After the breakup of Trip Shakespeare, Dan Wilson and John Munson joined up with drummer Jacob "Jake" Slichter to form Semisonic in 1995. An E.P., Pleasure, was released that year, and their first studio full-length release, Great Divide, followed in 1996 on MCA. Although they drew a cult following among 90s powerpop fans, mainstream success eluded the group.
Semisonic's breakthrough came two years later in 1998 when their sophomore effort, Feeling Strangely Fine, reached the Top 50 chart on the strength of the hit single "Closing Time". Their international career also blossomed when another song from the album, "Secret Smile," quickly became a U.K. radio favourite in the summer of 1999, eventually peaking at #13 on the official U.K. Singles Chart.
In early 2001, the band released its third album, All About Chemistry. The single "Chemistry" was a mainstay overseas; however, the album didn't fare as well in the United States. Another song, "Over My Head," was used in the 2001 teen movie Summer Catch, and Semisonic rode the wave of various tours in and around the U.K. In the fall of 2001, Semisonic contributed their cover of the Wings classic, "Jet," for the Paul McCartney tribute CD, Listen to What the Man Said.
Semisonic has been mostly on hiatus since 2001. Band members have since pursued other projects, such as Slichter's writing career and Wilson's solo recordings They performed for the first time in years on July 14, 2006 for the Minneapolis Aquatennial. They have also been spotted performing for private parties in basements. Dan Wilson's talented songwriting has lead to massively popular collaborations with Adele and other artists.
* The song "F.N.T." was used in the 1996 movie The Long Kiss Goodnight.
* "F.N.T." was also used in the 1999 movie 10 Things I Hate about You.
* "Never You Mind" appeared on the Never Been Kissed soundtrack in 1999.
* "Chemistry" appeared on the 40 Days and 40 Nights soundtrack in 2002.
Never You Mind
Semisonic Lyrics
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Sitting at home after rocking and areeling
All night in a cat fight
With the only one that can make me cry
Open the blinds and the world is in rotation
Shaking my mind like an Etch a Sketch erasing
Sunshine you were bad I'm
Still mad but I can't remember why
I believe you know me well
I react like you're ringing a bell
Are you sorry that you treat me unkind
Never you mind
Rolling along to the song that aggravates us
Beckoned on by the mirage of an oasis
Hurry, I'm getting blurry
And it's no longer clear in my mind
I believe you know me well
I react like you're ringing a bell
Are you sorry that you treat me unkind
Never you mind
I believe I got you down
You react like anybody else around
Are you sorry that we wasted our time
Never you mind
Sometimes it takes all my time guessing why
I can't figure it out
Sometimes it takes all my energy just to forget about
All the memories that I'd be better off without
I believe you know me well
Switch on the box Mr. Spock is on the table
Dr. McCoy is unable to connect his brain
Sweatin' and strainin'
Well it seemed so simple at the time
The lyrics to Semisonic's song Never You Mind convey a sense of confusion and frustration in a failed relationship. The singer is sitting at home, feeling the effects of a rough night where they fought with their significant other ("all night in a cat fight"). Despite feeling angry and hurt, the singer can't remember why, which highlights the complexity and unpredictable nature of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to question their relationship and their partner's treatment of them. They feel like they've figured their partner out ("I believe I got you down"), but in reality, their partner's behavior is unpredictable and they react like "anybody else around." The final verse introduces a reference to Star Trek with Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy, possibly alluding to the idea that the singer's relationship is as complex and unknowable as the vastness of space.
Overall, the lyrics to Semisonic's Never You Mind express the confusion and uncertainty that can come with being in a turbulent relationship. The singer feels like they should be able to understand their partner's behavior, but they can't seem to make sense of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday morning along and barely feeling
It's Saturday morning and I'm feeling drained after a long night of partying.
Sitting at home after rocking and you're reeling
I'm sitting at home after having a good time and feeling a bit dizzy from it all.
All night in a cat fight with the only one that can make me cry
I was in a heated argument with the person who has the ability to emotionally hurt me.
Open the blinds and the world is in rotation
When I open the blinds, the world seems to be spinning or moving too fast for my liking.
Shaking my mind like an Etch a Sketch erasing Sunshine you were bad I'm
All the commotion is causing my mind to feel like it's being erased like an Etch a Sketch. I'm still upset about something that happened in the sun, but I can't even remember what it was.
Still mad but I can't remember why
I'm still angry, but I can't recall the reason for my anger.
I believe you know me well
I think you have a good understanding of who I am.
I react like you're ringing a bell
I respond quickly and predictably to the things you do or say.
Are you sorry that you treat me unkind Never you mind
Are you remorseful for treating me poorly? It doesn't matter because I'm not interested in hearing it.
Rolling along to the song that aggravates us
We're listening to a song that bothers us, but we keep listening anyway.
Beckoned on by the mirage of an oasis
We are tempted by the illusion of an oasis or something that seems desirable but is actually unattainable.
Hurry, I'm getting blurry
I'm in a rush and starting to feel disoriented.
And it's no longer clear in my mind
I'm having trouble keeping track of my thoughts or making decisions because of my confusion.
I believe I got you down
I feel like I understand you well.
You react like anybody else around
Your responses are similar to those of other people in similar situations.
Are you sorry that we wasted our time
Do you regret spending time with me?
Sometimes it takes all my time guessing why
I spend a lot of time trying to figure out the reasons for things.
I can't figure it out
I'm unable to understand or comprehend something.
Sometimes it takes all my energy just to forget about
It's exhausting for me to try and forget certain memories.
All the memories that I'd be better off without
There are some memories that I believe would be beneficial for me to forget.
Switch on the box Mr. Spock is on the table
I turn on the television and Star Trek is playing.
Dr. McCoy is unable to connect his brain
A character on the show is experiencing difficulty with his cognitive abilities.
Sweatin' and strainin' Well it seemed so simple at the time
He's sweating and putting in a lot of effort, but everything seemed easier when they first started.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN WILSON, JAKE SLICHTER
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