Rip Her to Shreds
Blondie
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(Hey! Psst Psst! Here she comes now) Oh, you know her, would you look at that hair Yeah, you know her, check out those shoes She looks like she stepped out of the middle of somebody's blues She looks like the Sunday comics She thinks she's Brenda Starr Her nose job is real atomic All she needs is an old knife scar Yeah, she's so dull, come on rip her to shreds She's so dull, come on rip her to shreds Oh, you know her, "Miss Groupie Supreme" Yeah, you know her, "Vera Vogue" on parade Red eye shadow! Green mascara! Yuck! She's too much She looks like she don't know better A case of partial extreme Dressed in a Robert Hall sweater Acting like a soap opera queen Yeah, she's so dull, come on rip her to shreds She's so dull, come on rip her to shreds She got the nerve to tell me she's not on it But her expression is too serene Yeah, she looks like she washes with Comet Always looking to create a scene Yeah, she's so dull, come on rip her to shreds She's so dull, come on rip her to shreds She's so dull, rip her to shreds Oh, you know her, "Miss Groupie Supreme" Yeah, you know her, "Vera Vogue" on parade Yeah, you know her, with the fish-eating grin She's so dull Yeah, she got the nerve to tell me! Huh, she's so dull Yeah, there she goes now She making out with King Kong She take her boat to Hong Kong Well, bye bye sugar And not a minute too soon
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER STEIN, DEBORAH HARRY
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12 facts about this song
Album Recognition"Rip Her to Shreds" is part of Blondie's self-titled debut album, which was released in December 1976.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the category of Punk rock, New Wave, and Pop Punk - making Blondie one of the pioneers in punk rock and new wave music.
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Band MembersBlondie is composed of musician members Debbie Harry as the lead vocalist, Chris Stein as the guitarist, Clem Burke as the drummer, Gary Valentine as the bassist, and Jimmy Destri as the keyboardist. They all contributed to the making of "Rip Her to Shreds."
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Song InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by the New York Dolls' song titled "Looking for a Kiss".
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Song Meaning"Rip Her to Shreds" is essentially a song about backstabbing. Debbie Harry, the lead singer, explained that it was about the vitriolic nature of gossip columns and high school in general.
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Song's SuccessAlthough the song wasn't a commercial hit, it has lived on as a favorite among Blondie fans and critics alike, gaining success over time.
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Live Performances"Rip Her to Shreds" has remained a staple in Blondie's live set to this day.
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In Popular CultureThe song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including the hit movie "Mean Girls."
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Song CoverIt has been covered by several bands since its release, including Boomkat and Scandal.
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Re-recordingsIn 1999, Blondie re-recorded the track for the compilation album "No Exit."
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Music VideoThe song's music video, shot at CBGB in New York City, reflects the gritty and rowdy atmosphere of the punk scene at the time.
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SongwriterDebbie Harry and Chris Stein, two significant members of Blondie, wrote this song together.
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