Killdozer are an American band that formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1983, w… Read Full Bio ↴Killdozer are an American band that formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1983, with members Bill Hobson, Dan Hobson and Michael Gerald. They took their name from the 1974 TV movie directed by Jerry London, itself based on a Theodore Sturgeon short story. They released their first album, Intellectuals are the Shoeshine Boys of the Ruling Elite, in the same year. The band split in 1990 but reformed in 1993, losing Bill Hobson and gaining Paul Zagoras, and continued until they split up in 1996. The band released 9 albums, including a post-breakup live CD, The Last Waltz, released in 1997.

Killdozer was a one-of-a-kind band, notable for its erotic songs, and its serious but not-so serious lyrics about the hardships of working in a circus, sung by singer Michael Gerald at the top of his lungs. Many of the lyrics dealt with disturbing narratives from the circus freak sideshow, or about his relationship with the bearded lady. The band also became famous for its uproarious cover songs, the most memorable of all being Don McLean's "American Pie". A version exists on their 1989 all-covers album For Ladies Only.

Killdozer is regarded by many to have set the foundation for grunge music, in spite of that genre's association with the city of Seattle. The band were stalwarts of Touch and Go Records during its legendary 1980s phase and they often toured with or played alongside stablemates such as Scratch Acid and Big Black. Steve Albini, who recorded Killdozer's 1995 album God Hears Pleas of the Innocent, has on many occasions cited Killdozer as a band who reach his exacting standards.

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Peach Pie
Killdozer Lyrics

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I saw a rainbow when I woke up today
It chased all of my troubles away
It was not high up in the sky
I saw that rainbow in your eyes

I just take such joy in your smile
For it makes my life worthwhile
And I see that joy in your eyes, too

As I am lying here with you
Being with you gives me such pleasure
Oh baby, your my life's only treasure

You are the cream in my coffee cup
You are the jelly in my doughnut

You are the apple of my eye
You are the ice cream on my peach pie

When I see you and your lovely smile
I know then that my life is worthwhile

I like to stop and smell the daisies
And spend an afternoon with you bein' lazy

Oh baby I love you
Oh baby yes I do

Yes darling I do love you
And i know that you love me too

Overall Meaning

The song Peach Pie by Killdozer is a love song with a unique twist. The lyrics express the joys of being in love with someone and how that love brings happiness to one's life. The use of metaphors like "You are the cream in my coffee cup" and "You are the ice cream on my peach pie" add to the song's uniqueness and depth. The song also talks about the simple pleasures of life like spending time with loved ones and enjoying the moment.

The first two lines of the song, "I saw a rainbow when I woke up today, It chased all of my troubles away" set the tone for the entire song. The singer is expressing how the presence of their loved one makes all their troubles go away. The person they love brings them joy, happiness, and comfort. The lyrics, "Being with you gives me such pleasure, Oh baby, your my life's only treasure" further reinforces the idea that the singer's significant other is the reason for their happiness.

The song's unique use of metaphor is also worth noting. The lyrics, "You are the jelly in my doughnut, You are the apple of my eye" give insight into the depth of the singer's affection for their loved one. The line, "You are the ice cream on my peach pie" is repeated in the chorus and signifies that the singer's loved one is the perfect complement to their life. Overall, Peach Pie by Killdozer is a love song that expresses the joys of being in love and the happiness that the presence of a loved one brings.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw a rainbow when I woke up today
Woke up to a beautiful day

It chased all of my troubles away
Feeling uplifted and carefree

It was not high up in the sky
Rainbow not actual but a reflection of his feelings

I saw that rainbow in your eyes
He sees his happiness reflected in his lover's eyes

I just take such joy in your smile
Her smile brings him immense joy

For it makes my life worthwhile
Having her in his life gives meaning and purpose

And I see that joy in your eyes, too
Her happiness mirrors his own

As I am lying here with you
Enjoying each other's company

Being with you gives me such pleasure
He finds pleasure in her company

Oh baby, your my life's only treasure
She's the most valuable thing in his life

You are the cream in my coffee cup
She makes his life sweeter