Fastball consists of Miles Zuniga (lead guitar and vocals), Tony Scalzo (bass and vocals), and Joey Shuffield (drums). They released one breakout hit single, "The Way", in 1998. Other songs receiving significant radio airplay included "Out Of My Head", "You're An Ocean", and "Fire Escape". "The Way" ended up peaking at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, bringing the group into a mainstream audience.
The group's fifth full length album, Little White Lies, was released in Spring 2009. Their most current album as of spring 2013, it is distributed by MRI/RED Distribution. The group continues to tour to a loyal cult following.
Warm Fuzzy Feeling
Fastball Lyrics
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When I saw you on t.v.
You were wearing a piece of me
And it breaks my heart to look around
And see the unimpressed
Who can't believe the emperor is dressed
Turn on my t.v.
If you got no video
Well then folks don't want to know
But with you up there to light the way
I can wear a smile as I survey
The faces in the dark
Waiting for you to hit one out of the park
We notice every tiny little detail
And every word we read we'll take to heart
But we never really understand
Until you realize
There are no lies
When you see that look in their eyes
what are we gonna use to fill the empty spaces?
When you see her in the crowd
Will you make your mama proud?
She can turn around and see the faces
Looking at her son
Climbing his way up to number one
Scratching his way up to number one
The song "Warm Fuzzy Feeling" by Fastball expresses the feeling of validation one can experience when they see someone they admire or care about being recognized for their talent or hard work. The singer talks about seeing someone they admire on TV, and how it fills them with warmth and pride to see that person wearing something that represents their own work. However, the song also points out the disappointment one can feel when others don't seem to appreciate the same things. The singer sees some people in the crowd who don't seem to understand or care about what they are seeing, and this makes them sad. The song also touches on the idea that we often expect a lot from celebrities or famous people, and how they can become symbols for us to attach our hopes and dreams to.
The lyrics in the chorus suggest that people watch TV to find entertainment or excitement, but without the right kind of content, they quickly lose interest. The singer sees the famous person they admire as a kind of beacon who can help guide them through the darkness. They watch with anticipation, hoping to see that person do something amazing. When the famous person does finally succeed, everyone seems to notice and appreciate every little detail of their performance, and they hang onto every word they say. However, despite the attention and adoration, the singer realizes that there are still "empty spaces" inside us that need to be filled, and it is unclear what can truly fill them.
Overall, "Warm Fuzzy Feeling" is a song about the power of celebrity, and the ways in which people can find inspiration and motivation in famous figures. The song suggests that we often look to celebrities to provide us with a sense of purpose or meaning, and that we can feel a sense of validation when someone we respect is recognized for their achievements. However, it also acknowledges the limitations of these feelings, and the fact that true fulfillment cannot always be found in external sources.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a warm fuzzy feeling
That overjoyed sensation inside when I saw you on TV.
When I saw you on t.v.
The feeling inside he got when he caught the appearance of her on TV.
You were wearing a piece of me
The clothing item she had on that belonged to him.
And it breaks my heart to look around
This is a reference to the people who do not appreciate her. This makes him sad.
And see the unimpressed
People who are not impressed by her talent and do not give her credit for her hard work.
Who can't believe the emperor is dressed
These people refuse to recognise or acknowledge the truth - that she is talented and deserving of praise.
Turn on my t.v.
I need something to watch, turn on the television.
I want to check some action
Curious to look for some entertaining content on TV.
If you got no video
People will not be interested if there is no visual representation of the content.
Well then folks don't want to know
Interest in content is diminished if there are no visuals.
But with you up there to light the way
With your talent, she brightens up the stage and makes people happy.
I can wear a smile as I survey
He becomes joyful scanning the audience, and is in a pleasant mood.
The faces in the dark
The expressions of people who sit in the background.
Waiting for you to hit one out of the park
Waiting eagerly for your stunning performance to happen, as it is bound to be unforgettable.
We notice every tiny little detail
We precisely look for every minute detail in her performance.
And every word we read we'll take to heart
We take every word spoken by her to our hearts because we admire and respect her.
But we never really understand
Despite the attempts made, we can never comprehend the depth of her artistry.
Until you realize
Only when you experience it first-hand, then, you'll truly understand.
There are no lies
There is no insincerity involved with her so-called 'fame' as she is extremely talented.
When you see that look in their eyes
When you encounter the admiration in the audience's eyes, you'll understand.
what are we gonna use to fill the empty spaces?
What exactly we should use to satisfy the void in their minds left by talentless performers?
When you see her in the crowd
When you observe her during a performance among a large gathering.
Will you make your mama proud?
Would you make your mama proud with your exceptional talent and hard work?
She can turn around and see the faces
His mother could see the faces of the people during the performance.
Looking at her son
She sees her son performing and doing great at a big stage.
Climbing his way up to number one
He was striving and making progress, trying to reach his ultimate goal of success.
Scratching his way up to number one
He was working hard to get noticed, to become famous, and to gain respect and popularity.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY SCALZO
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