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.
Who's In a Hurry
Geggy Tah Lyrics
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Who's in a hurry since we're almost done
With the show
We better kick back
Soakin' up the slack
Got no need to worry if
No one's in a hurry
We better kick back
So people like the car why
Are we in such a rush
We might get there faster
But it don't help the air too much
We better kick back
Soakin' up the slack
Got no need to worry if
No one's in a hurry
We better kick back
Way up in the sky
Way above the ground
At 37,000 feet
Breakin' the speed of sound
We better kick back
Oh how I'd hate to crash
Got no need to worry
No one's in a hurry
We better kick back
Got no need to worry
No one's in a hurry
We better kick back
Got no need to worry
No one's in a hurry
We better kick back
Who's in a hurry
Who's in a hurry
We better kick back
The song "Who's In a Hurry" by Geggy Tah is a commentary on our fast-paced society, where people rush around constantly but without any particular destination in mind. The opening lines, "Who's in a hurry since we got nowhere to go / Who's in a hurry since we're almost done with the show," sets the tone for the song and introduces the theme of aimlessly rushing about. The singer is urging people to "kick back" and take it easy, suggesting that there's no need to hurry if there's no specific goal in sight.
The lyrics also touch on environmental concerns, as the line "We might get there faster, but it don't help the air too much" suggests that our constant rush has negative consequences for the planet. In contrast to our fast-paced lives, the song references the serenity of being up in the sky and looking down on the world below. Even at 37,000 feet, however, the singer reminds us that it's important to slow down and not rush, emphasizing that there's "no need to worry" if there's no one in a hurry.
Overall, "Who's In a Hurry" by Geggy Tah is a call for people to take a step back and appreciate the present moment, rather than always rushing ahead. The lyrics suggest that the current societal emphasis on speed and productivity can be harmful to both individuals and the environment, and that a more relaxed approach to life is often preferable.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's in a hurry since we got nowhere to go
Since we have no specific destination or deadline, there is no need to rush.
Who's in a hurry since we're almost done with the show
As the show is close to ending, there is no need for anyone to be in a rush.
We better kick back, soakin' up the slack
We should take a break and relax, enjoying the free time we have.
Got no need to worry if no one's in a hurry
There is no reason to feel stressed if no one is in a rush or pushing any deadlines.
So people like the car why are we in such a rush
Just because others may be in a hurry, there is no need for us to be as well.
We might get there faster but it don't help the air too much
Speeding may get us to our destination quicker, but it harms the environment.
Way up in the sky, way above the ground
Flying at a high altitude and speed above the earth.
Breakin' the speed of sound
Traveling at a velocity faster than sound waves can travel.
Oh how I'd hate to crash
A concern about the negative consequences of rushing or speeding.
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joel Johnson
on Whoever You Are
This song is so catchy, so great in every way. This song can NEVER get old.