Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
“Allergies” was the first single from Simon’s most under-rated album. The song is notable for its early use of synthetic drums (probably Simmons Drums) played by either Steve Gadd (Paul Simon, Steely Dan) or by Steve Ferrone (Average White Band, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers), who is credited with...
[Intro]
Maladies, uh, melodies
Allergies to dust and grain
Maladies, remedies
Still these allergies remain
[Verse 1]
My hands can't touch a guitar string
My fingers just burn and ache
My head intercedes with my bodily needs
And my body won't give it a break
My heart can stand a disaster
My heart can take a disgrace
But my heart is allergic to the women I love
And it's changing the shape of my face
[Chorus]
Allergies, allergies
Something's living on my skin
Doctor, please, doctor, please
Open up, it's me again
[Verse 2]
But I go to a famous physician
I sleep in the local hotel
From what I can see of the people like me
We get better, but we never get well
So I ask myself this question
It's a question I often repeat
Where do allergies go when it's after a show
And they wanna get something to eat?
[Chorus]
Allergies, allergies
Something's living on my skin
Doctor, please, doctor, please
Open up, it's me again
[Bridge]
Maladies, melodies
Allergies to dust and grain
Maladies, remedies
Still these allergies remain
I can't breathe
[Chorus]
Allergies, allergies
Something's living on my skin
Doctor, please, doctor, please
Open up, it's me again
[Outro]
Allergies
Allergies
Allergies
Allergies
Allergies was written by Paul Simon.
Allergies was produced by Roy Halee & Russ Titelman & Paul Simon.
Paul Simon released Allergies on Fri Nov 04 1983.