When the Allman Brothers Band reformed in 1989 in response to the popularity of the Dreams box set, Warren Haynes was added on lead guitar and Allen Woody on bass. The two shared a love for '60s power trios, like Cream, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and James Gang. With no bands making similar music in the 90s (except ZZ Top), Haynes, Woody, and former Dickey Betts drummer Matt Abts came together as Gov't Mule during Allman Brothers' breaks. (It is likely that Haynes and Abts first met during the recording of the Dickey Betts Band CD "Pattern Disruptive" in 1988.) They released their debut album the selftitled Gov't Mule in 1995. It was followed by Live from Roseland Ballroom.
When it became apparent that the Allman Brothers weren't planning on recording any new material, Haynes and Woody left to concentrate full-time on Gov't Mule in 1997. Dose, the studio follow up to their first studio effort, was released in early 1998. They were joined by members of the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, and Parliament/Funkadelic for their 1998 New Year's Eve concert. This was released in both a two and four CD version as Live ... With A Little Help From Our Friends. The band exposed some of their roots with covers of Neil Young, Free, Traffic, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Mongo Santamaria (via John Coltrane) and Frank Zappa.
In 2000, the band released Life Before Insanity to critical praise. Many thought that this would be Gov't Mule's breakthrough CD. However, Woody was found dead in New York City in August. Haynes and Abts considered breaking up the band but did stage a concert called "One for Woody" to raise money for his daughter's education. The Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, members of the Grateful Dead, and other friends of Woody also performed at the concert.
At both the "One for Woody" performance and other shows, Haynes began appearing with the Allman Brothers Band again. With Dickey Betts' departure from the Allmans, Warren came back full time to the band at the beginning of 2001 and has continued splitting his time between the Allmans and for a period Phil Lesh and Friends and the reformed Dead as well as Gov't Mule (performing acoustic gigs with just Haynes on guitar and Abts on percussion and as The New School of Gov't Mule with Widespread Panic's Dave Schools on bass and Chuck Leavell, formerly of the Allman Brothers and known for his current work with the Rolling Stones on keyboards).
The next year, Haynes and Abts began to record a tribute CD using Woody's favorite bass players. These sessions resulted in two CDs The Deep End, Volume 1 (2001) and The Deep End, Volume 2 (2002). A documentary of the recording sessions was also made by Phish bassist Mike Gordon called Rising Low. Bass contributions to the CDs came from Jack Bruce of Cream, John Entwisle of The Who, Mike Watt of Minutemen, Les Claypool of Primus, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Chris Squire of Yes among others.
When it came to touring in support of the Deep End CDs, Haynes and Abts used a revolving door of keyboardists and bassists. Keyboardists included Chuck Leavell, Rob Barraco of Phil Lesh and Friends and Zen Tricksters, Phish's Page McConnell and Danny Louis. Bassists included among others, Dave Schools, Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten of the Flecktones, George Porter Jr. of The Meters, Greg Rzab formerly of The Black Crowes and the Buddy Guy Band and Andy Hess, also formerly of The Black Crowes. Louis and Hess were eventually added as permanent members of Gov't Mule. They continue to tour extensively and have become staple acts at many music festivals including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Vegoose, and their annual New Orleans Jazzfest night show (where they filmed and recorded the last show of the Deepest End tours, with 17 guest musicians in a 6 hour show) wich was released on CD/DVD as The Deepest End, Live in Concert.
The first CD with Louis and Hess Deja Voodoo was released in September 2004. Additional material from those sessions was released in 2005 as and EP entitled Mo' Voodoo.
The new lineup's second release, titled High and Mighty, was released on August 22, 2006.
A third, Mighty High, was released in 2007 it features reggae and dub versions of classic Mule covers and originals with special guest appearances by Willi Williams, Michael Franti and Toots Hibbert,
She Said She Said
Gov't Mule Lyrics
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I know how it feels to be sad
And you're making me feel like I'm never been born"
Well, I said, "Who put all these things in your head?
Things that are making me mad
And it's making me feel like I'm never been born"
I said, "Oh, no, no, you're wrong, when I was a boy
Everything was right, everything was right"
I said, "Even though you know what you know
I believe it's time for me to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I'm never been born"
Well, she said, "You don't understand what I said"
I said, "Oh, no, no, you're wrong, when I was a boy
Everything was right, everything was right"
I said, "Even though you know what you know
I do believe it's time for me to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I'm never been born"
Well, you're making me feel like I'm never been born
Well, you're making me feel like I'm never been born
The lyrics to "She Said She Said" by Gov't Mule are adapted from The Beatles' original song of the same name from their 1966 album "Revolver." This song is often interpreted as a conversation between two individuals who are in a divergent state of mind. The female lead appears to have experienced a traumatic event that has caused her to feel as if she knows what it's like to be dead and how it feels to be sad. She then accuses the male lead of causing her to feel as if she's never been born. He, in turn, asks her who put these ideas in her head and makes it clear that her accusations towards him are having a negative impact on his well-being.
The male lead then goes on to reminisce about his childhood and asserts that everything was fine back then. However, he acknowledges that he needs to leave because the female lead is making him feel like he's never been born. This song may be interpreted as a commentary on the fragility of the human psyche and relationships between individuals who are in divergent emotional states.
Line by Line Meaning
She said, "I know what it's like to be dead
She claims to have knowledge and feelings associated with death, and this might give her a unique or qualified perspective.
I know how it feels to be sad
She also claims to have knowledge of certain feelings of sadness or despair, which may add to her credibility in the conversation.
And you're making me feel like I'm never been born"
She accuses the other person of making her feel the way she would feel if she had never existed or been born, which suggests a sense of negativity or confusion.
Well, I said, "Who put all these things in your head?
The artist questions the source of the other person's beliefs or thoughts, which may suggest genuine confusion or distrust.
Things that are making me mad
The other person's thoughts or beliefs seem to upset or anger the artist, which suggests a sense of conflict or tension in the conversation.
And it's making me feel like I'm never been born"
The singer repeats the accusation that the other person's thoughts or beliefs are making them feel a sense of negativity or emptiness.
Well, she said, "You don't understand what I said"
The other person dismisses the singer's attempts to engage with their perspective or point of view, which suggests a lack of communication or understanding.
I said, "Oh, no, no, you're wrong, when I was a boy
The artist contradicts the other person's statement and tries to insist that their own perspective is more valid, which suggests a sense of defensiveness or insecurity.
Everything was right, everything was right"
The artist fondly remembers a time in their past when everything seemed to be positive or enjoyable, which suggests a longing for a happier time or a desire to escape current problems.
I said, "Even though you know what you know
The artist acknowledges the other person's claims to knowledge or experience, but seems to reject their perspective or point of view, which suggests a sense of disagreement or conflict.
I believe it's time for me to leave
The singer suggests that they have had enough of the conversation or situation, and want to leave or disengage.
'Cause you're making me feel like I'm never been born"
The artist repeats the sense of negativity or confusion associated with the conversation or situation.
Well, you're making me feel like I'm never been born
The singer repeats the accusation that the other person is responsible for their negative emotions, which suggests a sense of blame or resentment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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robert perrella
what a POWERFUL yet soulful voice!!!!!!!!,,,,great guitar playing too!!!!!!!!,,,awesome band as well !!!!!!!!!!!,,,,i give the beatles original version a perfect 10 but i give govt mules version a 10 PLUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luísa P. Toledo
Tão boa quanto a versão original \m/
Babe Root
Quite possibly...the first 'acid-rock' track ever recorded. From The Beatles...this cover is fantastic. The Beatles' 'She Said, She Said', was recorded just before 'Tommorow Never Knows', (quite possibly the greatest 'acid-rock', track ever recorded), and both were included on The Beatles Revolver album. It was penned by John Lennon, when after taking acid with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, and Peter Fonda...Fonda kept talking about having died once, from a gunshot wound, and miraculously being brought back to life. All that blubbering, was freaking Lennon out. With that experience...the genre of 'acid-rock', was thrust upon the world.
kris stott
Watched them perform this for the 100th time last night at Founders Fest in GR Michigan. Never gets old. One love Warren!
milky licker
Warren Haynes rocks
rpont953
Great cover
Alan S
I wonder how many people know that this is a Beatles cover.
Roberto Rocha
I've always known it was!
Sp00bie -
Honestly my least favorite Beatles song. I jam this version almost daily.
Chris Gaines
what's a beatle?