Huffamoose was made up of Craig Elkins (vocals, guitar), Kevin Hanson (guitar, vocals), Jim Stager (bass) and Erik Johnson (drums). This lineup remained consistent until sometime in 1999 when Erik Johnson left the band after a tour stop on the Horde Tour and quit the band. He was replaced by Chuck Treece.
The group is best known for its hit single "Wait", which reached #34 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in 1998.
The song "Buy You a Ring", from We've Been Had Again, was used in television advertisements for J. C. Penney.
The documentary "Here Comes Huffamoose" follows the band as they make the journey from being the probable next big thing to their ultimate demise. It was screened at the Silver Lake Film Festival in 2003. In the March 2004 edition of Premiere, Cameron Crowe named it as one the best rock movies of all time. The group reunited for live shows in 2009.
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Huffamoose Lyrics
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your hips sway
hold me looser still throw me like I'm
wet clay
and you a feast I devour
if you let me be the man of the hour
cause you are rhythm I'm a cold shower
baby wait baby wait I'm reaching in your
baby wait it's coming
wait baby wait I'm deeper in your
pocket baby now
baby now it's coming
private figure skater I love when your
eyes fix
up and down figure eighter you stick
with the old tricks
and you alone my soul entrancer
let me be your private dancer
cause you got moves motion me an
answer
baby wait baby wait i'm reaching in your pocket
baby wait , baby wait it's coming
wait baby wait I'm deeper in your pocket
baby now, baby now it's coming
carnival hazy eyes tango lovers
tranquilize
private dances secret glances
of high strung tip toe fringe of a taut
brown leather
strikes me down with the weight of a
feather
we'll be moving love forever together
if you wait baby wait I'm reaching in your pocket
baby wait, baby wait it's coming
wait baby wait i'm deeper in your pocket
baby now baby now it's coming
The lyrics of this song by Huffamoose revolve around the concept of seducing a person and getting lost in the sensuality of the moment. The first stanza describes the singer's admiration of the other person's body as they move, with their hips being the focus. The singer then requests the other person to hold them loosely and throw them like wet clay, indicating a desire for control and submission. The singer also expresses a desire to be the center of attention, the "man of the hour," and juxtaposes that with the other person's rhythmic movements, calling themselves a "cold shower."
The second stanza continues this theme of seduction, with the singer likening the other person to a private figure skater and admiring their figure-eight movements. They suggest that the other person has taken hold of their soul and entranced them. The singer asks to be the other person's private dancer, further emphasizing their desire for submission. Finally, the chorus is repeated once again, with the singer seemingly reaching deeper into this person's "pocket", figuratively referring to their emotions or sensuality.
Overall, the song is very sensual and filled with desire for the other person. The singer desires to be the submissive one while admiring the other person's movements and control. The lyrics are quite poetic and metaphorical, but have an intrinsic sensuousness that is difficult to miss.
Line by Line Meaning
move back just a little let me watch your hips sway
Step back a bit so I can admire the way you move your hips
hold me looser still throw me like I'm wet clay
Keep holding me, but let me feel like I'm malleable in your hands
and you a feast I devour if you let me be the man of the hour
I will happily give all of my attention and love to you if you let me take charge
cause you are rhythm I'm a cold shower
You are full of life and vibrancy while I am reserved and unexciting
baby wait baby wait I'm reaching in your pocket baby wait
Hold on for just a moment while I get something out of your pocket
baby wait it's coming
Just be patient, what's coming will be worth the wait
wait baby wait I'm deeper in your pocket baby now
Wait just a bit longer, I'm searching deeper in your pocket now
private figure skater I love when your eyes fix
I adore watching you move gracefully like a figure skater, especially when you look at me
up and down figure eighter you stick with the old tricks
You are consistently delightful to watch, especially when you perform your signature moves
and you alone my soul entrancer let me be your private dancer
Only you have captured my heart and soul, please let me be the one to dance with you
cause you got moves motion me an answer
Your dance moves are so entrancing that they make me feel like I have everything I need
carnival hazy eyes tango lovers tranquilize
Our love feels like a dreamy carnival ride, and our tango brings us peace and tranquility
private dances secret glances of high strung tip toe fringe of a taut brown leather
Our private moments together involve shared glances and delicately tense movements, like a tightrope walker on the edge
strikes me down with the weight of a feather
Despite its lightness, my love for you still feels heavy and overwhelming
we'll be moving love forever together if you wait baby wait I'm reaching in your pocket
If we are patient enough to wait for each other, we can dance together forever
baby wait, baby wait it's coming
Be still, it's almost time for what's next
wait baby wait i'm deeper in your pocket
Just a bit longer, I'm still searching in your pocket for what I need
baby now baby now it's coming
It's here, get ready for what's about to happen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JAMES PETERSON, ELSTEN CREOLE TORRES, ROBERT ELLIS ORRALL
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@areg3750
I had forgotten all about this song. I took a trip to Philly and visited the Liberty Center observation deck and at some point this song came on over then sound system. I started singing this song and I knew some lyrics but I had no idea the name of the song or who it was by. I tried to Shazam it but even Shazam didn't know! I got a notification this morning over a month later that Shazam found it! So here I am! Great song! I loved it back in the 90s.
@MaLa-bj9pl
One of the mysteries of modern music is why Huffammoose didn't make it bigger.This album is definitely great.
@yKarmaPolice
my favorite being Snapshot Family
@MaLa-bj9pl
Yes,but James is quite special.At least the singer is doing some brilliant solo work.
@EJ-zc1yb
Probably because they stunk as a live act but this CD kicks ass! The lead guitarist is great!!
@melyssamunson
Its prob why we like them so much haha
@sunnyanderson5385
I always heard that the manager they had at the time was a total crackhead.
@shannonlee986
One of the best songs from the 90's. Period!!
@davekern5362
When a group of us were being held captive in Iraq in '99 our captors played this song over and over and over. Now I can't fall asleep without it blaring in my ears. Allahu Akbar, we love you Erik Johnson!
@SunDevil1984
I remember this song getting decent airplay on Dallas' 94.5 "The Edge" (now 102.1) back in '98 but it seems like now no one I know has ever heard of this song. Glad to see there are others who do remember how great this song is.