Like many bands in the then-burgeoning alt-rock movement of the mid-'90s, Better Than Ezra enjoyed their period of greatest chart success immediately following their debut major-label release (Deluxe), which spawned their highest-charting hits. At least commercially (and in terms of mainstream radio play), the band has experienced slightly diminishing returns with each successive release; however, unlike the majority of their contemporaries, Better Than Ezra's extremely loyal fan base has kept the group from dropping off of the musical map. Ezra's followers, who refer to themselves as Ezralites, have never cared whether radio stations play the band or not--in fact, many fans follow the band religiously, attending scores of their performances. It is Ezra's loyal fans and a relentless touring schedule which has allowed them to continue to produce new music, remain extremely viable in the music world, and out-live their projected shelf life. Additionally, Better Than Ezra's independence and survival in a business that has chewed up and spat out many bands who they used to jockey for chart position seems to indicate that the band will be around to satisfy their fans' rapacious appetite for their music for many years to come.
In addition to vocalist and guitarist Kevin Griffin from Monroe, Louisiana, the current members of Better Than Ezra are bass guitar player Tom Drummond and drummer Travis McNabb. Original drummer, Cary Bonnecaze, left the band after the release of Deluxe. Original lead guitarist, Joel Rundell, committed suicide in 1990. Multi-Instrumentalist James Arthur Payne also from Monroe, Louisiana tours with the band, fills in vocal, keyboard, guitar, and harmonica parts, and is a fan favorite.
Who or what Ezra might be is a mystery that the band members have no interest in clearing up. Drummond once told a reporter that the meaning of the band's name is "so lame you wouldn't even want to print it." However, it has also been said that the name came into being when the then nameless band entered a battle of the bands in competition with a group named Ezra. Needing a name to register they simply said that they were better.
In 2005, Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry used the band's song "Juicy" as the background music for the second season of the show's promotional advertisement.
The band is slated to headline A Taste of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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In 2009 there were line-up changes and a new album released. Drummer Travis McNabb left to tour with the Country music group Sugarland. The split was friendly and McNabb still serves on the Ezra charitable organizations. McNabb was replaced by Michael Jerome as touring and ?future? drummer, with Blair Sinta filling in on parts of the album Paper Empire and 2 dates of the bands summer 2009 concert tour.
Travis McNabb played his last show with Ezra on Feb. 15, 2009 in Metairie, Louisiana.
Paper Empire was released on May 12, 2009.
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Fit
Better Than Ezra Lyrics
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I want find
I need to know where you gonna hide
'Cause I'm out of breath
My air is gone
Running to see you, being alone
'Cause you really want to settle the truth
Let me be the one to offer you proof
Oh, how you fit me
Oh, how you do
You know that you only
I'm head over you
Oh, how it hit me
Caught up and bruised
Despite all these cynical lies
I finally found a piece to fit in my life
I was a drift
Out on my own
You came along and carried me home
'Cause you are a spark
A distant headlight
Can't stop my eyes
From keeping you in sight
'Cause I'm not looking for a broken excuse
but I need you now to heal all my wounds
Oh, how you fit me
Oh, how you do
You know that you only
I'm head over you
Oh, how it hit me
I'm caught up and bruised
Despite all these cynical lies
I finally found a piece to fit
'Cause I'm made long
I feigned some
At what I become
And my eyes were drawn
'Til you came along
The world is quite confused
You're my only and absolute
But oh, how you fit me
Oh, how you do
You know that you only
I'm head over you
Oh, how it hit me
I'm caught up and bruised
Despite all these cynical lies
And Oh, how you fit me
Oh, how you do
You know that you only
I'm head over you
Oh, how it hit me
I'm Bound up in you
Despite all these cynical lies
I finally found a piece to fit in my life
I finally found a piece to fit in my life.
Ooooh... ooooh.... ooooh.... ooooh.... ooooh.
The song "Fit" by Better Than Ezra is a heartfelt song about finding someone who fits perfectly in one's life. The verses describe the singer's pursuit of this person, even though he is out of breath and tired from running. He wants to settle the truth and offer proof to this person that they belong together. The chorus uses repetition to emphasize the feeling of being perfectly in sync with this person. The singer says that this person is the only one and that they have healed his wounds and brought him home. The bridge is an expression of the singer's gratitude for finding this person, who is the only absolute in a confusing world.
The lyrics of "Fit" are open to interpretation, as is the case with many songs. One interpretation is that the song is about finding a soulmate or a perfect match. The singer seems to be describing an intense connection with another person that goes beyond attraction or mere compatibility. The repetition of "Oh, how you fit me" and "You know that you only" suggests that this person is irreplaceable and that the singer believes they will never find someone like them again.
Another possible interpretation is that the song is about finding a sense of belonging or purpose. The singer could be describing a moment of clarity or enlightenment that comes from connecting with another person. The line "Despite all these cynical lies" suggests that the world is full of negativity and doubt, but the singer has found something that gives him hope and meaning.
Overall, "Fit" is a powerful song that captures the feeling of finding someone or something that fits perfectly in one's life. The verses describe the pursuit of this person, the chorus emphasizes the connection, and the bridge expresses gratitude for finding them.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to start
I am eager to begin
I want find
I want to discover
I need to know where you gonna hide
I need to know where you will be
'Cause I'm out of breath
I am exhausted
My air is gone
I am running out of breath
Running to see you, being alone
I am running to see you even though I will be alone
'Cause you really want to settle the truth
Because you really want to find the truth
Let me be the one to offer you proof
Let me be the one to provide evidence to support the truth
Oh, how you fit me
Oh, how well we match each other
Oh, how you do
Oh, how you do fit me
You know that you only
I know that only you
I'm head over you
I'm completely in love with you
Oh, how it hit me
Oh, how I was struck by realization
Caught up and bruised
Overwhelmed and hurt
Despite all these cynical lies
In spite of all the pessimistic untruths
I finally found a piece to fit in my life
I finally found something that perfectly fits into my life
I was a drift
I was lost
Out on my own
Completely alone
You came along and carried me home
You came into my life and gave me direction
'Cause you are a spark
Because you ignite my life
A distant headlight
A faraway guiding light
Can't stop my eyes
I cannot look away
From keeping you in sight
From watching you
'Cause I'm not looking for a broken excuse
I do not want to find a weak justification
but I need you now to heal all my wounds
But I need you to help me recover from my pain
I'm made long
I have been created to be strong
I feigned some
I pretended to be something I am not
At what I become
At what I have become
And my eyes were drawn
I was captivated by
Til you came along
Until you came into my life
The world is quite confused
The world is full of confusion
You're my only and absolute
You are my one and only
I'm Bound up in you
I am completely wrapped up in you
I finally found a piece to fit in my life
I finally found something that perfectly fits into my life
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