The group released their self-titled first album in 1994 on Okeh/Epic, a subsidiary of Sony Music. On the strength of the single "Cold Beverage", in part due to MTV rotation, the album nearly went gold. After which, trying to capitalize on the success of the album, the group toured heavily, eventually landing a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. tour.
In 1995 they released their follow up album Coast to Coast Motel. Though it did not sell as well as the first album, it is generally considered among critics as the stronger of the two albums.
On tour following the release of the second album the group nearly broke up, due to bickering about finances. Deciding on a hiatus the three members went their separate ways, working on various side projects.
By October 1997 the group had reconciled their differences and released their third album, Yeah, It's That Easy, which along with their own work, showcased their collaboration with several other bands and musicians, including All Fellas Band, Philly Cartel, King's Court, and Dr. John. This soul-influenced album was more similar to their debut album than their previous release.
Soon after G. Love & Special Sauce set out on another world tour, returning to Philadelphia in 1999 for the release of their fourth album, Philadelphonic. Philadelphonic was followed up with Electric Mile in 2001, an album that shows the wide-ranging influences of the group, incorporating hip-hop, funk, psychedlia, blues, and soul in equal and ambitious measure. Ever the road band, the release of "Electric Mile" was followed by extensive touring.
By 2004 and The Hustle, G. Love (with the help of his bandmates and others) went solo and had eased up a little on the kitchen sink approach, offering instead a cohesive, dry groove reminiscent of his earliest efforts. Hustle was also the first G. Love release under Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records banner; the two had been pals at least since Philadelphonic, which Johnson had been a guest on.
Special Sauce did a series of shows in 2004 with Jack Johnson and fellow Brushfire artist Donavon Frankenreiter, and the trio also found time to issue a brief live EP, titled Some Live Songs.
In the summer 2005, the band was featured (along with the less well known Philly local Chuck Treece of 80's skate-rock band McRad) in an advertisement for the launch of Coca-Cola Zero, featuring the groups own unique version of the noted Coca-Cola advertising song I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.
G. Love's 2nd electrical solo release Lemonade also included Special Sauce on some tracks. Jack Johnson, Tristan Prettyman, Ben Harper, Jasper, and Blackalicious also contrbuted.
G. Love still continues to tour with the Special Sauce in the meantime.
Sometimes
G. Love & Special Sauce Lyrics
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? ? ?
Sitting on the stair
Which way to find someone
Look around the city
Lookin' for my picture
I lost my money and my wallet at the ? ? ?
Oh mr. can you find
Strange things ? ? ?
My place I've gots to be
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Wherever was I go
Its true I've got to go my own
Need someone to warm my soul
I don't know what soul
I get a bowl of soup
I feeling warm
I feeling warm
I'm asking to a ? ? ?
Don't tell me nothing
One thing I see
Peoples they mean
Looking for my brother
My brothers they're all gone
Gone to drive
I drive to stay alive
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes sometimes sometimes
I found a friend
Before he drops me ? ? ?
I met this girl
She wouldn't love me
I made some noise
Oh it was ugly
See I played myself
I can't get lucky
What you thinking
Always thinking much to learn
Time to burn
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes sometimes sometimes
You oughta know what's on my mind
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes
Sometimes
The lyrics of G. Love & Special Sauce's song Sometimes depict a sense of restlessness and searching that the singer is feeling. He is constantly on the move, looking for someone or something to connect with. The first stanza conveys this restlessness, with the singer lost and searching for his belongings, asking strangers for help. The second stanza reveals his underlying desire for connection and warmth, with the singer seeking out a friend and hoping to find love. However, he also acknowledges his own flaws and failures, admitting that he has made mistakes and played himself.
The repetition of the line "sometimes you know what's on my mind" throughout the song adds to the introspective and reflective quality of the lyrics. It suggests that the singer is constantly thinking and analyzing his life and searching for meaning and purpose.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a desire for connection and meaning, while also acknowledging the difficulties and failures that come with trying to find these things.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll always have myself
I can always count on myself
Sitting on the stair
I'm sitting on the stairs
Which way to find someone
I'm not sure how to find someone
Look around the city
I'm searching around the city
Lookin' for my picture
I'm looking for a picture of myself
I lost my money and my wallet at the ? ? ?
I lost my money and wallet somewhere unknown
Oh mr. can you find
Excuse me sir, can you help me find
Miss did you see me
Excuse me miss, did you happen to see me
Strange things ? ? ?
Strange things are happening
My place I've gots to be
I need to be at my place
Sometimes
You know what's on my mind
Sometimes, you know what I'm thinking about
Wherever was I go
Its true I've got to go my own
Wherever I go, I need to go my own way
Need someone to warm my soul
I need someone to make me feel better
I don't know what soul
I get a bowl of soup
I don't know what a soul is, but I'm going to get some soup
I feeling warm
I feeling warm
I'm starting to feel better
I'm asking to a ? ? ?
Don't tell me nothing
I'm asking someone something, but they're not telling me anything
One thing I see
Peoples they mean
One thing I know is that people can be cruel
Looking for my brother
My brothers they're all gone
Gone to drive
I drive to stay alive
I'm looking for my brothers, but they're not here. They've gone to pursue their passions, but I'm trying to stay alive
I found a friend
Before he drops me ? ? ?
I made a new friend, but I don't want to lose them
I met this girl
She wouldn't love me
I met a girl, but she didn't love me back
I made some noise
Oh it was ugly
See I played myself
I can't get lucky
I caused a scene that didn't go well and now I can't seem to have any good luck
What you thinking
Always thinking much to learn
Time to burn
What are you thinking? I'm always thinking and trying to learn and we don't have a lot of time
Sometimes sometimes sometimes
You oughta know what's on my mind
Sometimes
Sometimes, you really should know what I'm thinking
Sometimes
Sometimes
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARRETT DUTTON
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