Thirty Whacks
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"Thirty Whacks" | ||
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Song by The Dresden Dolls | ||
from the album A is for Accident | ||
Released | May, 2003 | |
Recorded | Between 2001 and 2003 | |
Genre | Dark cabaret | |
Length | 4:54 | |
Label | Important Records | |
Writer(s) | Amanda Palmer | |
Composer(s) | Amanda Palmer |
"Thirty Whacks" is the seventh song on The Dresden Dolls debut album A is for Accident. It was written and composed by Amanda Palmer.
The actual meaning of this particular song has been disputed. Certain groups dispute that it makes reference to Lizzie Borden, while others believe that its meaning will remain unknown as most of the band's songs do.