… Read Full Bio ↴The Muffs are a rock band based in Southern California, formed in 1991.
After releasing their initial 7" EPs and singles independently and on local labels, The Muffs signed to Warner/Reprise in the early '90s. The band was heavily promoted along with acts such as Mudhoney in the hope of repeating the commercial success of Green Day. Despite the wide exposure afforded by appearing on a wide variety of movie soundtracks ("Clueless" director Amy Heckerling, in particular, had taken a keen interest in their songs) as well as a lucrative Fruitopia commercial, The Muffs were eventually dropped from the label. The Muffs have since continued to release new records on various independent labels.
The Muffs' leader was singer-songwriter Kim Shattuck. The original lineup also included guitarist Melanie Vammen (like Shattuck, a former member of 1980s all-female garage rock outfit The Pandoras), bassist Ronnie Barnett and drummer Criss Crass. Vammen and Crass left after the band's self-titled debut album. Crass was replaced by Jim Laspesa for their 1993 tour with the Goo Goo Dolls, and later by Roy McDonald in 1994. Ironically, McDonald's former band Redd Kross had released a 1987 single, "Play My Song," whose chorus was viewed by many as directed toward The Pandoras, who had recently moved into a hair metal direction: "No metal sluts or punk rock ruts for me, oh no." The Muffs have been a 3-piece since 1995 with members Kim Shattuck, Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald.
Lead singer Kim Shattuck died on October 2, 2019, and the band disbanded shortly after.
A character on Mr. Show (HBO, 1995-1999) was named Dr. Shattuck, this was a reference to the lead singer of The Muffs.
Lucky Guy
The Muffs Lyrics
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I don't stay in love that way
And the love of a stranger
Doesn't really make my day
And you know
You have a thousand things in front of you
Doin' anything you like
And takin' it easy
Is all you ever need to do
[Chorus]
You've no ambition and only ever sit around
I don't know why
And you know it's true and you never wanted anything
You're a lucky guy
You're a lucky guy
Oh oh oh, you're lucky
There's a time, and a reason
You could go a long, long way
And for you it's so easy
Yeah, and it's your lucky day
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
And you know
You've no ambition
The Muffs's song Lucky Guy is a track that speaks about a man who seems to have a comfortable life without any aspirations or goals. Kim Shattuck, the lead vocalist of the band, sings about the man's lack of ambition and purpose in life. She and the man are in a relationship that is in danger due to her inability to stay in love with someone who doesn't have a sense of direction in life. She also reveals that the love of a stranger doesn't interest her either; she wants someone who has something to aspire to, someone with a plan.
In the first verse, Kim points out that the man has a thousand choices and can do whatever he wants, but he remains complacent and doesn't strive for anything meaningful. In the chorus, she emphasizes the fact that the man is a lucky guy because he has no ambition and can sit around all day, but she also declares that she doesn't understand why someone would want to live that way. The second verse reinforces the idea that there is a "time" and "reason" for people to pursue their dreams and that the man has everything he needs to succeed, making it his "lucky day" at any point in time. Overall, Lucky Guy is a reflective song that encourages listeners to evaluate their priorities and consider their goals in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I are in danger
Our relationship is in trouble
I don't stay in love that way
I don't remain attached to someone for long
And the love of a stranger
Being in love with a stranger doesn't interest me
Doesn't really make my day
It doesn't bring me much joy
And you know
You're aware that
You have a thousand things in front of you
You have numerous opportunities and options available to you
Doin' anything you like
You can do anything you desire
And takin' it easy
And relaxing
Is all you ever need to do
Is all you require to attain happiness
You've no ambition and only ever sit around
You lack goals and spend most of your time idle
I don't know why
I'm unsure why that's the case
And you know it's true and you never wanted anything
You acknowledge this fact and haven't desired anything specific
You're a lucky guy
You're fortunate to have such a carefree life
Oh oh oh, you're lucky
Reinforcing the idea that you're quite lucky
There's a time, and a reason
Certain moments and opportunities arise
You could go a long, long way
You have the potential for great things
And for you it's so easy
It's effortless for you
Yeah, and it's your lucky day
This is a fortunate experience for you
[Chorus]
Repeating the earlier phrases
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAIN WALLACE HARVIE, JUSTIN CURRIE
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