Five Iron Frenzy started as a local side-project of Reese, Keith, Micah, and Scott's band Exhumator. Although the original intent was for the band to stay local and help support the local music scene, Five Iron Frenzy (FIF, or Five Iron) signed to Frank Tate's 5 Minute Walk records in 1995 and was touring nationally within a year. They reached the peak of their fame around 2000, with the release of All The Hype That Money Can Buy. They were known for dressing up in wacky costumes and fundraising for social causes. In December 2002, they announced that they would be breaking up after a final tour. They played the final show of the tour on November 22, 2003 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, which was recorded for The End Is Here (disc 2) (this disc features that show in its entirety and was sold with the band's album, The End is Near). This show had an attendance of over 4,000 people.
On November 22, 2011, they announced via social media outlets and a week-long online scavenger hunt that they were recording a new album. The entire project was crowd funded in under an hour and met with a reunion show and touring. The results of the endeavor, Engine of a Million Plots, was released on November 26th, 2013. All members of the 2003 lineup participated in the project, with the exception of bassist Keith Hoerig, who was replaced by original guitarist Scott Kerr (who had left the band in 1998).
Where Is Micah?
Five Iron Frenzy Lyrics
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So where the heck did Micah go?
I don't know, he's not around,
I didn't hear him make a sound.
His whereabouts we could not find,
I think we left him behind.
Have you seen him?
Micah, where did Micah go?
Micah, guess that we should find him,
Micah, 'cause we kind of like him here.
Poor John Walsh his heart is bleeding,
"Have You Seen Me?" milk jugs reading:
Does this face ring a bell,
Is he lost inside some well?
I think we left him at the show,
I think we left him in Toledo.
Have you seen him?
Micah, where did Micah go?
Micah, should be at our show,
Micah, guess that we should find him,
Micah, 'cause we kind of like him--
We've got a roll of duct-tape for,
Next time he tries to run away.
Come on Micah, it's time for your feeding,
Do you want another senseless beating?
Micah, where did Micah go?
Micah, should be at our show,
Micah, guess that we should find him,
Micah, 'cause we kind of like him here.
The song "Where Is Micah" by Five Iron Frenzy is a humorous tune about the band's missing member, Micah. The lyrics describe the confusion and concern of the band members as they realize that Micah is nowhere to be found just five minutes before their show. They search for him, but he is nowhere to be found. The lyrics playfully suggest that Micah may have been lost in a well, lost in Toledo, or simply trying to run away. The band even jokes that they have a roll of duct tape for the next time Micah tries to run away.
The comedic tone of the lyrics is enhanced by the repeated chorus, which asks the question, "Micah, where did Micah go?" The repetition of this question emphasizes the confusion and frustration of the band members as they try to locate their missing member. Despite their frustration, the band members make it clear that they like Micah and are eager to find him so that he can join them for their show.
Overall, "Where Is Micah" is a lighthearted and amusing song that captures the playful dynamic between members of a band. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever lost track of a friend or loved one, and the upbeat music keeps the mood festive and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
It's five minutes from the show,
We are very near the show and we're wondering where Micah is.
So where the heck did Micah go?
We cannot find Micah anywhere and are wondering where he could've gone.
I don't know, he's not around,
None of us know about Micah's whereabouts as he isn't here.
I didn't hear him make a sound.
We haven't heard Micah's voice so we don't know where to find him.
His whereabouts we could not find,
We searched but we couldn't find Micah.
I think we left him behind.
We believe we might've left Micah behind somewhere.
Have you seen him?
We are asking if anyone has seen Micah.
Micah, where did Micah go?
We are calling out Micah's name and asking where he could've gone.
Micah, should be at our show,
Micah was supposed to be with us in the show.
Micah, guess that we should find him,
We have to locate Micah as it's necessary.
Micah, 'cause we kind of like him here.
We want to find Micah because we like him and he's important.
Poor John Walsh his heart is bleeding,
John Walsh is feeling sad or worried about Micah.
"Have You Seen Me?" milk jugs reading:
John Walsh's milk cartoon ad is asking for help finding Micah.
Does this face ring a bell,
Do you recognize this person's face?
Is he lost inside some well?
We are asking if Micah might've fallen into a well and is lost there.
I think we left him at the show,
We have a feeling that we might've left Micah at the show venue.
I think we left him in Toledo.
We believe we might've left Micah in Toledo.
We've got a roll of duct-tape for,
We have a roll of duct-tape which we can use to make sure Micah doesn't run away again.
Next time he tries to run away.
In the future, if Micah ever tries to run away again, we have a way to stop him.
Come on Micah, it's time for your feeding,
We are calling out to Micah and asking him to come back for his meal.
Do you want another senseless beating?
We are warning Micah about the possible consequences of running away again.
Micah, where did Micah go?
We are still searching for Micah and asking where he could've gone.
Micah, should be at our show,
We're reminding ourselves that Micah was supposed to be with us in the show.
Micah, guess that we should find him,
We still have the obligation to find Micah.
Micah, 'cause we kind of like him here.
We want to find Micah because he's a valued member of the group.
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