The band formed by accident in 1989 (see 1989 in music), when a local band, the Salmon Heads, asked some members of the Left Hand String Band to fill some missing spots in its lineup. The synergy worked and the result was Leftover Salmon.
After the independent release of Bridges to Bert in 1993 (see 1993 in music) and the 1995 (see 1995 in music) live follow-up Ask The Fish, Leftover Salmon gained a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. festival tour and a contract with Hollywood Records. Their 1997 Hollywood debut and second studio album, Euphoria, continued to define their eclectic sound and introduced many songs that would become classics for the band.
In March of 2002 (see 2002 in music) founding member and banjoist Mark Vann lost his battle with cancer. He was later replaced by Noam Pikelny.
A documentary film of Leftover Salmon, titled "Years In Your Ears," was released on DVD in November 2006.
Euphoria
Leftover Salmon Lyrics
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Dad's in the living room, fussin' and a-bitchin'
I'm out here, kicking the gong for... Euphoria!
Chorus:
Euphoria - When your mind starts reelin' and a-rockin;
Your inside voice starts squealing and squawking
Floatin' around on a belladonna cloud, singin'... Euphoria!
There's a man in the corner sittin' underneath the table
Grittin' his ears and he rolled his eyes and hollerin' Euphoria!
Chorus
Patted Eve on the bottom, patted Adam on the back
Smiled at the serpent and the serpent smiled back
Took a bite of the apple, two bites gone, hollerin' Euphoria!
Chorus
The song "Euphoria" by Leftover Salmon is a lively tune that talks about moments of ecstasy or heightened happiness in life. The opening lines describe a scene where there are disturbances in the household with Ma twitching in the kitchen and Dad complaining in the living room. However, the singer is out in the open, embracing the feeling of euphoria that comes from "kicking the gong" or having a good time. The chorus highlights the experience of euphoria, where the mind reels, the inner voice starts singing, and the person feels like they are floating on a cloud of happiness.
The song continues to describe a man sitting under a table, looking sad and making faces at a union label. He covers his ears and rolls his eyes while hollering "Euphoria" - thus indicating that even in moments of sadness or discomfort, one can find joy and ecstasy. The final verse talks about Adam, Eve, and the serpent, with the singer taking a bite of the apple and hollering "Euphoria." The song, overall, portrays the idea that in life's ups and downs, one can find moments of happiness and escapism.
Line by Line Meaning
Well Ma's out there, twitchin' in the kitchen
Mama is in the kitchen feeling restless or agitated.
Dad's in the living room, fussin' and a-bitchin'
Daddy is in the living room, grumbling and complaining.
I'm out here, kicking the gong for... Euphoria!
I am outside, banging a gong to seek euphoria.
Euphoria - When your mind starts reelin' and a-rockin;
Euphoria is when your mind is overwhelmed with emotions.
Your inside voice starts squealing and squawking
Your inner thoughts become uncontrollable and loud.
Floatin' around on a belladonna cloud, singin'... Euphoria!
You feel like you are floating on a cloud while singing in euphoria.
There's a man in the corner sittin' underneath the table
A man is sitting in a corner, hiding under a table.
Sad, makin' faces at a union label
He looks unhappy and is making faces at a union label, possibly due to work-related issues.
Grittin' his ears and he rolled his eyes and hollerin' Euphoria!
He covers his ears, rolls his eyes, and shouts out 'euphoria' hoping to find peace from his problems.
Patted Eve on the bottom, patted Adam on the back
The artist pats Eve on her bottom and Adam on his back, suggesting a carefree and playful environment.
Smiled at the serpent and the serpent smiled back
The singer and the serpent exchange friendly smiles, demonstrating that even the most unlikely interactions can be peaceful.
Took a bite of the apple, two bites gone, hollerin' Euphoria!
The artist takes a bite of the apple and with only two bites gone, screams 'euphoria' indicating intense pleasure or satisfaction.
Chorus
Repeating the definition and the feeling of euphoria herein.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE C. REMAILY
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