Raspberry Swirl
Tori Amos
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I am not senorita I am not from your tribe In the garden I did no crime I am not your senorita I am not from your tribe If you want inside her well Boy you better make her raspberry swirl Things are getting desperate When all the boys can't be men Everybody knows I'm her friend Everybody knows I'm her man I'm not your senorita I don't aim so high In my heart I did no crime If you want inside her well, Boy you better make her raspberry swirl
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Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"Raspberry Swirl" is characterized by its electronic and dance elements, making it a slight departure from the singer-songwriter/piano rock styles that Tori Amos was generally known for up until that point in her career.
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Album InfoThe song is a track from her 1998 album "From the Choirgirl Hotel." The album itself is considered one of Amos's most ambitious works to date and was ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the 50 best albums of the year.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1999, marking one of Amos's eight overall Grammy nominations.
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Release Date"Raspberry Swirl" was released as the second single from the album on August 7, 1998.
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Song InspirationAmos has described the song as being about her relationship with her best friend, who she felt was overly reliant on her. It explores themes of female friendship and co-dependency.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Barnaby and Scott, features Amos dancing with women in various clown makeup, making it a visually distinctive offering from the artist.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its nomination, "Raspberry Swirl" wasn't one of Amos's bigger commercial hits. It peaked at #21 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart and #31 on its Alternative Songs chart.
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Remix VersionThe song was remixed numerous times, with one such remix, "Raspberry Swirl (Lip Gloss Version)," making it onto the album's Tracklist.
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Live PerformancesLike many of Amos's songs, "Raspberry Swirl" is frequently incorporated into her live sets, often appearing towards the end of her concerts for its vibrant and upbeat nature.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song was mentioned in the TV show "Gilmore Girls," in the episode "Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days," aired in 2002.
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Cover versionsCover versions of Raspberry Swirl have been performed by artists such as Italian singer Alice and electro-pop singer S.P.O.C.K.
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