The core of Geggy Tah comprises Greg Kurstin and Tommy Jordan. Each of them has a younger sister who was unable to pronounce her brother's name when very young; "Geggy" and "Tah" were the baby girls' mispronunciations of their brother's names.
Geggy Tah's first release, Grand Opening, appeared in 1994 on David Byrne's Luaka Bop label. For their 1996 release Sacred Cow, they added drummer Daren Hahn to the lineup. Also on Luaka Bop, the album spawned the hit single "Whoever You Are." The song appeared in a Mercedes commercial circa 2001.
In 1999, the band announced a new album entitled Music Inspired by The Fragrance, and released two songs ("Space Heater" and "Sweat") on the web in mp3 format. However (in part because of Luaka Bop's move from Warner Brothers to Virgin Records) the album went unreleased until 2001, by which point it had acquired a new title: Into The Oh.
Century Plant 2000
Geggy Tah Lyrics
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There'll be a party
In every house there'll be dancing
And every door will be open
'Cause here comes 2000 and I hear
There' ll be a barbeque
On the patio of your neighbor's
Stereo will play your favorite song
The century plant blooms when it stops
'Cause the century plant knows
The century plant grows to the top
The century plant blooms when it stops
'Cause the century plant knows
Changes all are timing
By sincere sap on the inside
I am not afraid to be blooming
On a different day I'm renewing
Extract the soap from the century
Plants can offer us almost
Everything like cigarette papers
And Bible pages and strops for razors
The century plant grows to the top
The century plant blooms when it stops
'Cause the century plant knows
The century plant grows to the top
The century plant blooms when it stops
'Cause the century plant knows
Here comes 2000 and the times
They are a'changing
And if I' m still alive
At 2000 and 25 I' ll be singing
The lyrics to Geggy Tah’s song Century Plant 2000 celebrate the coming of the new millennium and the changes that it brings. The singer anticipates a world of revelry, with parties in every house and dancing in every street. The door to every home will be open, and neighbors will gather together for a barbeque on the patio to the sounds of their favorite music. The century plant, a cactus with a long lifespan that blooms only once in its lifetime, serves as a metaphor for the timing of change. The plant grows slowly over time, reaching its peak before blooming and dying. The singer suggests that, like the century plant, our lives are also marked by cycles of growth and renewal.
The central message of the song is that change is natural and inevitable, and that we should embrace it rather than fear it. The singer is not afraid to bloom and renew, even if that means doing so on a different day than others. He sees the potential for growth and renewal in all things, including the century plant, which he describes as offering us “almost everything” from cigarette papers to Bible pages. As the song ends, the singer looks forward to the next century, anticipating the continued changes that will come and the songs that he will sing.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes 2000 and I hear
The new millennium is approaching and rumors say that there will be a widespread celebration.
There'll be a party
Many people will gather together to mark the start of the new century.
In every house there'll be dancing
Every family will celebrate and there will be music and dancing at every home.
And every door will be open
Everyone will be welcoming to guests and their homes will be open for visitors to stop by and share in the festivities.
'Cause here comes 2000 and I hear
These are just rumors, but they're creating a buzz and sense of anticipation.
There'll be a barbeque
One common way people may celebrate is by grilling food outdoors and enjoying a meal together.
On the patio of your neighbor's
Neighbors may host each other and visit each other's homes to celebrate together.
Stereo will play your favorite song
People will enjoy music that they love and feel a connection to.
The century plant grows to the top
The century plant is a symbol of growth and reaching new heights.
The century plant blooms when it stops
The plant is also a symbol of timing and the importance of waiting for the right moment to flourish.
'Cause the century plant knows
Nature has a wisdom and intuition that we can learn from and emulate.
Changes all are timing
Change is an important process that must be timed to ensure the best possible outcome.
By sincere sap on the inside
Change must come from within and be driven by true intentions.
I am not afraid to be blooming
One should not fear personal growth and development.
On a different day I'm renewing
Renewal and growth can happen at any point in time, not just at the turn of a new century.
Extract the soap from the century
We can gain many useful things from nature, such as soap made from the century plant.
Plants can offer us almost
Nature provides us with many resources that are beneficial in our daily lives.
Everything like cigarette papers
For example, plants can be used to make paper, such as cigarette papers.
And Bible pages and strops for razors
Plants can even be used in the creation of religious texts and personal grooming products.
Here comes 2000 and the times
The dawning of the new millennium signals a change in the way things will be done.
They are a'changing
The world will look and operate differently in the new era.
And if I'm still alive
The singer is hopeful they will make it to the new millennium and beyond.
At 2000 and 25 I'll be singing
The singer plans to continue enjoying life and celebrating the passing of time in the future.
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Jeff Freeman
Loved this band. So underrated. David Byrne produced I believe..
chioke kendrick
this album (I'm pretty sure) was self-produced
Jim Snyder
Byrne didn't produce although he would be a major influence here. Greg Kurstin (guitarist) produced this gem.
His Wiki bio here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Kurstin
Chris Wyatt Scott
Lucky to see them at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA. One of the best concerts I have ever seen and I have seen ALL (most) of the 90’s bands. I bought the first album used on CD at “CD Trader”. There were CD players with headphones to try stuff out. You would be hard pressed to find a band more creative and brave than these guys. This song is def their most epic!
kerry sersha
If music was an acid trip this would be one hell of a trip. Great song ,great album.
MaTxWa
If it wasn't for that Benz commercial back in 2001, i would of never knew of this amazing band.
Rute Tute 27
Wow.... my good buddy just sent this to me. Beautiful memories.
Travis Whitney
Futuristic...a car in every garage ; a chicken in every pot.
abel sanchez
This is great. It's like Radiohead on valium XD
Thibauld Labey
Haunting