Originally written by Luke Slater · 7 April 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.