Statler and Waldorf are named after two New York City hotels, the Statler Hotel and the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The muppets are rumored to have been modeled after two of Jim Henson's college professors.
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Statler and Waldorf Lyrics
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Girl, I've had more chances to fly and more places to fall
It's not that I'm wiser, it's just that I've spent
More time with my back to the wall
Picked up a couple of more years on you, baby, that's all
I've walked a couple of more roads than you, baby , that's all
Girl, I'm tired of runnin' while you're only learning to crawl
Found it was nowhere at all
I've picked up a couple of more years on you baby, that's all
Saying, goodbye girl, don't never come easy at all
You're gonna fly 'cause you're hearin' those young eagles call
And someday when you're older, you'll smile at a man strong and tall
And say I've got a couple of more years on you, babe, that's all
I've got a couple of more years on you baby, that's all
Honey, I've had more chances to fly, more places to fall
It's not that I'm wiser, it's just that I've spent
More time with my back to the wall
I've got a couple of more years on you baby, that's all
That's all
It's not that I'm wiser, it's just that I've spent
More time with my back to the wall, Jerry Lee
I've got a couple of more years on you baby, that's all
The lyrics to Statler and Waldorf's song "More" speak to an older man's perspective on life, as he reflects on the experiences he has had compared to those of his younger partner. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that he has a couple of more years on the woman he's addressing. He goes on to explain that this doesn't necessarily make him wiser, but that he's had more opportunities to both succeed and fail. The use of the phrase "back to the wall" suggests that he's faced adversity many times, which has given him a deeper understanding of life.
As the song continues, the man takes on a somewhat paternal tone, encouraging the woman to find her own way in life. He's been down many paths and has found that some lead nowhere at all, so he's cautioning her to take her time and not rush into things. He acknowledges that saying goodbye is never easy, but he's confident that she'll be successful in her own right one day. In the end, he simply says that he has a couple of more years on her, leaving the listener to interpret what that means.
Overall, the song seems to be about the value of life experience and the importance of taking one's time. The singer is recognizing that even though he may be older, he doesn't necessarily have all the answers. He's suggesting that everyone should take their time and learn from their successes and failures, rather than rushing through life without really experiencing it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a couple of more years on you baby, that's all
I may have a small age difference with you, but I have experienced more in my life than you.
Girl, I've had more chances to fly and more places to fall
I have taken more risks in life and had more opportunities, but that also means I have faced more failures.
It's not that I'm wiser, it's just that I've spent
My knowledge is not based on intelligence but solely on the length of my experiences.
More time with my back to the wall
I have faced more difficult situations in life, and I've had to find ways to overcome them.
I've walked a couple of more roads than you, baby, that's all
I have been through more rough paths in life than you, but that does not make me any superior to you.
Girl, I'm tired of runnin' while you're only learning to crawl
I am exhausted from constantly being on the move while you are still pacing yourself to move ahead slowly.
You're headin' somewhere, I've been to somewhere
You have a goal in mind, but I have experienced reaching an objective in life and realizing it wasn't worth it.
Found it was nowhere at all
After reaching my goal, I realized that it wasn't what I expected it to be, and it did not fulfill me.
Saying, goodbye girl, don't never come easy at all
Parting ways with someone is never comfortable.
You're gonna fly 'cause you're hearin' those young eagles call
You are poised to achieve great things in life because you are determined and have a clear sense of direction.
And someday when you're older, you'll smile at a man strong and tall
In the future, you will look back and cherish the memories of being in a safe and loving relationship.
And say I've got a couple of more years on you, babe, that's all
At that time, you will recognize the seemingly small age difference and all the experiences it encapsulates.
Honey, I've had more chances to fly, more places to fall
I have taken more risks in my life than you and faced failure at more instances than you.
That's all
But in the end, all my experiences boil down to a small quantity difference when compared to yours.
It's not that I'm wiser, it's just that I've spent
Once again, I'd like to clarify that this age difference does not guarantee more intelligence but simply more experience.
More time with my back to the wall, Jerry Lee
I've had my moments where the world felt against me, and I had no other option but to use my experience to come out of it.
I've got a couple of more years on you baby, that's all
In essence, everything I have done in my life boils down to this small age difference, nothing more.
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The Militant Atheist
Statler: Poor Fozzie. I don't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for him.
Waldorf: He wanted to make us laugh.
Statler: I feel sorry for him.
Both: Hahahaha!
Statler: These chickens sure make for a different show.
Waldorf: Yeah, but it'll all add up to the same old turkey!
Both: Hahaha gobble gobble gobble gobble gobble hahaha!
Statler: I liked that last number.
Waldorf: What did you like about it?!
Statler: It was the last number!
Both: Hahahaha!
Statler: So that was Alice Cooper?
Waldorf: You should see his sister, James Fenimore.
Both: Hahahaha!
Waldorf: Yep, what did you think?
Statler: Shocking.
Waldorf: Yes, but was it funny?
Statler: Of course not. That'd really be shocking!
Both: Hahahaha!
Statler: Well, that number shows what a great actress Leslie Uggins is.
Waldorf: Actress? She wasn't acting, she was singing.
Statler: Yes, but she looked like she enjoyed it. That's acting.
Both: Hahahaha!
Waldorf: Well, they say all good things come to an end.
Statler: What's that got to do with this show?
Both: Hahahaha!
Waldorf: You know, I thought the pilgrim fathers were against show business.
Statler: They were against entertainment. This doesn't count.
Both: Hahahaha!
Sebastian Vella
Here are a few of my own :
Waldorf: Did you like this song ?
Statler: No, I forgot my hearing aid.
Waldorf: But, you're wearing them.
Statler: Yes, I forgot to leave them at home.
Waldorf: I wish they made this show in the morning.
Statler : Why would you want it in the morning ?
Waldorf: Cause I'll get stuck down in traffic.
Waldorf: Last week's show was much better.
Statler: But you left very early.
Waldorf: And I also came very late.
Waldorf: I forgot my glasses. Is that frog still green ?
Statler: Why didn't you just hear him.
Waldorf: I would love this show if there were less people.
Statler: But, the theatre is empty because of Covid.
Waldorf: I was talking about the stage.
Avery the Cuban-American
A dynamic duo who never let us down. Here are two Statler and Waldorf moments from the Muppet*Vision 3D show at Disney's Hollywood Studios:
Waldorf - Hey, what’s all the commotion about?
Sweetums - Bunny ran away!
Waldorf - Well you know what that makes him?
Statler and Waldorf - SMARTER THAN US! HAHAHAHA!
Bean Bunny - I’m runnin’ away. Nobody would let me help with the movie.
Statler - This is a very moving moment
Waldorf - Yeah...I wish they'd move it to Pittsburgh
krebyrocks77
I think they definitely gave Fozzie the most flack and that was when they were at their best.
After the audience leaves during one of Fozzie's #s.
Fozzie: Hey, you guys stuck around until the end of the show. You hate my show.
Waldorf: What are you talking about? We love your show.
Fozzie: You do?
Statler: Yeah, when it's over!
Hohohoho!
Joseph Goebel
Missed the moment that Milton Berle was on:
Waldorf: "Hey Berle! I know what you're doin wrong! Standing too close to the audience!"
Berle: "Oh, okay!" backs up a bit "How's this?"
Waldorf: "Still too close!"
Berle: backs up again "Is this good?"
Waldorf: "A little more."
Berle: "Well, how far back do you want me to go?"
Waldorf: "...Ya got a car?"
Statler and Waldorf: "DOH-HO-HO-HO-HO!!"
john tracy
"We're here to heckle The Muppet Movie."
"Private screening room D."
"Private screening?"
"Yeah, they're afraid to show it in public."
Statler and Waldorf laugh.
Lucid Moses
I feel their best one was;
Statler: That was wonderful!
Waldorf: Bravo!
Statler: I loved it!
Waldorf: Ah, it was great!
Statler: Well, it was pretty good.
Waldorf: Well, it wasn't bad...
Statler: Uh, there were parts of it that weren't very good though.
Waldorf: It could have been a lot better.
Statler: I didn't really like it.
Waldorf: It was pretty terrible.
Statler: It was bad.
Waldorf: It was awful!
Statler: It was terrible!
Waldorf: Take 'em away!
Statler: Bah, boo!
Waldorf: Boo!
Joseph Rehan
Statler: “Hm, I’ve never seen anything like that before.”
Waldorf: “And with any luck I’ll never see anything like it again!”
Both: “OH HOHOHOHOHO!”
Waldorf: “Play it again.”
Statler: “Oh, right.”
Shane Killian
"There's a lot to be said for this program."
"Too bad you can't say it on a family show!"
"Ah, this show is good for what ails me."
"What ails you?"
"Insomnia!"
"Hey, you old fool! You slept through the show."
"Who's a fool? You watched it."
[Talking about the next show] "I already got tickets."
"You did? Are they good seats?"
"They sure are, they're for the next train out of town!"
"Just when you think this show is terrible, something wonderful happens."
"What?"
"It ends!"
"I have a good mind to go home."
"If you had a good mind, you wouldn't be here in the first place!"
"Do you think we'll be entertained tonight?"
"I know I will."
"Why?"
"I brought a book!"
"I've never seen anything like that before!"
"And, with any luck, we'll never see it again!"
mrsocko316
"I loved it"
"It was great"
"It was pretty good"
"Well it wasn't bad"
"It could've been better"
"It wasn't that good"
"It was bad"
"It was terrible"
"I hated it"
"BOOOOO"
"BOOOOO"
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threebucks
I don't think you understand what a troll is.
meteosurreal
The one TRUE fact that Statler and Waldorf are the MEWT LOLwut hyperomega Spleb Dogendoofer overused pranksters who are smart and stupid lololollllll
jkrfan7
The Muppets: A show that comes with its own haters
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Thought provoking...
Great comment!👏🏽😆
SorcererWaluigi
It's an added bonus. :)
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