Grant Lee Buffalo has an Americana-tinged sound, clearly influenced by the likes of Neil Young and elements of old-fashioned country music, and often tackled political and social issues in their lyrics (for example, "Lone Star Song" from Mighty Joe Moon references the infamous Waco siege). They toured with major bands of the early-to-mid 1990s such as R.E.M., Pearl Jam and the Smashing Pumpkins.
Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo Lyrics
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Just lay me on the floor hard and cool as slate
You know I love it more and more than before I ran away
It triggers off so many hurts hurtful words and broken plates
I lied to
Now I'm fuzzy
I've been lied to
All and all the world is small enough for both of us
To meet upon the interstate waiting on a train
And just when those big arms lift up fall in love with no time to say it
I liked to
Now I'm fuzzy
I've lied to
Now I'm fuzzy
Fuzzy now
Oh oh oh
Here we are in our car driving down the street
We're looking for a place to stop have a bite to eat
We hunger for a bit of faith to replace the fear
We water like a dead bouquet does no good does it dear
I lied to
Now I'm fuzzy
We've been lied to
Now I'm fuzzy
Fuzzy now
Lied to
Oh oh oh
The lyrics to Grant Lee Buffalo's song Fuzzy seem to be the internal musings of a person who has finally come back home after a long absence. The opening lines of "Bring me home to this house of many days/Just lay me on the floor hard and cool as slate" indicate a sense of weariness and the desire to be grounded. The singer speaks of love for the place, but also acknowledges the pain and hurt that occurred before they left. The line "It triggers off so many hurts hurtful words and broken plates" suggests that there may have been a lot of tumult before they left home.
The chorus of the song, "I lied to/ Now I'm fuzzy/ I've been lied to" can be interpreted to mean that the singer may have lied to someone or themselves before they left home, and now they feel jumbled and confused. The uncertainty and sense of betrayal could be causing them to feel like they can't trust themselves or others. The second verse talks about the smallness of the world and the possibility of meeting someone important when you least expect it. The line "fall in love with no time to say it" indicates the idea of seizing the moment and not letting fear get in the way.
The final verse returns to the idea of being hungry, but this time it's not for food. The singer and their companion are looking for faith to replace fear. The line "We water like a dead bouquet does no good does it dear" further emphasizes the idea that they are looking for something to nourish them, but the old methods are no longer working. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, indicating that the confusion and fuzziness still persists.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring me home to this house of many days
I want to come back to the same house where I have spent many days in the past.
Just lay me on the floor hard and cool as slate
I want to lie down on the cool and hard slate to get a sense of comfort.
You know I love it more and more than before I ran away
This house has now become more lovable and charming than before I left.
It triggers off so many hurts hurtful words and broken plates
This place reminds me of all the emotional pain and conflict associated with it in the past.
I lied to
I have not always told the truth in the past.
Now I'm fuzzy
As a result, I am now unsure of my own feelings and thoughts.
All and all the world is small enough for both of us
The world is not that big, and it's possible for us to meet again by coincidence.
To meet upon the interstate waiting on a train
Our paths may cross while we wait for a train on the interstate.
And just when those big arms lift up fall in love with no time to say it
We may fall in love when the train arrives and its doors open, leaving us no time to express our emotions.
We're looking for a place to stop have a bite to eat
As we drive down the road, we are looking for a place to eat and take a break.
We hunger for a bit of faith to replace the fear
We crave some faith to overcome our fears and anxieties.
We water like a dead bouquet does no good does it dear
Our emotions are like a dead bouquet that cannot be revived or improved, making us feel helpless.
We've been lied to
We have experienced deception from others in the past.
Fuzzy now
As a result, we are now confused and unsure about our own thoughts and feelings.
Lied to
We have been deceived by others and cannot trust them completely.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Grant Phillips
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