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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Get You In
Better Than Ezra Lyrics
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Wilting in the kitchen
I felt like I was one of them
Gasping for air
I go from room to room
Hoping to find you
I play my music louder
Than you'd like me to
Why can't I be your lover?
Can there be another?
And when I feel without
I want to get you in
Can't I be your lover?
At five o'clock you come shuffling in
And when I lock you out
I want to get you,
Get you, get you in
I understand that you
Are going through a hard time
But what you need to recognize
I'm in one too
You say that maybe we
Should take some time apart
But you go your way,
I'll get by, and you'll go get high
You just see if I mind
Why can't I be your lover?
Can there be another?
And when I feel without
I want to get you in
Why can't I be your lover?
At five o'clock you come shuffling in
And when I lock you out
I want to get you,
Let you, get you in
Well I could be wrong
I don't even know myself
And I must be strong
When you're gone so long
I don't need to know reasons why
What I wouldn't do for you
Why can't I be your lover?
Can there be another?
And when I feel without
I want to get you in
Why can't I be your lover?
At five o'clock you come shuffling in
And when I lock you out
I want to get you,
Let you, get you in
I want to get you in
The lyrics of Better Than Ezra’s song Get You In are a lament of a failed romantic relationship. The singer is still pining for his lost love, but the relationship has taken a turn for the worse. He paints the picture of the couple’s wilting flowers as a symbol of the decay of their love. He feels like he too is wilting as he gasps for air. He roams from room to room in the hope of finding his lover but finds himself alone, listening to his music a little too loud.
The singer asks why he can’t be his lover’s lover anymore. He wonders if there could be someone else who has taken his place by her side. He wants to feel loved again and hopes that he can persuade her to come back to him. He misses her terribly and wishes he could get her back. The singer is hurt that she wants some time apart but understands that he must let her go. He wants her to be happy, even if that means getting high without him.
Overall, the lyrics depict a sad, lonely man whose love has left him feeling broken and alone. The use of flowers as a metaphor adds a deeper layer of meaning to the song, as the flowers serving as a representation of the dying relationship. The singer is hopeful but also apprehensive about the future, unsure of what’s to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit and watch your flowers
As I observe your flowers wilting away in the kitchen, I empathize with these plants because I feel like I'm also withering and struggling to survive.
I go from room to room
I wander aimlessly from one room to the other, hoping that I'll stumble upon your presence so that I can finally feel complete again.
Than you'd like me to
I keep the music volume higher than you normally prefer, knowing that it disturbs you, but I cannot help doing it as music is a comforting escapade for me.
But what you need to recognize
I appreciate that you are also undergoing a tough phase in your life, but you should also understand that the same holds good for me as well.
And when I lock you out
When I shut you out of my life to recover from the damages caused, all I want is for you to come back, see reason, and try with me again instead of resorting to drugs or any other vices to distract yourself from the problem.
I don't even know myself
I am unsure of myself and what I stand for, but in your absence, I need to act tough and survive the emotional upheaval.
What I wouldn't do for you
I have immense affection for you, and there isn't anything that I wouldn't sacrifice, so we can get through this difficult time together.
Let you, get you in
I am willing to forgive and forget the past, let you in my life, and start anew with you, as we belong together.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN GRIFFIN
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jporchbaby
Before I knew the name of this song, I always thought he was saying "I wanna get you wet." 😂😂 must admit, I'm a tad disappointed.
eyemalien
And when I feel without I want to get you in
Felipe Carrión
Why this song is not in Spotify?? :(
suicidesqueeze
Well this is the best song