Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a prominent Filipino rock band of the 1990s, fo… Read Full Bio ↴Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a prominent Filipino rock band of the 1990s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically-acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of Original Pilipino Music, earning them the accolade, "The Beatles of the Philippines". Eraserheads are also credited for spearheading a second wave of Manila band invasions, paving the way for a host of influential Philippine alternative rock bands.

The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was most evident in the release of their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. Eraserheads are one of the best-selling musical acts of all time in the Philippines, paving way for an international career that earned them the "Moon Man" in the MTV Video Music Awards.

Their diverse music worked both in the underground and mainstream scenes of the Philippine music industry. By fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae, and synthpop, Eraserheads helped change the sound of Pinoy rock.

Fruitcake
Eraserheads Lyrics

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There's a fruitcake for everybody
There's a fruitcake for everyone
There are b-sides to every story
If you decide to have some fun

Take a bite
It's alright
There's some brandy and star margarine to make it bright

Take a bite
It's alright
A little lovin' and some fruit to bake
Life is a piece of cake

It's the season for being happy
But the reason is dead and gone
If the reason for being happy
Takes a backseat when the season's done

Just take a bite
It's alright
Taste the taste that sent all mothers giggling in sheer delight
Take a bite
It's alright
A little lovin and some fruit to bake
Life is a piece of cake

Everybody, everywhere people do you really care
Christmas time has once again arrived
Everybody, everywhere people do you really care
Christmas time has once again arrived

Mistletoe and a little snow
But we don't get it there at fruitcake heights
Mistletoe and a little snow
But we don't get it there at fruitcake heights

Stars are falling down from heaven
But it's nowhere near our town
Miracles are falling down from heaven
But it's nowhere near our town

There's a fruitcake in everybody
There's a fruitcake in everyone
There are b-sides to every story
If you decide to have some fun

Just take a bite
It's alright
Taste the taste that sent all mothers giggling in sheer delight
Take a bite
It's alright

A little lovin and some fruit to bake
Life is a piece of cake

Overall Meaning

The song "Fruitcake" by Eraserheads is a playful commentary on the holiday season and the idea of fruitcake being a universal treat that brings people together. The lyrics suggest that there is a fruitcake for everybody, and that even if the reason for being happy during the season has passed, we can still enjoy the simple pleasures of life. The repetition of the lines "take a bite, it's alright" highlight the idea that we should indulge in the joys of life despite any obstacles we may face.

The song also touches on the idea that while there may be a sense of magic and wonder associated with the holiday season, not everyone experiences it in the same way. The lines about mistletoe and snow being absent in "fruitcake heights" suggest a sense of geographic and socioeconomic disparity. However, the lyrics ultimately encourage us to find joy in the small things in life, like the taste of a good fruitcake.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a fruitcake for everybody
There is someone for everyone, just like there is a fruitcake for everyone.

There are b-sides to every story
There is more than meets the eye, and every story has a different perspective.

If you decide to have some fun
If you choose to enjoy yourself and take risks.

Take a bite
Try it out and see.

It's alright
It's okay, don't worry.

There's some brandy and star margarine to make it bright
There are some additives to enhance its flavor and make it brighter.

A little lovin' and some fruit to bake
Just a little bit of care and patience can go a long way.

Life is a piece of cake
Life is easy and can be enjoyable, just like having a piece of cake.

It's the season for being happy
During this time of year, people are expected to be happy.

But the reason is dead and gone
The reason why people should be happy during this time of year is no longer relevant.

Takes a backseat when the season's done
The reason why people should be happy during this time of year is no longer important when the season is over.

Taste the taste that sent all mothers giggling in sheer delight
Experience the flavor that was so enjoyable that it made mothers laugh in sheer delight.

Everybody, everywhere people do you really care
During this time of year, people should care about each other.

Christmas time has once again arrived
It's that time of year again, the Christmas season.

Mistletoe and a little snow
Traditional symbols of Christmas.

But we don't get it there at fruitcake heights
Where they are from, they don't typically have these holiday symbols.

Stars are falling down from heaven
There are amazing things happening in the world.

But it's nowhere near our town
However, these things don't happen in their town.

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