I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus
beabadoobee * Track #2 On Space Cadet
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beabadoobeeAbout
Bea’s tribute to her longtime fav, Stephen Malkmus, the lead singer of the 90’s indie band Pavement. It also describes her newfound fame and image change.
She eventually got to play him the song in person and she described the experience to DIY:
He’s one of my idols so that was insane. My manager...
I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Think I'm starting to change
With the weeks and the days
Got this new blue-haired phase
[Pre-Chorus]
I think I kinda like it, think I kinda like it
Yeah
[Chorus]
Think I kinda like it
’Cause I get tired of the same shit
Got new hair, a new phase
I'm from outer space
And I'm pretty sure I’ll get used to it
[Verse 2]
Guess I'm tryna get by
'Cause like the weather, I change with time
[Pre-Chorus]
And I sit at home, cry to Pavement
I wish I was Stephen Malkmus
I wanted change, no one forced it
My hair is blue, it's pretty obvious
That I kinda like it, think I kinda like it
Yeah
[Chorus]
Think I kinda like it
'Cause I get tired of the same shit
Got new hair, a new phase
I'm from outer space
And I'm pretty sure I'll get used to it
[Bridge]
So now I’ve changed, I’ve been feeling comfy
Now I've changed, I’ve been feeling lonely
'Cause your photos suck, your brand is shit
You're up your butt
You never really ask me how I am
Ask me how I am
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I sit at home, cry to Pavement
I wish I was Stephen Malkmus
I wanted change, no one forced it
My hair is blue, it’s pretty obvious
That I kinda like it, think I kinda like it
Nice
[Chorus]
Think I kinda like it
'Cause I get tired of the same shit
Got new hair, a new phase
I'm from outer space
And I'm pretty sure I'll get used to it
[Outro]
Fuck
I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus Q&A
Who wrote I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus's ?
I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus was written by beabadoobee.
Who produced I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus's ?
I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus was produced by Joseph Rodgers & Pete Robertson.
When did beabadoobee release I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus?
beabadoobee released I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus on Thu Sep 19 2019.
Did Stephen Malkmus ever react to this song?
Yes, Stephen responded to the song on twitter.
When was the music video released?
The music video was released on October 8, 2019, specifically at 12pm EST.
Did Stephen Malkmus ever see this song played live in concert?
Yes, at the Portland show where Bea opened up for Clairo on the Immunity tour, Stephen Malkmus came and saw the show. There is a video of him in the crowd watching the song played. They also got to meet before or after the show.
What did beabadoobee say about "I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus"?
I was so angry and emotional when I wrote “I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus” and I’m so glad I did. It felt so good to have all that self-love in the lyrics. I feel like I’m shouting at everyone who tells me not to be me. I love my blue-hair. Yes, I sit at home and cry to Pavement. Fuck what everyone el...