Loser
Beck
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In the time of chimpanzees I was a monkey Butane in my veins so I'm out to cut the junkie With the plastic eyeballs, spray paint the vegetables Dog food stalls with the beefcake pantyhose Kill the headlights and put it in neutral Stock car flamin' with a loser and the cruise control Baby's in Reno with the vitamin D Got a couple of couches sleep on the love seat Someone keeps sayin' I'm insane to complain About a shotgun wedding and a stain on my shirt Don't believe everything that you read You get a parking violation and a maggot on your sleeve So shave your face with some mace in the dark Savin' all your food stamps and burnin' down the trailer park (Yo cut it) Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby, so why don't you kill me? Forces of evil in a bozo nightmare Banned all the music with a phony gas chamber Cause one's got a weasel and the other's got a flag One's got on the pole shove the other in a bag With the rerun shows and the cocaine nose job The daytime crap with the folksinger slop He hung himself with a guitar string Slap the turkey neck and it's hangin' from a pigeon wing You can't write if you can't relate Trade the cash for the beef for the body for the hate And my time is a piece of wax fallin' on a termite Who's chokin' on the splinters Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? (Get crazy with the Cheeze Whiz) Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? (Drive-by body pierce) (Yo bring it on down) Soy (I'm a driver I'm a winner things are gonna change I can feel it) Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? (I can't believe you) Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? Sprechen Sie Deutche, baby) Soy un perdedor I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? (Know what I'm sayin'?)
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Written by: Carl Stephenson, Beck Hansen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release"Loser" was Beck's debut single; it was released through Bong Load Custom Records on a 12-inch vinyl format in March 1993.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1994, essentially marking Beck's breakthrough into the mainstream music industry.
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Production TechniqueThe song's distinct sound resulted from a mash-up of traditional folk and rap, with extensive use of samplers and loops.
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LyricsBeck has often described the lyrics of "Loser" as nonsensical, resulting from spontaneous improvisation during the song's recording process.
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PopularitySince its release, "Loser" has been hailed as an anthem of an entire generation associated with the slackers phenomenon of the 1990s.
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Accidental CreationThe song was reportedly created almost by accident, during a casual jamming session where Beck was experimenting with his friend's slide guitar.
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Noteworthy Recognition"Loser" was ranked #203 in Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Sampling ExclusivityThe track is one of the few songs to feature a sample of "I Walk on Guilded Splinter" by Dr. John, who generally does not allow his work to be sampled.
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SatireBeck has described "Loser" as satirical, poking fun at the pressure associated with writing hit rap lyrics.
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Grammy SuccessAlthough "Loser" did not win, it was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Iconic LineThe song's famous chorus, "I'm a loser baby, so why don't you kill me?", has been repeatedly cited as an iconic line since its release.
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Spanish Lyrics"Loser" contains one line of Spanish lyrics: "Soy un perdedor," which translates to "I'm a loser."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Loser" reflects the song's unusual blend of genres and styles, featuring numerous bizarre and dreamlike images.
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Creation TimeThe recording of the song was so spontaneous that it was reportedly completed in just six and a half hours.
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Famous ParodiesOn numerous occasions, the song and its recognizable refrain have been parodied by well-known figures and shows, such as "Weird Al" Yankovic and The Simpsons.
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