Based in the Bay Area of San Francisco, the band has released two studio-length albums, "Bully For You" and "Coming Back From Yesterday", which really was an alternate version of "Bully For You" with the lyrics changed as well as a few instruments.
Some of the songs featured on these records are denied Third Eye Blind songs, and it is possible that a new record will be released in 2006 via a larger medium, as Cousin Kevin generally releases record through the Kevin Cadogan website.
Oh Well
Cousin Kevin Lyrics
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If you don't wanna try.
Too late.
If you leap from a high.
You're the only one that knows to fly.
Oh well.
Your umbrella folds in the sky.
Too late.
If you drop like a fallen man.
Alright.
And you land on a ferris wheel.
Oh well.
It'll spin you up a tumbling.
Too late.
The atmosphere will cook you up in an oven.
-Chorus:
I think about the things that I should know.
I wasted my youth on television, you'll never get it back so you might as well say oh well.
I think about the things that I should know.
I wasted my youth on television, you'll never get it back so you might as well say oh well.
It's too late.
Well alright.
Your gonna take it all on.
Oh well.
If your instrument makes you sigh.
Too late.
If you let it rot outside.
Alright.
If you play it like the music man.
Oh well.
They discover that you're just a con man.
Too late.
If they chase you down.
Alright.
If you win the triple crown.
Oh well.
If noone buys the things that you sell.
Too late.
If you fall into your own wishing well.
-Chorus:
I think about the things that I should know.
I wasted my youth on television, you'll never get it back so you might as well say oh well.
I think about the things that I should know.
I wasted my youth on television, you'll never get it back so you might as well say oh well.
-Solo:
It's too late.
Oh well.
It's too late.
Oh well.
It's too late.
Oh well.
In Cousin Kevin's song "Oh Well," the lyrics speak to the idea of acceptance and moving on from missed opportunities or failures. The chorus, "I wasted my youth on television, you'll never get it back so you might as well say oh well," acknowledges the regret of not using one's time wisely, but ultimately advises acceptance of the past and moving forward.
Through the use of metaphors, the verses suggest that taking risks and pursuing passions can lead to both success and failure. The line "If you leap from a high" suggests taking a risk, but the following line, "too late," implies that the opportunity has already passed. The line "If you play it like the music man, they discover that you're just a con man" suggests that pursuing fame or success can lead to being exposed as a fraud. However, the second verse also suggests that persevering despite failure, with lines like "If you land on a ferris wheel, it'll spin you up a tumbling," suggesting the possibility of both successful and tumultuous outcomes.
Overall, the lyrics of "Oh Well" encourage acceptance of the past and taking action towards future goals, with a recognition that both success and failure are possible outcomes.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well.
Acceptance of whatever happens, even if it's not what was hoped or expected.
If you don't wanna try.
If you're not willing to put in the effort, there's no point in pursuing it.
Too late.
It's too late to change things or prevent something from happening.
If you leap from a high.
If you take a big risk, you might end up falling.
Alright.
You're capable of flying and succeeding, but it's up to you to make it happen.
You're the only one that knows to fly.
You have unique abilities and talents that give you an advantage.
Your umbrella folds in the sky.
Even something as seemingly reliable as an umbrella can fail when faced with unexpected challenges.
If you drop like a fallen man.
If you fall down or fail, it can be difficult to get back up and try again.
And you land on a ferris wheel.
Sometimes setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities or experiences.
It'll spin you up a tumbling.
Those opportunities or experiences may still be difficult or challenging, even if they seem positive at first.
The atmosphere will cook you up in an oven.
Even if you try to power through difficult situations, they can still wear you down and take a toll on you.
I think about the things that I should know.
Reflecting on past mistakes or missed opportunities can lead to personal growth and learning.
I wasted my youth on television, you'll never get it back so you might as well say oh well.
Regretting time wasted on unproductive or unfulfilling things won't change anything, so it's better to accept it and move on.
Your gonna take it all on.
You're strong enough to handle whatever challenges come your way.
If your instrument makes you sigh.
Even if you're passionate about something, it can still be frustrating or difficult at times.
If you let it rot outside.
Taking care of your passions and dreams is important to prevent them from fading away or being forgotten.
If you play it like the music man.
If you put in the effort and use your talents, you can succeed and inspire others.
They discover that you're just a con man.
If you're not authentic and true to yourself, people will eventually see through your facade.
If they chase you down.
If you make mistakes or wrong someone, it may come back to haunt you.
If you win the triple crown.
If you achieve great success or set many records, it may still not be enough to satisfy you or others.
If noone buys the things that you sell.
Even if you think what you have to offer is valuable, others may not see it that way.
If you fall into your own wishing well.
If you're not careful or thoughtful about your desires and goals, they can lead to your downfall.
It's too late.
Sometimes, things are beyond fixing or changing.
Oh well.
Acceptance of what can't be changed or what has passed.
Solo:
An instrumental section.
Contributed by Wyatt H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.