Whilst developing a harder rock sound Me Too incorporated more diverse elements into their sound whilst still essentially remaining true to the lyrically quirky 3-minute harmony-laden melody-driven power pop format the band became known for.
In 2007 Farrah released their 3rd full length album Cut Out and Keep on Rock Indiana (Spain), Egging/1977 (Japan) and Lojinx (UK & ROW).
In 2007 Dana Myzer, formerly of Cotton Mather, joined the band on drums making the current line up Jez Ashurst (vocals, guitar), Andrew Campbell (keyboards, guitar, vocals), Michelle Margherita (bass, vocals) and Dana Myzer (drums, vocals).
Although Farrah have built up a solid fan base over the years they have never crossed into the mainstream consciousness and remain largely unknown outside indie / power pop circles. The band are often cited alongside bands such as Fountains Of Wayne and Weezer as keepers of the contemporary power pop flame.
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Tongue Tied
Farrah Lyrics
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And you waved at me from the TV
He kinda looked like me but had more hair
And a car, a landcruiser
He'll never know you quite like I do
Cos I've read every one of your interviews
I know you think your arms are fat
Tongue tied I want you
And you know I always will inside, so shy
If only you Knew what a state I'm in
I remember when you signed your name
In the rain on my arm by the stage door
There was so much that I should have said
When I tried the words died
When you looked at me I couldn't swallow
Then you turned away I felt so hollow
Tongue tied I want you
And you know I always will inside, so shy
If only you Knew what a state
If only you Knew what a state I'm in
I know Where you've been
(I know Where you've been)
From the magazines
(From the magazines)
You never wanted me, the way
I wanted you
And there's so much to say
But every time it's on the tip
Of my tongue I'm struck dumb
Tongue tied I want you
And you know I always will inside, so shy
If only you Knew what a state I'm in
Tongue tied I want you
And you know I always will inside, so shy
If only you Knew what a state
If only you Knew what a state
If only you Knew what a state I'm in
The lyrics to Farrah's song Tongue Tied tell a story of unrequited love and missed opportunities. The singer of the song sees the object of his affections with another man and is filled with jealousy and regret. He reminisces about the times they have spent together and wishes he had told her how he truly feels. The lyrics are filled with details about the person he desires, such as her love of cats and fine wines, and his deep knowledge of her through reading her interviews.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Tongue tied I want you," serves as a representation of the singer's inability to express his love and desire for the person he is singing about. He is so deeply affected by her that he is struck dumb and unable to articulate his feelings. The lyrics are filled with a sense of longing and regret, as the singer looks back on missed opportunities and wishes he had done things differently.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you with another guy last night
I saw you with someone else, and it hurt me deeply.
And you waved at me from the TV
You appeared on TV and acknowledged me, which made me feel like you still remember me.
He kinda looked like me but had more hair
The guy you were with resembled me, but he has attributes that I lack.
And a car, a landcruiser
He has material possessions that I don't, like a fancy car.
He'll never know you quite like I do
You and I have a unique connection, and he'll never be able to understand that.
Cos I've read every one of your interviews
I've followed your career and know everything there is to know about you.
I know you think your arms are fat
I know that you have insecurities about your physical appearance, specifically your arms.
And you like cats and fine wines
I know you have a fondness for animals, specifically cats, and appreciate the finer things in life like wine.
Tongue tied I want you
I am nervous and unable to articulate how much I desire you.
And you know I always will inside, so shy
I will always want you, even though my shyness prevents me from expressing it.
If only you Knew what a state I'm in
If you only knew how much I struggle with my emotions, you would understand why I can't express my feelings.
I remember when you signed your name
I recall the time you autographed my arm, which was a significant moment for me.
In the rain on my arm by the stage door
You signed my arm in the rain outside the theater's backstage entrance.
There was so much that I should have said
There were many things I wanted to say to you, but I couldn't find the courage.
When I tried the words died
Every time I attempted to speak my mind, my words came out incoherently or not at all.
When you looked at me I couldn't swallow
I became nervous and choked up when you looked at me.
Then you turned away I felt so hollow
When you turned away, I felt empty and despondent.
I know Where you've been
I am aware of your past experiences and where you've been in life.
From the magazines
I've gathered information about your life from magazines and articles.
You never wanted me, the way
I understand that you never had romantic feelings for me as I do for you.
I wanted you
I have strong romantic feelings for you.
And there's so much to say
I have many more things I want to tell you.
But every time it's on the tip
Every time I almost say something, but then I hesitate.
Of my tongue I'm struck dumb
My shyness and nervousness prevent me from saying what I truly feel.
If only you Knew what a state I'm in
If you only knew how much my emotions consume me, you would understand why I can't express myself.
Tongue tied I want you
I am tongue-tied because I desire you so strongly.
And you know I always will inside, so shy
Although I am shy and unable to express myself, I will always want you.
If only you Knew what a state
I wish you knew how consumed I am with my emotions.
If only you Knew what a state
I wish you could understand what is going on in my head and in my heart.
If only you Knew what a state I'm in
I wish you knew the extent of my emotional struggle and how it impacts my ability to express myself.
Contributed by Kennedy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.