… Read Full Bio ↴The Crash Test Dummies is a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The band is most identifiable through Brad Roberts (vocals, guitar) and his distinctive bass-baritone voice. The band members have fluctuated over the years, but its best known line-up consisted of Roberts, Ellen Reid (co-vocals, keyboards), Brad's brother Dan Roberts (bass guitar, backing vocals), Benjamin Darvill (harmonica, mandolin), and Mitch Dorge (drums, percussion). The band is best known internationally for their 1993 single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" and best known in Canada for the 1991 single "Superman's Song".
After a multi-year hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with a tour and the new charity single "Promised Land" which was a collaboration with Marc Mysterio[1] following up his remix of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm".
The origin of the Crash Test Dummies is tied to the history of two Winnipeg nightspots, the Spectrum Cabaret and the Blue Note Cafe, owned by Curtis Riddell.
In the mid-1980s, Riddell joined with Brad Roberts to form the decidedly less-than-serious bar band Bad Brad Roberts and the St. James Rhythm Pigs. Over time, the band evolved into the Crash Test Dummies, a name suggested by a friend of the band who was in medical school. The diagnostic mannequin, known colloquially as a crash test dummy, was known to the public already by this time. Ellen Reid and Benjamin Darvill became permanent additions. George West, the original bass player, quit and was replaced by Dan Roberts, Brad's brother. Riddell was replaced by Vince Lambert, who was fired and replaced by Mitch Dorge just before the release of The Ghosts That Haunt Me.
After signing with BMG Records in 1991, the band signed with manager Jeff Rogers (Swell).
In the summer of 2017, the full band, except Benjamin Darvill, reunited for a show in Winnipeg and Brad Roberts went on a tour of South Africa in early 2018.
In July 2018, a reunited photo of Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, Dan Roberts, and Mitch Dorge was posted on the official Crash Test Dummies Facebook page, along with the announcement of Canadian Tour Dates for the fall.
Throughout their career, Crash Test Dummies have experimented with many different styles and genres of music. These styles include the acoustic folk rock of The Ghosts That Haunt Me, the electric alternative rock of A Worm's Life, the urban influences of Give Yourself a Hand, and the optigan-based compositions of Oooh La La!.
Crash Test Dummies recorded as a full five piece band from their debut album The Ghosts That Haunt Me until Give Yourself a Hand. At this time, the most notable instrumentation of the band's music included Brad Roberts' lead guitar, Ellen Reid's keyboards, and Benjamin Darvill's harmonica. Another notable element of Crash Test Dummies' music are the contrasting harmonies between Brad Roberts' deep lead vocals and Ellen Reid's backing vocals in the higher register.
Beginning with I Don't Care That You Don't Mind in 2001, the band's albums were recorded primarily by Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, and a rotating roster of session musicians.
One of the biggest influences for Brad Roberts was the band XTC and Andy Partridge in particular. The band even went on to cover two of XTC's songs: "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead" for the soundtrack to the film Dumb and Dumber, and "All You Pretty Girls" for the XTC tribute album A Testimonial Dinner.
I Think I'll Disappear Now
Crash Test Dummies Lyrics
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Is like catching a sniff of tequila in the morning
But I'll try, I'll try to keep my food down
That's quite an aftertaste that you've left now that you're not around
You can just pretend we're not in the same room
Well, alright, I'll just mosey to the bathroom
You flew by like a summer vacation
I think I'll disappear now, slip out sideways
Just for awhile, but until then I'll stay in and sleep late, excuse me
I'll buy a fast car, I'll drive fast from here
There's a beach I haven't seen since last year
It's far, but I like night drives;
It just makes it nicer when I do arrive
I think I'll disappear now, slip out sideways
Just for awhile, but until then I'll stay in and sleep late, excuse me
Aren't you going to miss me?
Aren't you going to even say one thing to me anymore?
Well, you can bet that I'll forget how it was then:
All the drives to your farm for the weekend
But I've seen the swimsuit magazines
And I've smelled tequila the first thing in the morning
I think I'll disappear now, slip out sideways
Just for awhile, but until then I'll stay in and sleep late, excuse me
Aren't you going to miss me?
Aren't you going to even say one thing to me anymore?
You are years away from me
Aren't you going to even say one thing to me anymore?
One thing to me anymore.
The lyrics of "I Think I'll Disappear Now" by Crash Test Dummies depict the aftermath of a break-up. The singer runs into their former partner unexpectedly and is hit with a flood of memories and emotions. They compare the feeling to catching a whiff of tequila in the morning - a disagreeable and unexpected sensation. The singer is trying to keep their composure and not let the sight of their ex shake them up too much.
Despite the awkwardness, the singer feels like they can ignore their ex's presence and just pretend they're not in the same room. The painful memory of the breakup is contrasted with the pleasant memory of being on vacation with their ex-lover. However, the singer chooses to focus on moving forward and escaping their current reality. They plan to disappear for a while and take a solo road trip to the beach. They acknowledge that they will miss some aspects of their past relationship, but feel that it's time to move on and not dwell on the past.
Overall, "I Think I'll Disappear Now" deals with the complex emotions and aftermath of a break-up. The singer is trying to move on but is still haunted by memories of their former lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Running into you like this without warning
Meeting you unexpectedly is like experiencing an unwelcome sensation similar to taking a sudden shot of tequila in the morning
But I'll try, I'll try to keep my food down
Despite the unsettling feeling that seeing you brings to me, I will try to maintain my composure
That's quite an aftertaste that you've left now that you're not around
The memory of you lingers and it's not a pleasant one
You can just pretend we're not in the same room
You can ignore me if you want to
Well, alright, I'll just mosey to the bathroom
Fine, I'll just excuse myself and go to the bathroom
You flew by like a summer vacation
Your presence in my life was brief and leaves me longing for more
And you left me with TV-movies and a messy kitchen
After you left, all that remained were mundane distractions and a disorganized living space
I think I'll disappear now, slip out sideways
I want to escape and leave without making a big fuss
Just for awhile, but until then I'll stay in and sleep late, excuse me
I want to avoid social interactions and prefer to be alone in my bed, please excuse my absence
I'll buy a fast car, I'll drive fast from here
I want to experience a thrill and escape, so I plan to purchase a speedy vehicle and drive far away
There's a beach I haven't seen since last year
I want to visit an old familiar place that brings me comfort, but I haven't been there in a while
It's far, but I like night drives;
The destination is a long distance away, but I enjoy nighttime drives so it's worth it
It just makes it nicer when I do arrive
The journey to get there is tiring, but the arrival is worth the effort
Aren't you going to miss me?
Will you feel any sense of loss or desire for me when I'm gone?
Aren't you going to even say one thing to me anymore?
Will you completely cut me out of your life and not speak to me at all?
Well, you can bet that I'll forget how it was then:
I will make an effort to forget about our past experiences together
All the drives to your farm for the weekend
I recall all the times I visited you on the farm for the weekend
But I've seen the swimsuit magazines
But now, I see other women in magazines wearing swimsuits and it makes me feel like I can move on
And I've smelled tequila the first thing in the morning
The memory of you lingers and it's not a pleasant one, much like the smell of tequila in the morning
You are years away from me
You are distant from me, both physically and emotionally
Aren't you going to even say one thing to me anymore?
Will you completely cut me out of your life and not speak to me at all?
One thing to me anymore.
I am left wondering if you will ever speak to me again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD ROBERTS
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[Verse 1]
Running into you like this without warning
Is like catching a sniff of tequila in the morning
But I'll try, I'll try to keep my food down
That's quite an after-taste that you've left
Now that you're not around
You can just pretend we're not in the same room
Well, alright, I'll just mosey to the bathroom
You flew by like a summer vacation
And you left me with TV-movies and a messy kitchen
[Hook]
I think I'll disappear now, slip out sideways
Just for awhile - but until then I'll stay in and sleep late, excuse me
[Verse 2]
I'll buy a fast car, I'll drive fast from here
There's a beach I haven't seen since last year
It's far, but I like night drives:
It just makes it nicer when I do arrive
[Hook]
I think I'll disappear now, slip out sideways
Just for awhile - but until then I'll stay in and sleep late, excuse me
Aren't you going to miss me?
Aren't you going to even say one thing to me anymore?
[Verse 3]
Well, you can bet that I'll forget how it was then:
All the drives to your farm for the weekend
But I've seen the swimsuit magazines
And I've smelled tequila first thing in the morning
[Hook]
I think I'll disappear now, slip out sideways
Just for awhile - but until then I'll stay in and sleep late, excuse me
Aren't you going to miss me?
Aren't you going to even say one thing to me anymore?
One thing, to me anymore?
@jodywhitmarsh535
The best opening line of any song ever of all time! Change my mind
@glennspencer
Ha ha yes man
@Silentsmurf614
100
@kristinkat
I love this whole album. Way underrated, lyrics are brilliant, even the silly ones.
@fionacampbell-cowan679
....even the silly ones are as clever as onions.....😉
@Schaperart
yeah people don't realize this is a concept album - its about humans relationship with god and what happens when people have a chance to question him in the afterlife -- and how god really doesnt have the answers either -- absolute masterpiece of an album that everyone missed the point of because of the 1 hit single (mmm mmmm mmmm mmmm)
@vpollorockin
@@SchaperartThank You!!! I've listened to this album since I was 4, born in 89..its one of my favorites of all time, and listening as an adult it just opens up so much more..as I got older and started to see it wasn't just good vibes and punchy tracks, the points they make about God and us interacting are genius..
@SwampHagg666
So much yes. And even the silly lyrics in my mind have a very deeper meaning, wuestioning god and life and it's just beautiful. This is one of my favorites but like they kinda all are loo
@edwardfortesque
@@vpollorockinsame, grew up on this band. Finally saw them live in '23 and it was fantastic.
@retrovicecity9017
There's not one song on this album that is not great.
A rare thing for any band.
The dummies are up there with the rest of the greats in my opinion.