You're Gonna Miss Me
The 13th Floor Elevators
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Oh yeah! Ahh! You're gonna wake up one morning as the sun greets the dawn. You're gonna wake up one morning as the sun greets the dawn. You're gonna look around in your mind, girl, you're gonna find that I'm gone. You didn't realize, You didn't realize, You didn't realize, You didn't realize, You didn't realize. Oh! you're gonna miss me, baby. Oh! you're gonna miss me, baby. Oh! you're gonna miss me, child, yeah, yeah. I gave you the warning, But you never heeded it. How can you say you miss my lovin, When you never needed it? Yeah! Yeah! Ow! You're gonna wake up wonderin', Find yourself all alone, But what's gonna stop me, baby? I'm not comin' home. I'm not comin' home. I'm not comin' home. Oh, oh, oh, yeah!
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Written by: SAM HOPKINS
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"You're Gonna Miss Me" was released in 1966 by the band "The 13th Floor Elevators", an American rock band from Austin, Texas. It was the debut single of the band and was originally performed by Roky Erickson and his group The Spades.
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Chart SuccessIn 1966, the song reached number 55 on the Billboard Top 100 in the United States, which marked its peak chart position.
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Iconic IntroductionThe iconic jug sound in the introduction of the track was produced by Tommy Hall, a band member, playing an electric jug.
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Album Appearance"You're Gonna Miss Me" was later included in The 13th Floor Elevators' debut album "The Psychedelic Sounds of The 13th Floor Elevators" released in 1966.
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Movie FeatureThe song was featured in the opening sequence of the 2000 movie "High Fidelity" starring John Cusack.
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Roky Erickson – The SongwriterRoky Erickson, the primary writer of the song, was a singer, songwriter, harmonica player, and guitarist. He is considered a pioneer of the psychedelic rock genre.
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Band's Signature SongOver the years, "You're Gonna Miss Me" became the signature song of The 13th Floor Elevators and was often used to open their live shows.
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Genre InfluenceThe song is often cited as an early instance of garage rock, psychedelic rock, and punk rock; it influenced bands of these genres in the years to follow.
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Documentary FeatureRoky Erickson's struggles with mental health and his music career, including the recording of "You're Gonna Miss Me", were documented in the 2005 film, "You're Gonna Miss Me."
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Song CoverSeveral bands and artists including Radio Birdman, The Standells, and Red Kross have covered "You're Gonna Miss Me."
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LegacyDespite not reaching the top of the charts, the song has earned cult popularity and has been recognized for its influence on psychedelic rock and garage rock.
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