Ben Folds Five(1994-2000) was a three-member band formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who until their breakup in 2000 were a mainstay of piano rock. Much of their work was influenced by jazz, evident in frequent improv-styled passages through bridge and/or ending. The members of the band were: Ben Folds, the lead singer and pianist, who also wrote most of the songs; Robert Sledgeon bass and Darren Jesseeon drums. The group enjoyed the success of the single Brickin 1998, a ballad written by Folds (with a chorus by Jessee) about his high school girlfriend getting an abortion. This song has, to a large degree, misrepresented the band to fans who aren't familiar with their other work; "Brick" is a serious ballad, whereas most of their music is characterised by jazz inflections and witty, humorous lyrics.
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Ben Folds Five
Im not one to look behind I know that times must change.
But over there in barrytown they do things very strange.
Though youre not my enemy,
Id like things like they used to be.
And though youd like some company,
Im standing by myself.
Go play with someone else.
I can see by what you carry that you come from barrytown.
Dont believe Im taken in by stories I have heard.
I just read the daily news and swear by every word.
And dont think that Im out of line
For speaking out for what is mine.
Id like to see you do just fine
But look at what you wear
And the way you cut your hair.
I can tell by what you carry that you come from barrytown.
In the beginning we recall that the word was hurled.
Barrytown people got to be from another world.
Leave me or Ill be just like the others you will meet.
They wont act as kindly if they see you on the street.
And dont you scream or make a shout,
Theres nothing you can do about it.
It was there when you came out.
Its a special lack of grace.
I can see it in your face.
I can see by what you carry that you come from barrytown.