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.
Green Fuz
The Lemonheads Lyrics
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All of the others are in the past
Jump to your feet
Let us get you high with a green fuz
Not too fast and not too slow
Come along baby lets see where we go
Jump to your feet
Coming fast, I'll tell you why
Jump to your feet
Let's get your eye
Here we come baby and you'd better run
With a green fuz
Coming fast, I'll tell you why
Jump to your feet
Let us get your eye
Here we come baby and you'd better run
With a green fuz
Here we come baby and you'd better run
With a green fuz
Here we come baby and you'd better run
With a green fuz
The lyrics of The Lemonheads’ song “Green Fuz” seem to be about taking drugs or getting high. The phrase “Green Fuz” can be interpreted as marijuana, which is a green-colored plant, and the lyrics talk about getting high or letting them get you high. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating “Coming fast, I’ll tell you why” and “Here we come baby and you’d better run.” This suggests that the act of getting high is immediate and necessary, and waiting too long could result in missing out.
The verses talk about leaving behind the past and going on an adventure or journey. “Not too fast and not too slow” suggests a steady pace, but the invitation to “Come along baby lets see where we go” implies a sense of mystery and excitement. Overall, the lyrics suggest a carefree attitude towards getting high and a desire to escape from reality.
The song “Green Fuz” by The Lemonheads was actually a cover of a song by a garage rock band called Randy Alvey and the Green Fuz. The Green Fuz was a garage rock band from Spokane, Washington, that formed in 1966. The song was their only hit and is considered a cult classic. The Lemonheads' cover was released in 1990 and was featured on their album “Favourite Spanish Dishes”.
Line by Line Meaning
In we come, we're coming fast
We are entering the situation quickly and with urgency
All of the others are in the past
We are leaving behind old ways and people and moving forward
Jump to your feet
Get up and be ready for what's about to happen
Let us get you high with a green fuz
We will elevate and excite you with a potent substance
Not too fast and not too slow
We are moving at a moderate pace, not rushing nor lagging
Come along baby lets see where we go
Let's explore and discover what's ahead of us
Coming fast, I'll tell you why
We are still in a hurry and there's a reason for it
Let's get your eye
Let's capture your attention and focus it on us
Here we come baby and you'd better run
We are a force to be reckoned with and you should be prepared
With a green fuz
And we'll do it all while under the influence of the powerful substance
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leslie Dale
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@lloydthecatlikesmydog1755
It's acoustic. It's not supposed to take off at the speed of light. It's Evan Dando. Free thinker and an original space cadet from the academy of music that matters.
@johnflushing9328
I love the Cramps... this cover is cool too!
@klarissimus
I know I know-it's funny!
@kazd3256
Reminds me of The Dandy Warhols "Godless" - funny b/c I think Evan & Courtney Taylor-Taylor could've passed for brothers; not now though; Courtney's aged harder.
@marlatorres6925
My brother was in the Green Fuz when they recorded this, this version is way too slow.
@thewillismon
I like this cover better than the Cramps version
@BlooDCoNcReTe
Lux was legendary but I have to say the original Green Fuz will all ways be the best
@phoenixcube
dreadful cover and i like the lemonheads, sometimes.
@francisl6759
This is wayyyyy too halted. This is not coming 'fast'...it doesnt make me wanna run..its fuckin disgracefully slow.
@flannigan7956
plus how the lyrics actually say "not too slow" heh heh