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Listen: The track that got Andrew W.K a restraining order
JoeDiddly by Luke Slater April 7th, 2010

Ummm, so you'll recognise that Andrew W.K is one of the more eccentric performers on the circuit, but you'll also recognise that he seems like a fairly decent bloke. What we have just read and listened to on the e-pages of The Guardian is perhaps the most disturbing, amusing and frank thing that's ever been associated with him. If it's actually true, that is.

'It' is a 'love' song he wrote aged 17 called 'My Destiny' which, he claims, led to him being slapped with a juvenile restraining order. Andrew said, in a blog on The Guardian's Music Pages:

"I've never let anyone hear this song before. I'm deeply humiliated and embarrassed at the thought of anyone hearing it. This is probably the most intense and personal song I've ever recorded – it's called My Destiny and it was written and recorded when I was 17. I shouldn't do this."

You should head over there to get the whole story - it's quite moving in a slightly creepy way - and also listen to the track, which takes things to both new heights and depths. We will, however, put the lyrics to the song below, just to give you an indication of the tone.

Called Up Your Number Fourteen Times
To See If You Were Home
Home Is Where I'll Find You
When I Find You

Do You Feel Lonely When You're Alone
A Sheet To Keep You Warm
Warm – Electric Blanket
An Extra Blanket

You Are My Destiny
I'll Make You Fall In Love With Me
I'll Make Myself Your Fantasy
Weeping Like The Willow Tree

Drove Past Your Doorway Fifteen Times
I Don't Want To Cause You Harm
Harm – That's What You're In For
If You Don't Open Your Door

So I'll Keep Knocking A Million Times
I Will Knock Until My Knuckles Bleed
Bleed – That Blood Will Leave A Stain
On You Forever

You Are My Destiny
And I'll Make You Fall In Love With Me, Me, Me

I am less than sure if this is a joke or what.

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