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DMV (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'DMV'" is a song by the American rock band Primus. It was released on their 1993 album 'Pork Soda' and also as a single.
The video was featured in 'Beavis and Butt-head'.
It has been played live on Lollapalooza '93 and some concerts of 2003 Tour de Fromage.
This song is also featured in 'Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People' and in the compilation album 'They Can't All Be Zingers'.
The song failed to chart.
Description
This song features bassist Les Claypool soulfully slapping and tapping his bass. In the video about 40 seconds of the outro were removed.
It appears to be about the pointlessness of mundane activities such as waiting in line at Department of Motor Vehicles, going to the dentist and sitting on cold toilet seats etc., and seeking relief through marijuana. The lyrics reference the previous album 'Sailing the Seas of Cheese'.
Music video
The video for "DMV" features live and backstage footage from the 10/1/1993 show at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA and clips from a toilet, animation and artwork used for the "Tommy the Cat" video. Due to the length of the song the video was cut to 4:29.
See also
* Primus discography
References
Category:Primus (band) songs
Category:1993 songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:Interscope Records singles
Category:Experimental rock songs
Category:Songs written by Les Claypool
Category:Songs written by Tim Alexander
Category:Songs written by Larry LaLonde
Category:Comedy rock songs
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