Harry Hood
Phish Lyrics
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Harry! Harry! Where do you go when the lights go out
Harry! Harry! Where do you go when the lights go out
Harry! Harry! Where do you go?
Thank you Mr. Miner
Thank you Mr. Miner
Thank you Mr. Miner
Thank you Mr. Miner
Thank you Mr. Miner
Thank you Mr. Hood
I can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
I can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
I can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
I can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
You can feel good!
“Harry Hood” by Phish is a mesmerizing and complex song that is often played during the band’s live shows. The song’s opening lines, “Harry! Harry! Where do you go when the lights go out?” is a reference to a childhood game of hide-and-seek. The song is essentially about the concept of transcendence and how it can be found through music. Harry Hood is the individual who has achieved this state of transcendence, which is evident in the song's chorus, "Thank you Mr. Hood."
The song’s middle stanza, “I can feel good about Hood!” is a nod to the euphoric feeling that fans often experience at a Phish concert, where the music transcends the individual and connects to something greater. The song captures the concept of collective consciousness, where the energy of the crowd becomes one with the music and the performer.
Overall, “Harry Hood” is a powerful tribute to the idea that music can offer a profound sense of liberation and transcendence. It is meant to inspire listeners to seek out those moments of connection, whether it be through music or other forms of art, that elevate the spirit and provide a sense of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Harry! Harry! Where do you go when the lights go out
Asking where Harry goes when it's dark or where he disappears to.
Harry! Harry! Where do you go?
Repeating the same question, emphasizing the curiosity about Harry's whereabouts.
Thank you Mr. Miner
Expressing gratitude towards someone named Mr. Miner. The reason for it is unknown.
Thank you Mr. Hood
Expressing gratitude towards someone named Mr. Hood, which could be referring to Harry, or another person altogether.
I can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
The singer feels positive about Hood, who could also be Harry or another person. Inviting listeners to also feel good.
You can feel good!
Encouraging listeners to feel good as well, continuing the positive sentiment towards Hood and the unknown person named Miner.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: TOM MARSHALL, TREY ANASTASIO
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Forrest George
Harry! Harry!
Where do you go when the lights go out?
Harry! Harry!
Where do you go when the lights go out?
Harry! Harry!
Where do you go when the lights go out?
Harry! Harry!
Where do you go?
Thank You, Mr. Miner
Thank You, Mr. Miner
Thank You, Mr. Miner
Thank You, Mr. Miner
Thank You, Mr. Miner
Thank You, Mr. Hood
You can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
You can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
You can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
You can feel good (I feel good) about Hood!
[I feel GOOD!]
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There's something so blissful about when it switches into the 'good about hood' section, just the instrumental chords, building towards the climax. It's just such a joyful energy that reminds me of being a kid or something.
Ben Brownlow
Mind left body jam vibes . Those cord transitions just hit different
Spiromer m
Very well put. They are great. I get that feeling also from Blue Sky by the Allman Brothers Band and Ventura Highway by America. I just accidentally discovered this band. I must have been in my 30s when they were starting so busy with life and children.
Uptown Beef
I'm crying from your words along with this glorious music. Tears of joy. Well put!
SkinnyPuppy22
Age and sobriety are the same, machine gun Tre is a thing of the past yet is always present
Kevin R.
Treys tone really morphed into a completely new kind of beast these last few years. I guess the transition has been going on for a while now, maybe even going as far back as 2.0 when people first started commenting on differences in his tone. But it has really matured now. I heard a show from 94 with his old classic tone and it really is so different. His tone was all pedals, compression, sustain, his languedoc, his tube screamers. Obviously that is all still part of it, but his gain is way more amp driven now. It's more organic, less digital fx and more natural tones. You can really hear the characteristics of his guitar and its unique tonal quality. I like both styles of trey but I definitely appreciate the sonic improvements of his new tone.
Wyatt Brown
@Johnny T Lol sounds exactly the same? Kevin hit the nail on the head, Trey's current rig sounds way different than 90s Trey. His new tone with good ol' tube saturation is incredible. It's crunchier and fuller and complements his slower playing, his melodic single note phrases absolutely sing. I do miss his ultra clean and compressed tones at times though, especially for rhythm.
Johnny T
@Wyatt Brown 🙄
Kevin R.
@Wyatt Brown thank you Wyatt for understanding my point.
Kevin R.
@Johnny T I made no mention of his ability or whether his playing has changed. Just his tone. and you're so wrong. And you've shown your ignorance by trying to make an unrelated point about Trey's ability, just so u can hate on Trey which is something trolls love to do for some reason