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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Tremble
Better Than Ezra Lyrics
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Geraldo on TV
And I'm thinking
About you and me
About you and me
[Chorus]
But you talk too much
You think too hard
You will get a tremble
Yes you talk too much
You say too little
You think too hard
You will get a tremble
Well you're dancing
With a pole at xanthas
And I'm thinking
About you and me
About you and me
But you talk too much
You say too little
You think too hard
You will get a tremble
Yes you talk too much
You say too little
You think too hard
You will get a tremble
I believe it
I believe its true
I can't take it anymore
This could be the end of something
This could be the start of something new
This could be the end of something
Well I'm watching
Geraldo on TV
And I'm thinking
About you and me
About you and me
But you talk too much
You say too little
You think too hard
You will get a tremble
Yes you talk too much
You say too little
You think too hard
You will get a tremble
Yes you talk too much
You say too little
You think too hard
You will get a tremble
Yes you talk too much
You say too little
Your mouth is dry
You will get a tremble
The lyrics of Better Than Ezra's song "Tremble" are about a complicated relationship in which the singer is watching Geraldo on TV and thinking about the person they are in a relationship with. The relationship is characterized by the other person talking too much, saying too little, and overthinking things to the point where they will "get a tremble."
The song's chorus is catchy and repeats several times throughout the song, making it the central theme. The singer is frustrated with their partner's communication style, which is causing them to feel uneasy and uncertain about the future of their relationship.
While the specific meaning of the song may be up for interpretation, it is clear that the lyrics are about a relationship that is not functioning well. The singer is feeling uncertain and worried about the future of the relationship.
Overall, "Tremble" is a catchy and relatable song about the challenges of communication in relationships and the negative impact it can have on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm watching
The singer is watching TV.
Geraldo on TV
The singer is specifically watching Geraldo Rivera on TV.
And I'm thinking
The singer is thinking about something.
About you and me
The singer is thinking specifically about their relationship with someone else.
About you and me
The singer is still thinking about their relationship with someone else.
But you talk too much
The singer's partner talks too much.
You say too little
Despite talking a lot, the singer's partner doesn't say anything of substance.
You think too hard
The singer's partner overthinks things.
You will get a tremble
Overthinking will lead to anxiety.
Yes you talk too much
The singer's partner still talks too much.
You say too little
The lack of substance in the partner's speech is still an issue.
You think too hard
Partner's tendency to overthink is still a problem.
You will get a tremble
Overthinking will continue to lead to anxiety.
Well you're dancing
The singer's partner is now dancing.
With a pole at xanthas
The partner is specifically dancing with a pole at a club called Xanthas.
And I'm thinking
The singer is still thinking about their relationship with their partner.
About you and me
The singer's thoughts are centered around their own relationship.
About you and me
The singer is still thinking about their own relationship.
I believe it
The singer believes in something.
I believe its true
The singer believes that something is true.
I can't take it anymore
The singer has had enough of something.
This could be the end of something
The current situation could signal the end of something, possibly the singer's relationship with their partner.
This could be the start of something new
The current situation could also signify a new beginning.
This could be the end of something
The singer is still contemplating the possibility of the situation being the end of something.
Well I'm watching
The scene returns to the singer watching TV.
Geraldo on TV
The singer is still specifically watching Geraldo Rivera on TV.
And I'm thinking
The singer is still thinking about their relationship with their partner.
About you and me
The singer is still thinking specifically about their own relationship.
About you and me
The singer is still thinking about their own relationship.
Yes you talk too much
The issue of the partner talking too much is still ongoing.
You say too little
The lack of substance in the partner's speech is still an issue.
You think too hard
The partner's overthinking is still problematic.
You will get a tremble
The partner's overthinking will continue to cause anxiety.
Yes you talk too much
The issue of the partner talking too much persists.
You say too little
The partner's lack of substance in speech is still a problem.
You think too hard
Overthinking is still a problem for the partner.
You will get a tremble
Overthinking will continue to cause anxiety for the partner.
Yes you talk too much
The issue with the partner talking too much still has not been resolved.
You say too little
The partner's lack of substance in speech persists.
Your mouth is dry
The partner may be suffering from nervousness or anxiety due to overthinking.
You will get a tremble
The partner's anxiety will continue to worsen if they don't resolve their overthinking and talking issues.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN M GRIFFIN
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