Thumbs
Sabrina Carpenter
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Somewhere in the world there, is a father and a mother And the father is a son, who has a mother The mother has a daughter who gets married to the brother of a mother And they all just tryna multiply with one another 'Cause that's just the way of the world It never ends till the end, then you start again That's just the way of the world That's just the way of the world Somewhere in the world, they think they're working for themselves They get up everyday to go to work for someone else And somebody works for them and, so, they think they got it made But they're all just working to get paid the very same And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum) They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum Somewhere in the world, you got a robber and a bank And the bank robbed the people, so the people rob the bank And the police came to get him, but they let him get away 'Cause they're all just workin' to get paid the very same 'Cause that's just the way of the world It never ends till the end, then you start again That's just the way of the world That's just the way of the world And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum) They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum) They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum Don't believe everything that you hear Let it go through your left and right ear Don't just march to the beat of that drum Don't be one of them people just twiddlin' them thumbs 'Cause that's just the way of the world (way of the world) It never ends till the end, and then you start again That's just the way of the world That's just the way of the world And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (keep on) Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum) They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum (Woo-oo, woo-oo) And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (keep on, keep on) Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum) They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (la-a-a-a-a) Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum (Siddly-dee-da-da-da-de-da-dum-dum) They keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (keep on, keep on) Skiddly-dee-da-dum They keep on, they keep on They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum Cause that's just the way of the world
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Written by: Priscilla Renea Hamilton, Steve Mac
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date & Album"Thumbs" was released on October 13th, 2016. It appears on Sabrina Carpenter's second studio album, "EVOLution".
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Genre ClassificationThis song fits into the genre of Pop and R&B, providing a catchy, upbeat rhythm combined with soulful vocals.
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Chart PerformanceIn the U.S, the song peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Thumbs" takes place on a subway and was directed by Hayley Young. It was released on February 10, 2017, and has now amassed over 70 million views on YouTube.
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Song Message"Thumbs" promotes the message of breaking away from societal norms and expectations, encouraging listeners to forge their own path.
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Inspiration Behind the SongAccording to Sabrina, "Thumbs" is about how the world works and how we're all bound by societal norms, but ultimately, it's in our power to twist and turn to our own will.
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Live PerformancesSabrina Carpenter has performed "Thumbs" live on several occasions including on The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Today Show.
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Songwriters"Thumbs" was written by Steve Mac and Priscilla Renea. Mac is well-known for producing major pop hits for artists like Demi Lovato, One Direction, and Ed Sheeran, while Renea is recognized for contributing to major songs for artists such as Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and Ariana Grande.
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Sales and CertificationsThe song was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States, signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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Reaction from Fans and CriticsBoth fans and critics generally responded positively to "Thumbs". Critics praised its catchy sound and unique, thoughtful lyrics, while fans loved its empowering message about individuality.
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