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.

Sticker Happy
Eraserheads Lyrics

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Come with me, come with me
Come with me, come with me

Assaulted by the scent of Chinese food
Ambushed by the weather
C.D. collector take me
To your beeper bleeder

Talking to my calculator, Techno electronic
Take the red train to your neon hieroglyphics baby

Come with me
Sticker happy
Come with me
Sticker happy
Come with me
Sticker happy
Come with me
Sticker happy

I found the bootleg golden and
Dissing to be clever
Claustrophobic living spaces
Hello kitty photo sticker

Chasers party backpack mission
Beer and calamari
P.C. to wear I.O vision
Midi trigger hippie

Come with me
Sticker happy
Come with me
Sticker happy
Come with me
Sticker happy
Come with me
Sticker happy

I′m not alone misunderstood
I'm five and up
I′ve found my best is never good
Sunny side up

Sticker, sticker
Sticker, sticker
Sticker, sticker
Sticker happy
Sticker, sticker
Sticker, sticker
Sticker, sticker
Sticker happy
Sticker, sticker
Sticker, sticker
Sticker, sticker
Sticker happy
Sticker, sticker
Sticker, sticker

Sticker, sticker
Sticker happy

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sticker Happy," the Eraserheads touch on the topics of consumerism, youth culture, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer is "assaulted by the scent of Chinese food" and "ambushed by the weather," suggesting a sense of disorientation and overload. The singer then refers to a "C.D. collector" who takes them to a "beeper bleeder," both of which are symbols of the consumer culture that dominates modern society.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of youth culture, with references to "Hello kitty photo stickers," "beer and calamari," and "Midi trigger hippies." The singer seems to be searching for belonging and identity within these subcultures, as they declare that "I'm not alone misunderstood / I'm five and up," suggesting a sense of innocence and wonder that is often lost as one grows older.

Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the fast-paced, consumer-driven society that the Eraserheads found themselves in, with nods to the various subcultures and fads that emerged in the 90s. The title "Sticker Happy" reflects this, as stickers often serve as symbols of identity and expression for young people.

Line by Line Meaning

Come with me, come with me
The singer eagerly wants someone to follow them.

Assaulted by the scent of Chinese food
The singer is overwhelmed by the smell of Chinese cuisine.

Ambushed by the weather
The singer is suddenly confronted by the elements.

C.D. collector take me
The artist longs to be around someone who collects CDs.

To your beeper bleeder
The artist wants to be around someone who knows everything about beepers.

Talking to my calculator, Techno electronic
The singer enjoys gadgets such as calculators with a techno twist.

Take the red train to your neon hieroglyphics baby
The singer wants to go somewhere exciting with bright and vivid imagery.

I found the bootleg golden and
The artist enjoys hidden and underground content.

Dissing to be clever
The artist likes to insult others in order to show how smart they are.

Claustrophobic living spaces
The artist finds small living quarters very uncomfortable.

Hello kitty photo sticker
The singer likes stickers and specifically the famous character Hello Kitty.

Chasers party backpack mission
The artist has a goal to attend a party and brings a backpack for it.

Beer and calamari
The singer enjoys both cold beer and a dish made with squid.

P.C. to wear I.O vision
The singer wants a computer that can give them different perspectives on things.

Midi trigger hippie
The singer likes music and hippie culture that uses MIDI triggers.

I′m not alone misunderstood
The artist feels like they are in the minority and not understood by others.

I'm five and up
The artist is capable of handling difficult situations and should not be seen as naive.

I′ve found my best is never good
The singer has come to realize that no matter how hard they try, their best might not be enough.

Sunny side up
The singer is optimistic and sees things in a positive light.

Come with me Sticker happy
The artist invites the listener to join them in their love for stickers.

Sticker, sticker Sticker, sticker Sticker, sticker Sticker happy
The artist reiterates their love for stickers and wants to surround themselves with them.

Writer(s): Raymund P Marasigan

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