Green attended Emerson College briefly in 1998 before leaving to concentrate on his music, going on to co-found the anti folk group The Moldy Peaches with Kimya Dawson. In 2004 The Moldy Peaches went on hiatus and both Green and Dawson embarked on solo careers.
Green released several albums on Rough Trade Records. Among his better known songs are "Jessica" (about singer Jessica Simpson), "Novotel", "Friends of Mine", "Dance with Me", "Carolina" and "Emily", and, in Britain, his cover of The Libertines track "What a Waster".
Prior to Jacket Full of Danger in 2006, all of Green's albums had been released on the 22nd of the month. His latest album was released on March 18, 2008 and is titled Sixes & Sevens. Titles include "Morning After Midnight", "Twee Twee Dee", and "Drowning Head First", the latter a duet between Green and his girlfriend.
In January 2008, The Moldy Peaches began having a resurgence in popularity, due to their music being included in the hit indie film Juno.
Her Father & Her
Adam Green Lyrics
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We all lived there together with the army at the door
No one to do my laundry or to tell me that they're sure
But there really is no me and there's no army at the door
I hustled my way to your bedside
I ride on your body like a cab ride
I carry refreshments to the good guys
Pardon me, anyone, where is the nearest shore?
We're all in this together and the police are at the door
Someone do my laundry or smash me through the floor
To the tropical vacation buried underneath the store
And I was your favorite bullfighter
Whose looks were new to your eyes
And I fell apart in that bullfight
Where the dress was the sky to your thighs
She said that she had an hour
Her father he was in the shower
And she took me to her little tower
And she showed me her little flower
And just when I thought it was safe to put down my pen
She said, "maybe I will let you fall in love with me again
Maybe I will let you fall for loving me again"
Then she showed me her badge and I think she said then
That I don't have the heart to tell you not to come
And everyone has hands just to use someone
And it makes me feel just like old gum
To ride a fake horse into town
To ride a lame horse into town
To ride a dead horse into town
To ride your big fucking fake fucking lame fucking dead horse into town
The first verse of the song appears to be talking about a dysfunctional family. The father owned a dating bar, while the mother ran a store, and they all lived together with the army at the door. The singer seems to be expressing a sense of confusion and isolation, suggesting that there really is no "me", and the army at the door is some form of metaphorical representation of their problems. The second verse is more stream of consciousness, as the singer talks about hustling his way to his lover's bedside and riding on her body like a cab ride. He then talks about carrying refreshments to the good guys and making them some home fries, which may be referring to taking care of his lover and her needs. The third verse sees the singer looking for escape and asking for help. He suggests that they are all in this together and that the police are at the door. He then asks someone to do his laundry or smash him through the floor, indicating a desire for relief or release. The mention of a tropical vacation buried underneath the store further reinforces this desire to get away. The final verse is perhaps the most interesting, as it recounts a sexual encounter with the lover. She takes the singer to her little tower and shows him her little flower, which is presumably a reference to her genitals. However, the encounter is cut short when the lover reveals that she has a badge, and the singer expresses confusion and discomfort, saying that he doesn't have the heart to tell her not to come. The song ends with a series of surreal images related to riding horses into town, perhaps suggesting a desire for adventure or escape, but also a sense of absurdity or futility.
Line by Line Meaning
Father owned the dating bar so mother ran the store
In my childhood, my father owned a bar where people come to date while my mother ran a store to earn a living.
We all lived there together with the army at the door
We lived in the same place where there was always a fear of army action.
No one to do my laundry or to tell me that they're sure
During that time, I had to do my own laundry work and no one was there to give me any assurance.
But there really is no me and there's no army at the door
But now, I know the truth that there is no real existence of 'me' and 'army at the door'.
I hustled my way to your bedside
I came to you by making an effort to show my love
I ride on your body like a cab ride
I enjoy being with you like cruising in a cab.
I carry refreshments to the good guys
I bring refreshments for the people I care for.
I made the good guys some home fries
I cook some delicious fries for the people who matter to me.
Pardon me, anyone, where is the nearest shore?
Excuse me, but can anyone tell me where I can find the nearest shore?
We're all in this together and the police are at the door
We are all in this situation and there is an imminent danger of police coming to take any action.
Someone do my laundry or smash me through the floor
Can someone please do my laundry or I would rather be better off dead.
To the tropical vacation buried underneath the store
I want to go to a tropical vacation that is hidden underneath the store.
And I was your favorite bullfighter
I used to be your favorite bullfighter.
Whose looks were new to your eyes
You always found me attractive and mesmerizing.
And I fell apart in that bullfight
But I lost myself in that bull fight where you were watching me.
Where the dress was the sky to your thighs
You were dressed up in such a way that the sky and its beauty paled in comparison to you.
She said that she had an hour
She told me that she has an hour of spare time.
Her father he was in the shower
Her father was in the shower at that time.
And she took me to her little tower
She took me to her secret hideout.
And she showed me her little flower
And then, she showed me her body, which she likened to a flower.
And just when I thought it was safe to put down my pen
Just when I thought everything was going great, and I don't have anything more to write about.
She said, "maybe I will let you fall in love with me again
She said - maybe I will let you love me again.
Maybe I will let you fall for loving me again"
She said - maybe I will let you fall for me again and love me.
Then she showed me her badge and I think she said then
But, then she reminded me about her authority and showed me her badge, and I think she said something along the lines of that.
That I don't have the heart to tell you not to come
I cannot find the words to tell you not to visit me.
And everyone has hands just to use someone
Everyone is looking for someone to use for their benefit.
And it makes me feel just like old gum
It makes me feel like discarded chewing gum.
To ride a fake horse into town
To go to town riding a fake horse.
To ride a lame horse into town
To go to town riding a horse that is not in good shape and is slow in moving.
To ride a dead horse into town
To go to town on a dead horse.
To ride your big fucking fake fucking lame fucking dead horse into town
To go to town riding a large, fake, slow and dead horse, that is of no use to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Adam Green
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HashMagician
[Verse 1]
Father owned the dating bar so mother ran the store
We all lived there together with the army at the door
No one to do my laundry or to tell me that they're sure
But there really is no me and there's no army at the door
[Verse 2]
I hustle my way to your bedside
I ride on your body like a cab ride
I carry refreshments to the good guys
I made the good guys some home fries
[Chorus]
Pardon me anyone, where is the nearest shore?
We're all in this together and the police are at the door
Someone do my laundry or smash me through the floor
To the tropical vacation buried underneath the store
[Verse 3]
And I was your favorite bullfighter
Whose looks were new to your eyes
And I fell apart in that bullfight
Where the dress was the sky to your thighs
[Verse 4]
She said that she had an hour
Her father, he was in the shower
And she took me to her little tower
And she showed me her little flower
[Chorus]
And just when I thought it was safe to put down my pen
She said, "Maybe I will let you fall in love with me again
Maybe I will let you fall for a loving me again"
And she showed me her badge and I think she said then
[Outro]
That I don't have the heart to tell you not to come
And everyone has hands just to use someone
And it makes me feel just like old gum
To ride a fake horse into town
To ride a lame horse into town
To ride a dead horse into town
To ride your big fuckin', fake fuckin'
Lame fuckin' dead horse into town
Nagsworth
Some of my favourite lyrics ever. Green never did record anything better than this album IMHO.
HashMagician
[Verse 1]
Father owned the dating bar so mother ran the store
We all lived there together with the army at the door
No one to do my laundry or to tell me that they're sure
But there really is no me and there's no army at the door
[Verse 2]
I hustle my way to your bedside
I ride on your body like a cab ride
I carry refreshments to the good guys
I made the good guys some home fries
[Chorus]
Pardon me anyone, where is the nearest shore?
We're all in this together and the police are at the door
Someone do my laundry or smash me through the floor
To the tropical vacation buried underneath the store
[Verse 3]
And I was your favorite bullfighter
Whose looks were new to your eyes
And I fell apart in that bullfight
Where the dress was the sky to your thighs
[Verse 4]
She said that she had an hour
Her father, he was in the shower
And she took me to her little tower
And she showed me her little flower
[Chorus]
And just when I thought it was safe to put down my pen
She said, "Maybe I will let you fall in love with me again
Maybe I will let you fall for a loving me again"
And she showed me her badge and I think she said then
[Outro]
That I don't have the heart to tell you not to come
And everyone has hands just to use someone
And it makes me feel just like old gum
To ride a fake horse into town
To ride a lame horse into town
To ride a dead horse into town
To ride your big fuckin', fake fuckin'
Lame fuckin' dead horse into town
Morgan Dunn
At the end I hear him saying “Drive your big fuckin fake fuckin...”
autumn something
This shit ass
debsheyholetsgo
incredibly underestimated artist
sewagedump
adam green is art
uberlevi
so happy i share the last name as this amazing musician.
SHADY TOAD
i agree but he's the best
Morgan Dunn
This album reminds me of the really old Beck stuff. Like, before beck was much famous. But with his own spin on it.
SHADY TOAD
he's the fuckin man! you better believe it! haha this was my old profile