Alongside with Green River, formed in 1983, they were one of the first grunge bands ever, first appearing along with other notable seattle-based bands like Soundgarden, Green River, The Melvins on the compilation release Deep Six. This release, as mentioned, were many of these bands first ever released songs.
In 2002 Kevin Wood and teamed up with Mother Love Bone drummer Greg Gilmore to record the 'Her Eyes' Cd.
In 2005 Kevin Wood teamed up with Regan Hagar and Shawn Smith to record the Malfunkshun Monument Cd. It was released in 2006 on wammybox records wammybox
In 2010 Universal Music released 'Malfunkshun the Andy Wood Story' a documentary featuring interviews and footage from Malfunkshun's early days. Included in the box set was a re - release of Return to Olympus and a collection of Andrew's Solo material.
In 2011 Jeff Loftis and Mike Stone joined the band and began recording and playing out.
Malfunkshun is currently making music and touring.
In 2021, the band released the EP Glow, marking the band's first recordings since the death of Andrew Wood.
Years active 1980 - 1988
2002 - present
With Yo' Heart Not Yo' Hands
Malfunkshun Lyrics
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With yo' heart not yo' hands
Do you understand what I said, baby Xena
Yes, yeah
Lost a little woman
The loss is yours
You feel my power
Fool for a feeling
Losing your mind
Still I'm stoned so I can't deny
The ? to chop your loins one time
With yo' heart not yo' hands
Love me, love me, yeah
Do you understand
With yo' heart not yo' hands, Xena
Cry Mr. Yellow
Cause you're set for sure
You too feel my power
Call me a casanova
Fool for a poison
Your mind is blank (so thank God)
Still I'm stoned so I can't deny
You're bottle, bottle, bottle of love - get down
Ohhh with yo' heart, with yo' heart not hands
With yo' heart not yo' hands
With yo' heart not yo' hands
One time for the man
Don't ask my name, man
Cause I'm free, I am free
I'm-a naked on my own time
Look at me, look at me
And all my time is my own time
So I go far down
And I'm a-hangin out, chuggin' out, gettin' drunk
With yo' heart not yo' hands
With yo' heart not yo' hands
With yo' heart not yo' hands
I said, yes I said
One time
(Maybe a little better then the last version. This has been a favorite song of mine for over 10 years)
(lucky you, i've just heard it for the first time, addicting tune)
The song "With Yo' Heart Not Yo' Hands" by Malfunkshun seems to be a plea for love and connection, asking the listener to approach relationships with their heart rather than their physical actions. The repeated refrain of "with yo' heart not yo' hands" emphasizes this message, and it's paired with lyrics about lost love and feeling powerful, as well as references to intoxication and a sense of freedom. The line "fool for a feeling, losing your mind" suggests that love can be both intoxicating and confusing, while "call me the monkey grip" and "call me a casanova" play with ideas of power and seduction. The reference to Xena also adds a touch of pop culture awareness to the song, tying in with the warrior princess character of the same name.
Overall, the lyrics of "With Yo' Heart Not Yo' Hands" seem to be exploring themes of love, power, and the complexities of relationships. It's a song that invites interpretation and offers a unique perspective on these universal experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh with yo' heart not yo' hands
Do things with love and sincerity rather than just using brute force
With yo' heart not yo' hands
Repeat of the first line
Do you understand what I said, baby Xena
Asking if the person understands the message being conveyed
Lost a little woman
A woman was lost or left
The loss is yours
It is your fault that you lost the woman
You feel my power
Feeling the influence or control that the singer has
Call me the monkey grip
A nickname or reference to the singer's strength or grasp
Fool for a feeling
Acting foolishly for a feeling or emotion
Losing your mind
Going crazy or losing control mentally
Still I'm stoned so I can't deny
The singer is under the influence of drugs and cannot deny it
The ? to chop your loins one time
Unclear line or reference
Love me, love me, yeah
Asking for love and affection
Cry Mr. Yellow
Addressing someone named Mr. Yellow who is crying
Cause you're set for sure
Assuming that Mr. Yellow is upset for a reason
You too feel my power
Implying that Mr. Yellow can feel the singer's control or influence
Call me a casanova
A nickname or reference to the singer's charm or romantic tendencies
Fool for a poison
Acting foolishly for something that is harmful or toxic
Your mind is blank (so thank God)
Talking to Mr. Yellow and saying that his mind is blank or not worrying, which is good
You're bottle, bottle, bottle of love - get down
Unclear line or reference
One time for the man
Shoutout to a male friend or acquaintance
Don't ask my name, man
Telling someone not to ask for the singer's name
Cause I'm free, I am free
Emphasizing that the singer is free and independent
I'm-a naked on my own time
The singer enjoys being free and independent, even to the point of being naked
Look at me, look at me
Asking for attention or recognition
And all my time is my own time
The singer values their personal time and freedom
So I go far down
Referring to going deep or far away
And I'm a-hangin out, chuggin' out, gettin' drunk
Enjoying time alone, possibly drinking alcohol
I said, yes I said
Repeating the phrase said earlier
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chrishansel95
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
Cry little woman
You're sad for sure
You lost your power
Caught in a monkey grip
Fool for the torture
Losing your mind
Still I'm stoned so I can't deny
Riding the jungle one last time
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
Oh with your heart not your hands
Crime's getting old now
'Cause you're set for sure
Can't you feel my power
Call me a casanova
Fool for a poison
Don't mind if I
But still I'm stoned so I can't deny
Your bottle, bottle, bottle of love
Oh with your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
Oh with your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
Oh, with your heart not your hands
Call me the ape man
'Cause I'm free, I'm free, I'm free
I'm naked on my own now
Look at me, look at me, look at me
My time is my own time
So I drove on down
And I'm hangin' out, and I'm chuggin' out, and I'm gettin' drunk
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your
With your heart not your
With your heart not your hands
Since no one else posted, I did.
@mikekomalley
Loved this song when it came out 1985. Andy was a friend. he always admired my autographed Kiss Dynasty album. Really nice guy, no attitude in real life.
@PrestonHazard
I worship him... You are so lucky!!!
@blonieamw2998
awesome story !
@Ssargent888
I’m so jealous you knew him. I’ve spoken to xana on the phone before. She was nice. I was born after he passed but he’s been my favorite person ever since I heard man of golden words for the first time when I was 8 or so.
@fabioasty6256
Amazing
@sissyT73
I was watching tv one time and I heard a voice on the tv that sounded the closest to my vocals I ever heard of . I said that man stole my sound lmao. I was 19 years old I was born in 93 I’m 28 now it was the malfunnkshun Andrew wood story I read the tile had something g to do with Pearl Jam . I never heard him until that day . Pantera is my fav band of all time then mother love bone but really it’s Andrew wood who is my fav after them lmao
@jackspry9736
RIP Andrew Wood (January 8, 1966 – March 19, 1990), aged 24
You will always be remembered as a legend.
@erikakathleen509
Oh my God. I can't believe...
I don't think I've ever heard this. Blown away in NY right now.😍
@sirkazm
Melvins are playing this tune on their present tour.
@jeffersonaraujpoliglota24
I didn't know that.