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Calistan
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Calistan was released on May 23, 1994 by 4AD as a part of the album Teenager of the Year
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Release DateMay 23, 1994
Label4AD
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM146

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Frank Black
Frank Black
Vocals
Eric Drew Feldman
Eric Drew Feldman
Bass Guitar
Lyle Workman
Lyle Workman
Guitar
Nick Vincent
Nick Vincent
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frank Black
Frank Black
Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I took three days to drive down one street
The radio on, tuned to the big fleet
Invisible planes are cracking the concrete
That's just what some people say, hey, hey
[Verse 2]
I put down my blanket on Cigarette Butt Beach
I saw the old man, he was doing okay
He's making his last stand on old bottles and cans
Round there, Calistan way, hey, hey
[Verse 3]
Used to be sixteen lanes
Used to be Nuevo Spain
Used to be Juan Wayne
Used to be Mexico
Used to be Navajo
Used to be yippy-ay-I-don't know
[Verse 4]
Went in from the weather when I got wheezy
I play some Pachinko, I play Pachisi
And St. Anne is still making it breezy
In the valley of tar that once was LA, hey, hey
[Verse 5]
And my best friend, he's the king of karaoke
He struck up a chord and he took it away
Out of the pan and into Japan
Round there, Calistan way, hey, hey
[Verse 6]
Used to be sixteen lanes
Used to be Juan Wayne
Used to be Mexican
Used to be Espano Nuevo
Used to be Navajo
Used to be yippy-ay-I-don't know
Written by: Frank Black
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