"bunch of crazy white people... "
Every Billboard Modern Rock Chart #1 through 2005, listed in order of preference.114. Sinead O'Connor, "The Emperor's New Clothes"
May 12-18, 1990
I worry I'm underrating what may be the most unapologetically feminist #1 modern rock hit in history, a feat that's unlikely to be bested anytime soon. But lyric aside, the track doesn't rock wild enough to "cut Aerosmith," as Robert Christgau once fantasized. Even in the video, the audience stays seated. Feet are shown tapping, though.
Everyone can see what's going on
They laugh `cause they know they're untouchable
Not because what I said was wrong
Whatever it may bring
I will live by my own policies
I will sleep with a clear conscience
I will sleep in peace
I worry I'm underrating what may be the most unapologetically feminist #1 modern rock hit in history, a feat that's unlikely to be bested anytime soon. But lyric aside, the track doesn't rock wild enough to "cut Aerosmith," as Robert Christgau once fantasized. Even in the video, the audience stays seated. Feet are shown tapping, though.
Everyone can see what's going on
They laugh `cause they know they're untouchable
Not because what I said was wrong
Whatever it may bring
I will live by my own policies
I will sleep with a clear conscience
I will sleep in peace
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