I know it. I'm getting older second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour. I don't really feel it, or according to most people I know, look it. But, I had that 'why is this supposed to be the bomb?' response that means one is really and truly over thirty while listening to a new CD Monday night. The song that invoked it is Eamon's "Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back"). It has rhythm and blues harmonies and hip hop beats. The melody draws you in from the start. The lyrics are not nonsensical, as rap singers' too often are. However, they left me wondering why I was listening to the song.
Fuck It
Whoa oh oh
Ooh hooh
No No No
[Verse 1:]
See I dont, know why, I liked you so muchI gave you all, of my trust
I told you, I loved you, now thats all down the drain
Ya put me through pain, I wanna let you know what I feel
Fuck what I said it don't mean shit nowFuck the presents might as well throw'em out
Fuck all those kisses, it didn't mean jack
Fuck you, you hoe, I dont want you back
I can't say it gets any better.
[Verse 2:]
You thought, you couldKeep this shit from me, yeah
Ya burnt bitch, I heard the story
Ya played me, ya even gave him head
Now ya askin for me back
Ya just another hag, look elsewhere
Cuz ya done with me
Fuck what I said it don't mean shit now
Fuck the presents might as well throw'em out
Fuck all those kisses, it didn't mean jack
Fuck you, you hoe, I dont want you back
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— go to most recent comments1 - Tom Johnson
Eamon's single is currently number one on Billboard's R&B charts. It is being hailed as being the most explicit chart topper for the genre ever.
And that is definitely something to be proud of . . .
Second, I believe Eamon, who is 19, but looks 12 in some photographs, has unwittingly thrown up a barrier to older listeners. He seems to be all about posturing for his immediate peer group. If he wants to not just grab, but hold the attention of older music buyers, he needs to pen lyrics that communicate universal thoughts instead of lyrics that will impress only listeners who haven't taken the SAT yet.
The last concern of most music aimed at kids is keeping their attention - once parted with their money, the labels and, unfortunately, the artists as well seem to have no use for their buying public. The smart ones, however, will pick up on this scheming attitude and will hopefully be smart enough to seek out music from artists who choose to reward their fans with challenges that keep them coming back for more - and keep them buying every release. One can hope, I guess . . .
2 - Mac Diva
I've talked with some late teens/early 20-somethings in the days since I wrote that entry. They provided some insight. One of them, my blog friend Lauren, a young mom and college student, says that even though she is in the age group Eamon's work is targeted to, she is done with that sort of thing, Outgrew it. Another, Gail, says that girls have pulled a switcheroo and are dedicating "Fuck It" to boys, since they are more likely to be 'hoes'--:). I've noticed the Amazon reviews have become more balanced, with fewer people impressed with Eamon's ability to cuss like a sai-, rapper.
3 - Césa Guel
Hello to all!
My point about this song!
When i listened this song on the radio, i say, ooh! it´s another hit!!
and it is....
I Live in Mexico, and the mexican teenagers like me, like this music kind, but much times, we dont know what means all the song, and less if on the radio don´t play the FUCK!!!!
Oh my god!!
This is a really depriment young material musically,
A song is a inspiration.
The true SONGS, when try to exprees, trough the worst experience, never say this type of words, 'cause the soul, and our feelings, still being the most dark, never expresself with this words...
think about it!
it´s true...
see ya
!!
comments at my email.
im 19 years old.
4 - Just A Dad
Frankly the song is catchy. I'm 29 and have been married for going on 10 years but I've had my share of situations where I've felt what this song portrays. The same thing applied to eminems music for me, as well as some of rock groups popping up.(Nickelback, Creed, Limp Bizkit, etc..)
Simple, catchy phrases that sum up an emotion with catchy beats to push them.
And as you had said about your friend Lauren... I too once "outgrew" the current trend of music. Eminem's 2nd album sucked me back into popular music and I've been hooked since.
I'm sure eamon could have went into some long tirade about exactly everything that happened and all the circumstances that brought this feeling on... but then it would be more of a ballad michael bolton style.
Sometimes you just wanna tell someone to f***off. Have a listen to limp bizkits "Hot Dog" from the "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water" album for another perfect example of this.
So ... umm.. yeah.. thats what I have to say.
By the way. If you check out that song by limp bizkit. I'd love to know your interpretation of the lyric " You wanna F*** me like an animal ". That particular part is still lost on me.
-Clint
5 - Mac Diva
I agree that the music is catchy and the kid has a good soul voice, it is the lyrics I can't fathom. It seems to me Eamon could have said the same thing in a much less off putting way.
I've now heard the female version of "Fuck It." Talkin' about covering a song that did not need another go. . . .
I've also listened to the LB song. I think they mean what the lyric says. Not biologically logical, but, hey!
6 - Sandra Smallson
Even if u listen to the clean version, it's still a fucking catchy tune. I like the song with and without the "Fucks"..plus, I have heard the response by the gal he allegedly sang it for or to...that too is hilarious and will probably go down a storm with ladies the same way Beyonce's version of In Da Club by 50cents was greeted with glee by gals.
7 - jadester
have you heard Killing In The Name Of by Rage Against The Machine? the last chorus is just something like 26 repeats of "f**k you i won't do what ya tell me"
doesn't stop it being a great track (tho it may come close)
8 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
jadester, my fave killing in the name story is when it was riding high in the UK top 40. radio 1 were doing their sunday afternoon chart show, and i believe the dj may have been Dr Fox, who since went on to even greater heights as one of the folks off of Pop Idol. but anyway. he obviously had never heard the song, and played it without checking. Anyway, couple minutes in poor old foxy audibly shat himself. It was terribly amusing.
9 - Mac Diva
The "Fuck It" controversy made the Washington Post, after I wrote the entry above. Also, Billboard has done an update. For a fun look at the topic, check out this blogger's take.
I still don't get it, but the popularity of the song is definitely being confirmed.
10 - Boly
Eamon Online is a great resource for loads of stuff like downloads... check it out
11 - catherine
i love this song is the better i have ever hear
12 - Christopher Rose
Where I live the song was called "Fuck You", which is what it ought to be, right?
Oh yeah, I have an awesome mp3 of the Manchester United fans version of this which is absolutely fucking great!
and so on.
Oh to be in England for the football season.
We love it!
13 - andreiano man utd from sweden
Hey Christopher,
Where can i get that awsome mp3 with the Man Utd version?
btw check the link:
14 - roanldo lover
i have heard the man u version. my mate has it on her phone. she wont send it me though. i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get it from or if they could type out all of the lyrics for me. please reply.
cristiano ronaldo's no.1 fan x x x x
15 - spinnin
hey i also like that song but i cant seem to find it anywhere. would someone please be able to tell me where to get it from as i cannot find it anywhere. ive searched loads of sites alredy, cheers
16 - tash06
plz wil sum 1 rite the lyrics 2 man u 1 lol plzplzplzplzplz
17 - Stu2k
The link has the Man U version of the song, just go to the date 27/05/06 it has it their.
18 - Mitko
Do you know how to find this lyrics?
19 - x-gb-x
See I will
Always
Love the Reds so much
We are the team nobody else can touch
United
I love them
They?re the only team I like
The other ones are shite
And now I?m gunna tell you how I feel
Fuck Peter Kenyon and Abramovich
Fuck you Mourinho you son of a bitch
Fuck Kevin Keegan and fuck Brandon Lee
Fuck Steve McClaren and fuck Man City
Fuck Leeds United you?re down in your day
Fuck Norman Hunter and fuck Eddie Gray
Fuck Everton and fuck you Liverpool
Fuck all you Scousers cos Manchester rule
Ronaldo, van Nistelrooy play for the baddest team
With Ferdinand and super Roy Keane
Silvestre and Ryan Giggs we?ve never looked so bad
Dressed in red, white, and black
We don?t give a damn about no one else
Fuck Peter Kenyon and Abramovich
Fuck you Mourinho you son of a bitch
Fuck Kevin Keegan and fuck Brandon Lee
Fuck Steve McClaren and fuck Man City
Fuck Ars讥 Wenger and fuck Arsenal too
Fuck all the Cockneys we fucking hate you
Fuck Everton and fuck you Liverpool
Fuck all you Scousers cos Manchester rule
Rule rule United x4
Now I hate the Scousers and I hate Liverpool
They?re fucking shite and United rule
And Chelsea who do you think you are
It?s been 50 long years
It?s gunna end in tears
You?ll never be as big as Man United
Fuck Barcelona and fuck Real Madrid
I?ve loved United since I was a kid
Fuck Bayern Munich and AC Milan
Fuck Deportivo and Vasco De Gam
Fuck Kevin Keegan and fuck Brandon Lee
Fuck Steve McClaren and fuck Man City
Fuck Everton and fuck you Liverpool
Fuck all you Scousers cos Manchester rule
Rule rule United x8
20 - krish
hey guys.....does any1 no the name of the man u version of fuck it by eamon???.....im tryin to download it but i cant get the name...n the fuck of it i cant even find the song on any site....plzzzz does any1 noe where i can get the song frm??
21 - krish
hey guys...thnx to stu2k i got the song...thnx buddy.........owe u alot.....cant wait to listen to it now.....
22 - craig
hey guys the link above for the man u version of eamon is broken. Does anyone know of another place to get it from? thanx
23 - Mat
Ronaldo, van Nistelrooy play for the baddest team
With Ferdinand and super Roy Keane
Silvestre and Ryan Giggs we?ve never looked so bad
Can anybody explain why "the BADDEST team", if this is a ManUtd song, please???
24 - james
thanks stu2k i gat da song
25 - Dave
Its baddest cuz that means amzing in chav launguage :D