Biker Like An Icon
Paul McCartney
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There was a girl who loved a biker She used to follow him across America But the biker didn't like her. She didn't care, she still persisted Though her brother said she was twisted And the family said they wouldn't miss her Anyway. She loved the biker like an icon Gazing at his picture everyday. She loved the biker like an icon Slowly watching precious water drip away. She did her best to fix a meeting She pulled it off one night in Hollywood When he met her he couldn't let her get away. He didn't ask for her permission He took advantage of her position But he was always her ambition Anyway. She loved the biker like an icon Gazing at his picture everyday. She loved the biker like an icon Slowly watching precious water drip away. The family tried so hard to find her They Showed Her Picture across America. But No Trace Of Her Sweet Face Was Ever Found. She Loved The Biker Like An Icon Gazing At His Picture Everyday. She Loved The Biker Like An Icon Slowly Watching precious water drip away.
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Written by: Paul James McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Biker Like An Icon" is a song by Paul McCartney, an English singer-songwriter who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist and bassist for the rock band, The Beatles.
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Album and Release Date"Biker Like An Icon" was released in 1993 and is featured on McCartney’s album "Off the Ground."
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Song ContentThe track gained notoriety for its lyrics, which depict the story of a girl who falls in love with a motorcycle stuntman.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Biker Like An Icon" attempted to replicate the gritty style of movies like "Easy Rider" and incorporated animation - a departure from McCartney's previous videos. It was directed by British filmmaker, Tim Pope.
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ControversyThe song was widely criticized upon its release, mainly due to the controversial lyrical content and the music video that was thought to glorify the biker gang and outlaw culture.
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InspirationMcCartney has shared in interviews that the initial inspiration for the song came from a newspaper article about a young girl who leaves home to follow a biker gang.
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Chart PerformanceDespite mixed reviews, "Biker Like An Icon" reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Unique Guitar SoundThe song is distinguished by its unique guitar sound which McCartney achieved using a guitar synthesizer.
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Live Performances"Biker Like An Icon" was performed extensively in McCartney’s 1993 world tour, appearing on the "Paul Is Live" album.
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Ambitious Track"Biker like an Icon" represented a more experimental and ambitious side of McCartney's songwriting style; it deviated significantly from his previous pop-oriented works.
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