Although some may argue that Happy Ol`McWeasel has roots dating back to 200… Read Full Bio ↴Although some may argue that Happy Ol`McWeasel has roots dating back to 2004, it was not until 2007 when a group of young experienced Slovenian musicians first stepped together on stage of a local club, that the journey really began for the band. The crowd reaction was so positive, they received an invitation to perform at one of the largest and longest running festivals in Slovenia; the Lent Festival in 2007. Thus began a period of a number of concerts, including more festivals, open air stages and clubs.

Members of Happy Ol`McWeasel discuss:
"We are a band of fat pigs, except for our bassist who can be classified to a specific group of rodents - Squirrels; and our singer who is a sort of a chubbier rodent, something along the lines of a Marmot. We play irish/celtic/hardcore/punk-rock drinking songs, and most of the time we do a pretty good job of sticking to our setlist, though we might repeat a song or two, sometimes four, depending on the crowd feedback, allotted time and amount of alcohol consumed. Sometimes, when the moons align themselves just right, our drummer might indulge the audience in a short free-form experimental jazz solo. All in all, we believe we are a fairly talented band! We must be, since our technical rider requires the sound engineer to be a Canadian citizen with fluent Slovene speaking abilities!

Blow
Happy Ol' McWeasel Lyrics

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Should I wait inside?
Can you really read my mind?
Is there any place that I can hide?
Standing still, watching you,
Thinking 'bout the things we could do,
If we only knew what we'll be going through!

Patiently waiting for you,

Still you say we cannot do,
Is there a chance we'll ever make it through?
After all you know I'm right,
Forget about your stupid pride,
Sit back, relax, enjoy the ride!

You said it's wrong,
In a way you know it's right,
In the end you'll have to take your chance
To make it alright!
And you know, and you know
How to blow, how to blow
How to get, what's to take...
In the end you'll have to take your chance,
To make it alright!
(Ha-hah)

While I stood outside,
Now I'm sure you 've read my mind,
And chased me out from every place I tried to hide,
You gave me a chance,
Now it's time for the big romance,
And for all the things that I wish could last!

You said it's wrong,
In a way you know it's right,
In the end you'll have to take your chance
To make it alright!
And you know, and you know
How to blow, how to blow
How to get, what's to take...
In the end you'll have to take your chance,
To make it alright!

You said it's wrong,
In a way you know it's right,
In the end you'll have to take your chance
To make it alright!
And you know, and you know
How to blow, how to blow
How to get, what's to take...
In the end you'll have to take your chance,

To make it alright!
Make it alright!

Overall Meaning

The song "Blow" by Happy Ol' McWeasel is a reflective piece on taking chances and seizing opportunities in life. The singer considers waiting for their chance in life, but doubts whether they can hide from the inevitable. They reflect on the things they could achieve if they only knew the future that was in store for them. Despite their patience, the other person apparently insists that they cannot succeed. However, the singer insists that they know they're right about their ideas and urges the other person to forget their pride and take the risk with them. The repetition of phrases like "how to blow" and "make it alright" highlights the importance of seizing opportunities and making them work.

The chorus emphasizes the idea that even if something appears wrong, it's actually the right choice to make, and that in the end, you have to take a chance to make things work out. The phrase "how to blow" has multiple connotations, including taking a chance, going for it, or even making a loud noise. The song's repeated encouragement to "take your chance" highlights the idea that sometimes you have to take a leap of faith to make things right. The final line, "make it alright," is a reflection of the song's overall message of overcoming obstacles through taking chances and seizing opportunities to make things happen.

Line by Line Meaning

Should I wait inside?
Questioning whether to remain patient in the current situation or seek an alternative.

Can you really read my mind?
Asking if the other person truly understands one's thoughts and feelings.

Is there any place that I can hide?
Feeling overwhelmed and seeking a place of comfort and safety.

Standing still, watching you,
Observing the other person's actions and behavior.

Thinking 'bout the things we could do,
Considering the potential of the relationship and what activities they could engage in together.

If we only knew what we'll be going through!
Expressing the uncertainty and unpredictability of the future of the relationship.

Patiently waiting for you,
Remaining calm and composed while waiting for the other person's response.

Still you say we cannot do,
Receiving a negative response and feeling disappointed.

Is there a chance we'll ever make it through?
Inquiring if there is hope for the relationship to progress in the future.

After all you know I'm right,
Asserting one's point of view and trying to convince the other person of their perspective.

Forget about your stupid pride,
Encouraging the other person to let go of their ego and work towards a successful relationship.

Sit back, relax, enjoy the ride!
Urging the other person to take a more relaxed approach towards the relationship and enjoy the present moment.

You said it's wrong,
Recalling the other person's disapproval and disagreement with the relationship.

In a way you know it's right,
Acknowledging that the other person may understand the true potential of the relationship, despite their initial disapproval.

In the end you'll have to take your chance To make it alright!
Stating that ultimately, it is up to the other person to take a risk and give the relationship a chance to succeed.

And you know, and you know How to blow, how to blow How to get, what's to take...
Implying that the other person knows how to succeed in the relationship if they are willing to put in the effort.

While I stood outside,
Reflecting on a previous time when the artist was uncertain and excluded from the relationship.

Now I'm sure you've read my mind,
Feeling that the other person has gained a better understanding of one's thoughts and emotions.

And chased me out from every place I tried to hide,
Feeling like the other person has tracked them down and found them wherever they tried to escape to.

You gave me a chance,
Expressing gratitude towards the other person for giving them an opportunity at the relationship.

Now it's time for the big romance,
Anticipating a new level of intimacy and connection in the relationship.

And for all the things that I wish could last!
Expressing a desire for the relationship to endure and be long-lasting.

Make it alright!
Ending the song with a hopeful statement that the relationship can indeed work out in the end.

Writer(s): Ales Pisotek, Ales Voglar, Gregor Jančič, Martin Bezjak, Martin Trapecar, Matej Kosmacin, Primoz Zajsek

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