Naive
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| Song by The Rentals | |||||
| Album | Return of the Rentals | ||||
| Released | October 24, 1995 | ||||
| Format | CD | ||||
| Recorded | Poop Alley Studios | ||||
| Length | 2:19 | ||||
| Label | Maverick Records / Reprise Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Matt Sharp | ||||
| Producer(s) | Matt Sharp, Tom Grimley | ||||
| Status | Officially released | ||||
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This song is part of the "Naive" lineage of songs
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"Naive" is the eighth track on The Rentals debut album, Return of the Rentals. It is a reworking of an earlier demo titled "Crumblin'."
Appearances
- Return of the Rentals (1995)
Overview
An early version of the song, "Crumblin'", was released in 2001 on the Rentals' fan club-exclusive compilation Excellent Stocking Stuffer. It features completely different lyrics and a different melody. The "Susanne" addressed in the chorus of "Crumblin'" may be a reference to the Geffen A&R representative for whom the Weezer song "Susanne" is named. Sharp also wrote the song "Mrs. Young" about the same subject as the Weezer song "Jamie". Elements from a previous Matt Sharp demo, "Come Back to Me", were repurposed into the bridge in "Crumblin'" and "Naive".
Personnel
- Matt Sharp - vocals, bass, synth, extra guitars
- Cherielynn Westrich - vocals
- Rod Cervera - guitar
- Tom Grimley - synth
- Petra Haden - violin, harmony vocals
- Patrick Wilson - drums
Audio
Lyrics
Is this it, are we done?
Must we carry on
Like such fools, shameless fools?
Is it finally over?
Why, when I call,
Must it take so long?
Many weeks, sometimes months,
For you to call me back
Feel so naive
Feel so naive
My friends were right
Should have played it smooth
Should have tried to lie
Instead of being true
I feel so lonely and sad
As I rest my head to go to sleep
One more time,
Though I know it's wrong
Maybe you changed your mind
And everything is fine
