Watts' genesis as a solo performer started to emerge at the beginning of 2002. While touring years earlier with the Wayne Horvitz 4+1 Ensemble, Watts was forced to downsize his effects pedal from a Roland Space Echo tape delay to a Line 6 DL4 delay modeler, a smaller device that makes it easy to travel. He began using the Line 6 in live shows with Maktub, in order to replicate the duplicate harmonies from the recorded material. Then he experimented with improvising entire songs in solo acts with the Line 6, playing initial gigs at small Seattle venues and artist bungalows. Inspired by The State and Wet Hot American Summer, he began infusing spontaneous comedic material with the beat box-driven musical compositions.
Wanting to concentrate on solo comedic performance, Watts moved to the Lower East Side, New York City, in 2004. He shot comedic web shorts for Superdeluxe, Vimeo and CollegeHumor, where his video "What About Blowjobs?" became a viral hit. He also formed a theatrical collaboration with playwright Tommy Smith, and began developing web philosophy/content with online entrepreneur Jakob Lodwick, with whom he recorded the EP Pot Cookies. Moving to Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2006, Watts started to branch out into performing for television and film, while continuing to pursue live performance and the creation of new performance technologies.
Muffins
Reggie Watts Lyrics
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Y′know I'm saying?
Um, and you be like, "What can I- how can I spice this up?", y′know?
Um, and you just take a bunch of weed and shit, y'know and just like
Just throw it in the muffin mix
And then it, kinda looks like a really gooey salad or somethin' like that
You bake it, and it′s awful
And a couple of your friends think they have to go the hospital
And, you′re trying everything to make them not dial 911
Cause, y'know that it will pass
No one′s ever died of that, of paranoia anyway
In Reggie Watts's song "Muffins," the lyrics touch upon an amusing and exaggerated scenario related to baking muffins. The song begins with Reggie asking if anyone has ever made muffins before, suggesting a casual conversation about culinary experiences. He then continues, posing a question about how to make them more exciting or interesting, perhaps implying a desire for unconventional flavors or methods.
Reggie's suggestion to "take a bunch of weed and shit" and add it to the muffin mix adds a comical twist to the song. As weed is known to be a mind-altering substance, the resulting muffins would be highly potent and create a similar effect. He describes the mixture as appearing like a "gooey salad," further emphasizing the unusualness and unconventional nature of the idea.
As the song progresses, Reggie explores the consequences of consuming these "special" muffins. He mentions that while they may get you "really fucking high," they also have negative consequences. Some of his friends become overly paranoid and consider calling for medical help or dialing 911. Reggie, however, tries to reassure them, stating that no one has ever died from such paranoia and that it will eventually pass.
The lyrics of "Muffins" are essentially a humorous and exaggerated anecdote, highlighting the unconventional idea of infusing muffins with marijuana and the ensuing effects. It showcases Reggie Watts's unique storytelling and comedic style, often blurring the line between reality and absurdity.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you guys ever, like, made like, muffins or anything like that?
Have you ever tried experimenting with baking muffins or something similar?
Y′know I'm saying?
You know what I mean?
Um, and you be like, "What can I- how can I spice this up?", y′know?
You start thinking about how to make it more exciting or interesting.
Um, and you just take a bunch of weed and shit, y'know and just like
You simply add a large amount of marijuana to the mixture.
Just throw it in the muffin mix
You mix it with the muffin batter.
And then it, kinda looks like a really gooey salad or somethin' like that
The mixture takes on the appearance of a messy salad.
You bake it, and it′s awful
You bake the muffins, but they turn out to be terrible in taste or quality.
But it gets you really fucking high
However, they have a strong and potent effect on your level of intoxication.
And a couple of your friends think they have to go the hospital
Some of your friends believe they need to seek medical help.
And, you′re trying everything to make them not dial 911
You're doing everything possible to prevent them from calling emergency services.
Cause, y'know that it will pass
Because you understand that the effects will eventually subside.
No one′s ever died of that, of paranoia anyway
Nobody has ever died from experiencing paranoia, so there is no need for extreme concern.
Writer(s): Reginald L Watts
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@1oolabob
One of the very best entertainers this world has ever known, IMO.
@ConnorGlass121
Undoubtably
@williamnorris9414
His accent changing, and slipping into another personality is flawless.
@alexniederhauser8562
William Norris his dance too
@1oolabob
When he says "Thanks guys. Thanks so much!" that's his real voice, accent, and personality. Reggie can do lots of different voices. I love that he says "thank you" in his own real voice.
@_Calavera
This is infinitely perfect.
@FreddyPayan
Love this dude. Never stop Reggie.
@tubby4388
Caught my muffin on fire, and I want it so bad!
@mattasticmattattack8546
Thank you very kind'lee
@morontown8815
True rockstar