Marvelous 3 first appeared on the scene with their acclaimed indie debut, Math and Other Problems in 1997. Word of mouth quickly spread, and Elektra Records signed the band. The next year saw the release of Hey! Album, their breakthrough CD. It featured the catchy radio hit Freak of the Week. Riding the success of their hit single, Marvelous 3 toured aggressively, as well as appearing on major late night talk shows and being featured in numerous magazines. After touring, the band went about creating their third album, Ready, Sex, Go, which was released in 2000 in preparation for the "rock epiphany of the new millennium." Ready, Sex, Go suffered from poor promotion, and the band realized that their record label wasn't willing to do them justice. A year after their third release, Marvelous 3 decided to part ways and take a break from the cut-throat music business. In 2002, lead singer Butch Walker began a solo career, releasing his first album Left of Self-Centered. In 2004 Butch released his follow up Letters. On July 25th, 2006 Butch and his band "Let's Go Out Tonites!" released the album entitled "The Rise And Fall Of Butch Walker and The Let's-Go-Out-Tonites."
VALIUM
Marvelous 3 Lyrics
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Trying to walk off the valium that I had to take
'Cause I'm a hundred pound mess, and I guess that I should leave you alone
I walk into the place that gave me horrible gas
They said you moved to new york to teach a cooking class
But I know that's just a cover up, 'cause I still follow you home
Well I'm beginning to feel just like another spinning wheel
And I guess I should find another favorite place to dine
Or I'm gonna have to see you again
Don't leave the light on for me
You'll just be wasting sleep tonight
It took me 6 whole years to work off all of the weight
That I had up on my shoulders trying to be so great
Now I feel so insecure and I'm not so really sure that I should
So here's the 100 thousand dollars and the 70 cents
That should buy back all the love and all the time that you spent
Trying to make this all work, you know I feel like a jerk but it's good
Well I'm beginning to feel just like another spinning wheel
And my shield is finally growing thin
And I guess I should find another favorite place to dine
Or I'm gonna have to see you again
Don't leave the light on for me
You'll just be wasting sleep tonight
The lyrics of the song "Valium" by Marvelous 3 are about heartbreak and trying to move on from a failed relationship. The singer is physically and emotionally exhausted, as indicated by the sprained ankle and the need to take Valium. The lyrics reveal that the singer still loves the person he/she had a relationship with, but they are not together anymore. The chorus highlights the singer's willingness to move on, but the pain of not being with the person they love is so intense that it feels like a spinning wheel that never stops. The singer also mentions that it took him/her six years to work off the weight of the burden created by their failed relationship, but they still feel insecure and unsure whether they should forget the relationship or not. The second verse mentions that the singer offered money to get back the time and love that was spent on them by the other person, admitting to feeling like a jerk about it.
The song reveals a sense of desperation and longing for someone who the singer can't be with. It seems that the singer has been keeping tabs on this person and knows things about them that the person may not know, such as the idea that the person moved to New York to teach cooking classes. The lyrics are filled with emotion, and they show how difficult it can be to move on after a relationship has ended. The song's title, along with the mention of Valium in the first verse, may refer to the drug's usage in helping people cope with anxiety or depression, indicating the singer's need for support.
Line by Line Meaning
My sprained ankle is sore from walking on it all day
I am physically and emotionally drained from trying to move forward and putting pressure on myself.
Trying to walk off the valium that I had to take
I have resorted to taking medication to numb the pain and discomfort I feel.
'Cause I'm a hundred pound mess, and I guess that I should leave you alone
I am in a vulnerable state and acknowledge that I am not in the right place to be around someone I care about.
I walk into the place that gave me horrible gas
I am revisiting a place that caused me great discomfort in the past.
They said you moved to new york to teach a cooking class
I have heard rumors about your whereabouts, but I know they are not entirely true.
But I know that's just a cover up, 'cause I still follow you home
I am aware that the rumors are a cover-up for your actual location, and I am still invested in following you.
Well I'm beginning to feel just like another spinning wheel
I am stuck in a cycle of emotional turmoil and can't seem to break free.
And my shield is finally growing thin
I am starting to lose my emotional protection, leaving me vulnerable.
And I guess I should find another favorite place to dine
I need to move on and find new places and experiences to enjoy.
Or I'm gonna have to see you again
Otherwise, I might be drawn back to you and the pain that comes with it.
Don't leave the light on for me
I don't need any constant reminders of what I am trying to leave behind.
You'll just be wasting sleep tonight
I don't want to disturb your peace because of my own struggles.
It took me 6 whole years to work off all of the weight
It has taken me a long time to let go of the emotional baggage and weight that I carried.
That I had up on my shoulders trying to be so great
I tried to be someone I am not and put too much pressure on myself to impress you.
Now I feel so insecure and I'm not so really sure that I should
I am doubting myself and my ability to live up to your expectations.
So here's the 100 thousand dollars and the 70 cents
I am paying you back everything you invested in me, including my time and affection.
That should buy back all the love and all the time that you spent
I hope this gesture makes up for all the pain and heartache I caused you.
Trying to make this all work, you know I feel like a jerk but it's good
I regret not being able to make it work between us, but I am accepting that it is for the best.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTCH WALKER
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