… Read Full Bio ↴Hepcat are a third wave ska band formed in southern California in 1989.
Their soulful harmonies and mellow rhythms were unlike those of contemporaries and more akin to musicians from the heyday of 1960s Jamaican ska, also referred to as the first wave.
Hepcat's debut album, "Out of Nowhere" was released in 1994 on New York-based ska label Moon Records. Two years later, they followed it up with "Scientific" on BYO Records. In 1998, after signing with Epitaph Records subsidiary HellCat Records, they released "Right on Time," scoring a modest hit with the swinging "No Worries" and scored a spot on the Vans Warped Tour. 2000 saw the release of "Push n' Shove," their first album without founding members Raul Talavera and Alex Désert, although the latter appears as a guest vocalist on two tracks.
The band went on indefinite hiatus after 2000, and no new material has surfaced since. Trumpeter Kincaid Smith formed Soul Traffic, a five-piece funk band. Drummer Scott Abels has played with the Rancid side project Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards and the southern California reggae act The Aggrolites. Vocalist Alex Desert has had a successful career in film and television, appearing in the movies PCU, Swingers, and High Fidelity; and the television show Becker.
In early 2004, a remastered version of Out of Nowhere was released with two additional bonus tracks, an early version of "Nigel" and "Club Meditation," both of which appeared on their first single. Occasionally, Hepcat reconvenes to play a few shows a year in the California area. Often, this lineup is that which performed on "Scientific."
They take their name from a term for a 1940s-50s jazz musician.
Daydreamin
Hepcat Lyrics
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And your hair, the smell of your perfume
You got what I need
But I still can′t forget
I gave you my heart
And then you never gave it back
You'll never do that (never do that)
You′ll never do that
You'll never do that
You′ll never do that
You′re not the only lonely girl
I remember when our eyes first met
I looked at your smile (then we were lovers)
I didn't give a damn what my friends say
′Cause it was easier to push them away
You'll never do that (never do that)
You′ll never do that (to me)
You'll never do that to me again (never do that)
You′ll never do that
You'll never do that
You're not the only lonely girl
But the more that I looked
The more I could find
That your second glances were all in my mind
I really should fold on this hand
While I′m still ahead
And so you go your way
While I′m still standing
And I know it's better in the end
Why should I risk another lonely broken heart
When it′s so easy to pretend
You'll never do that (never do that)
You′ll never do that
You'll never do that to me again (oh no)
You′ll never do that
You'll never do that
You're not the only lonely girl
You′ll never do
You′ll never do that
You'll never do that to me again
You′ll never do
You'll never do that
You′ll never do that to me again
You're not the only lonely girl
You′ll never do
You'll never do that
You'll never do that to me again
You′ll never do
You′ll never do that
You'll never do that to me again
You′re not the only lonely girl
Ah
Ooh
Ah
Ooh
Born to lose
I was born to lose
And now I'm losing
Born to lose
I was born to lose
Born to lose
I was born to lose
The Hepcat song "Daydreamin" is a love song that tells the story of a man who is still hung up on his ex-lover. He is drawn to her physical appearance and the memories they shared, but deep down inside he knows that things between them will never work out. The lyrics express his pain and frustration as he tries to overcome his feelings for her.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer describing his attraction to the woman in question. He likes the way she walks into a room and her perfume, and he admits that she has something he needs. But despite his fond feelings, he can't forget that she broke his heart. This heartbreak is something he never wants to experience again, and he realizes that she will never be able to return what he gave her.
The second verse describes the singer's memories of when he first met his ex-lover. Even though his friends warned him about getting involved with her, he didn't care because he was so taken with her. He thought that he could push his friends away and go on to have a successful relationship with her. However, as he soon discovered, things weren't that simple. He found himself daydreaming about her all the time, but he realized that these fantasies were just in his mind. He knew that he had to move on and find someone who would treat him better.
Overall, "Daydreamin" is an emotional song that deals with themes of heartbreak and moving on. It's a relatable song for anyone who has experienced a difficult breakup and is trying to heal from the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the way that you walk into the room
I am attracted to your physical appearance and the way you carry yourself when you enter the room.
And your hair, the smell of your perfume
I am also drawn to your hair and the fragrance you are wearing.
You got what I need
I believe that you possess qualities that I am looking for in a romantic partner.
But I still can't forget
However, I am not able to overlook the fact that I have already given you my heart once before.
I gave you my heart
In the past, I opened myself up to you and trusted you with my heart.
And then you never gave it back
But unfortunately, you did not reciprocate my feelings and I feel like I never got my heart back.
You'll never do that (never do that)
I am skeptical and doubtful that you will return my feelings and love me the way I deserve.
You're not the only lonely girl
Although you may feel lonely as a girl, you are not the only one experiencing heartbreak and loneliness.
I remember when our eyes first met
I recall the moment when we first met and locked eyes with each other.
I looked at your smile (then we were lovers)
Your smile was so captivating that it made me fall in love with you at that moment.
I didn't give a damn what my friends say
I did not care about the opinions of my friends regarding our relationship.
'Cause it was easier to push them away
It was easier for me to distance myself from my friends than to deal with any negativity they had towards our relationship.
But the more that I looked
As I continued to observe and analyze the situation,
The more I could find
I began to uncover more facts and truths about our relationship.
That your second glances were all in my mind
I came to the realization that your second glances towards me did not necessarily mean that you also had feelings for me.
I really should fold on this hand
I should probably give up on pursuing this relationship.
While I'm still ahead
Before I become any more emotionally invested or get hurt more than I already have.
And so you go your way
I realize that it is probably best if we go our separate ways.
While I'm still standing
But I am still able to move on and look towards a brighter future.
And I know it's better in the end
I understand that eventually, things will work out for the better and I will find the right person for me.
Why should I risk another lonely broken heart
I do not want to expose myself to the risk of being hurt again and experiencing the same loneliness and heartbreak.
When it's so easy to pretend
It is easier to pretend that we never had any feelings for each other and move on with our separate lives.
You'll never do that to me again (oh no)
I am confident that you will never hurt me again in the way that you did before.
Ah
An expression of frustration, resignation, or understanding.
Ooh
An expression of pleasure, excitement, or satisfaction.
Born to lose
I was destined to experience hardships and failures in my path towards finding love.
I was born to lose
My fate is to always come up short in love and relationships.
Writer(s): Berry Deston L, Owens Aaron P, Santana Efren, Abels Scott Anthony, Fuentes David Steven, Lee Gregory W, Smith Kincaid Alan
Contributed by David N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.