The band's website once noted Cracker as "The only band to ever open for both Grateful Dead and Ramones," a unique distinction which is also indicative of the band's sound and style. Cracker comfortably mixes influences and sounds ranging from classic country music, psychedelia, punk and folk into their brand of "Americana" style rock.
Lowery and Hickman are inalterable constants. The band continues to tour (as a full band, and also as the "Cracker acoustic duo").
Fluffy Lucy
Cracker Lyrics
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Everybody says, she's got it easy
But she's dark, straight to her soul
She's got the kind of trouble
That it's hard to tell another
Because they think that you're jaded, or you're spoiled
Everybody called her a loon
But she's just another sweet dark fruit
She's got the kind of trouble
That it's hard to tell another
Cause they think that you're jaded or you're spoiled
So lay down your head
Lay down your heart
Come lay down, in my bed
And I won't tell a soul
So wake in the morning
You kick me in the ass
You say you're glad to see me
But this time I don't need it, I'm right on the mark
Yeah I declared my prerogative
To alternate between what is heavy and what is light
Now feel the weight, the weight of the world
So gonna lay down my head
Lay down my heart
I wanna lay down in your bed
And I won't tell a soul
And I won't tell a soul
I won't tell a soul
The lyrics to Cracker's song Fluffy Lucy suggest that appearances can be deceiving, as they describe two women who are often misunderstood by others. The first woman, Fluffy Lucy, is not actually fluffy, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for her not fitting the stereotypical image that people have of her. Despite the perception of her having an easy life, the lyrics suggest that she has a troubled soul that is difficult for others to understand or empathize with. The second woman, Dirty Daisy, is similarly dismissed as crazy by others. However, like Fluffy Lucy, she is really just another sweet dark fruit with her own set of troubles that are difficult to share with others.
The chorus of the song seems to offer a solution to the struggles these women face. It suggests that by laying down their heads and hearts in someone else's bed, they can find solace without having to reveal their troubles. The singer promises not to tell a soul, creating a safe space for both women to let their guards down.
Overall, the lyrics of Fluffy Lucy highlight the importance of looking beyond appearances and recognizing that everyone has their own set of struggles. The song suggests that by offering empathy and creating safe spaces for others, we can help each other navigate these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Fluffy Lucy she's not fluffy
Despite her seemingly light-hearted name, Fluffy Lucy is not a carefree individual
Everybody says, she's got it easy
People assume that Fluffy Lucy has a simple and easy life
But she's dark, straight to her soul
However, Fluffy Lucy has a heavy and troubled soul
She's got the kind of trouble That it's hard to tell another Because they think that you're jaded, or you're spoiled
Fluffy Lucy's problems are difficult to share with others because they may be perceived as being ungrateful or cynical
Well dirty Daisy she's not crazy
Despite her unflattering nickname, Dirty Daisy is not insane
Everybody called her a loon
However, people have unfairly labeled her as crazy
But she's just another sweet dark fruit
Dirty Daisy is just like any other individual with a complex and troubled psyche
So lay down your head Lay down your heart Come lay down, in my bed And I won't tell a soul
The artist offers comfort and refuses to betray any secrets shared by others
So wake in the morning You kick me in the ass You say you're glad to see me But this time I don't need it, I'm right on the mark
The artist acknowledges the friendly greetings in the morning but does not require them as they are confident and focused
Yeah I declared my prerogative To alternate between what is heavy and what is light Now feel the weight, the weight of the world
The artist has chosen to switch between more lighthearted and heavy topics, but acknowledges the weight of the world's problems
So gonna lay down my head Lay down my heart I wanna lay down in your bed And I won't tell a soul And I won't tell a soul I won't tell a soul
The singer desires comfort and reassures that no secrets will be shared
Contributed by Matthew A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.