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.
Leaky Flask
Adam Green Lyrics
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Lady was not even soft to the touch
I went to LA but the women didn't love me
the women didn't even like me too much
Now when I walk, I like to radiate around
Radiate around and back to the sun
Women prefer a managery of clowns
Wohoho
Wohoho
Down in the lair of the 50 headed virgins
The 50 headed virgins and the ninja's skunk
Down in LA where the women didn't love me
the women didn't leave me back to the bunk
My friend told me I had a Leacky Flask
My friend told me I need an easy pass
Mum's milk and dad's cheese
Little Bob got killed on a high trapeze
Love me long and kill me good
No single women in my neighborhood
That's a faboulus show
That's a faboulus show
My friend told me I had a smoker's cough
My friend told me I start a holocaust
That's a faboulus show
That's a faboulus show
[deep men's voices]
The lyrics to Adam Green's "Leaky Flask" touch on themes of rejection and insecurity in the pursuit of love. The opening lines describe the singer's failed attempts to find affection in LA, highlighting the disappointment of being unwanted. He then goes on to express his desire to radiate positivity and confidence, suggesting that women prefer men who can perform for them and make them laugh. However, this desire for attention is juxtaposed with the bizarre image of the "50 headed virgins" and "ninja's skunk," adding to the surreality of the song.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer being told he has a "leaky flask" and a "smoker's cough." These phrases could symbolize his imperfections and bad habits, potentially contributing to his lack of success in love. The references to "Mum's milk and dad's cheese" and "Little Bob got killed on a high trapeze" add to the absurdist tone and suggest that the singer is grappling with mortality and his own mortality. The repeated refrain of "that's a fabulous show" delivered in deep men's voices further emphasizes the strange and surreal nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I went to LA but the women didn't love me
I traveled to Los Angeles with hopes for a romantic encounter, but unfortunately the women there did not return my affection.
Lady was not even soft to the touch
The women I encountered in Los Angeles were not physically pleasing or attractive to my touch.
the women didn't even like me too much
The women in Los Angeles did not take a liking to me in the slightest, not even a little bit.
Now when I walk, I like to radiate around
I prefer to strut my stuff and exude confidence when I walk around town.
Radiate around and back to the sun
I enjoy basking in the sun and feeling the warmth radiate through my body.
Women prefer a managery of clowns
Despite my efforts to appear cool and confident, women still prefer to be entertained by silly and entertaining characters.
managery of clowns despite everyone
Even though I try to stand out and be entertaining, people still prefer the company of funny and ridiculous people.
Down in the lair of the 50 headed virgins
In the depths of Los Angeles, I found myself in the midst of 50 unexperienced individuals.
The 50 headed virgins and the ninja's skunk
These people were not only inexperienced but also peculiar and strange like a ninja's skunk.
the women didn't leave me back to the bunk
Even though I was in the company of strange and peculiar people, I was still unable to find romance with any of the women there.
My friend told me I had a Leacky Flask
A friend of mine informed me that I had issues containing my emotions and needed to control them better.
My friend told me I need an easy pass
In order to succeed and find love in Los Angeles, I needed to have a more relaxed and carefree attitude.
Mum's milk and dad's cheese
I was reminiscing about my childhood and missed the familiarity of home and family life.
Little Bob got killed on a high trapeze
I was reminded of a tragic memory from my past where someone close to me died in a freak accident.
Love me long and kill me good
I desired love and affection for an extended time, but knew that heartbreak was always a possibility.
No single women in my neighborhood
Even outside of Los Angeles, I was still unable to find a romantic connection with any nearby women.
That's a fabulous show
I appreciate the entertainment value of my life, even though my romantic life isn't satisfying.
My friend told me I had a smoker's cough
My friend believed I had detrimental habits that might negatively impact my health and well-being.
My friend told me I start a holocaust
My friend warned me that my actions could lead to disastrous consequences for myself and those around me.
Deep men's voices
The song ends with the emphasis on the deep, ominous voices that underscore the darker themes of the lyrics.
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.