Perhaps their best-known piece is the theme tune for the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The song "Chewbacca (What a Wookie)" has often been incorrectly credited to Nerf Herder (it was actually performed by Supernova on the Clerks. soundtrack).
Some of their songs that get significant college radio airplay include: "Sorry", "Pantera Fans in Love", "Pervert", "Courtney", "Karaoke King" and "5000 ways to die".
Jonathan
Nerf Herder Lyrics
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To reinvent the modern rock and roll
He put down the cigarette and dropped out of B.U.
Too sensitive for this world
Too sensitive for that girl
He could look right through the Cezans
A g-i-are-l-f-are-e-n
In the astral plane
Too sensitive for this world
Too sensitive for that girl
Please God don't let me end up like Jonathan Richman
Turn the radio off [Repeat: x 4]
He was never called an asshole
As he would walk past the Fenway
Modern girls modern rock and roll
He's straight you're stoned
Too sensitive for this world
Too sensitive for that girl
Please God don't let me end up like Jonathan Richman
Turn the radio off [Repeat: x 4]
Please God don't let me end up like Jonathan
Please God don't let me end up like Jonathan
Please God don't let me end up being like Jonathan Richman
The song "Jonathan" by Nerf Herder tells the story of a man who came from Boston to reinvent modern rock and roll. He was too sensitive for this world and too sensitive for any girl. The singer of the song is not interested in the typical experiences of young men such as partying or drugs. Instead, he prefers to look through the Cezans and live in the astral plane.
The sensitivity of the character is contrasted by the roughness and harshness of modern rock and roll. The singer fears of ending up like Jonathan Richman, a well-known musician from Boston, who is known for his sensitive and uncompromising approach to music. Jonathan Richman is known for his critique of the music industry and his refusal to follow trends, which has made him a cult figure. However, the singer of the song expresses fear of becoming too like Richman and asks God to spare him from this fate.
The lyrics are full of irony and humor, but they also reflect the anxieties and fears of young people who feel out of touch with the world around them. The song is an ode to sensitivity, creativity, and individuality, which often go against the mainstream expectations of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Straight out of Boston
The subject of the song is from Boston.
To reinvent the modern rock and roll
He aimed to revitalize contemporary rock and roll music.
He put down the cigarette and dropped out of B.U.
He quit smoking and left Boston University.
Too sensitive for this world
The subject is highly sensitive and introspective.
Too sensitive for that girl
He is too vulnerable for a romantic relationship.
He could look right through the Cezans
He possesses a unique perspective and sees beyond superficialities.
If he had a girlfriend
The subject is discussing hypothetical scenarios.
A g-i-are-l-f-are-e-n
He spells out girlfriend.
In the astral plane
The subject is making a fanciful allusion to spiritual dimensions.
Please God don't let me end up like Jonathan Richman
The subject does not wish to share the same fate as Jonathan Richman, likely in the context of career success.
Turn the radio off [Repeat: x 4]
A chorus repeated several times to close the verse, likely indicating frustration with the state of popular music.
He was never called an asshole
The subject has been popular and well-liked.
As he would walk past the Fenway
Fenway Park is a beloved baseball stadium in Boston, implying the subject is viewed as a likable character in the city's culture.
Modern girls modern rock and roll
The subject is aligned with contemporary trends in music and fashion.
He's straight you're stoned
The subject is sober and focused, while others are not.
Please God don't let me end up being like Jonathan Richman
The subject reiterates his earlier plea to avoid sharing the same fate as Jonathan Richman.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE EHRLICH, PARRY GRIPP, PARRY P. GRIPP, STEPHEN L. SHERLOCK, STEVE SHERLOCK
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