They are not from Ohio.
EFO's early sound was almost entirely acoustic, including such unusual touches as hand percussion, though over the years they have gradually shifted towards incorporating more electric instruments. EFO's focus on rich harmonies and literate, quirky songwriting has remained strong. Though they have been playing their own smart, tuneful songs (by songwriters Schaefer and Clem) since the beginning of their 15-year existence, the band's repertoire also includes some notable covers of songs by The Byrds and Blues Traveler.
The band has won several WAMMIES (music awards given to bands from the Washington D.C. area) and tours throughout the United States.
Quick
Eddie From Ohio Lyrics
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Never grow up, never come down
I wanna be small, walk with small feet
Treading the space just above ground
Quick as I can, quick as a cat
Quicker than sand, quicker than that
I wanna be young, wanna be beautiful
Making a small beautiful sound
Albert Einstein was never good at math
But he found time down a curving path
The faster you go, the slower you grow
The less that you have to fall
The faster you go, the slower you grow
Until you weigh nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all
I wanna have girth, I wanna have mass
It's the new weight-loss plan
I wanna run free, wanna run fast
Go on and catch me if you can
Quick as a shark, quick as a blink
Quick as a thought, quicker than you think
I wanna be scarce, out of sight
I am light's biggest fan
Albert Einstein was never good at math
But he found time down a curving path
The faster you go, the slower you grow
The less that you have to fall
The faster you go, the slower you grow
Until you weigh nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all
Richard Petty, Richard Petty, Richard Petty
Ain't got nothing on me
I wanna be quick, move at light speed
Never grow up, never come down
I wanna be small, walk with small feet
Treading the space just above ground
Quick as I can, quick as a cat
Quicker than sand, quicker than that
I wanna be young, wanna be beautiful
Making a small beautiful sound
Albert Einstein was never good at math
But he found time down a curving path
The faster you go, the slower you grow
The less that you have to fall
The faster you go, the slower you grow
Until you weigh nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all
The lyrics of Eddie from Ohio's song "Quick" speak to the desire to remain young and uninhibited, to move through life quickly and without the burden of responsibilities or limitations. The singer expresses a longing to be small, light, and nimble, able to move through the world with ease and grace. They reference the scientific principle of time dilation, as espoused by Albert Einstein, as a means of achieving this state of being. The singer sees speed as a way of defying the laws of physics, of achieving the impossible, of becoming weightless and free.
Through the imagery of fast-moving creatures like sharks and cats, and the invocation of race car driver Richard Petty, the song celebrates the idea of speed and the rush of the open road. The singer wants to be uncatchable, uncontainable, always on the move. The repeated refrain of "the faster you go, the slower you grow" highlights the paradox of speed and the desire to escape the constraints of time and space.
Overall, the lyrics of "Quick" express a deeply human desire for freedom, for unfettered movement and exploration. The song speaks to a universal longing for the carefree days of youth, and to the need to find ways to recapture that feeling of boundless possibility and limitless potential.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be quick, move at light speed
I yearn to be swift, travelling at maximum velocity
Never grow up, never come down
I want to remain youthful and free-spirited, never feeling anything restrictive or negative
I wanna be small, walk with small feet
I desire to be delicate and nimble, able to move with ease and finesse
Treading the space just above ground
I want to remain close to the ground, to experience the earth beneath my feet and feel rooted in this world
Quick as I can, quick as a cat
I want to be lightning-quick, moving as fast as an agile cat
Quicker than sand, quicker than that
I aspire to move with such incredible speed that I am faster than the shifting sands
I wanna be young, wanna be beautiful
I covet the beauty and lightness of youth, I want to be captivating
Making a small beautiful sound
I hope to create beauty in a small but meaningful way
Albert Einstein was never good at math
The famed physicist was not naturally gifted in mathematical ability
But he found time down a curving path
However, he discovered his talents and found purpose by following a non-linear path
The faster you go, the slower you grow
The more you move at an accelerated pace or push yourself, the more you develop a sense of self and inner growth
The less that you have to fall
By moving swiftly without negative thoughts, there is less risk of stumbling or losing one's way
Until you weigh nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all
This growth and development leads to a feeling of transcending physical weight altogether
I wanna have girth, I wanna have mass
I desire physical substance and presence
It's the new weight-loss plan
This emphasis on lightness and quickness is a new approach to losing weight and feeling free
I wanna run free, wanna run fast
I want to feel unencumbered and fleet-footed, moving as fast as I can
Go on and catch me if you can
I challenge others to keep up with me if they dare
Quick as a shark, quick as a blink
I want to be as swift as a deadly predator or a reflexive movement of the eye
Quick as a thought, quicker than you think
My movements will be faster than anyone else expects
I wanna be scarce, out of sight
I want to be elusive and not easily visible
I am light's biggest fan
I love the idea of being light and quick, moving with the speed of light
Richard Petty, Richard Petty, Richard Petty
This racing legend is made fun of for being too slow compared to the artist's desire for lightning speed
Ain't got nothing on me
The singer is convinced that nothing and nobody can keep up with their quickness and lightness
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