She Don't Use Jelly
The Flaming Lips
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I know a girl who thinks of ghosts She'll make ya breakfast She'll make ya toast But she don't use butter And she don't use cheese She don't use jelly Or any of these She uses Vaseline Vaseline Vaseline And I know a guy who goes to shows When he's at home and he blows his nose He don't use tissues or his sleeve He don't use napkins or any of these He uses magazines Magazines Magazines Magazines I know a girl who reminds me of Cher (Reminds me of Cher) She's always changing (She's always changing) The color of her hair (Color of her hair) She don't use nothing That ya buy at the store She likes her hair to be real orange She uses tangerines Tangerines Tangerines Tangerines Tangerines Tangerines
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Written by: Michael Ivins, Ronald Jones, Steven Drozd, Wayne Coyne
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"She Don't Use Jelly" is an alternative rock song, an offbeat genre that The Flaming Lips are noted for.
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Album HistoryThe song is part of the band's sixth studio album named "Transmissions from the Satellite Heart" released in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceObscuring the band's earlier obscure reputation, "She Don't Use Jelly" became The Flaming Lips' first chart hit, peaking at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Talent Show DebutThe song was first performed by the band on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1994, winning them a wide audience.
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Music Video RecognitionIn 1994, the band's creative music video for "She Don't Use Jelly" was featured on the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Unconventional LyricsThe song is renowned for its unconventional lyrics describing eccentric people who use alternative substances for everyday things.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Ben Folds Five and the TV show 'Glee' cast, highlighting its enduring popularity.
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Use in MediaThe iconic tune has been licensed for use in popular media, such as the TV series 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and the film 'The Craft.'
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Record Label"She Don't Use Jelly" was released under the Warner Bros. Records label, one of the leading entertainment labels in the world.
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LineupThe song was released during a period when The Flaming Lips included members Wayne Coyne, Michael Ivins, and Steven Drozd.
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Grammy-Winning BandAlthough "She Don't Use Jelly" did not win any Grammys itself, The Flaming Lips are a Grammy-winning band, which adds to the song's credibility.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song is often referenced in pop culture because of its quirky lyrics and catchy melody, enhancing The Flaming Lips' reputation as an outside-the-box alternative rock band.
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Live Performances"She Don't Use Jelly" remains a staple in The Flaming Lips' live performances, showcasing the song's timeless appeal and the band's enduring success.
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Structure of The SongThe song is compositionally simple, with verse-chorus structure and basic chords, yet it's differentiated by the band's signature use of distorted guitars and ambient soundscapes.
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Legacy"She Don't Use Jelly" has been credited for paving the way for the success of later hit songs by The Flaming Lips, such as "Do You Realize??" and "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1."
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