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 Your Heart not Your Hands
Malfunkshun Lyrics
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With your heart not your hands
Do you understand what I said, baby ?
Yes, yeah
Lost a little woman
The loss is your's
You feel my power
Fool for a feeling
Loosing your mind
Still I'm stoned so I can't deny
Crushing the jungle one time
With your heart not your hands
Love me, love me, yeah
Do you understand ?
With your heart not your hands, baby
Crime's getting old
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
Still I'm stoned so I can't deny
You're bottle, bottle, bottle of love
Ohhh with your heart, with your heart not hands
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
One time for the man
Told you I'm an ape man
Cause I'm free, I am free
I'm naked on my own time
Look at me, look at me
No, my time is my own time
So I drove on down
And I'm a-hangin out, chuggin' out, gettin' drunk
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
With your heart not your hands
I said, yes I said
One time
(I doubt these lyrics are right,
but it was the best I could do trying
to understand what he was saying)
The first line of Malfunkshun's song "With Your Heart not Your Hands" sets the tone for the song's message. The repeated phrase highlights the importance of being led by one's emotions rather than relying solely on logic or physical actions. The singer urges the listener to understand this message, indicating that it is essential to their connection. The lyrics then touch on the loss of a woman and the regret that comes with it. The singer tells the listener that they feel their power and are caught in their grip, but they are still a fool for emotion and losing their mind over the loss they have experienced. The singer admits to being stoned, possibly indicating a numbing or self-medicating aspect to their coping with the loss.
The next verse speaks to the singer's confidence in their sexual prowess, referring to themselves as a Casanova and their love interest as a "bottle of love." The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need to love with one's heart and not just their physical actions. The song then takes a turn, with the singer speaking to their own freedom. They are an "ape man" and are naked in their own time, free to do as they please. The imagery in this verse contrasts with the beginning of the song, which could indicate that the singer has found a way to move forward from their loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh with your heart not your hands
Act based on love and empathy instead of brute force and aggression
With your heart not your hands
Reinforcing the message to act with kindness and understanding instead of violence
Do you understand what I said, baby ?
Asking for confirmation that the message was received
Yes, yeah
Affirmative response
Lost a little woman
Referring to the loss or rejection of a romantic partner
The loss is your's
Expressing that the person experiencing the loss is solely responsible for their feelings of grief and sorrow
You feel my power
Asserting dominance or control over the situation or person
Caught in the monkey grip
Feeling trapped or stuck in a difficult situation
Fool for a feeling
Being driven by emotional responses rather than rational thinking
Loosing your mind
Succumbing to overwhelming emotions and losing control
Still I'm stoned so I can't deny
Acknowledging the influence of drugs or alcohol on one's perceptions and behavior
Crushing the jungle one time
Achieving success or victory despite obstacles
Love me, love me, yeah
Expressing a desire for affection or attention
Crime's getting old
Referring to the cycle of negative actions or behaviors and the need to break free from it
Cause you're set for sure
Feeling confident or certain in one's path or decisions
Can't you feel my power ?
Reaffirming the previous assertion of control over the situation
Call me a casanova
Boasting about one's romantic endeavors or success with partners
Fool for a poison
Being addicted to something harmful or destructive
Don't mind if I
Suggesting that the person doesn't care about the negative consequences of their actions
You're bottle, bottle, bottle of love
Complimenting the person on their capacity for love
One time for the man
Acknowledging the role of men in society or possibly referring to oneself as the man in a self-affirming way
Told you I'm an ape man
Asserting a primitive or wild nature in oneself despite societal expectations or norms
Cause I'm free, I am free
Emphasizing the importance of personal freedom and independence
I'm naked on my own time
Being comfortable and unafraid to be oneself without societal pressures or expectations
Look at me, look at me
Demanding attention and recognition
No, my time is my own time
Reaffirming that the person has agency over their own life and time
So I drove on down
Possibly referring to a journey or adventure
And I'm a-hangin out, chuggin' out, gettin' drunk
Engaging in leisure activities and possibly heavy drinking or drug use
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@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.