The band formed in 1986 as an underground punk rock act. Their popularity grew during the following decade with the 1992 album It's A Shame About Ray, which was produced, engineered, and mixed by The Robb Brothers (Bruce Robb, Dee, and Joe), followed by a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson", which eventually became one of the band's most successful singles.
Throughout its various incarnations, recording and touring lineups of the band have included co-founders Ben Deily and Jesse Peretz, John Strohm (Blake Babies), Doug Trachten, Corey Loog Brennan, Byron Hoag, Ben Daughtry, Juliana Hatfield (Blake Babies), Nic Dalton (Godstar, Sneeze, The Plunderers), Dave Ryan, Patrick "Murph" Murphy (Dinosaur Jr), Bill Gibson (Eastern Dark), Mark 'Budola' Newman, Kenny Lyon, Vess Ruhtenberg, Devon Ashley, Karl Alvarez and Bill Stevenson (Descendents), P. David Hazel and various others.
Cited as one of the most important alternative rock groups, The Lemonheads were active until 1997 and went on hiatus, but reformed with a new lineup in 2005 and released The Lemonheads in the following year. The band released its latest album, Varshons, in June 2009.
6ix
The Lemonheads Lyrics
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Here comes Gwyeneth's head in a box
Soupy Sales my friend
Here comes Gwyeneth's head
Skip Stevenson's dead
All flesh is grass
Finish your paella
The lyrics to The Lemonheads' song "6ix" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation, but at their core, they seem to be referencing the fleeting nature of fame and the cyclical nature of life. The opening lines, "Here comes Gwyenth's head / Here comes Gwyeneth's head in a box," suggest something like the surreal imagery of a David Lynch film, where a recognizable celebrity (in this case, perhaps Gwyneth Paltrow) is depicted in a strange and unsettling way. The reference to "Skip Stevenson's dead" adds to this impression, as it implies that someone who was once in the public eye has now passed away and been forgotten.
The next line, "All flesh is grass," is a quotation from the Bible (specifically, the book of Isaiah) that suggests the transience of life: just as flowers bloom and wither, so too do human beings come and go. The final line, "Finish your paella," is a bit of a non sequitur that perhaps suggests the absurdity of it all -- no matter how famous, wealthy, or successful we become, we all still have to eat and enjoy life's simple pleasures.
Overall, the lyrics to "6ix" are poetic and evocative, painting a picture of a world where fame is fleeting and ultimately inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. It's a song that encourages listeners to enjoy the present moment and not get too caught up in the trappings of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes Gwyenth's head
The singer is announcing the arrival of Gwyenth's head.
Here comes Gwyeneth's head in a box
The singer clarifies that Gwyenth's head is enclosed in a box.
Soupy Sales my friend
The singer greets their friend Soupy Sales.
Here comes Gwyeneth's head
The artist repeats the announcement of Gwyenth's head arrival.
Skip Stevenson's dead
The artist states that Skip Stevenson has died.
All flesh is grass
The singer acknowledges the transient nature of human existence.
Finish your paella
The singer urges someone to complete their dish of paella.
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