… 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.
Untitled
Crash Test Dummies Lyrics
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Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's DOA
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month
Or even your year, but
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too
You're still in bed at ten, though work begins at eight
You burned your breakfast, so far things are going great
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
But she didn't tell you
When the world was brought down to your knees
That
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too
No one could ever know me. No one could ever see me
Seems your the only one who knows what it's like to be me
Someone to face the day with
Make it through all the mess with
Someone I'll always laugh with
Even at my worst, I'm best with
You, yeah
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month
Or even your year, but
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too
The song "Untitled" by Crash Test Dummies is an ode to friendship and the support system that friends provide during the tough times. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the difficulties that life can bring such as a job that doesn't fulfill you, financial struggles and a lackluster love life. The image painted is one of stagnancy as the person feels stuck in a gear that prevents them from moving forward no matter how they try to break from it. Despite this, the singer assures the listener that they will always be there for them no matter how hard things get because that's what friends do.
The chorus emphasizes this message with the lyrics "I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour, I'll be there for you, like I've been there before, I'll be there for you, 'cause you're there for me too." The repetition of this line hammers home the point that true friends are there for each other through thick and thin. They support each other when they have nowhere else to turn and form bonds that are unbreakable, especially during tough times. The song's closing lines highlight the importance of friendship in getting through life's hurdles as the singer proclaims that their friend is someone they can always laugh with even during their worst moments.
Line by Line Meaning
So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Life didn't turn out how you expected it and nobody warned you beforehand.
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's DOA
Your job is meaningless, you don't have enough money, and your love life is dead.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
You feel like you're not making any progress in life.
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month
When everything seems to be going wrong, whether it's just a bad day, week, or month.
Or even your year, but
Or when everything seems to be going wrong in your entire year, however,
I'll be there for you
I promise to always be there for you.
When the rain starts to pour
I will be there for you during the tough times.
Like I've been there before
I have been in your shoes before, so I know how to help you.
Cause you're there for me too
I know I can count on you because you've always been there for me.
You're still in bed at ten, though work begins at eight
You haven't found the motivation or energy to get up and begin your workday.
You burned your breakfast, so far things are going great
The day hasn't started off well since you've already made a big mistake.
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
Your mother told you that there would be rough times in life.
But she didn't tell you
However, she didn't give you further advice or support for when those days came.
When the world was brought down to your knees
When everything went wrong, and you felt like you've hit rock bottom.
No one could ever know me. No one could ever see me
You feel like nobody truly understands who you are, even though you might try to express yourself.
Seems your the only one who knows what it's like to be me
You think that only you can understand your situation.
Someone to face the day with
You need someone to go through life with.
Make it through all the mess with
You want someone to help you overcome life's difficulties.
Someone I'll always laugh with
You are looking for a person with whom you have a connection and can laugh together.
Even at my worst, I'm best with
Even when you're at your worst, you still do better with someone by your side than going it alone.
You, yeah
It's you, as in the person to whom this song is directed.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
Again, it feels like you're not progressing in life, as if you're always stuck or haven't moved forward.
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month
When things are going particularly badly, whether it's a few days or a few months.
Or even your year, but
Even when it seems like the entire year has been against you,
I'll be there for you
I will be your rock, your support, and your friend.
When the rain starts to pour
When life gets tough, and it feels like everything is out of your control.
Like I've been there before
I've been in your shoes before, and I know how to support you.
Cause you're there for me too
I know I can count on you because you've always been there for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD ROBERTS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@meggold3422
This popped into my head just now. This entire album means so much to me. It came out around the time my youngest child was born.
@maryanderson9492
Such a beautiful but sad melody.
@cb9481
Love it wish they had done more like it
@AmericanSoldierSioux1969
Funny, my CD info on this track title is called "Crash Course" not "Untitled". And as Cody below mentioned, why are there lyrics when it's an instrumental?
Love this piano track though.
First time hearing the entire album here.
@1gerard47
It's a case of respect for what's to follow ❤
@debbiemillernieto8237
Lord
@DenkWibowo
cintakan membawamu kembali disini.. menuai rindu membasuh perih....
@terrimiller8325
Beautiful ✌💚🎶😊🙃
@cristinalenzner4091
⁶t7
@terrimiller8325
Huh what does that mean?