Asking For It
Hole · MTV Unplugged [1996]
I feel a little bit cheaper than I need to
I will tear the petals off of you
Rose red, I will make you tell the truth
Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
Did she ask you for it?
Did she ask you twice?
Every time that I stare into the sun
Angel dust and my dress just comes undone
Every time that I stare into the sun
Be a model or just look like one
Wild eye rot gut do me in
Do you think you can make me do it again?
Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
Did she ask you for it?
Did she ask you twice?
If you live through this with me
I swear that I would die for you
And if you live through this with me
I swear that I would die for you
Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
Did she ask you for it?
Did she ask you twice?
Was she asking for it?
Was she asking nice?
If she was asking for it
Did she ask you twice?
Asking For It
Asking For It stands as a defining track from Hole's 1996 MTV Unplugged session, capturing the band at a pivotal moment of acoustic introspection. Recorded during a period of intense creative transition, the song showcases Courtney Love's raw vocal delivery and the group's ability to strip back their signature grunge intensity for a more intimate performance. The recording highlights the band's versatility, moving away from the heavy distortion of their earlier work to reveal a softer, more melodic side. This performance remains a significant song in their discography, illustrating the emotional depth and dynamic range that characterized their mid-nineties output. The track endures as a testament to the band's enduring influence on alternative rock and their capacity for nuanced musical expression.