After self-releasing her first three records and gaining popularity in New York City's independent music scenes, particularly the anti-folk scene centered on New York City's East Village, Spektor signed with Sire Records in 2004 and began achieving greater mainstream recognition. After giving her third album a major label re-release, Sire released Spektor's fourth album, Begin to Hope, which achieved a Gold certification by the RIAA. Her following two albums, Far and What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, each debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200. 2016's Remember Us to Life peaked at 23 on the Billboard 200.
Mayor Bill de Blasio proclaimed June 11, 2019, Regina Spektor Day in New York City. Spektor was also inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame on May 18, 2019, by Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr.
Scarecrow & Fungus
Regina Spektor Lyrics
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he's got enough money to buy a new father
he's got enough money to bother
somebody else
solder two wires together
somebody else
remember that mouthful you spat in his mouthful
he's so very vengeful and so very frightful
he's got enough money to bother
solder two wires together
scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
but it didn't matter cause no one was hurt
scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
but it didn't matter cause they were on foot
got enough money to bother
somebody else
solder two wires together
somebody else
I don't know what I'm doing still here
they must have done such a very very good job...
uh..
they say he's adopted but quite maladapted
they say he's corrupted but quite well-respected
he's got lots of money, we all really like him
he's got enough money to bother
come on inside and I'll show you your brother
he's got enough money to buy a new father
he's got enough money to bother
somebody else
solder two wires together
somebody else...
The lyrics to Regina Spektor's song "Scarecrow & Fungus" are mysterious and open to interpretation. The first verse seems to involve two siblings, one of whom is wealthy and able to buy a new father. The phrase "solder two wires together" is repeated, suggesting some sort of technical expertise. The second verse introduces two characters named Scarecrow and Fungus who ran through a stoplight on foot. The chorus repeats the idea that the wealthy sibling has enough money to bother someone else and can solder wires together himself.
Line by Line Meaning
come on inside and I'll show you your brother
Let's go inside and introduce you to your brother
he's got enough money to buy a new father
He's wealthy enough to replace his father figure
he's got enough money to bother
somebody else
solder two wires together
somebody else
His wealth allows him to hire someone else to take care of things for him
remember that mouthful you spat in his mouthful
Remember the nasty thing you said to him
he never forgave you, he's so very spiteful
he's so very vengeful and so very frightful
He holds a grudge and is filled with spite and fear
scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
but it didn't matter cause no one was hurt
scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
but it didn't matter cause they were on foot
Two people, with unusual names, ran through a red light but it was okay because they weren't driving
I don't know what I'm doing still here
they must have done such a very very good job...
I don't know why I'm still around, but whoever's responsible for it did a great job
they say he's adopted but quite maladapted
they say he's corrupted but quite well-respected
he's got lots of money, we all really like him
He's rumored to have come from a difficult background, but he's still highly regarded and wealthy
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Morales Rivera Omar
Come on inside and I'll show you your brother
He's got enough money to buy a new father
He's got enough money to bother
Somebody else
Solder two wires together
Somebody else
Remember that mouthful you spat in his mouthful
He never forgave you, he's so very spiteful
He's so very vengeful and so very frightful
He's got enough money to bother
Solder two wires together
Scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
But it didn't matter cause no one was hurt
Scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
But it didn't matter cause they were on foot
Got enough money to bother
Somebody else
Solder two wires together
Somebody else
I don't know what I'm doing still here
They must have done such a very very good job...
Uh..
They say he's adopted but quite maladapted
They say he's corrupted but quite well-respected
He's got lots of money, we all really like him
He's got enough money to bother
Come on inside and I'll show you your brother
He's got enough money to buy a new father
He's got enough money to bother
Somebody else
Solder two wires together
Somebody else...
leo
I love reading the comments on regina spektor songs so much. I always find a new perspective in the song. <3 thanks for sharing your talents with us, regina
Fika Chu
Felt so good to rediscover this wonderful song.
Winn Clark
This song is very deep when you start to dig A girl told the rich guy off so the rich guy, out of spite, goes and marries her sister and the family doesnt care because hes rich. Note she says how awful he is but then says "he's got lots of money, we all really like him." Scarecrow and fungus are the married couple doing something they weren't supposed to do, run the stoplight. Solder two wires means get married he had enough money to bother someone else and now hes her brother
Fabricio Guido
Imagine being so good that you leave this for a B-side. Crazy.
Mella
One of my favorite Regina songs. <3
Morales Rivera Omar
Come on inside and I'll show you your brother
He's got enough money to buy a new father
He's got enough money to bother
Somebody else
Solder two wires together
Somebody else
Remember that mouthful you spat in his mouthful
He never forgave you, he's so very spiteful
He's so very vengeful and so very frightful
He's got enough money to bother
Solder two wires together
Scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
But it didn't matter cause no one was hurt
Scarecrow and fungus, they ran through a stoplight
But it didn't matter cause they were on foot
Got enough money to bother
Somebody else
Solder two wires together
Somebody else
I don't know what I'm doing still here
They must have done such a very very good job...
Uh..
They say he's adopted but quite maladapted
They say he's corrupted but quite well-respected
He's got lots of money, we all really like him
He's got enough money to bother
Come on inside and I'll show you your brother
He's got enough money to buy a new father
He's got enough money to bother
Somebody else
Solder two wires together
Somebody else...
appleh26
She makes me smile :)
G T
this song was released as one of a two bonus tracks. (December) for "soviet kitsch" on vinyl exclusively.
Label: Sire /.2004
So please stop declaring or arguing something you do not know for sure!
vikingfortiesfaeroes
It's also on the 'Us' single, so yes, the video description is wrong
Falalongkornz
G Tinkloh
Who's arguing here? You're the only one "arguing or delcaring" in this comment section.