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.
Bit Part
The Lemonheads Lyrics
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A walk-on would be fine.
I just want a bit part in your life,
(A bit part in your life).
I want a bit part in your life,
Rehearsing all the time.
I just want a bit part in your life,
Little more than a cameo
Nothing traumatic when I go
Little more than a stand-in,
I won't need reprimanding.
The lyrics to The Lemonhead's song "Bit Part" convey a sense of longing and a desire to be a part of someone's life, no matter how small. The singer is asking for a "bit part" in the other person's life, expressing that they are content with just a walk-on or even rehearsal time. They do not need a significant role but merely want to be involved in some way.
The lyrics are melancholic in a way, suggesting that the singer may feel overlooked or insignificant in their current existence. They want to be a part of something bigger, even if it means being a minor player. The lines "Nothing traumatic when I go" and "I won't need reprimanding" indicate that the singer is aware of their low status in the other person's life and promises to cause no trouble or create any complications.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a bit part in your life,
I desire to play a small, insignificant role in your life,
A walk-on would be fine.
Even a brief appearance in your life would suffice for me.
I just want a bit part in your life,
All I am asking for is a minor role in your life,
(A bit part in your life).
(Just a small part in your life).
I want a bit part in your life,
I long to practice and prepare for this minuscule part in your life,
Rehearsing all the time.
I am ready and willing to rehearse relentlessly for this small role in your life,
I just want a bit part in your life,
All I'm seeking is a small and insignificant part in your life,
(A bit part in your life).
(Just a little role in your life).
Little more than a cameo
I want to play a part so insignificant that it's almost unnoticeable,
Nothing traumatic when I go
I aim to exit your life without causing any drama or painful emotions,
Little more than a stand-in,
I desire to be merely a temporary replacement for someone or something else in your life,
I won't need reprimanding.
I promise not to require any scolding or correction during my brief time in your life.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EVAN GRIFFITH DANDO, TOM MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
thestruggler
this song is a masterpiece, it really flew under the radar!
ericadams PS4
Hell yeah
ericadams PS4
It didn't even get a walk on
Allan Johansen
If this flew under the radar you have a radar from the 1940s or domething with archaic technology
I'm a Sloth
I fuckin' love that intro... and the song ❤️
G Francis
this album is important to me.
DasVolksbad
As it is to me! Fine memory. 1993. 17 years old german highschool kid with indie attitude (whatever...) and "too much with my self, I don´t wanna be someone else"...
Bran Albin
@DasVolksbad me too...
Jose Miguel Carrizo
Me too, much more than any Nirvana album. Living in a small city in Spain I was lucky to see Evan Dando twice (solo and with a band) and even meeting him at a party after the first gig. I just said hi and thanked him for his music.
Edward Messer
same