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.
Mem
Geggy Tah Lyrics
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I was the one for her story instead
So to give me memories so
Satisfy secrets pushing broken doorbells
Ringing implicit leaves fall down
Joyous hell-bender
Going down, slowly rising
Son of a someone two three for Ïget along
Making baby memories so
Saddle the horses and let's ride out at dawn
Head toward the sun rising upstream will spawn
Laying down so we can
Enjoy delicate things
Enjoy delicate things
Ready for anything without a seer
Leaves on the trees are trembling upside down
Silver and clear my memories so
Ever there was a story I ache to hear
Mary Maudlin heard the goats under there so she's
Going down, slowly rising
The lyrics to "Mem" by Geggy Tah are open to interpretation, but it seems to be about a person who is trying to create memories with someone who they deeply care about. The first stanza is about the other person saying that they are ready to be with the singer and that they want to make lasting memories together. The second stanza refers to the two of them making "baby memories," perhaps meaning that they are going to create moments that they will cherish forever.
The third stanza takes a turn with the line "Ready for anything without a seer," which could imply that the person is ready for whatever life throws at them. The imagery of the upside-down trembling leaves on trees and clear, silver memories further convey a sense of uncertainty and reflection. The final line about Mary Maudlin hearing goats underneath seems to be a non-sequitur, but it could be interpreted as a symbol of hidden or secret things that one can discover if they pay enough attention.
Overall, the lyrics to "Mem" evoke a feeling of wistfulness and sentimentality, with a touch of whimsy and surreality.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready or not here I come is what she said
She expressed her interest in me, and now I am ready to explore a new relationship.
I was the one for her story instead
Out of everyone she's met, she sees me as the one that can fulfill her love story.
So to give me memories so
She wants to create memories with me that we can cherish and look back on in the future.
Satisfy secrets pushing broken doorbells
We'll share our deepest secrets with one another, even those that have been locked away behind broken doorbells.
Ringing implicit leaves fall down
The sounds of the leaves falling around us create a peaceful atmosphere where we can fully immerse ourselves in the moment.
Joyous hell-bender
This experience is both thrilling and overwhelming in the best possible way.
Going down, slowly rising
We're taking a journey together, one that may have its ups and downs, but we're going to experience it all together.
Son of a someone two three for Ïget along
We are different in many ways, but we both want to make it work and find ways to get along.
Heir to the princess sing sing a happy song
We feel like royalty and want to enjoy our time together by singing and being happy.
Making baby memories so
The memories we create together feel new and fresh, like the beginning of something special.
Saddle the horses and let's ride out at dawn
We're embarking on a new adventure together and can't wait to see what the morning brings.
Head toward the sun rising upstream will spawn
We're heading towards something new and exciting, and the possibilities are endless.
Laying down so we can
We're taking a moment to relax and appreciate the simple things in life.
Enjoy delicate things
We want to savor every moment and enjoy even the smallest details of our time together.
Ready for anything without a seer
We feel confident in our ability to handle any challenges that may come our way, even without knowing what the future holds.
Leaves on the trees are trembling upside down
The world seems to be turning upside down, but we're still standing strong together.
Silver and clear my memories so
The memories we create are vivid and meaningful, like silver and crystal clear.
Ever there was a story I ache to hear
I am eager to hear her story and learn more about who she is and where she comes from.
Mary Maudlin heard the goats under there so she's
We're not alone in the world, and even though we may hear strange noises, we have each other to face them with.
Going down, slowly rising
We're in this together, no matter what obstacles may come our way. We'll face them and rise above them, stronger than ever before.
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Warren Tha Dude
I got this album at 14, and loved it. This was an album out of time. It is so much more in tune with now in retrospect.
James Graham
Very poetic and deep lyrics. Love this song (as I do with the entire album).
Joel Douglas
What James Graham said.
MaTxWa
:)