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.
Waiting For The Bus
Eraserheads Lyrics
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On a Saturday laundry on my back
Ultraviolet rays like I'm posing for a shot
In a magazine what the hell does it mean?
I'm a travelling man straight from the car
I'm a thousand miles away from my number one fan
My folks are getting tight won't let me out at night
When there's no reason at all
When the right hand stikes we fly
I'll drink my beer I'll wipe my tears
Southbound in the sky
Another crime another reason gets you everyday
The only time that you can talk
You ain't nothing to say
Well I'm caught up in a stupid game
That I can't play
It's just a waste of time but I'm in anyway
I've been sitting here watching the signs
Too many cars at night belching in the moonlight
We're doing ninety as the sky turns to grey
The people look like bees buzzing by the highway
The wheels are rolling like a rolling stone
Alone I choose the road less traveled on
Now I'm lying here waiting for the day
On the second deck
Dreaming of a girl from a fairytale
Chain around my neck
A ride is all it takes but pains get in the way
I'm in it anyway hey
I'm in it anyway
The lyrics of Eraserheads' song "Waiting for the Bus" reflect the feeling of detachment and disorientation that comes with being a traveling man. The singer tells of his experience waiting for a bus on a Saturday with his laundry in tow, feeling as though he's posing for a magazine shoot with the harsh ultraviolet rays beaming down on him. He's thousands of miles away from his number one fan and his folks won't let him out at night causing complications. He recognizes that there's no reason for such complexities, but when the right hand strikes, he takes off and flies, drinking his beer and wiping his tears as he heads southbound in the sky.
Each day brings another reason and another crime to the point that he finds himself caught up in a stupid game, even though it's just a waste of time. He watches as too many cars belch out smoke on the darkened highways at night, passing by like buzzing bees. He chooses the road less traveled and often finds himself alone, waiting for the day of return while dreaming of a girl from a fairytale with a chain around his neck. He's in it anyway, despite the pains that get in the way.
The song speaks of the desire to take off and explore new places, but also of the struggles that come with leaving behind loved ones and the safety of familiarity. It expresses the feelings of disorientation and loss of control that come with being on the road, a theme that is relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
I've standing here waiting for the bus
I am standing here, waiting for the bus
On a Saturday laundry on my back
It is a Saturday and I have laundry on my back
Ultraviolet rays like I'm posing for a shot
The ultraviolet rays are shining on me like I am posing for a photograph
In a magazine what the hell does it mean?
It feels like I am in a magazine, but I do not understand why
I'm a travelling man straight from the car
I am a man who travels and I have just come from my car
I'm a thousand miles away from my number one fan
My biggest fan is a thousand miles away from me
My folks are getting tight won't let me out at night
My parents are getting strict and not allowing me to go out at night
You can't avoid the complications
Complications cannot be avoided
When there's no reason at all
Even when there is no reason, complications can arise
When the right hand strikes we fly
When the right moment comes, we can move forward quickly
I'll drink my beer I'll wipe my tears
I plan to drink my beer and wipe away my tears
Southbound in the sky
I am traveling southward in the sky
Another crime another reason gets you everyday
With each day comes another reason and another crime
The only time that you can talk
Talking isn't always an option
You ain't nothing to say
When talking is an option, you may not have anything to say
Well I'm caught up in a stupid game
I am involved in a foolish game
That I can't play
Even though I am involved, I am not able to participate fully in the game
It's just a waste of time but I'm in anyway
Even though it's a waste of time, I am still participating
I've been sitting here watching the signs
I have been sitting and observing the signs around me
Too many cars at night belching in the moonlight
There are too many cars at night emitting exhaust, even in the moonlight
We're doing ninety as the sky turns to grey
We are speeding (traveling at 90mph) as the sky changes from blue to grey
The people look like bees buzzing by the highway
The people passing by in their cars look like bees buzzing around the highway
The wheels are rolling like a rolling stone
The wheels on my vehicle are rolling forward like a rolling stone
Alone I choose the road less traveled on
I am alone and have chosen to take the less frequently traveled road
Now I'm lying here waiting for the day
I am now lying down, waiting for the day
On the second deck
I am on the second deck of my transportation
Dreaming of a girl from a fairytale
I am dreaming of a girl from a fairytale
Chain around my neck
I have a chain around my neck
A ride is all it takes but pains get in the way
All it would take is a ride, but I am experiencing pain that is interfering with that
I'm in it anyway hey
Even with all of these complications and distractions, I am still fully committed
I'm in it anyway
I am still committing myself fully, despite everything going on around me
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Fill Her
The song fill her is about an accidental creampie.