Uma Thurman
Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa
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You already what it is She wants to dance like Uma Thurman Bury me 'til I confess She wants to dance like Uma Thurman And I can't get you out of my head The stench, the stench of summer sex And CK eternity, oh, hell, yes Divide me down to the smallest I can be Put your, put your v-v-venom in me I can move mountains I can work a miracle, work a miracle Oh, oh, oh, keep you like an oath "May nothing but death do us part..." I can move mountains I can work a miracle, work a miracle Oh, oh, oh, I can move mountains I can work a mira, I, I can move mountains She wants to dance like Uma Thurman Bury me 'til I confess She wants to dance like Uma Thurman And I can't get you out of my head The blood, the blood, the blood of a lamb Is worth two lions, but here I am And I slept in last night's clothes and tomorrow's dreams But they're not quite what they seem I can move mountains I can work a miracle, work a miracle Oh, oh, oh, keep you like an oath "May nothing but death do us part..." I can move mountains... Uh, it's young Khalifa man, hehe (I can work a miracle, work a miracle) (Oh, oh, oh, I can move mountains) Yeah (I can work a mira, I, I can move mountains) Joint in my hand, rocking jewels My job, I do it too well I take care of my crew well I just cancelled that old show I'm 'bout to get a new girl My new girl is too dull I'm Brad Pitt in The Cruel World Ain't nothing left to do But call your friends and bring 'em through You feelin' me, I'm feelin' you You be the teacher, I'm the student And I can beat it up But just don't think that I'm abusive I'm nothin' like her ex I'm more exclusive than the fleshest No bellugians, young khalifa, uh! Yup, yup, yup Yup I can move mountains I can work a miracle, work a miracle Oh, oh, oh, keep you like an oath "May nothin’ but death do us part..." I can move mountains I can work a miracle, work a miracle Oh, oh, oh, I can move mountains I can work a mira, I, I can move mountains I can move mountains I can move mountains Work a miracle I can move mountains Work a miracle
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Written by: PETER WENTZ, PATRICK STUMP, JOSEPH TROHMAN, ANDREW HURLEY, J MARSHALL, LIAM O'DONNELL, JAKE SINCLAIR, JARREL YOUNG, WAQAAS HASHMI, B. MOSHER
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25 facts about this song
Band Information"Uma Thurman" is a song by American rock band Fall Out Boy.
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AlbumThe song is from Fall Out Boy's sixth studio album, "American Beauty/American Psycho".
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Release InformationIt was released as the album's third single in early 2015.
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Song InspirationThe title of the song is inspired by American actress Uma Thurman, playing on the actress's quirky characters in films directed by Quentin Tarantino.
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Unique SoundThe song prominently features the theme music from the 1960s television series The Munsters, creating a unique and catchy background tune.
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Success"Uma Thurman" reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Fall Out Boy's most successful songs to date.
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NominationsIt was nominated for the "Best Rock Video" at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
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CertificationThe song was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in December 2015, signifying two million units of the single sold in the U.S.
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DanceDanceRevolution"Uma Thurman" was included in DanceDanceRevolution A20.
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Live PerformancesFall Out Boy has performed "Uma Thurman" in numerous live settings, showcasing their ability to recreate the song's energetic feel on stage.
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Lyric VideoA lyric video was made for the song, using kinetic typography syncing with the music, which was released on January 12, 2015.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Uma Thurman" is known for its fan-oriented theme, with footage compiled from a contest where fans got to become Fall Out Boy's personal assistant for a day.
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RemixIn 2015, a remix of "Uma Thurman" was released featuring rapper Wiz Khalifa.
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Chart PerformanceThe song also had success outside the U.S., reaching the top 20 in Australia and the UK, making it one of Fall Out Boy's most globally recognized songs.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics depict a romantic interest with a personality as enchanting and unique as the characters played by Uma Thurman in her films.
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Song Inspiration"Uma Thurman" was inspired by American actress Uma Thurman's dance sequence with John Travolta in Quentin Tarantino's movie, "Pulp Fiction".
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Popular UseThe song gained popularity when it was used as the theme song for ESPN's coverage of the 2015 National Basketball Association Draft.
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Billboard SuccessThe track peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the album’s second highest charting song after "Centuries".
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Munsters' SampleThe song's instrumental track samples the theme song of the 1960s television series "The Munsters".
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Song InterpretationThe band's bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz explained that the song is about the kind of "crazy, messed up things" people would do to have a night like the ones usually seen in Tarantino's films.
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Music VideoIts music video features a fan of the band (chosen from a contest) driving the band members around during a wild day, trying to achieve the "Uma Thurman" dance.
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Kid's Choice Awards“Uma Thurman” was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 2016 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards.
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Impact on ThurmanUma Thurman found the song quite weird but clarified that she felt happy about its chart success and didn't consider it negative in any way.
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Island Records ReleaseThe song was released as the album "American Beauty/American Psycho" second single by Island Records and DCD2, Fall Out Boy’s own label.
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SongwritersBesides Fall Out Boy members Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley, "Uma Thurman" was also written by Liam O'Donnell, Jarrel Young, and Waqaas Hashmi.
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