Trash
New York Dolls
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Trash, won't pick it up, take them lights away Trash, won't pick it up, don't take your life away Trash, won't pick it up, don't try to take my knife away And please don't you ask me if I love you If you don't know what I'm doing, what you know is Trash, won't pick it up, take them lights away Trash, won't get it up, don't throw your love away Trash, go pick it up, don't try to take my knife away And please don't you ask me if I love you 'Cause I don't know why I do, what I know is Trash, pick it up, take them lights away Trash, won't pick it up, don't take my knife away Trash, won't pick it up, forgot to take them all away And please don't you ask me if I love you 'Cause I don't know if I do I want to wipe it out here with you And take a lover's sleep with you I'm going to fairyland with you I'm going to heaven blue with you But I just don't know if I do I just don't know if I do Ah how do you call your loverboy? Trash, pick it up, take them lights away Trash, go pick it up, go put that knife away Trash, go pick it up, don't give your life away Trash, pick it up, don't throw your love away Trash, pick it up, don't take my knife away Trash, pick it up, the doctor take them all away Trash, pick it up, don't take my knife away Oh trash, wow, wow, my sweet baby, wow, wow Oh, oh, trash, wow, wow, you're the one Trash, pick it up, take them lights away Trash, go pick it up, don't take my knife away Trash, go pick it up, don't take them lights away Trash, pick it up, don't take my knife away Oh, trash, don't kick my knife away Oh, trash, don't kick my kinfe away Oh, trash, don't kick my knife away Oh trash
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, SYLVAIN MIZRAHI
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Album Information"Trash" is a song from the debut studio album titled "New York Dolls" by the American hard rock band New York Dolls, released in 1973.
|
Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist David Johansen and guitarist Sylvain Sylvain.
|
Genre Characterization"Trash" fits into the glam rock and proto-punk genre that were significant components of the New York Dolls' influential sound.
|
Critical ReceptionWhile the album itself received mixed reviews upon its release, it is now considered a classic and one of the key records in the formation of punk rock, with "Trash" being one of its stand-out tracks.
|
Cultural ReferencesThe song's lyrics mentioning 'trash' and 'personality crisis' are said to reflect the decadent and gritty spirit of the New York City's downtown scene in the early 1970s.
|
Band ReformationWhen the band reformed in 2004, "Trash" was one of the original songs they often performed live in their set.
|
Cover Versions"Trash" has been covered by several artists, including UK punk band The Sex Pistols, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
|
Song InterpretationThe song appears to be about the ephemeral nature of fame and stardom, fitting with the overall themes of the band's oeuvre.
|
ProductionThe song, along with the rest of the album, was recorded at The Record Plant, a famous recording studio in New York City. It was produced by Todd Rundgren, a notable musician and producer.
|
Legacy"Trash" is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations and has been included in various music magazine lists of the greatest songs of the 1970s.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Trash Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/6652822/New+York+Dolls/Trash>.
Discuss the Trash Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In