Some of the band's biggest hits include "I Believe," "Hey, Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)," "I Wanna Be There," and "Brother My Brother" which was used in the US release of the first Pokemon movie. Their debut album, "Home," was certified gold by the RIAA in 1995.
In 2000, several of the band's songs were scheduled for use during the production of a film entitled "Standing at the Edge of the Earth" by Fizzle Freak Productions. The film would have co-starred the band's bassist Tony Clark, as well as the rest of the band featured in prominent roles. The film's production was canceled in late 2000 early 2001 due to legal and financial issues.
In 2006, Jeff Pence headed a project in which the band contributed two tracks for "Clutch Hits," a CD that featured a variety of artists singing about the Cincinnati Reds. The songs were entitled "Play Ball" and "Me, Marty, Joe, Ted & Louise." The project was a fund raiser for the Reds Community Fund.
Scenes From A Coffee House
Blessid Union Of Souls Lyrics
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I was never really down with coffee shops
A group of beatniks reading kerouac
And the smell of grass from the parking lot
And as I recall
We got to know each other
We got to show each other
There's that guy who thinks he's Dylan
He plays guitar with the band
And he dedicates a song he thinks belongs to you and me
He must've seen us holding hands
But they don't know
We tried to cross that line before
But what we have is so much more
'Cause now you will always be mine
And as I recall
We got to know each other
We got to show each other
That we were fine just being friends
We tried to cross that line before
But what we have is so much more
'Cause now you will always be mine inside
And as I recall
We got to know each other
We got to show each other
That we were fine just being friends
And we still hold each other
And we still love each other
But we're just fine being friends
The song "Scenes from a Coffee House" by Blessid Union of Souls is a nostalgic ballad about the memories of the singer's past experiences at Kaldi's coffee shop on Sunday nights. The lyrics paint a picture of a cozy, bohemian atmosphere where groups of beatniks gather to read Kerouac and smoke grass in the parking lot. The singer confesses that he was never really a fan of coffee shops, but he found himself drawn to Kaldi's because of the community of people who frequented it. He then reminisces about a particular guy who played guitar with the band, who dedicated a song to the singer and his love interest, suggesting that he may have seen them holding hands.
The lyrics also allude to a past attempt to cross a line and become more than just friends, but the singer acknowledges that what they have is "so much more." The song explores the beauty of platonic love and the value of deep, meaningful friendships that last through the years. As he recalls his memories of Kaldi's, the singer emphasizes the importance of getting to know and show each other that they were fine just being friends.
Overall, the lyrics of "Scenes from a Coffee House" capture the essence of youth, friendships, and the memories that stay with us long after a moment has passed. The song is a poignant reflection on the value of connection and the beauty of platonic love, and it reminds listeners that friendships can be just as powerful and meaningful as romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember Sunday nights at Kaldi's
The singer recalls visiting Kaldi's coffee shop on Sunday nights.
I was never really down with coffee shops
The singer didn't really like going to coffee shops.
A group of beatniks reading kerouac
The singer saw a group of people reading Jack Kerouac's books, who were likely fans of Beat culture.
And the smell of grass from the parking lot
The artist remembers the aroma of grass or marijuana coming from the parking lot outside the coffee shop.
And as I recall
We got to know each other
We got to show each other
That we were fine just being friends
While at Kaldi's, the artist and their companion(s) got to spend time together and learn more about each other. However, they were okay just being friends.
There's that guy who thinks he's Dylan
He plays guitar with the band
And he dedicates a song he thinks belongs to you and me
He must've seen us holding hands
But they don't know
The singer sees a guy who resembles Bob Dylan performing with a band, and he dedicates a song to the singer and their companion(s). The guy assumes they are a couple (since he saw them holding hands), but his assumption is incorrect.
We tried to cross that line before
But what we have is so much more
'Cause now you will always be mine
The singer and their companion(s) tried to become romantically involved before, but they realized that their friendship had more value. However, the singer still has feelings for their companion(s).
And we still hold each other
And we still love each other
But we're just fine being friends
The artist and their companion(s) still have a close friendship and care for each other, even though they are not in a romantic relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY CURTIS PENCE, MATTHEW JOSEPH SENATORE, ELIOT WALKER SLOAN
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