Stephanie Says
The Velvet Underground
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Stephanie says that she wants to know Why she's given half her life, to people she hates now Stephanie says when answering the phone What country shall I say is calling from across the world But she's not afraid to die, the people all call her Alaska Between worlds so the people ask her 'cause it's all in her mind It's all in her mind Stephanie says that she wants to know Why it is thought she's the door She can't be the room Stephanie says but doesn't hang up the phone What sea shell sea is calling from across the world But she's not afraid to die, the people all call her Alaska Between worlds so the people ask her 'cause it's all in her mind It's all in her mind She asks you is it good or bad It's such an icy feeling it's so cold in Alaska, it's so cold in Alaska, it's so cold in Alaska
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Stephanie Says" is a song by The Velvet Underground. It was initially recorded in 1968 but was not released until the 1985 compilation album, VU.
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Song InspirationThe song is said to be inspired by a real person, Stephanie Kaye, who was the girlfriend of Velvet Underground’s manager, Steve Sesnick.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are noted for their ambiguous nature, with the repeated phrase "Stephanie says" hinting towards Stephanie's constantly changing perceptions. Many interpretations suggest it symbolizes the uncertainty and fluidity of personal identity.
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ComposerThe song was composed by the band's leading figure, Lou Reed, who later became acclaimed as a solo artist.
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DiscographyAlthough the song wasn't part of the original albums during the band's active years, "Stephanie Says" was first included on their 1985 album "VU", which was a compilation of previously unreleased recordings.
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Influence"Stephanie Says" has influenced various artists, one of the prominent being Belle and Sebastian, a Scottish band, who referenced this song in their track "Seymour Stein".
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Connections"Stephanie Says" has the same chord progression as "Caroline Says (II)", another Lou Reed song from his solo album "Berlin".
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Pop CultureThe song was featured in the film "The Royal Tenenbaums" by Wes Anderson, thus reaching a wider contemporary audience.
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InstrumentalThe song is noted for its use of the celesta, a unique instrument that adds a distinctive bell-like sound to the melody, highlighting the band's willingness to experiment with different sounds.
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Critical AcclaimMusic critics often consider "Stephanie Says" as an essential part of The Velvet Underground's discography, praising its lyricism and unique sound.
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