He War
Cat Power
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I never meant to be the needle that broke your back You were here, you were here, and you were here Don't look back I never meant to be the needle that broke your back You were here, you were here, and you were here Don't look back He war he war He will kill for you He war he war He will kill for you From who you can You know you can Hey hey heeeyyy x4 I'm not that hot new chick And if you won't let me run with it We're on to your same old trick Get up and run away with it I'm not that hot new chick And if you won't let me run with it We're on to your same old trick Get up and run away with it Hey hey hey He war he war He will kill for you Hey hey hey He war he war He will kill for you Hey hey hey From who you can Hey hey hey You know you can Hey hey hey He war he war He will kill for you Hey hey hey He war he war He will kill for you Hey hey hey From who you can Hey hey hey You know you can
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Written by: CHAN MARSHALL
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7 facts about this song
Release and Production"He War" is a song by American singer-songwriter Cat Power, whose real name is Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall.
- The song is from her seventh album "You Are Free," which was released in 2003.
- This album was Cat Power's first album of original material in over four years.
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Music Style"He War" is known for its bluesy rock style.
- The song is largely driven by Marshall's distorted guitar and raw vocals.
- Cat Power, overall, is often associated with indie rock, folk and blues genres.
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Critical Reception"He War" is often cited by fans and critics as one of the standout tracks on "You Are Free."
- The song, and the album as a whole, received positive reviews from critics.
- Rolling Stone described the song as "a tough, tight rocker that harks back to Patti Smith's primal punk."
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Live PerformancesCat Power is known for her emotional and often unpredictable live performances.
- "He War" is a frequent fixture in her live shows and is often played with a more pronounced rock arrangement.
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Themes and LyricsThe lyrics of "He War" are open to interpretation, but some fans believe that the song details a tumultuous relationship.
- Like many of her songs, "He War" exhibits a thematic tension between her personal struggles with mental health and her desire for freedom and self-expression.
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Music VideoThe song has an accompanying music video, directed by Brett Vapnek, which showcases Marshall playing guitar and singing.
- The video adds to the raw and intimate feeling of the song.
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InfluenceCat Power and songs like "He War" have been considered influential on later indie rock and singer-songwriter artists.
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