TKO
Le Tigre
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Want more real attention At my expense guess you forgot to mention You talk good, I'll eat glass I heard you read my mind behind my back Outside, I'm waiting By the car when you're hesitating Take a good look Take a photo Write about it in your tiny notebook Don't you know? You're out cold Don't you know? It's our dance-floor T.K.O. Hear it on the radio T.K.O. Play it on your stereo T.K.O. Watch a live video T.K.O., T.K.O. Got your money safe Want to be "in" Everyday it just gets closer to you I'll say my piece And when it's over you'll be on your knees I got this soul thing On the go Read about it at your Barnes & Noble Don't you know? It's our dance-floor T.K.O Hear it on the radio T.K.O. Play it on your stereo T.K.O. Watch a live video T.K.O., T.K.O. Night is young And we all know what's up Beyond the seventh sun The ocean calls us Away from.. Don't you know? It's our dance-floor T.K.O Hear it on the radio T.K.O. Play it on your stereo T.K.O. Watch a live video T.K.O., T.K.O.
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Written by: ELVIS COSTELLO
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12 facts about this song
Band"TKO" is a track by the American band Le Tigre, known for their revolutionary blend of punk rock, electronic music, and feminist social and political commentary.
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Catalogue"TKO" is featured in the band's third studio album 'This Island,' which was first released in 2004.
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ProducersThe song, along with the rest of 'This Island,' was produced by Ric Ocasek, former lead singer of the Cars, and continued Le Tigre's inclination towards electronic soundscapes.
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GenreLe Tigre is widely recognized as an Electronica Punk band and "TKO" maintains the band's signature combination of upbeat dance music with socially-conscious lyrics.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are a metaphor for a knockout in a boxing match, standing for the failure of a relationship. The term "TKO" is used in boxing to abbreviate 'Technical Knock Out.'
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Popularity"TKO" is one of Le Tigre's most notable hits and has been featured in popular culture, notably in season 1 episode 2 of 'The L Word,' a drama series by Showtime.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "TKO," directed by Anthony Cava and Chris Do, follows an interesting narrative of a battle of the bands featuring different versions of Le Tigre.
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Remix"TKO" was remixed by the prominent DJ Calvin Harris in 2005 garnering additional attention to the song from dance music enthusiasts.
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ApproachLe Tigre has often been praised for their DIY aesthetic and their choice to use a lower budget to produce the 'This Island' album, including "TKO," truly reflects that approach.
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ReceptionWhile 'This Island,' and hence song "TKO," was met with slightly polarized reviews, listeners and critics alike praised the blend of political messages with catchy tunes and danceable beats.
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Band Members"TKO" was created by the trio band members Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman, and JD Samson. They are all well-known activists and pioneers in the feminist punk rock scene.
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Awards"TKO" was nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist. They did not win but getting a nomination is a considerable achievement.
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