Green Fuz
The Cramps Lyrics


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Here we come, we're coming fast
All the others are in the past
Jump to your feet, let us catch your eye
We're the green fuz

We're not too fast, we're not too slow
Come along baby to see where we go
Jump to your feet, let us catch your eye
We're the green fuz

We're coming fast and I'll tell you why
Jump to your feet, let us catch your eye
Here we come baby and you'd better run
We're the green fuz

We're coming fast, I'll tell you why
Jump to your feet, let us catch your eye
Here we come baby and you'd better run
We're the green fuz
Here we come baby and you'd better run
We're the green fuz




Here we come baby and you'd better run
We're the green fuz

Overall Meaning

The Cramps's song Greenfuz is a fast-paced, energetic tune that seems to be about a group of people who are on the move and urging others to join them. The band describes themselves as the "green fuz," which feels like a pseudonym for some kind of movement. They invite the listener to "jump to your feet" and "let us catch your eye," indicating a sense of urgency and importance. The "green fuz" are not too slow, but not too fast either, reassuring us that we won't be left behind. The repeated lines "We're coming fast, I'll tell you why" and "Here we come baby and you'd better run" imply that there is some kind of impending danger or excitement approaching that the "green fuz" are excited to be a part of - and they want us to come along for the ride.


The song's title, "Greenfuz," is a reference to a song by The Ventures, an influential instrumental rock band. The song was originally released in 1961 and featured a trademark infectious guitar riff that The Cramps adapted for their version. The Cramps were known for their eclectic influences, often drawing from early rock and roll, rockabilly, and surf rock.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we come, we're coming fast
We are approaching quickly and with momentum.


All the others are in the past
We have left everyone behind and are moving forward.


Jump to your feet, let us catch your eye
Get up and notice us, we want your attention.


We're the green fuz
We are the cool and compelling force you should be paying attention to.


We're not too fast, we're not too slow
We are moving at a balanced and desirable pace.


Come along baby to see where we go
Follow us to see where we lead.


We're coming fast and I'll tell you why
We are coming quickly for a specific reason.


Here we come baby and you'd better run
We are coming for you and you should start moving to keep up.


We're coming fast, I'll tell you why
Once again, we are coming quickly for a specific reason.


Here we come baby and you'd better run
We are reiterating our previous message that we are approaching and you need to move to keep up.


Here we come baby and you'd better run
Repeated again for emphasis - we are coming and you need to keep up with us.


We're the green fuz
Final reminder that we are the cool and compelling force that you should be following.




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