Shortly after forming they enlisted Milo Aukerman and made what started out a surf band into a full fledged punk unit. Descendents have diverged from their punk peers, perhaps because of the Beach Boys influences, and sang about topics that touched many young punks' lives like parents, food, girls and being rejected.
This band separated due to Milo actually going to college (he attended the University of California, San Diego) just like the title of their debut. This and other constraints have made them famous for their long hiatuses, which are sometimes a decade span in length. The band has now spread out across their country of origin and their future is somewhat uncertain.
Lead singer Milo Aukerman currently resides in Newark, Delaware. He was a biochemist for the internationally known DuPont Chemical company, which is based out of Delaware. However, whenever the end of Descendents seemed to be approaching, Milo popped up again and the band released a new record. Aukerman then later returned to his academic duties in teaching biochemistry. He then quit his academic life to pursue a career in music fulltime.
Wendy
Descendents Lyrics
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Oh so wrong
We went together for so long
I never thought a guy could cry
Til you made it with another guy
Oh Wendy, Wendy left me alone
Hurt so bad Wendy,
Lose your head
Wendy don't believe a word he says
I can't picture you with him
His future looks awful dim
Oh Wendy, Wendy left me alone
Hurt so bad
The song "Wendy" by the Descendents is a classic punk rock ballad about heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics describe the pain and confusion of a man, presumably the singer, who has been cheated on by his girlfriend named Wendy. He never thought he would be the kind of guy to cry over a woman, but Wendy has left him feeling completely brokenhearted. The chorus of the song consists of the singer pleading with Wendy not to believe anything her new partner says, as he paints a picture of an unhappy future for her with him. The song ends with the singer lamenting his loneliness, as Wendy has left him alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Wendy, Wendy what went wrong
The singer expresses confusion and pain about the relationship with Wendy.
Oh so wrong
The situation is very unpleasant and the singer is devastated.
We went together for so long
The singer had a long history with Wendy which makes the situation even more upsetting.
I never thought a guy could cry
The singer is surprised that he is capable of crying over what happened with Wendy.
Til you made it with another guy
Wendy cheated on the singer, causing him great pain and sadness.
Oh Wendy, Wendy left me alone
The singer is feeling abandoned and rejected by Wendy.
Hurt so bad Wendy,
The singer is in so much emotional pain that he can barely stand it, and emphasizes Wendy's role in causing it.
Wendy don't lose your head
The singer implores Wendy to keep her cool, suggesting that she may be making hasty or unwise decisions.
Lose your head
The singer reiterates the importance of keeping calm and rational in this difficult situation.
Wendy don't believe a word he says
The singer doesn't trust the person Wendy left him for, and warns her not to be fooled by him.
I can't picture you with him
The singer is having trouble imagining Wendy being intimate or close with someone else.
His future looks awful dim
The singer predicts that this other guy is unlikely to bring Wendy happiness or a bright future.
Oh Wendy, Wendy left me alone
The singer repeats his feelings of loneliness and abandonment, underscoring how deeply he is affected by Wendy's departure.
Hurt so bad
The singer is still struggling with the pain that Wendy's betrayal has caused him.
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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
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@brianhartford2859
Literally dated a girl named Wendy in freshman year of college when this song was not even a year old. She was a senior. She didn't like the Mohawk and leather Anarchy jacket...so left me for a jock. Lol. Memories...
@FU05241960
The original was written and recorded by Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys in 1964
@derekgrasso4955
I used to listen to this on my Walkman in Middle School
@whitneyangelie3682
Awww, it really sounds like he's saying my name lol
@amyleigh8394
Well he's not
@whitneyangelie3682
Amy Winskill Hence why I said “sounds like” ...try to keep up, honey.
@chadfelts739
Saw them as dependents and ALL.great time.
@Kaos3ce
This song takes me right back to Hollywood in 86 ! WSXLADS
@timothydunn8971
BEAUTIFUL SONG
@redlabl
I sang this song about my 1st GF.... but I used Angie in the song....back in the 90's....lol. I was young and dumb ....LOL.