Mustard Plug is a ska punk band from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Formed … Read Full Bio ↴Mustard Plug is a ska punk band from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Formed in 1991, the band's original members were Dave Kirchgessner, Mike McKendrick, Colin Clive, and Anthony Vilchez. Currently the band consists of Dave (Vocals), Brandon Jenison (trumpet), Jim Hofer (trombone), Nate Cohn (drums), Colin Clive (guitar/vocals), and Rick Johnson (bass). The band has regularly toured throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America. They have toured with the Warped Tour twice, and participated in the Ska Against Racism Tour. As of 2013, the band has released six studio albums and continues to tour actively.

Explaining the band's goal, Jim Hofer said "We may have some messages in our music, but essentially we just do this because we love it and we want people to lighten up and have fun.

In August 2013, Mustard Plug used KickStarter to fund the recording of a new album. Can't Contain It was released by No Idea Records on January 14, 2014.

Simon Says
Mustard Plug Lyrics

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(Pa pa-pa, pa pa-pa)
(Pa pa-pa pa)
I'd like to play a game
That is so much fun
And it's not very hard to do
(Pa pa-pa pa)
The name of the game
Is simple "Simon says"

And I'd like you to play it too
Put your hands in the air (Say what Simon says)
Shake them all about (Say what Simon says)
Do it what Simon says (Say what Simon says)
And you will never be out
Simon, Simon said
"Put your hands up in air"
And you'll never skip what Simon says
(Pa pa-pa pa)
Simon, Simon said
"Put your hands on knees"
And you'll never skip what Simon says
Put your hands on your head (Say what Simon says)
Bring them down by your side (Say what Simon says)
Shake them to your left (Say what Simon says)
Shake them to your right

Put your hands in the air (Say what Simon says)
Shake them all about (Say what Simon says)
Do it what Simon says (Say what Simon says)
And you will never be out

Put your hands on your head (Say what Simon says)
Bring them down by your side (Say what Simon says)
Shake them to your left (Say what Simon says)
Shake them to your right
Now when you have learned
Play this game with me
You can see it's not that hard to do
(Pa pa-pa pa)
Next time again
Do it carefully
And I hope that winner will be you
Clap your hands in the air (Say what Simon says)
Do it double-time (Say what Simon says)

Slow it down like before (Say what Simon says)
Now you're doing fine

Overall Meaning

The song "Simon Says" by Mustard Plug is a fun and playful song about the childhood game "Simon Says." The song's lyrics describe how to play the game, with Simon giving commands that the players must follow. The song encourages everyone to play along and try their best, with the goal of becoming the winner of the game. The lyrics are simple and easy to understand, and the lively music makes it an enjoyable song to dance and sing along to.

The song's lyrics are not just about playing the game "Simon Says." The song's message is also about not being afraid to try new things and to have fun while doing it. The lyrics "And it's not very hard to do" and "I hope that winner will be you" encourage listeners to step out of their comfort zones and try something new, even if it seems challenging at first. The song's upbeat and lighthearted tone reinforces this message and makes it an enjoyable song for children and adults alike.

Line by Line Meaning

(Pa pa-pa, pa pa-pa)
Musical intro of the song

(Pa pa-pa pa)
Continuation of the musical intro

I'd like to play a game
The singer is expressing their desire to play a game

That is so much fun
The game is described as enjoyable

And it's not very hard to do
The game is simple to play

(Pa pa-pa pa)
Musical interlude

The name of the game
The singer is introducing the name of the game

Is simple "Simon says"
The name of the game is "Simon says"

And I'd like you to play it too
The artist invites the listener to play the game

Put your hands in the air (Say what Simon says)
Simon instructs the listener to put their hands in the air

Shake them all about (Say what Simon says)
Simon instructs the listener to shake their hands

Do it what Simon says (Say what Simon says)
Simon instructs the listener to follow his commands

And you will never be out
If the listener follows Simon's commands, they won't be eliminated from the game

Simon, Simon said
The singer is quoting Simon's instructions

"Put your hands up in air"
Simon instructs the listener to put their hands in the air

And you'll never skip what Simon says
If the listener follows Simon's commands, they won't be eliminated from the game

(Pa pa-pa pa)
Musical interlude

Simon, Simon said
The singer is quoting Simon's instructions

"Put your hands on knees"
Simon instructs the listener to put their hands on their knees

And you'll never skip what Simon says
If the listener follows Simon's commands, they won't be eliminated from the game

Put your hands on your head (Say what Simon says)
Simon instructs the listener to put their hands on their head

Bring them down by your side (Say what Simon says)
Simon instructs the listener to bring their hands down by their side

Shake them to your left (Say what Simon says)
Simon instructs the listener to shake their hands to the left

Shake them to your right
Simon instructs the listener to shake their hands to the right