What Do I Get?
Buzzcocks
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I just want a lover like any other What do I get I only want a friend who will stay to the end What do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get I'm in distress I need a caress What do I get I'm not on the make I just need a break What do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get I only get sleepless nights Alone here in my half-empty bed For you things seem to turn out right I wish they'd only happen to me instead What do I get Oh oh what do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get I only get sleepless nights Alone here in my half-empty bed For you things seem to turn out right I wish they'd only happen to me instead What do I get Oh oh what do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get I just want a lover like any other What do I get I only want a friend who will love to the end What do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get What do I get Oh oh what do I get Well let me tell you now I get no love I get no sleep at nights I get nothing that's nice I get nothing at all At all,at all,at all At all,at all,at all 'Cause I don't get you
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Written by: Peter Shelley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"What Do I Get?" was released as a single by Buzzcocks, an English punk rock band in February 1978.
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Music ChartsThe song reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the first entry of the Buzzcocks to the top 40 hits.
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Album Inclusion"What Do I Get?" was later included in their debut album, Three Piece Suit, but was originally not included in any of their albums when it was first released.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics express a sense of disillusionment and questions about love, which was traditional of the punk troupe's music at the time.
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Style and GenreThe Buzzcocks were known for incorporating pop sensibilities into their punk music, and "What Do I Get?" is a perfect example of this genre-blending style.
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Song's LengthThe original version of "What Do I Get?" lasts just over two and a half minutes, aligning with the punk genre's preference for short, high-energy songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists and bands, including Everclear and The Prodigy, demonstrating its continued popularity and influence.
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Music VideoThere is a memorable music video for the song that features the band performing amidst an array of abstract, multi-colored visuals.
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Usage in Media"What Do I Get?" has been often used in films and television, including in soundtracks for movies like Good Luck Chuck and Ghost Town.
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Producer DetailsThe song was produced by Martin Rushent, who was notable for his work with other punk and new wave bands such as The Stranglers and Human League.
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Title InterpretationThe title "What Do I Get?" reflects the theme of dissatisfaction and emotional struggle, which resonated with many young fans during the punk era.
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LegacyAn influential piece in punk music history, "What Do I Get?" helped establish the Buzzcocks as a major force in the punk scene of the late 70s and impacted the direction of punk rock in the UK.
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