The only two consistent members are Jon Snodgrass (guitar, vocals) and Paul Rucker (drums). It is a running joke in the band that their bassists never last long, and this gave rise to the title of their fourth album Who Wants To Play Bass? They have at points included Marko Desantis of Sugarcult and Bad Astronaut and Chad Price of ALL and Drag The River.
After a hiatus, they reformed to tour for the second half of 2007.
Blast
Armchair Martian Lyrics
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Somethin' to take it away yeah, I'm sure.
'Cause I'm at the end, just like
Just like everyday yeah, I'm sure.
And a little fun never hurt anyone
And a little fun never hurt anyone.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright with you...
Then it's alright, it's alright, it's alright with you.
I'm sure it was a total blast.
Well it ain't your dough
Go ahead, blow it anyway you feel, I'm sure.
I'm sure you'll find a way, and that's just where I wanna be...
[Chorus]
Well it's so easy for me, 'cause there's always somethin' else to do.
And it's so easy for me 'cause it's you, and what you're going through.
And a little fun never hurt anyone, right?
And a little fun never hurt anyone...
[Chorus]
And I'm sure it was so cool
Yeah you're so cool...
In Armchair Martian's song "Blast", the singer is asking for a recommendation for something to help take away the pain and monotony of everyday life. He feels like he is at the end of his rope and needs a little bit of fun to break up the routine. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's alright with you" twice, which suggests that the singer feels comfortable with the person he is talking to and trusts them to make a recommendation that will benefit him. The singer also acknowledges that having a little bit of fun never hurt anyone, indicating that he wants to break free from his mundane life and experience something new.
The singer then mentions that he is sure that whatever he ends up doing will be fine and that it will be a total blast. The phrase "it ain't your dough, go ahead, blow it anyway you feel" implies that the singer is willing to spend money on something that will bring him joy, even if it may not be the most responsible financial decision. He wants to find a way to have fun and escape his boring routine. The song concludes with the singer saying that he is sure that whatever he does will be cool and that the person he is with is also cool.
Overall, the song is about wanting to break free from the monotony of everyday life and to experience new and exciting things. It emphasizes the importance of having fun and doing something that brings joy, even if it may not be the most practical decision.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you recommend a little somethin'
Can you suggest something to help me feel better?
Somethin' to take it away yeah, I'm sure.
Something to relieve my pain, I'm certain.
'Cause I'm at the end, just like / Just like everyday yeah, I'm sure.
I am at my wit's end, like every single day, I'm sure.
And a little fun never hurt anyone / And a little fun never hurt anyone.
Some enjoyment won't harm anyone.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright with you... / Then it's alright, it's alright, it's alright with you.
If you're okay with it, then I'm okay with it too.
And I'm sure, and I'm sure it was fine.
I am confident that it was great.
Well it ain't your dough / Go ahead, blow it anyway you feel, I'm sure.
It's not your money, spend it however you want, I'm sure.
I'm sure you'll find a way, and that's just where I wanna be...
I am certain that you will figure it out, and I want to be there to see.
[Chorus] / Well it's so easy for me, 'cause there's always somethin' else to do.
It's effortless for me because there's still something else to occupy myself with.
And it's so easy for me 'cause it's you, and what you're going through.
It's simple for me because it's you, and the situation you're in.
And a little fun never hurt anyone, right? / And a little fun never hurt anyone...
No harm in having some fun, right?
[Chorus]
Repeated refrain.
And I'm sure it was so cool / Yeah you're so cool...
I'm certain it was great, and you're amazing too...
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.