Fuck Me Pumps
Encyclopedia
"Fuck Me Pumps" is a song by English singer–songwriter Amy Winehouse
from her debut album, Frank
(2003). Written by Winehouse and Salaam Remi
, the song was released in the United Kingdom as the album's fourth and final single
on 23 August 2004 under the title "Pumps"—with "Help Yourself
" as its coupling track
—, reaching number sixty-five on the UK Singles Chart
. A clean radio edit was released for promotional purposes.
The track is about stereotypical "gold-digging" girls. The term "fuck-me pumps" or "FMPs" is a slang expression for sexy women's shoes, particularly those featuring bare heels.
for "Pumps" shows Winehouse walking the streets with a microphone wearing pumps
(high-heeled shoes). It shows the type of girls whom Winehouse sings about in the song in front of a nightclub arguing, as well as Winehouse walking through several streets with a microphone in her hand. The farther she walks, the shorter the coil on the microphone gets. Along with the lyrical phrases about money-hungry women, Winehouse also sarcastically explains the irony of it. Her father Mitch Winehouse makes a cameo in the video.
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize...
from her debut album, Frank
Frank (Amy Winehouse album)
Frank is the debut studio album by English recording artist Amy Winehouse, released 20 October 2003 on Island Records. Production for the album took place during 2002 to 2003 and was handled by Winehouse, Salaam Remi, Commissioner Gordon, Jimmy Hogarth and Matt Rowe...
(2003). Written by Winehouse and Salaam Remi
Salaam Remi
Salaam Remi Gibbs, better known as Salaam Remi, is a hip hop producer and keyboard player, known for his association with Nas, Amy Winehouse, and his reggae-tinged approach to production...
, the song was released in the United Kingdom as the album's fourth and final single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
on 23 August 2004 under the title "Pumps"—with "Help Yourself
Help Yourself (Amy Winehouse song)
"Help Yourself" is an R&B–jazz song written by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse and Jimmy Hogarth for Winehouse's debut album, Frank . Released as the album's fourth and final single on 23 August 2004 as a double A-side with "Fuck Me Pumps" , it reached number sixty-five on the UK Singles...
" as its coupling track
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
—, reaching number sixty-five on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. A clean radio edit was released for promotional purposes.
The track is about stereotypical "gold-digging" girls. The term "fuck-me pumps" or "FMPs" is a slang expression for sexy women's shoes, particularly those featuring bare heels.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Pumps" shows Winehouse walking the streets with a microphone wearing pumps
Court shoe
Court shoes or pumps are shoes with a low-cut front and usually without a fastening. However, some have ankle straps...
(high-heeled shoes). It shows the type of girls whom Winehouse sings about in the song in front of a nightclub arguing, as well as Winehouse walking through several streets with a microphone in her hand. The farther she walks, the shorter the coil on the microphone gets. Along with the lyrical phrases about money-hungry women, Winehouse also sarcastically explains the irony of it. Her father Mitch Winehouse makes a cameo in the video.
Track listing
UK CD single- "Pumps"
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Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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