In 1996, Breakfast at Tiffany's, which referenced the classic Audrey Hepburn film of the same name, reached the top five in the U.S. and number one in the United Kingdom.
There was conjecture that the band took so much time off between Home and Deep Blue Something in order to fight US centered copyright issues related to their initial album, 11th Song, which they believed to be of lower quality than their name deserved. The 7 year hiatus between albums is believed to be partially responsible for their failure to succeed in the US with their self-titled release.
The band returned in 2015 to release new music for the first time since 2001. This EP was titled Locust House.
John Kirtland is now running a successful independent record label called Kirtland Records. Based out of Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California, Kirtland's shrewd business dealings led to his ownership of the back-catalog of superstar band, Bush and royalty rights on the sales of certain albums by No Doubt. After selling off his rights to the No Doubt material, Bush remains on the Kirtland label along with successful indies like Bril and the Burden Brothers.
Done
Deep Blue Something Lyrics
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Will take it out on number one
Your time is over, your time has come
Will flip her over man, she is done
Flip her over
Flip her over
Well, now she is done
Excuse me, Mrs.Right
I've had a bit too much tonight
And you are such a lovely sight
I've had a bit too much tonight
Flip her over
Flip her over
But, now she is done
Flip her over
Flip her over
But, now she is done
In need of
In need of
In need of
Nothin' and everythin'
In need of
In need of
In need of
Nothin' and everythin'
It seems I smell of sin
It seems I seek to smile again
Can't wait to see how have you been
We'll flip her over and fly my friend
Flip her over
Flip her over
But, now she is done
In need of
In need of
In need of
Nothin' and everythin'
What do you do for fun?
Will take it out on number one
Your time is over, your time has come
Will flip her over man she is done
Flip her over
Flip her over
But, now she is done
Flip her over
Flip her over
But, now she is done
The lyrics of "Done" by Deep Blue Something seem to revolve around a night out where the singer has had too much to drink and is looking for a good time. The line, "what do you do for fun?" suggests that the singer is searching for something exciting or adventurous to do. The following lines, "will take it out on number one, your time is over, your time has come," could indicate a desire to be dominant, possibly in a sexual context. The next line, "will flip her over man, she is done," further suggests a sexual connotation, with the metaphorical flipping over representing sexual positions.
The repetition of the phrase "flip her over" throughout the song reinforces the sexual nature of the content, although it is ambiguous whether the song is celebratory or critical of such behavior. The lines, "Excuse me, Mrs. Right, I've had a bit too much tonight, and you are such a lovely sight" could indicate an intention to pursue someone, possibly with a feeling of guilt or shame associated with the behavior.
The song ends with a repetition of "in need of nothin' and everythin'," suggesting possibly a desire to escape or avoid feeling anything, perhaps using alcohol or sex as a means of achieving this.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you do for fun?
Asking how one entertains themselves.
Will take it out on number one
Taking out frustration on oneself.
Your time is over, your time has come
Your moment has ended and a new one begins.
Will flip her over man, she is done
Metaphorically flipping over a situation or person and finishing it.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
Well, now she is done
The situation or person is now finished.
Excuse me, Mrs.Right
Addressing a woman who is thought to be compatible.
I've had a bit too much tonight
Consumed too much alcohol or other substances.
And you are such a lovely sight
Complimenting the physical appearance of the addressed woman.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
But, now she is done
The situation or person is now finished.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
But, now she is done
The situation or person is now finished.
In need of
Desiring something.
In need of
Desiring something.
In need of
Desiring something.
Nothin' and everythin'
Content with what one has and wants nothing more, yet desires more at the same time.
In need of
Desiring something.
In need of
Desiring something.
In need of
Desiring something.
Nothin' and everythin'
Content with what one has and wants nothing more, yet desires more at the same time.
It seems I smell of sin
Feels ashamed or guilty of one's actions.
It seems I seek to smile again
Hoping to feel happiness and joy once more.
Can't wait to see how have you been
Excited to catch up with someone.
We'll flip her over and fly my friend
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person, and moving on with a friend.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
But, now she is done
The situation or person is now finished.
In need of
Desiring something.
In need of
Desiring something.
In need of
Desiring something.
Nothin' and everythin'
Content with what one has and wants nothing more, yet desires more at the same time.
What do you do for fun?
Asking how one entertains themselves.
Will take it out on number one
Taking out frustration on oneself.
Your time is over, your time has come
Your moment has ended and a new one begins.
Will flip her over man she is done
Metaphorically flipping over a situation or person and finishing it.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
Flip her over
Metaphorically finishing a situation or person.
But, now she is done
The situation or person is now finished.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOBY D. PIPES, TODD DAVID PIPES
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