Mom Jeans. is an American four-piece emo band from Berkeley, California, fo… Read Full Bio ↴Mom Jeans. is an American four-piece emo band from Berkeley, California, formed in 2014. They found their start at UC Berkeley, with guitarist Austin Carango and lead singer Eric Butler in early 2014. This line-up would go on to record Spring Demo in May 2014, a six-track EP which would later be released as the band's self-titled debut on cassette tape by Northern California-based label, Fourth Row Records. Tracks on Spring Demo feature only Eric and Austin in an acoustic style, while the later released self-titled EP boasted an electric instrumentation with new additions, Josh Perline on bass/vocals, and David McDowall on drums (before his departure from the band shortly after release). Later that summer, the trio would record their last EP before their first full-length album, titled Allergic which featured Austin switching to drums, Josh switching to guitar, and bass recordings being handled by both members. Post-release, Gabriel (Gabe) Paganin joined the band as live bassist and Josh Perline exited the band on good terms. Mom Jeans self-released their first full-length album, Best Buds, on July 3, 2016. Like their self-titled EP, the album was first released on cassette tape by Fourth Row Records in the summer of 2016. However, soon the group would sign with Massachusetts-based label Counter Intuitive Records, who then re-released the band's first full-length album on vinyl in November 2016.

On March 7, 2017, Mom Jeans released a split EP with the Fresno-based band Graduating Life. It was during this period that Bart Thompson of Graduating Life and Meet Me in Montauk fame would become a guitarist for the band.

On October 6, 2017, Counter Intuitive Records released a split EP titled NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 420, featuring music from Mom Jeans as well as the bands Pictures of Vernon and Prince Daddy & The Hyena.[1][2]

Also in October 2017, the band announced they had signed with SideOneDummy Records, and had plans to release their second album through the label in 2018. However, in a reddit post, Eric Butler confirmed that they would no longer be working with the label and instead continue to work with Counter Intuitive Records to release their second album.

The band's second full-length album, titled Puppy Love, was released on July 3, 2018 with Counter Intuitive Records, as well as a limited independent label run of the record and a select variant being put out by UK based label Big Scary Monsters.

In early 2019 the band began recording demos for a new LP as well as naming the album, which will be titled Sweet Tooth., following the departure of Gabriel Paganin. In fall of 2019 it was announced the band would be touring with Hobo Johnson, featuring guest bassist Billy Bouzos (owner of the Oakland-based indie label Slang Church) filling in for Sam Kless.

Something Sweet
Mom Jeans. Lyrics

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Give me something sweet so I can make it thru the week, don’t care if I end up with cavities // when everything I taste is bland, I just want to hold your hand // please just give me something sweet // I’m feeling sour ‘cause I’ve been locked inside for hours // it’s been a real long time since I’ve seen the sun // give me something fun so I can tell that you’re the one who’s gonna keep my feet in place when I want to run // Just give me something sweet // So give me something sweet so I can make it through the week // don’t care if I end up with cavities // when nothing seems to go your way, hand in hand will be okay // please just give me something sweet // Just give me something sweet //

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mom Jeans.'s song "Something Sweet" embody a desire for comfort and affection in the midst of a mundane and monotonous existence. The singer longs for something sweet to help them get through the week, metaphorically representing a need for a source of joy and happiness. The mention of cavities suggests that they are willing to accept the consequences, even if it means enduring some pain, as long as they can find a moment of sweetness and relief.

The lyrics also express a yearning for human connection and intimacy. The singer feels isolated and lonely, being locked inside for hours, and craves the touch and warmth of another person. They want someone who can provide them with something fun and exciting, someone who can make their life more vibrant and fulfilling. By asking for something sweet, they are essentially asking for love, affection, and a sense of belonging.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me something sweet so I can make it thru the week, don’t care if I end up with cavities
Provide me with something enjoyable or satisfying to help me cope with the difficulties of the week, even if it may lead to potential consequences like tooth decay

When everything I taste is bland, I just want to hold your hand
When everything in life feels dull or unexciting, all I desire is the comfort and connection of holding your hand

Please just give me something sweet
Please grant me a pleasurable or uplifting experience

I’m feeling sour ‘cause I’ve been locked inside for hours
I feel frustrated or irritated because I have been confined indoors for a long time

It’s been a real long time since I’ve seen the sun
I haven't had the opportunity to be outside and experience sunlight for a significant period

Give me something fun so I can tell that you’re the one who’s gonna keep my feet in place when I want to run
Provide me with an enjoyable and exciting experience that reassures me that you are the person who will anchor me and provide stability when I feel restless or tempted to escape

So give me something sweet so I can make it through the week
Therefore, offer me something enjoyable or pleasurable to help me endure the challenges of the week

Don’t care if I end up with cavities
I am willing to accept the potential consequences, like tooth decay, in exchange for experiencing something enjoyable or satisfying

When nothing seems to go your way, hand in hand will be okay
When everything feels like it's going wrong, finding solace and support through physical connection, specifically by holding hands, will be sufficient

Just give me something sweet
Simply provide me with something enjoyable or pleasurable

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Austin Carango, Bart Thompson Jr., Eric Butler, Samuel Kless

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