Black Tongue
Yeah Yeah Yeahs · Fever To Tell
Ahh
You can keep your black tongue
Well I found at the mortuary
You know their gonna want some want some
Were high in the bathroom, gonna have a pack soon
with this you will regret
just let it be yeah yeah yeah
Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh ow! (x4)
Sonny kept his ring on
Red tape so ordinary
Love that thing like you was gone gone gone
Lets do this like a prison break
I wanna see you squeal and shake
Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh ow! (x4)
[chorus]
Boy you're just a stupid bitch,
and girl you're just a no good dick (x3)
Hot
Ahh
Were gonna keep it in the family
Yeah well you know well were on the run
You know their gonna want some want some
Were high in the bathroom, gonna have a pack soon
With this you will regret
just let it be yeah yeah yeah
Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh ow! (x4)
(repete chorus x3)
Black Tongue
Black Tongue stands as a defining track from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' debut album, Fever To Tell. Released during the early 2000s, the song captures the band's raw, post-punk energy and Karen O's distinctive vocal delivery. The recording features a driving rhythm section and jagged guitar work that became hallmarks of their early sound. As part of a critically acclaimed album that helped establish the group within the indie rock scene, the track showcases their ability to blend aggressive instrumentation with introspective songwriting. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs utilized this era to solidify their reputation for high-energy live performances and innovative studio recordings. Black Tongue remains a significant song in their discography, reflecting the artistic intensity that characterized their initial breakthrough into the mainstream music landscape.