Scared Of Chaka released a number of full lengths, 7" EPs, and split records throughout their career for labels like 702 Records, Empty Records, Dirtnap Records and Hopeless Records spin off Sub City Records. With the release of 2001's Crossing with Switchblades the band called it quits. David Hernandez now plays bass for The Shins.
December
Scared Of Chaka Lyrics
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I'm hers even when she don't think so talking too much makes it obscene
Smoke in my eyes like a day dream
she's a big girl and a sister.
So I pretend I don't miss her
Shadow her step like a brother
Shudder to think of another
cause I've got a thing about you
But I gotta live without and
I know out at night you'll make your scene
And kiss the guy from ween from ween and promise everything will be alright if I just close my eyes
She's a big girl but I hold her
Falling asleep on my shoulder
Wouldn't take too much to remember
Holding your head in December
The lyrics to Scared Of Chaka's "December" depicts a complex relationship dynamic between two individuals. In the first verse, the singer refers to a girl who is "a big girl so she lets go," suggesting that she potentially has a carefree attitude towards life. The singer also implies that despite her seemingly relaxed demeanor, he is still devoted to her even when she may not realize it. However, the singer notes that talking too much about their feelings is taboo, making it "obscene." The smoke in his eyes might be a metaphor for a distracting and hazy state of mind, akin to a daydream.
In the second verse, the singer refers to the girl again as a "big girl" and a sister, implying that they have a familial relationship. The singer pretends that he doesn't miss her, but shadows her steps like a brother. He shudders to think of another person getting involved with the girl because he has a "thing" for her. Still, he knows that he must live without her, and she will go out into the night and potentially be with other guys. But, even when she is with someone else, she promises him that everything will be alright if he just closes his eyes.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex and perhaps unrequited love - the singer is devoted to the "big girl" and has a thing for her, but doesn't always openly express it. They have a unique dynamic, shared through their sibling-like interactions, but they are not necessarily romantically involved. The song seems to capture both the beauty and the pain of relationships, and how they can be both incredibly intimate and incredibly complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a big girl so she lets go
Despite her size, she's not afraid to take risks and be herself
I'm hers even when she don't think so
Even though she may not realize it, I am always here for her
talking too much makes it obscene
Saying too much can ruin the moment or make it awkward
Smoke in my eyes like a day dream
The smoke is obscuring my vision, making things feel dream-like and surreal
she's a big girl and a sister.
She is not only physically big, but also like family to me
So I pretend I don't miss her
I hide my true feelings because I don't want to lose her
Shadow her step like a brother
I follow her lead and protect her like a sibling
Shudder to think of another
The thought of being with someone other than her makes me uneasy
cause I've got a thing about you
I have strong feelings for her
But I gotta live without and
However, I know I have to accept that we may not be together
I know out at night you'll make your scene
I am aware that she goes out and has a social life without me
And kiss the guy from ween from ween and promise everything will be alright if I just close my eyes
She may even kiss other guys, but still wants to reassure me that everything will be okay if I choose to turn a blind eye to it
She's a big girl but I hold her
Again, despite her size, I am there to support her
Falling asleep on my shoulder
She trusts and feels comfortable with me enough to rest her head on my shoulder and sleep
Wouldn't take too much to remember
I cherish these moments and they are easily remembered
Holding your head in December
In this specific instance, I am reminiscing about holding her and the peaceful feeling it brought during the month of December
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