The band formed in 1990 when Jian Ghomeshi and Murray Foster, former classmates at the local Thornlea Secondary School, and participants in the school choir, joined with Mike Ford and David Matheson to busk in Toronto. They drew unusually large crowds, and, eventually, the attention of Toronto-based CBC Radio One, which commissioned songs about political and local issues for the radio show Later the Same Day. Some songs written for the show later appeared on their albums; these songs include "The Gulf War Song" and "My Baby Loves a Bunch of Authors", which was written for a Toronto authors' festival.
They cut a six-song demo tape in 1992, and their first major-label album was released the next year. Its single, "King of Spain", was only the second Canadian independent #1 hit in that country's history. (Torontonians Barenaked Ladies were first by a few months, with 1991's "Be My Yoko Ono".) Shortly after, they embarked on a touring schedule that continued, practically without stopping except to record new material, until the end of 2000.
The band reminds some listeners of the Beatles (which Früvous happily acknowledges) or They Might Be Giants. They sometimes sang with little or no accompaniment in a style similar to contemporary a cappella, drawing comparisons to Da Vinci's Notebook. A number of their songs also express the band's progressive political leanings ("The Greatest Man in America", for instance, harps on Rush Limbaugh, and "Big Fish" lambasts former Premier of Ontario Mike Harris). Früvous was also known for their close relationship with their fans and their live shows, which were full of political commentary, humorous banter, and musical improvisation.
The band gave its last concert in 2000 (excepting performances at annual fan conventions in 2001 and 2002), and the last update to the band's website occurred in 2002. As of fall 2005, Jian Ghomeshi was hosting National Playlist on CBC Radio One, and Murray Foster was the bass player for Great Big Sea. On September 5, 2005, Ford, Foster and Ghomeshi performed on CIUT, the University of Toronto's campus radio station, as part of the morning program Toronto Unlocked (an ad hoc program produced and hosted by locked-out CBC Radio One staff).
Fell in Love
Moxy Früvous Lyrics
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Not knowing knowledge never enobles
All her ideas were like smoke rings, I had to know things
She was a tangle of questions
How many eggs make up a pound?
How many ears of corn in the niblets?
I was a person who would censor "Pee Wee's adventures"
She was exceedingly liberal
And we fell in love
And the sunshine shone from the sunshine above
Fell in love, whole loaf love
Try not to think while your inside
Just keep your wide eyes wide wide open
I made a meal of the lighting, this was exciting
We had a real urban drama
She always said it again
Just when she'd said it, that's when she'd say it (how's that again?)
She said my pasta was delicious, but repetitious
That kind of thing made me crazy
And we fell in love
And the sunshine shone from the sunshine above
Fell in love, whole loaf love
Take a look around, the sun has gone down
And I've had a good time, have you had a good time?
I've loved without loss, I've put down my cross
You know what I know, an' I'm goin' go
She set my schoolhouse on fire
Down in the fire the angels were singing
Notice a beautiful fire heavenly choir
The song "Fell in Love" by Moxy Früvous is a playful and quirky exploration of a couple falling in love despite their differences. The lyrics describe the singer's partner as someone who is full of questions and ideas, always seeking knowledge and eager to learn. The singer, on the other hand, is more conservative and cautious, censoring certain types of media and cooking repetitious pasta dishes. But despite these differences, the couple falls in love and embraces their unique personalities and quirks.
The lyrics are full of clever wordplay and humor, such as the line "She was a tangle of questions" and the playful reference to Pee Wee's Adventure. The image of the couple falling in love as the sunshine shines from above is both romantic and whimsical, highlighting the joyful and lighthearted nature of their relationship. The repeated refrain of "whole-loaf love" reinforces this sense of completeness and wholeness that the couple shares.
Overall, "Fell in Love" is a delightful and charming song that celebrates the beauty of falling in love and accepting each other's quirks and differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Something I never would have known
Being ignorant of something does not benefit me
Not knowing knowledge never ennobles
Lack of knowledge does not lead to personal growth
All her ideas were like smoke rings
Her ideas were intangible and ephemeral
I had to know things
I yearned for knowledge
She was a tangle of questions
She was a person full of curious inquiries
How many eggs make up a pound?
She asked me a specific measurement question
How many ears of corn in the niblets?
She asked me a specific quantity question
I was a person who would censor Pee Wee's Adventure
I was narrow-minded and intolerant
She was exceedingly liberal
She had progressive views
And we fell in love
We developed romantic feelings for each other
As the sunshine shone from the sunshine above
We experienced a joyful, sunny time together
Fell in love
We fell in love
Whole-loaf love
We had a love without reservation
Try not to think while you're inside
Don't overanalyze things while in the moment
Just keep your wide eyes wide, wide open
Stay alert and aware to your surroundings
(Keep your eyes open wide)
Stay alert and aware to your surroundings
I made a meal of the lighting
I created a dramatic atmosphere with the lighting
This was exciting
This was thrilling
We had a real urban drama
We had an intense, city-like experience
She always said it again
She frequently repeated herself
Just when she'd said it, that's when she'd say it
She repeated herself immediately after saying something
(How's that again?)
Asking for clarification from the person being repeated to
She said my pasta was delicious
She complimented me on my pasta
Bit repetitious
Slightly repetitive
That kind of thing made me crazy
That type of behavior frustrated me
Take a look around
Observe your surroundings
The sun has gone down
It is now nighttime
And I've had a good time
I have enjoyed myself
Have you had a good time?
Asking the other person whether or not they enjoyed themselves
I've loved without loss
I have loved without experiencing heartbreak or loss
I've put down my cross
I have moved on from a difficult, burdensome situation
You know what I know
We share the same knowledge
And I'm going gold
I am achieving success
She set my schoolhouse on fire
She brought excitement and passion to my life
Down in the fire, the angels are singing
In the midst of passion and excitement, there is heavenly joy
Notice a beautiful fire
Take note of the beauty in intense or difficult situations
Heavenly choir
The beauty of life and love is akin to an angelic choir
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