song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including the hit movie "Mean Girls."
Song Cover
It has been covered by several bands since its release, including Boomkat and Scandal.
Re-recordings
In 1999, Blondie re-recorded the track for the compilation album "No Exit."
Music Video
The song's music video, shot at CBGB in New York City, reflects the gritty and rowdy atmosphere of the punk scene at the time.
Songwriter
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, two significant members of Blondie, wrote this song together.

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