Best remembered for their 1993 single "No Rain", the group enjoyed critical and commercial success in the early 1990s with their neo-psychedelic take on alternative rock. The 1995 death of lead vocalist Shannon Hoon halted the band's activity, and the members went on hiatus until officially disbanding in 1999. The band reformed with new lead vocalist Travis Warren in 2006, and although Warren departed two years later, he has since resumed performing with the band.
Vernie
Blind Melon Lyrics
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Is it because I'm peakin'
Twistin' your face, thumb in hand, but you
Gotta have your own space to play in
A collection of glass chickens
Oh Vernie, what a garden you have
Maybe its the snuff under your lip
Oh a flower you are to my land, but I
No I cannot deny the beauty
If I had a heart I would want it to be like Vernie's
Oh what a heart that she has
Roaming through the cupboard jar of
Pickles never opened since nineteen eighty-three
Peanuts in a pile and Elvis down the aisle
Singing gallantly
I wish I could be
A little more like Vernie
Oh, I wanna be
I wanna be a little more like Vernie
"Vernie" by Blind Melon is a song about an enigmatic character who stands out from others. The song's title is the name of this character who is fascinating and intriguing to the singer. The chorus of the song "I wish I could be, A little more like Vernie, Oh, I wanna be, I wanna be a little more like Vernie" shows that the singer admires Vernie and wants to adopt some of her qualities. The first verse of the song talks about the way Vernie talks and how she wants her own space to play in. The following lines refer to Vernie's collection of glass chickens, indicating that she has her own unique tastes and interests. The chorus further reflects the admiration of Vernie's heart.
The second verse talks about Vernie's physical appearance and her unique habits. The snuff under her lip and the caramel cake covered in Christmas add to Vernie's peculiar character. The following lines depict that Vernie is like a flower to the singer's land, highlighting how she stands out and brings beauty to the surroundings. The third verse describes Vernie's home space, and the quirky contents of her cupboard, such as pickles and peanuts. The mention of Elvis singing gallantly adds to the overall character of the song, supporting the idea of being unique and individualistic.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it the way you're speakin'
Could it be the way you're speaking?
Is it because I'm peakin'
Maybe it's because I'm under the influence
Twistin' your face, thumb in hand, but you
Making a weird facial expression
Gotta have your own space to play in
Valuing personal space
A collection of glass chickens
Having a collection of glass chickens
Oh Vernie, what a garden you have
Admiring Vernie's garden
Maybe its the snuff under your lip
Could be the tobacco under her lip
Or maybe caramel cake covered in Christmas
Or maybe her love for caramel cake during Christmas
Oh a flower you are to my land, but I
You're like a flower in my garden
No I cannot deny the beauty
There's no denying her beauty
If I had a heart I would want it to be like Vernie's
If I had a heart, I'd want it to be as pure and kind as Vernie's
Oh what a heart that she has
Her heart is amazing
Roaming through the cupboard jar of
Going through the jar in the cupboard
Pickles never opened since nineteen eighty-three
Pickles that haven't been opened since 1983
Peanuts in a pile and Elvis down the aisle
Peanuts in a pile and Elvis playing in the background
Singing gallantly
Singing bravely
I wish I could be
I wish I could be
A little more like Vernie
A bit more like Vernie
Oh, I wanna be
I really want to be
I wanna be a little more like Vernie
I want to be more like Vernie
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON JEROME SMITH, TERRY L. HUNTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@markgustafson2666
Is it the way you're speakin'
Is it because I'm peakin'
Twistin' your face, thumb in hand, but you
Gotta have your own space to play in
A collection of glass chickens
Oh Vernie, what a garden you have
Maybe its the snuff under your lip
Or maybe caramel cake covered in Christmas
Oh a flower you are to my land, but I
No I cannot deny the beauty
If I had a heart I would want it to be like Vernie's
Oh what a heart that she has
Roaming through the cupboard jar of
pickles never opened since 1983
Peanuts in a pile and Elvis down the aisle
Singing gallantly
I wish I could be
A little more like Vernie
Oh, I wanna be
I wanna be a little more like Vernie
@1972matthewg
Shortly after Shannon passed, a few friends including myself went to Lafayette to his see his grave and literally met Ms. Vernie (his grandmother) she was the sweetest lady I've ever met. She let us in (being total strangers but big fans of Shannon's and the band) and gave us lemonade and cookies.....this song epitomizes her sweet nature and brutal honesty.
@Michelle-fm8dg
Matthew G. What!!!???? 😌😌😞😪
@kane00000
Still don't believe this story.
@pandapancakes37
@@kane00000 😂😂 it's the internet after all
@pandapancakes37
@Giant dwarf Giant dwarf he broke his collection
@virtusetglorie
https://youtu.be/G6fOxr8WbVE
11:46 he says that Vernie is about his grandmother
@setpunks13
This is such a beautiful song. Soup is really a brilliant album.
@sev7463
Most underrated song from one of the most underrated bands.
@lyonslaforet
Blind Melon are among the most unfairly underrated American bands of the nineties.
@jimmylyback1
Right?! It STILL bothers me