The Dandy Warhols are strongly influenced by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Velvet Underground, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Shadows and The Rolling Stones. They also include implicit musical references to My Bloody Valentine in some songs. Frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor describes the band's beginning as a group of friends who "needed music to drink to".
Relax
The Dandy Warhols Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Wee-ell-Now!
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Relax don't do it
When you want to to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Come-oh oh oh
But shoot it in the right direction
Make making it your intention-ooh yeah
Live those dreams
Scheme those schemes
Got to hit me
Hit me
Hit me with those laser beams
I'm coming
I'm coming-yeah
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want to come
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it (love)
When you want to come
When you want to come
When you want to come
Come-huh
Get it up
The scene of love
Oh feel it
Relax
Higher higher
Hey-
Pray
The Dandy Warhols's song Relax is a cover of the 1983 hit by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. In this song, the band highlights the importance of relaxation and taking things slow rather than rushing into things. The song is all about enjoying the moment and not being in a hurry to achieve sexual gratification.
The repetition of "relax don't do it" in the song is a reminder that sometimes it is better to let things unfold naturally rather than forcing them. The lyrics also suggest that one should aim to live their dreams and scheme new ways to achieve them, but without being overly eager or pushy.
The line "hit me with those laser beams" metaphorically refers to being hit by the excitement and passion of life, but also hints at the dangers of becoming too consumed and overwhelming ourselves. The song ends with the repeated phrase "come-huh", perhaps suggesting a sense of anticipation or uncertainty for what's to come.
Overall, The Dandy Warhols's version of Relax is a catchy and upbeat cover that emphasizes the importance of taking things slow and enjoying life rather than rushing towards gratification.
Line by Line Meaning
Relax don't do it
Don't rush or force yourself
When you want to go to it
When you feel tempted or pressured to do something
Relax don't do it
Don't give in to the temptation or pressure
When you want to come
When you want to feel satisfied or accomplished
Relax don't do it
Don't try too hard
When you want to come
When you want to feel satisfied or accomplished
When you want to come
When you want to feel satisfied or accomplished
Relax don't do it
Don't rush or force yourself
When you want to to go to it
When you feel tempted or pressured to do something
Relax don't do it
Don't give in to the temptation or pressure
When you want to come
When you want to feel satisfied or accomplished
Relax don't do it
Don't try too hard
When you want to suck to it
When you want to keep doing something you enjoy
Relax don't do it (love)
Don't let your emotions cloud your judgement
When you want to come
When you want to feel satisfied or accomplished
When you want to come
When you want to feel satisfied or accomplished
When you want to come
When you want to feel satisfied or accomplished
Come-huh
Expression of confusion or surprise
But shoot it in the right direction
Do things properly and wisely for better results
Make making it your intention-ooh yeah
Dedicate yourself to achieving your goals
Live those dreams
Pursue the things you desire
Scheme those schemes
Make plans to achieve your goals
Got to hit me
Chase after your objectives relentlessly
Hit me
Keep pursuing your goals
Hit me with those laser beams
Keep going with intense focus and precision
I'm coming
I am making progress or successful
I'm coming-yeah
Strong affirmation of success or progress
Get it up
Get excited or motivated
The scene of love
The atmosphere or environment of happiness and fulfillment
Oh feel it
Experience the joy and satisfaction of success
Relax
Keep calm and composed
Higher higher
Reach new levels of success or achievement
Hey-
Expression of excitement or anticipation
Pray
Hope or believe for good outcomes
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joey Levenson
The synth sounds are on point.
MissDragonByt
Dandy's RULE!!!
Ben Fong Torres
this stuff never made it to vinyl release right? anyone know? seems like unreleased sessions leading to the come down LP
Jean De Daumier Smith
so cool!
EverydaySkinnyGuy
ecstacy