Conrad, the guitarist and a main songwriter of the band, decided to leave Ghoti Hook when the band began to tour full time so he could finish seminary and continue with his accounting career. He has been running a website, www.decapolis.com and is doing quite well with it. After the cover album Songs We Didn't Write, Mark Lacasse joined the lineup as the band's sound evolved from punk toward rock on their next album, Two Years to Never. The album also marked a shift to more serious, reflective lyrics. Christian Ergueta left the band soon after; Mark left shortly thereafter.
As a three-piece band, Ghoti Hook released a six song EP titled EP on Velvet Blue Music. The group disbanded in 2002. The band has said on occasion that they would rather forget their pop punk days and that Ghoti Hook never really started until they changed their sound. The band's last concert was at Cornerstone Music Festival on July 6, 2002, with guest performances by both Conrad and Mark. The concert was recorded and released as a live album entitled Rest In Peace.
Their final show can now be viewed in its entirety on YouTube.
Super Sumo
Ghoti Hook Lyrics
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And see some sumos on the screen
I know now what I want to be
I'll put my hair all up in braids
I'll get to eat food all the day
And for this I will get big pay
I'm a full fledged sumo wrestler wanna-be
But you know that's all I'll ever try to be
I'm a full fledged sumo wrestler wanna-be
Even if you keep on making fun of me
But you know that's all I'll ever try to be
I'll be a "big" celebrity
And "big" is really what I mean
And you know that this is my dream
No one will ever pick on me
What they will feel is jealousy
When I win the champion trophy
I'm a full fledged sumo wrestler wanna-be
Even if you keep on making fun of me
But you know that's all I'll ever try to be
I'm a full fledged sumo wrestler wanna-be
Even if you keep on making fun of me
But you know that's all I'll ever try to be
One day I'll be there fighting for the USA
My whole country routing for me to save the day
My opponents will fight in fear when they take me on
The glorious day when I am crowned Grand Champion
I flip the channels on TV
And see some sumos on the screen
I know now what I want to be
I'll be a "big" celebrity
And "big" is really what I mean
And you know that this is my big dream
I'm a full fledged sumo wrestler wanna-be
Even if you keep on making fun of me
But you know that's all I'll ever try to be
I'm a full fledged sumo wrestler wanna-be
Even if you keep on making fun of me
But you know that's all I'll ever try to be
Sumo Sumo Sumo
Sumooooooooooooooooooo
The song "Super Sumo" by Ghoti Hook is about an individual who aspires to be a sumo wrestler. The song is narrated from the perspective of this individual who is flipping channels on the TV and comes across some sumos on the screen. Upon seeing the sumos, the individual realizes that he wants to be a sumo wrestler too. He admires the sumos for the freedom to eat all day and get paid for it, and for being celebrities because of their size.
The singer dreams of becoming a sumo wrestler and winning the champion trophy. He hopes that if he becomes a sumo wrestler, nobody will pick on him again and others will be jealous of his celebrity status. The song ends with the singer imagining himself as a grand champion fighting for the USA, with his country rooting for him to save the day.
The song is a lighthearted and humorous take on the dream of becoming a sumo wrestler. It shows how anyone can aspire to be anything they want, even if it seems unorthodox to others. The song also highlights the societal pressure to conform to a certain standard of body image and how one can find acceptance by standing out.
Line by Line Meaning
I flip the channels on TV
I am searching for something to watch on TV
And see some sumos on the screen
I saw sumo wrestlers on TV
I know now what I want to be
I realized that I want to become a sumo wrestler
I'll put my hair all up in braids
I will style my hair in braids
I'll get to eat food all the day
I will have the opportunity to eat lots of food all day long
And for this I will get big pay
As a sumo wrestler, I will earn a large salary
I'm a full fledged sumo wrestler wanna-be
I aspire to become a fully-fledged sumo wrestler
Even if you keep on making fun of me
Despite others teasing me, I still want to achieve my goal
But you know that's all I'll ever try to be
Becoming a sumo wrestler is my only ambition
I'll be a 'big' celebrity
I will be famous and known for my size as a sumo wrestler
And 'big' is really what I mean
Being large and overweight is an important aspect of being a sumo wrestler
And you know that this is my dream
Becoming a sumo wrestler is my ultimate goal
No one will ever pick on me
People will no longer make fun of me because of my size
What they will feel is jealousy
Others will feel envious of my success as a sumo wrestler
When I win the champion trophy
My ultimate goal is to win the championship as a sumo wrestler
One day I'll be there fighting for the USA
My dream is to represent the United States as a sumo wrestler
My whole country routing for me to save the day
My country will support me and cheer me on to victory
My opponents will fight in fear when they take me on
As a skilled sumo wrestler, my opponents will be intimidated by me
The glorious day when I am crowned Grand Champion
I aim to achieve the highest level of success as a sumo wrestler by being crowned Grand Champion
Sumo Sumo Sumo
A chant often used during sumo wrestling matches
Sumooooooooooooooooooo
The elongated version of the chant used to show excitement and support during a sumo match
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