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.
Alison
The Lemonheads Lyrics
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It was hard to make out
Now it's plain to see
I couldn't cook to save myself
Found my life a recipe
I never looked at her that way before
Now she's all I see
Alison's starting to happen to me
It's so mesmerising
Cant describe it
All that inside hey
No-one heard her last name
I aint asked so who am I to blame?
An earthquake started boiling
Underneath my feet today
Alison's starting to happen, Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen to me
Oh! This world is topsy turvy
And it is mine to eat
She's the pebble in my mouth
And underneath my feet
She's the puzzle piece behind the couch
That made the sky complete
Alison's starting to happen, Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen, Alison's starting to happen
Alison's getting her tit pierced
Alison's growing a mohawk
Alison's starting to happen to me
The Lemonheads' song "Alison's Starting to Happen" is a catchy and upbeat tune that tells the story of a man who is suddenly drawn to a woman, whom he never looked at twice before. The opening lines, "She'd shake it up, it was hard to make out, now it's plain to see," describe how the man is starting to notice the woman's presence, her behavior, and her beauty. He is now entranced by her and can't help but think about her all the time. The repeated chorus, "Alison's starting to happen to me," reinforces this obsession the man has with her, emphasizing how she has become the focal point of his life.
The lyrics also explore the excitement and uncertainty of the man's newfound attraction. The lines, "It's so mesmerizing, can't describe it, all that inside hey," illustrate how he is feeling overwhelmed and unable to articulate his feelings. He is also unsure of who she really is, as he has never bothered to learn her last name. The earthquake metaphor used in the lyrics, "An earthquake started boiling underneath my feet today," further emphasizes the sudden and surprising nature of his attraction to her.
One of the most interesting aspects of the song is the way in which it captures the essence of the early 1990s alternative rock scene. The Lemonheads emerged as part of the "college rock" movement, which was a term used to describe a particular brand of alternative rock that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. The lyrics of "Alison's Starting to Happen" convey a sense of playful innocence and youthful energy that was prevalent in many of the songs of this era.
Line by Line Meaning
She'd shake it up
She was unpredictable and hard to read
It was hard to make out
Her behavior and intentions were difficult to understand
Now it's plain to see
Her true nature and impact on the singer is now clear
I couldn't cook to save myself
The artist's life was directionless and lacked purpose
Found my life a recipe
The artist has found new direction and meaning in life
I never looked at her that way before
The singer is experiencing a newfound attraction to Alison
Now she's all I see
The singer's focus and attention is solely on Alison
Alison's starting to happen, Alison's starting to happen
Alison is becoming an important and transformative presence in the artist's life
It's so mesmerising
The artist is captivated and entranced by Alison
Cant describe it
The artist is unable to put into words the feelings and emotions they are experiencing
All that inside hey
The singer is overwhelmed by their internal reactions to Alison
No-one heard her last name
Alison is a mysterious figure whose true identity is unknown
I aint asked so who am I to blame?
The singer is accepting responsibility for their lack of knowledge about Alison
An earthquake started boiling
The singer is experiencing intense and transformative emotions
Underneath my feet today
The singer's world is shifting and changing rapidly
Oh! This world is topsy turvy
The artist is struggling to make sense of the new world and emotions they are experiencing
And it is mine to eat
The artist feels empowered and in control of their own destiny
She's the pebble in my mouth
Alison is a constant presence and influence in the singer's life
And underneath my feet
Alison has become a foundation and grounding force for the singer
She's the puzzle piece behind the couch
Alison is completing missing pieces of the artist's life and world
That made the sky complete
Alison has brought a new sense of joy and wonder to the artist's life
Alison's getting her tit pierced
Alison is continuing to push boundaries and challenge norms
Alison's growing a mohawk
Alison is embracing her individuality and unique style
Alison's starting to happen to me
Alison is having a significant and transformative impact on the artist
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@Rebecca-hv8fg
She'd shake it up, was hard to make out
Now it's plain to see
I couldn't cook to save myself
Found my life a recipe
I never looked at her this way before
But now she's all I see
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen to me
It's so mesmerizing
Can't describe it
All that inside, hey
No one's heard her last name, I ain't asked
So, who am I to blame?
An earthquakes started forming underneath my feet today
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen to me
Oh, this world is topsy-turvy
And it is mine to eat
She's the pebble in my mouth and underneath my feet
She's the puzzle piece behind the couch, made the sky complete
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's starting to happen
Alison's getting her tit pierced
Alison's growing a mohawk
Alison's starting to happen to me
@eryri69
I'm the puzzle piece behind the couch that makes the sky complete
@clappedoutmotor
You just happened to me
@allieiacobelli
Hey me too
@salasola
Great song, great album.
@alisondalal-haugen7773
Yes, I am starting to happen!
@davidbencomo6747
Before YouTube and just finding random cds from older siblings and out of boredom finding treasures... like this.... awesome
@moopty09
Happy to see some tunes from this album on here. Thanks, and I hope they stay......and maybe more to come.
@allieiacobelli
Damn, remember when literally EVERY song wasn't on youtube yet? Good times
@alimoksin
Alisson starting to happen! #YNWA #LFC š“
@ag9652
And it's happened now! Here comes number 19!