"DMV" is a song by the American

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band Primus. It was released on their 1993 album ''

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'' and also as a single. The video was featured in ''

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''. It has been played live on

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'93 and some concerts of 2003 Tour de Fromage. This song is also featured in ''

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'' and in the compilation album '' They Can't All Be Zingers''. The song failed to chart.

Description

This song features bassist Les Claypool soulfully slapping and tapping his bass. In the video about 40 seconds of the outro were removed. It appears to be about the pointlessness of mundane activities such as waiting in line at Department of Motor Vehicles, going to the dentist and sitting on cold toilet seats etc., and seeking relief through

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. The lyrics reference the previous album ''

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''.

Music video

The video for "DMV" features live and backstage footage from the 10/1/1993 show at the

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and clips from a toilet, animation and artwork used for the "

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" video. Due to the length of the song the video was cut to 4:29.

References

{{authority control Primus (band) songs 1993 songs 1993 singles Interscope Records singles Experimental rock songs Songs written by Les Claypool Songs written by Tim Alexander Songs written by Larry LaLonde Comedy rock songs

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