Videogames
The band's song "Hey" was featured in the PS2 video game Guitar Hero
Their surf instrumental "Soy Bomb" appears in Guitar Hero II
"I Get By" is featured in Rock Band as a bonus track
"Entangled" was released as downloadable content for Rock Band / Rock Band 2
"Hey", "Soy Bomb", and "I Don't Want to Hear About Your Crappy Boyfriend" have all been released on the Rock Band Network for play in Rock Band 3.
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Band Members
* Bill Foster (drums, vocals)
* Greg Huang (vocals, bass)
* Chris Rigopulos (lead guitar, vocals)
* Dan Schmidt (vocals, guitar)
Past Members
* Doug Church (lead guitar, vocals)
* John Buck (bass)
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Discography
* It's Not as Bad as I'm Making It Sound (2000)
* Second and Eighteen (2004)
* Soy Bomb [Single] (2006)
* Third Time's the Charm (2008)
* Deal of the Century (2013)
I Don't Say Anything
Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives Lyrics
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I want to say I like you cause I do
I’d like to say a lot of things but they might be misunderstood
So I don’t say anything to you
I’d like to say I like your hair, because I like your hair
It wouldn’t be obnoxious if it’s true
I’d like to say a lot of things but when I try to I don’t dare
It’s such a pleasure just to have you as a friend
And I don’t want to say something that might cause that to end
Cause you might freak if you found out that sometimes I pretend
That I’m your favorite coffee cup and you are my house blend
I’d like to say I have a crush, because I have a crush
It’s possible that you might have one too
I’d like to say a lot of things but I suppose that there’s no rush
So I don’t say anything to you
I don’t talk and I don’t sing
I’m silent in my suffering
Because I don’t say anything to you
The song "I Don't Say Anything" by Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives is a ballad about unrequited love and the fear of confessing true feelings. The singer expresses their admiration for the person they love, but they are too afraid to speak up because they worry that their feelings may be misunderstood or that they might ruin their friendship. The song plays with the idea that sometimes it's better to say nothing at all rather than risk saying something that could potentially alter or damage a relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer mentions different things they'd like to say to their love interest, such as complimenting their appearance or confessing their crush, but they ultimately choose to remain quiet. The line "It’s such a pleasure just to have you as a friend / And I don’t want to say something that might cause that to end" perfectly captures the constant tension between the desire to express one's feelings and the fear of losing the person altogether.
The song's overall message is one of caution and the realization that sometimes silence is the best course of action. While it may be difficult to keep quiet, there is something to be said for letting things play out naturally rather than forcing a situation that may not be ready.
Line by Line Meaning
I’d like to say you’re looking good, because you’re looking good
I want to compliment your appearance, but I'm afraid it might be taken the wrong way.
I want to say I like you cause I do
I am attracted to you but I don't want to risk ruining our friendship.
I’d like to say a lot of things but they might be misunderstood
There are many things I want to express, but I fear my words will be taken the wrong way.
So I don’t say anything to you
I choose to remain silent to avoid any potential misunderstandings or conflicts.
I’d like to say I like your hair, because I like your hair
I genuinely like your hair, and I want to compliment it without being seen as creepy.
It wouldn’t be obnoxious if it’s true
I don't want to come across as insincere or fake, but this is a genuine compliment.
So I don’t say anything to you
I choose to remain silent to avoid any potential misunderstandings or conflicts.
It’s such a pleasure just to have you as a friend
I value our friendship and enjoy spending time with you.
And I don’t want to say something that might cause that to end
I fear that expressing my true feelings might jeopardize our friendship.
Cause you might freak if you found out that sometimes I pretend
I have some fantasies about us being together that I don't want to share to avoid scaring you away.
That I’m your favorite coffee cup and you are my house blend
I have a vivid imagination when it comes to us being together and want to keep that private.
I’d like to say I have a crush, because I have a crush
I have developed romantic feelings for you, but I don't want to make things awkward between us.
It’s possible that you might have one too
I am open to the possibility that you might feel the same way about me, but I don't want to assume anything.
I’d like to say a lot of things but I suppose that there’s no rush
I have many things I want to tell you, but I don't want to rush things or put pressure on our relationship.
So I don’t say anything to you
I choose to remain silent to avoid any potential misunderstandings or conflicts.
I don’t talk and I don’t sing
I am keeping my thoughts and feelings to myself.
I’m silent in my suffering
I am hurting emotionally by keeping my feelings to myself, but I believe it's for the best.
Because I don’t say anything to you
I choose to remain silent to avoid any potential misunderstandings or conflicts.
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.