The band was originally formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1990 by friends Merritt and (percussionist/pianist/vocalist) Claudia Gonson. While 1991's Distant Plastic Trees and 1992's The Wayward Bus (now most easily available together as a compilation, The Wayward Bus / Distant Plastic Trees) are sung by Susan Anway (b. 1951 - d. 2021), all subsequent albums are principally sung by Merritt himself.
Longtime members include: Gonson, (cellist) Sam Davol, and (banjo player/guitarist) John Woo. Contributors include (but are not limited to) the singers Susan Anway, Dudley Klute, Shirley Simms, and LD Beghtol, and the accordionist/writer Daniel Handler (famous for writing the childrens' books A Series of Unfortunate Events under the alias Lemony Snicket).
Their most popular and best-selling album to date is 69 Love Songs issued on Merge Records as a triple album filled with many fairly short songs that are reminiscent of early Beatles productions.
The album is notable for its employment of many unorthodox musical arrangements and downright impressive quantity of material presented. Instruments used on this album include the ukulele, banjo, accordion, cello, mandolin, piano, flute, xylophone guitars, various percussion instruments, and a standard setup of synths and effects. It features several guest vocalists on several different tracks. The album is a three CD set, released in the US as three separate albums (also available as a boxed set) and in the UK as a triple album.
The album i (2004, Nonesuch Records) continues Merritt's fixation on the concept album, with each of the 14 songs beginning with the letter (and often the pronoun) "I".
The album Distortion, was released through Nonesuch on the 15th January 2008 and introduced noise pop to the array of styles utilized in their music. The album's release was followed by a sold-out U.S. tour starting in February. Additional albums followed in 2010, 2012, 2017, and 2020.
Stephin Merritt is involved in several other musical projects: The 6ths (featuring different guest performers on every track), The Gothic Archies (songs dealing humorously with dark themes) and Future Bible Heroes (with music written by Chris Ewen)
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The Magnetic Fields Lyrics
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For you now that you're gone
You'd grow wings and fly
Home to me
Home tonight
And in the morning sun
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Say Mother Nature's wrong
And when we've had a couple'a'beers
We'll put on bunny suits
I long to nibble your ears
And do as bunnies do
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Rapidly becoming rabid
Singing little rabbit songs
I can keep it up all night
I can keep it up all day
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away
The Magnetic Fields's song Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits is a whimsical portrayal of love and featuring playful yet provocative lyrics. The song opens with a declaration of longing for someone who has left, and the desire for them to return. The singer imagines that if this person knew how much they were missed, they would grow wings and fly home.
The chorus suggests that the two lovers should "pretend we're bunny rabbits" and do "what bunnies do" – carry on with long periods of intimate physical contact. The singer suggests this idea with a touch of humor, and as the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly playful – with references to beer-drinking, wearing bunny suits, and singing rabbit songs.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted but sincere invitation to pursue passion and intimacy. It encourages couples to embrace their inner delight and to keep that sense of playfulness alive in their love. The song references people from different social classes, like abbots, Babbitts, and Cabots, which could represent the melting of social boundaries guided by impulses and instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
If you knew how I long
If you could only understand the depth of my desire
For you now that you're gone
For your presence now that you are not here with me
You'd grow wings and fly
You would become so enchanted and drawn to me that you would sprout wings and travel towards me
Home to me
To my embrace and loving arms
Home tonight
As soon as possible, today
And in the morning sun
At dawn, when the sun rises
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's engage in sexual activities like two rabbits do
Let's do it all day long
Let's engage in said activities continuously throughout the day
Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Suggesting that even those with religious, conservative and highbrow names should indulge in this behavior
Say Mother Nature's wrong
Disregard natural order and biological purposes
And when we've had a couple'a'beers
After a couple of alcoholic drinks
We'll put on bunny suits
We will dress up in costumes to enhance the fantasy
I long to nibble your ears
I desire to sensually bite on your ears
And do as bunnies do
Engage in sexual activities like rabbits do
Rapidly becoming rabid
Becoming crazed with passion and desire
Singing little rabbit songs
Making noises and sounds resembling those of rabbits
I can keep it up all night
I can engage in these activities for the whole night
I can keep it up all day
I can engage in these activities continuously throughout the day
Until we pass away
Until we die
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEPHIN RAYMOND MERRITT
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Carlos Valenzuela Cordero
If you knew how I long
For you now that you're gone
You'd grow wings and fly
Home to me
Home tonight
And in the morning sun
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Say Mother Nature's wrong
And when we've had a couple'a'beers
We'll put on bunny suits
I long to nibble your ears
And do as bunnies do
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Rapidly becoming rabid
Singing little rabbit songs
I can keep it up all night
I can keep it up all day
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away
Carlos Valenzuela Cordero
If you knew how I long
For you now that you're gone
You'd grow wings and fly
Home to me
Home tonight
And in the morning sun
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Let abbots, Babbitts and Cabots
Say Mother Nature's wrong
And when we've had a couple'a'beers
We'll put on bunny suits
I long to nibble your ears
And do as bunnies do
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Let's do it all day long
Rapidly becoming rabid
Singing little rabbit songs
I can keep it up all night
I can keep it up all day
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away
Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits
Until we pass away
megumiSempai
This has been my absolute favorite fluffy lovey dovey song about sex for the past like, five years.
cybersquirrel
the lost beach boys tune. hittin the spot
Paul
Great call!
Geoff W.
i can keep it up all night, i can keep it up all day
Lauma Gobiņa
I love this song.
CannaClarawrr
I love this song :o)
pukeyourguts
i think this is my new favourite song for the time being
john wrath
fucking great album
John Marr
OMG! Two songs that use a similar chord-progression? NEVER!