Dweezil's registered birth name was Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa, although this occurred only because the hospital at which he was born refused to register him under the name Dweezil. The name was a nickname coined by Frank for an oddly-curled pinky-toe of Gail's. His father instead used the first names of his bandmates to form a name. He was always called "Dweezil" by his family and was unaware that this was not the name on his birth certificate. Upon this discovery at the age of five, he insisted on having his nickname become his legal name. Gail and Frank hired an attorney and soon the name Dweezil was official.
In the 1980s, Dweezil worked as a MTV VJ. He also recorded some solo rock albums, as well as playing guitar for other artists. Dweezil can be seen in the music video for Don Johnson's top 40 song, "Heartbeat." Dweezil has said that Eddie Van Halen was his favorite guitar player, and he began copying Van Halen's distinctive guitar style. He also had a part in the futuristic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Running Man as Stevie ("Don't touch that dial!"), and gave his most famous cameo role in Molly Ringwald's brat-pack movie Pretty in Pink as Andi's friend, Simon.
In the mid 1990s, he voiced the character Ajax Duckman on the animated series Duckman. He also briefly appeared in the television sitcom "Normal Life" with sister Moon Unit Zappa and former Laverne and Shirley star Cindy Williams. And he also had a small role in the Michael Keaton movie Jack Frost in 1998, along with his sister Moon Unit Zappa and fellow musician Henry Rollins.
Dweezil's first serious relationship of note was with Katie Wagner, daughter of actor Robert Wagner, star of the Hart to Hart tv show. Dweezil later went on to have a brief relationship with actress Sharon Stone. For six years, Dweezil dated musician Lisa Loeb. Dweezil and Lisa wrote and performed music together, and even went on tour with Loeb's band. The couple co-hosted the cooking show Dweezil & Lisa on Food Network in 2004. However, the couple broke up in the summer of 2004. Dweezil married fashion stylist Lauren Knudsen on September 3, 2005 in Los Angeles.
In 2006, Dweezil organized the "Zappa Plays Zappa" tour. He assembled a band of young musicians with a view to bring the music of Frank Zappa to a younger audience. The tour also features guest appearances by Steve Vai, Napoleon Murphy Brock and Terry Bozzio. The tour began in Europe in May with dates in the U.S. from June. After a break it continued in the U.S. on October 18, 2006.
In 2003, on "Weird Al" Yankovic's album, Poodle Hat, Yankovic featured Dweezil Zappa on the song "Genius in France.
I Feel Like I Wanna Cry
Dweezil Zappa Lyrics
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Come home and we'll pretend nothing's wrong
You say something that you don't really mean
You make me feel like I'm caught in between
I close my eyes i feel like I wanna cry
I can't stand what you're putting me through
Start getting mad at the things that you done
I feel real bad 'cause you're the only one
I close my eyes i feel like I wanna cry
And you know that I felt this way
If I told you so, you'd probably say
I'm acting like a fool
There's nothing I can do
I'm feeling strange, it hurts so long
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
You got someone else you've
Been thinking about
I'm feeling pushed aside while
You figure it out
Sometimes I feel like there's nobody there
What happened to the times that
I felt like you cared?
I close my eyes i feel like I wanna cry
Nothing lasts longer than a broken heart
Trying to mend it is the hardest part
What's gone is gone, there's nothing I can do
Feeling's change you know it hurts so long
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
I feel like I wanna cry
The lyrics to Dweezil Zappa's "I Feel Like I Wanna Cry" convey a deep sense of longing, heartache, and betrayal. The song opens with the singer expressing how their loved one has been absent for too long and how they yearn for their return, hoping to pretend that nothing is wrong between them. There is a sense of conflict and confusion as the loved one says things they don't mean, leaving the singer feeling trapped in a difficult situation.
The chorus, "I close my eyes I feel like I wanna cry," serves as a powerful and emotional refrain that captures the overwhelming sadness and emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. It reflects the internal struggle and pain they are grappling with as they navigate a relationship that has become strained and unhappy.
As the lyrics progress, the singer confronts the hurtful actions and neglect they have endured, expressing their frustration and disillusionment with their partner. The mention of feeling like a fool and being pushed aside by someone they care deeply about highlights the sense of abandonment and betrayal they are feeling.
The repeated chorus of "I feel like I wanna cry" throughout the song reinforces the intense emotional turmoil the singer is going through, showcasing their vulnerability and raw pain. The realization that nothing can mend a broken heart and the acceptance of the pain resonates deeply, emphasizing the depth of the emotional wounds that can result from a failed relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Feel Like I Wanna Cry" artfully capture the complexities of love, loss, and heartbreak. The raw honesty and vulnerability expressed in the song make it a poignant reflection on the challenges and emotional toll of troubled relationships, ultimately painting a vivid portrait of a person grappling with profound sadness and hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been gone much too long
It's been too long since you've been around
Come home and we'll pretend nothing's wrong
Let's ignore any issues and just be together
You say something that you don't really mean
Your words don't reflect your true feelings
You make me feel like I'm caught in between
I feel torn between conflicting emotions
I close my eyes i feel like I wanna cry
I feel overwhelmed with emotion and want to cry
You got someone else you've Been thinking about
You're distracted by thoughts of someone else
I'm feeling pushed aside while You figure it out
I feel neglected while you sort out your feelings
Sometimes I feel like there's nobody there
I feel lonely and abandoned
What happened to the times that I felt like you cared?
I miss the moments when I felt loved by you
I can't stand what you're putting me through
I can't tolerate the pain you're causing me
I don't wanna listen to you
I don't want to hear what you have to say
Start getting mad at the things that you done
I'm becoming angry at your actions
I feel real bad 'cause you're the only one
I feel hurt because you mean so much to me
And you know that I felt this way
You're aware of my emotions
If I told you so, you'd probably say
If I expressed my feelings, you might dismiss them
I'm acting like a fool
I feel foolish for letting my emotions show
There's nothing I can do
I'm helpless in this situation
I'm feeling strange, it hurts so long
I'm experiencing a painful, lingering feeling
Nothing lasts longer than a broken heart
The pain of a broken heart seems never-ending
Trying to mend it is the hardest part
Healing from heartache is the most difficult task
What's gone is gone, there's nothing I can do
I can't change the past, I have to accept it
Feeling's change you know it hurts so long
Emotions shift and the pain lingers
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kamileon72
I still have this album. It felt awesome to hear it after so many years! I was in Junior high at the time. Great guitar solo as well! ❤
rod jack
had it on vinyl. lost it in a flood. feel like this at the moment and thought of this song, and so it goes
jack gibbins
I have the album on cassette, from when it first came out, but getting it on CD for a decent prices is a challenge. Wish Dweezil would put it back out.
Bruce Mardle
I've got it on vinyl :-)
Legacy User
OMG I haven't heard this since I was 15!
Hithere
Not a bad song for the time and he was definitely cute!