Beggin for Thread
Banks
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So I got edges that scratch And sometimes I don't got a filter But I'm so tired of eating All of my misspoken words I know my disposition gets confusing My disproportionate reactions fuse with my eager state That's why you wanna come out and play with me, yeah Why? Stooped down and out, you got me beggin' for thread To sew this hole up that you ripped in my head Stupidly think you had it under control Strapped down to something that you don't understand Don't know what you were getting yourself into You should have known, secretly I think you knew I got some dirt on my shoes My words can come out as a pistol I'm no good at aiming But I can aim it at you I know my actions, they may get confusing But my unstable ways is my solution To even space That's why you wanna come out and play with me, yeah Stooped down and out, you got me beggin' for thread To sew this hole up that you ripped in my head Stupidly think you had it under control Strapped down to something that you don't understand Don't know what you were getting yourself into You should have known, secretly I think you knew (Secretly I think you knew) Hold it out, whoa Try to hide it out, but my tracks are better Hold it out, whoa Try to hide it out, but my tracks are better Hold it out, whoa Try to hide it out, but my tracks are better Hold it out, whoa Try to hide it out, but my tracks are better Stooped down and out, you got me beggin' for thread To sew this hole up that you ripped in my head Stupidly think you had it under control Strapped down to something that you don't understand Don't know what you were getting yourself into You should have known, secretly I think you knew (Secretly I think you knew)
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Written by: TIM ANDERSON, JESSE ROGG, JILLIAN BANKS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Artist Discovery"Beggin for Thread" is a song by American singer-songwriter Banks, whose real name is Jillian Rose Banks. The track was a key reason for her fast-rising fame in the music industry.
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Release DateIt was released on July 22, 2014, as the lead single from her debut studio album "Goddess".
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Song CompositionThe song was co-written by Banks along with Jesse Rogg and Tim Anderson, who also produced the track.
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Genre"Beggin for Thread" falls under the alternative R&B and electropop genre.
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Song InspirationThe song is said to be about bad relationships and moving on from them, embodying the feelings of frustration and empowerment.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received acclaim from music critics. It was considered by many as one of her best, with its strong lyrics and unique sound that combined several different musical elements.
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Chart Performance"Beggin for Thread" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Barnaby Roper, is visually stunning and portrays Banks in different light and shades mostly in black and white.
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Live PerformancesBanks has performed "Beggin for Thread" live at various famous platforms including Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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AwardsIn 2015, "Beggin for Thread" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography.
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Cover SongsThe song has also been covered by other artists and bands. Notably, it was covered by the band Mumford & Sons in 2015 in the Live Lounge on BBC Radio 1.
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Usage in MediaThe track has been used in various popular television shows, include Grey's Anatomy and the Netflix Original Series, "You".
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Song TitleThe unique song title "Beggin for Thread" is derived from the lyrics of the chorus, "So I
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