Since coming together as a band, they cut their teeth playing numerous California dates with groups like Entrance Band, Tyde, Tijuana Panthers, and the Growlers, and have garnered the approval of original UK Psych founding-father Patrick Campbell-Lyons (Nirvana). In the Los Angeles musical community, they gained a reputation as a laid-back, grooving band with strong ties to the authentically LA-centric sounds of bands like the Byrds, Love, and early Captain Beefheart.
The group released their third album, Calico Review, on September 9, 2016. On November 3, 2017, the band released the EP Covers #1. The EP consists of four covers of songs by George Harrison, Television, Kathy Heideman, and Further. In October 2019, the band released the album LAHS.
Sandy
Allah-Las Lyrics
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Like Daedalus' child (reference to Icarus)
You wasted your mind, girl.
You had to be wild.
Now I see that you're lost.
I've got a plan for you.
Don't think 'bout what you've done,
But what you can do.
But where does it go?
You flew too close to the sun.
Now you just don't know.
I can't believe the things you say.
You couldn't mean them anyway.
You tried to give me a run-around,
But I ain't gonna let you run my town, no.
I can't believe the things you say.
Time after time, girl.
Like Daedalus' child
You wasted your mind, girl.
You had to be wild.
Now I see that you're lost.
What's you gotta do?
Those T's you left uncrossed
Are coming back to you.
Time flies when you're having fun,
But where does it go?
You flew too close to the sun.
Now you just don't know.
The lyrics to Allah-Las' song "Sandy" describe a lost and wild individual who has made mistakes and is now facing the consequences. The reference to Daedalus' child, Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death, illustrates the danger of being reckless and impulsive. The singer acknowledges that the person he is addressing has made mistakes but encourages them to look ahead and focus on what they can do, rather than dwell on what they've done.
The repeating refrain, "time flies when you're having fun, but where does it go?" suggests a sense of urgency and fleetingness, reinforcing the idea that we must make the most of our time and not waste it. The second verse suggests that the person being addressed has attempted to deceive or manipulate the singer, but he is not willing to let them "run his town." Ultimately, the message of the song seems to be one of empowerment and taking responsibility for one's choices in order to move forward and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Time after time, girl
Repeatedly, my dear
Like Daedalus' child
Just like how Daedalus' child Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell to his death, you too have been reckless
You wasted your mind, girl.
You've misused your intellect, dear
You had to be wild.
You couldn't resist your temptations
Now I see that you're lost.
I see that you're confused now
I've got a plan for you.
I have a solution for you
Don't think 'bout what you've done,
Do not ponder about your past actions
But what you can do.
Think about what you can do going forward
Time flies when you're having fun,
Time seems to go by quickly when you enjoy yourself
But where does it go?
But where does it disappear, my dear?
You flew too close to the sun.
You went too far in your pursuits, my dear.
Now you just don't know.
Now you're just unaware, my dear.
I can't believe the things you say.
I am stunned by everything you say or declare.
You couldn't mean them anyway.
You do not believe them, surely.
You tried to give me a run-around,
You attempted to fool or deceive me.
But I ain't gonna let you run my town, no.
But I'm not going to let you have control over my domain.
What's you gotta do?
What is it that you need to do?
Those T's you left uncrossed
The things you overlooked
Are coming back to you.
Are now causing you trouble.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
facundo roncoroni
Time after time, girl
Like Daedalus' child
You wasted your mind, girl
You had to be wise
Now I see that you're lost
I gotta pain for you
Don't think 'bout what you've done
But what you can do
Time flies when you're having fun
But where does it go?
You flew too close to the sun
Now you just don't know
I can't believe the things you say
You couldn't mean them anyway
You tried to give me a run-around
But I ain't gonna let you run my town, no
I can't believe the things you say
Time after time, girl
Like Daedalus' child
You wasted your mind, girl
You had to be wise
Now I see that you're lost
What's you gotta do?
Those t's you left uncrossed
Are coming back to you
Time flies when you're having fun
But where does it go?
You flew too close to the sun
Now you just don't know
Rc92
Can't believe I'm just findin this band today. This whole album slaps
Malindsss
I’ll never get tired of this song 🏆
Julia harris
My youngest son( 24) introduced me to this banda couple of years ago....I love this album and particularly this track- there's something USA psychedelic about them ❤
Sebastian suarez pandal
Esta cancion como tambien el album, es muy adictivo joder. Excelente grupo
facundo roncoroni
Time after time, girl
Like Daedalus' child
You wasted your mind, girl
You had to be wise
Now I see that you're lost
I gotta pain for you
Don't think 'bout what you've done
But what you can do
Time flies when you're having fun
But where does it go?
You flew too close to the sun
Now you just don't know
I can't believe the things you say
You couldn't mean them anyway
You tried to give me a run-around
But I ain't gonna let you run my town, no
I can't believe the things you say
Time after time, girl
Like Daedalus' child
You wasted your mind, girl
You had to be wise
Now I see that you're lost
What's you gotta do?
Those t's you left uncrossed
Are coming back to you
Time flies when you're having fun
But where does it go?
You flew too close to the sun
Now you just don't know
Will S
good job, except - wise = wild and it is 'what's a girl to do'
Ferdasyn
Best song of an amazing album!
John Rambo
One day this song will just bump and reach millions of views, it only need to trigger
Daniel Griffin
I love this song. Love the Seeds "Pushin Too Hard" riff at 1:27.
Christian Castillo
I can't stop listening this song!!
Back in 1966 no doubt!