The band released their debut EP Introducing Save Ferris in 1996. Later that year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences gave the band a Grammy showcase award for best unsigned band, earning them a recording contract with Epic Records. The band released their debut full length for the label in 1997. It Means Everything featured several re-recorded tracks from the EP, several new songs, and a cover of Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come on Eileen," which the band released as a single and was a minor hit. The band also released "The World is New" as a single which was featured in the film The Big Hit as well as being used in Tara Lipinski's debut program as a professional skater in the 1998 Skate TV Championships.
The band toured extensively in support of the album, opening for bands such as Sugar Ray, The Offspring, and Reel Big Fish, and Powell also provided vocals on the Reel Big Fish song "She Has A Girlfriend Now." In April 1998, they made their television debut on HBO's music series Reverb and made an on-screen appearance in the film 10 Things I Hate About You. The album proved to be a moderate success in the United States, selling over 400,000 copies, and spawned three Top Ten hits in both Japan and Mexico.[1]
Winter 1998 saw the departure of drummer Marc Harismendy. Evan Kilbourne joined shortly thereafter, and the band began writing their follow-up to It Means Everything. The appropriately-titled Modified was released in October 1999, approximately one year later. The album saw the band moving away from their ska-punk roots and into pop-rock territory. It was largely panned by critics and fans alike, with fans unhappy about the drastic change in the band's sound. The band toured with fewer ska-punk and pop-punk bands as a result, opening for bands like Lit.
José Castellaños left the band in June of 2000, citing a desire to return to school.[2] He was replaced by T-Bone Willy's former bandmate from Six Feet Deep and Nuckle Brothers, Oliver Zavala.
The band continued to tour in support of Modified throughout 2000 and 2001, but by the end of 2001 were becoming increasingly less active. Throughout 2002, the band updated their website infrequently and toured sporadically, rarely venturing outside of the Southern California area. Rumors circulated that Monique Powell had been scheduling tour dates without the rest of the band's input or consent since mid-2001. The rest of the band had initially played the dates anyway, but eventually left Powell who assembled a new band so she could continue touring under the name Save Ferris.
In June 2002, the band's website announced they were working on a new album, but later that year, the site began redirecting to Powell's own website. The band officially announced their breakup in mid-2002, stating they'd originally wanted to quietly disappear from the music scene but Powell's insistence on continuing under the Save Ferris moniker forced them to officially announce a breakup. The band's final performance was held in Culver City on September 20, 2002.
On March 29th 2003 at Ska Summit 2003 in Las Vegas a band named Save Ferris played on the main stage. Monique was the only actual member of the former band. More statements were made about the new lineup and work on an album continuing but nothing came from it.
Come On Eileen
Save Ferris Lyrics
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Poor old Johnny Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
He moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers used to sing along
Who'd blame them?
You're grown
(You're grown up)
So grown
(So grown up)
Now I must say more than ever
Come on Eileen
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
And we can sing just like our fathers
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything
You in that dress
Oh, my thoughts, I confessed
Verge on the dirty
Ah, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
These people round here
Wear beaten down eyes
Sun in smoke dried faces
Resigned to what their fate is
But not us(No, never)
No, not us
(No, never)
We are far too young and clever
Remember
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
Eileen, I'll let this tune forever
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
Eileen, I'll let this tune forever
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
Ah, come on let's take off everything
That pretty red dress
Oh, Eileen tell him yes
Oh, come on let's, ah, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment you mean everything
Come on Eileen, tooloorye, aye
Come on Eileen, tooloorye, aye
Toora, toora tooloorye, oh, Eileen
I said, come on Eileen oh, come on Eileen
We are far too young and clever
And things won't ever change
And I say, toora, loora, toora loorye, aye
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything to me
Oh, to me, oh, Eileen
You mean everything
The song "Come On Eileen" by Save Ferris is a cover of the hit song by Dexys Midnight Runners in 1982. The song starts with a tribute to Johnny Ray, who was known for his emotional singing, and how he moved and touched the hearts of people with his singing, especially the mothers who used to sing along. Throughout the song, the singer addresses Eileen, who he shares a special moment with. He talks about Eileen being grown up but still being close to him, and how they can sing just like their fathers. He also talks about how the world around them is beaten down and resigned to their fate but he sees Eileen as someone who can take him away from that reality. The singer also talks about Eileen's dress and how it makes his thoughts verge on the dirty side.
The chorus of the song talks about how the singer and Eileen are far too young and clever to be like the people around them. The singer says that things won't ever change, but that's okay because they're here together now. The song ends with a declaration of love for Eileen and how she means everything to him.
Overall, the song is about two people who find solace in each other and their own little world. They're young and full of hope, ignoring the reality around them. The song is nostalgic and romantic, capturing a moment in time when everything seemed possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on Eileen, come on Eileen
The singer is encouraging Eileen to do something or come along with the group.
Poor old Johnny Ray
Johnny Ray, who was a popular singer in the 1950s, is painted here as somebody who has lost his touch and has become lonely.
Sounded sad upon the radio
Johnny Ray's music no longer plays on the radio as much as it used to. When it does play, it is a sad reminder of his status as washed up star.
He moved a million hearts in mono
Despite his current predicament, Johnny Ray was once so popular that he had a tremendous impact on millions of people's lives.
Our mothers used to sing along
Johnny Ray's music was popular among the singer's mothers' generation.
Who'd blame them?
The singer is justifying why their mothers loved Johnny Ray.
You're grown
Eileen has grown up and has become an adult.
(You're grown up)
The singer is repeating that Eileen is now an adult.
So grown
Eileen has grown up so much that the singer is surprised by how much she has matured.
(So grown up)
The singer again repeats that Eileen has grown up a lot.
Now I must say more than ever
The singer is compelled to express how he feels to Eileen more than ever before.
Come on Eileen
The singer is still urging Eileen on, asking her to do something or come along with the group.
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
These lyrics are nonsensical and do not have a deeper meaning.
And we can sing just like our fathers
The singer is saying that they have inherited their fathers' love of music, and they can sing and play like their fathers did.
Oh, I swear, well, he means
The singer is swearing that what he is saying is true, he really means it.
At this moment, you mean everything
The singer is expressing Eileen's importance to him right now.
You in that dress
The singer is admiring the dress that Eileen is wearing.
Oh, my thoughts, I confessed
The singer is about to admit his true feelings to Eileen.
Verge on the dirty
The singer is admitting that his thoughts about Eileen may be inappropriate or scandalous.
Ah, come on Eileen
The singer is encouraging Eileen to come along with the group or do something with them.
These people round here
The singer is referring to the people in their town or neighborhood.
Wear beaten down eyes
The people in the neighborhood have a defeated or hopeless look in their eyes, as if they have given up.
Sun in smoke dried faces
The people all look tired or haggard from the sun, which has dried out their skin or exposed them to harsh elements.
Resigned to what their fate is
The people have given up and have accepted their lives as they are.
But not us
The singer is saying that they are different from the people around them.
(No, never)
The singer is repeating that they won't give up like the people around them.
No, not us
The singer is still insisting that they won't give up.
We are far too young and clever
The singer is suggesting that their youth and intelligence make them resilient and unlikely to give up on their dreams or ambitions.
Remember
The singer is urging the group to remember what they are fighting for.
Eileen, I'll let this tune forever
The singer is saying that they will always remember Eileen while listening to this song.
Come on let's take off everything
The singer is suggesting that everyone should get naked or remove their clothing.
That pretty red dress
The singer is admiring Eileen's red dress again.
Oh, Eileen tell him yes
The singer is encouraging Eileen to say yes to somebody or something.
Oh, I swear, well, he means
The singer is swearing that what he is saying is true, he really means it.
Come on Eileen, tooloorye, aye
The singer is still encouraging Eileen to come along with the group or to do something.
Toora, toora tooloorye, oh, Eileen
These lyrics are nonsensical and do not have a deeper meaning.
We are far too young and clever
The singer is repeating that they won't give up like the people around them because they are young and intelligent.
And things won't ever change
The singer is saying that nothing will change for them or for the people around them.
And I say, toora, loora, toora loorye, aye
These lyrics are nonsensical and do not have a deeper meaning.
At this moment, you mean everything to me
The singer is saying that Eileen is the most important thing in the world to him right now.
Oh, to me, oh, Eileen
The singer is emphasizing how important Eileen is to him.
You mean everything
Eileen is everything to the singer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Paterson, Kevin Rowland, Kevin Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@coreliandude76
Poor old Johnny Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
He moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers used to sing along
Who'd blame them?
You're grown (you're grown up)
So grown (so grown up)
Now I must say more than ever
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
And we can sing just like our fathers
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything
You in that dress
Oh, my thoughts, I confessed
Verge on the dirty
Ah, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
These people round here
Wear beaten down eyes
Sun in smoke dried faces
Resigned to what their fate is
But not us (no, never)
No, not us (no, never)
We are far too young and clever
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
Ah, come on let's take off everything
That pretty red dress
Oh, Eileen tell him yes
Oh, come on let's, ah, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything
Come on Eileen, tooloorye, aye
Come on Eileen, tooloorye, aye
Toora, toora tooloorye, oh, Eileen
I said, come on Eileen oh, come on Eileen
We are far too young and clever
And things won't ever change
And I say, toora, loora, toora loorye, aye
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything to me
Oh, to me
Oh, Eileen
You mean everything
@marcoslee4074
Vaya hit de los 90!! Siempre lo escuchaba en mi Discman!
@escalatingbarbarism5096
Because of this version I was able to finally actually understand the lyrics in the original.
@InYourHeadChangedMan
You can hear the lyrics clearly in the original
@juanchocorleone
Same here 😂
@coreliandude76
Poor old Johnny Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
He moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers used to sing along
Who'd blame them?
You're grown (you're grown up)
So grown (so grown up)
Now I must say more than ever
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
And we can sing just like our fathers
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything
You in that dress
Oh, my thoughts, I confessed
Verge on the dirty
Ah, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
These people round here
Wear beaten down eyes
Sun in smoke dried faces
Resigned to what their fate is
But not us (no, never)
No, not us (no, never)
We are far too young and clever
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever
Toora, loora, toora, loorye, aye
Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
Ah, come on let's take off everything
That pretty red dress
Oh, Eileen tell him yes
Oh, come on let's, ah, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything
Come on Eileen, tooloorye, aye
Come on Eileen, tooloorye, aye
Toora, toora tooloorye, oh, Eileen
I said, come on Eileen oh, come on Eileen
We are far too young and clever
And things won't ever change
And I say, toora, loora, toora loorye, aye
Come on Eileen
Oh, I swear, well, he means
At this moment, you mean everything to me
Oh, to me
Oh, Eileen
You mean everything
@Greasyheels
Her voice hits this range perfectly
@rosavirginiadepool6938
Dios 25 años buscando este tema 😊 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ gracias
@ottomonroy3404
Ya lo encontraste
@zoilavelasquez8652
Yo 7❤
@joseestebanmonterocalderon7687
Tan difícil de encontrar no era jajajja