Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
Come On
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Lyrics
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Pick up your knee and your steep side.
The river is deep and running all night from your tender, moonlit lake.
I sit on the ground in the city light.
I live in the traffic and I sleep light.
Might I touch your illustrious face? Come on.
She's got the hydrogen bomb
And the satellite to move her around a
She's gonna want to know my name.
The trouble is keen and the money is tight.
I've got the need and the cheap ride to take you with me into space.
Come on.
The universe is on for you tonight.
Come on.
The lyrics to Big Head Todd and the Monsters' song "Come On" are mysterious and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about longing and escape, with references to the deep river running all night and the singer's desire to leave the city and touch someone's face. The mention of the hydrogen bomb and satellite could suggest a futuristic or science-fiction element, adding to the feeling of escape.
The singer seems to be restless and looking to break free from their current situation. They feel trapped in the city and its traffic and long for something more. They mention having a cheap ride to take someone with them into space, perhaps indicating a desire to leave behind the earthly problems that are weighing them down.
The chorus encourages the listener to come on and join the singer in their escape. The universe is on for them tonight, suggesting that anything is possible if they just take the leap and come with the singer.
Overall, the lyrics to "Come On" are evocative and open to interpretation, painting a picture of a person longing for more and dreaming of escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on.
Encouraging the listener to take action and join in on whatever is happening.
Pick up your knee and your steep side.
Get moving and climb up the steep side of whatever obstacle lies ahead.
The river is deep and running all night from your tender, moonlit lake.
Life can be challenging and unpredictable, but there is beauty and possibility if you look for it.
I sit on the ground in the city light.
Despite being surrounded by the noise and chaos of the city, the artist is grounded and present in the moment.
I live in the traffic and I sleep light.
The artist is used to living in a busy and noisy environment, but they are still able to find peace and rest.
Might I touch your illustrious face? Come on.
The singer is admiring someone's beauty and asking for permission to get closer.
She's got the hydrogen bomb And the satellite to move her around And keep her treated right.
The singer is describing someone who has power and control over their own life, and takes care of themselves well.
She's gonna want to know my name.
The artist is hoping to make an impression on this powerful and intriguing person.
The trouble is keen and the money is tight.
Life can be difficult, with problems and financial struggles that need to be faced.
I've got the need and the cheap ride to take you with me into space. Come on.
Despite the difficulties, the artist is confident that they can still find adventure and excitement, and wants to share it with someone else.
The universe is on for you tonight. Come on.
There are endless possibilities and opportunities waiting, and the singer is urging the listener to take advantage of them.
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Written by: TODD PARK MOHR
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CarolinaBeachcomber
Coloradoans and rock and roll, we stay forever young! One of my favorite live albums, ever.
teknicolor123
Song is rockin