In 1996, the project became more serious, and Bell was joined by high school friends, Tim and Glenn Maloof. Bell also brought Mike Elliot into the fold, and, thus, a new Space Twins line-up was solidified.
The quartet developed a unique sound that blends modern indie rock with progressive and psychedelic elements. In Weezer's down-time, the band released two limited-edition 7" singles: "Osaka Aquabus" (1997) and "TV, Music & Candy" (1998). Both of these sold out quickly and are no longer in print.
In May 2003, the Space Twins independently released their debut album, The End of Imagining, on their own label Raga Drop Records. The album was critically acclaimed, with Rolling Stone critic John D. Luerresen naming the album 7th best of 2003. Currently, the album, like the band's previous releases, is out of print and remains sought after by many Weezer fans.
The band performed at the 2003 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.
Happy Days
Space Twins Lyrics
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Goodbye, my love
Looks like we're moving along
It's time we sang a new song
Those happy days are gone
I hope you find better ways
To spend your precious time
On a cad like me
Whose misery
Is only bringing you down
Pulling you under to drown
Those happy days have passed since you left
Me out in the cold.
Growing frail and old
Those happy days annulled
I hope you find better ways
To spend your precious time
Than wasting it
On a cad like me
Whose misery
Is only bringing you down
Pulling you under to drown
I hope you find better ways
To spend your precious time
Than wasting it
On a cad like me
Whose misery
Is only bringing you down
Pulling you under to drown
Those happy days
Oh, those happy days
Those happy days
Those happy days are gone
In this song, Space Twins is addressing a past lover and acknowledging that the relationship they once shared has ended. The singer reflects on the happy memories they had together, but also accepts that those times have come to an end. They bid their goodbye and acknowledge that it is time to move on from the past and look towards the future.
The lyrics also carry a sense of regret as the singer acknowledges that they were not the best partner for their former love. They express hope that their ex-lover will find better ways to spend their time rather than being stuck in a relationship with someone who is weighing them down with their misery. In the end, the singer accepts that those happy days are gone and that it's time to move forward.
Overall, "Happy Days" is a reflective and emotional song about moving on after a relationship ends. It's a reminder that even though good memories will always remain, it's important to keep moving forward and find new happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Those happy days are gone
The past experiences of joy and happiness have been lost
Goodbye, my love
Farewell, my beloved partner
Looks like we're moving along
It appears that we are parting ways
It's time we sang a new song
It is time for us to move forward and start a new phase of our lives
Those happy days are gone
The past experiences of joy and happiness have been lost
I hope you find better ways
I wish for you to find more fulfilling ways
To spend your precious time
To use your valuable time in ways that bring you happiness and satisfaction
Than wasting it
Rather than using it in an ineffective or unsatisfying manner
On a cad like me
On someone like me who is immoral or behaves badly
Whose misery
Whose unhappiness and poor choices
Is only bringing you down
Is affecting your mood and overall wellbeing negatively
Pulling you under to drown
Dragging you down to a place of unhappiness and instability
Those happy days have passed since you left
The joyful memories have faded since you departed
Me out in the cold
Leaving me alone and helpless
Growing frail and old
Becoming weak and feeble as time passes
Those happy days annulled
The positive experiences of the past have been nullified
Those happy days
The joyful moments we shared in the past
Oh, those happy days
Oh, how wonderful those happy days were
Those happy days
The joyful moments we shared in the past
Those happy days are gone
The past experiences of joy and happiness have been lost
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Neto808
This gotta be my favorite Space Twins song
@enthnd03
thank you putting up the whole album, i just couldn't seem to find it anywhere, now i got my space twins fix
@sergioramos1987
Brian and Matt Sharp were so important for many weezer songs that required certain types of pitches, thankfully Brian's back in vocals are used more frequently than Matt's so I think Weezer just about got away with it after pinkerton.