The Moldy Peaches were known for their flamboyant live shows (where they would dress in extravagant outfits) and songs such as "Who's Got The Crack" and "Little Bunny Foo Foo".
The Moldy Peaches toured with acts such as The Strokes and Tenacious D before going on indefinite hiatus after their second album in 2002.
Green, Goodshank, and Dawson have pursued solo careers with moderate success. In 2006, Dawson had a daughter, Panda.
"Anyone Else But You" was included in the soundtrack of the movie "Juno" in 2007.
D.2. Boyfriend
The Moldy Peaches Lyrics
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We wore jean jackets and sunglasses and we listened to Duran Duran.
There were 6 of us so when we played it didn't add up you see.
Everybody had a Duran Duran boyfriend but me.
I wasn't dating Nick Rhodes, I wasn't dating Rodger Tyler,
I wasn't dating John Tyler I wasn't dating Andy Tyler,
I wasn't dating Simon Le Bon.
a tear in my eye and an aching in my heart.
And my converse on.
My converse on.
My glow- in- the- dark with pink fat laces, zebra- striped converse on.
If you are a kid and no-one will play with you,
stick it out, stay tough and you'll turn out super cool.
When I go to a party, everybody looks the same,
I'm the one they recognise, everybody knows my name.
Everybody knows my name.
Be yourself, don't do, what everybody, tells you to do.
Be yourself, be proud of yourself, you'll be cool.
Supercool!
Don't be a fool.
The Moldy Peaches's song D.2. Boyfriend is a nostalgic reflection on childhood friendships and the desire for acceptance. The first verse recounts a time when the singer was in middle school with a group of friends who all had Duran Duran boyfriends except for the singer. The second and third verses describe the singer's sense of loneliness and isolation, sitting by themselves with tears in their eyes and aching in their heart while wearing their distinctive Converse shoes. However, the final verse offers a message of hope and encouragement to young listeners, advising them to stay true to themselves and not give in to peer pressure.
The lyrics of this song highlight the themes of anxiety and loneliness that often accompany growing up and finding oneself. It accurately portrays the feeling of being left out and misunderstood as a kid. The song and the lyrics are also powerful reminders of the importance of self-love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was in middle school, I had a group of friends.
During my middle school days, I had a bunch of friends with whom I often used to hang out.
We wore jean jackets and sunglasses and we listened to Duran Duran.
During our hangouts, we all used to wear jean jackets and sunglasses, and we used to listen to Duran Duran music.
There were 6 of us so when we played it didn't add up you see.
As we were six in number, it wasn't always that easy for us to play together.
Everybody had a Duran Duran boyfriend but me.
While all my friends had a boyfriend with whom they used to cherish Duran Duran music, I was the only one who didn't have a boyfriend.
I wasn't dating Nick Rhodes, I wasn't dating Rodger Tyler, I wasn't dating John Tyler I wasn't dating Andy Tyler, I wasn't dating Simon Le Bon.
I wasn't dating any of the guys from the Duran Duran band: Nick Rhodes, Rodger Tyler, John Tyler, Andy Tyler, or Simon Le Bon.
I was sitting by myself with my collar up, a tear in my eye and an aching in my heart.
I felt alone and sad, sitting all by myself with my collar turned up, tears in my eyes, and pain in my heart.
And my converse on. My converse on. My glow- in- the- dark with pink fat laces, zebra- striped converse on.
I was wearing my Converse shoes, the ones with glow-in-the-dark pink fat laces, and zebra stripes.
If you are a kid and no-one will play with you, stick it out, stay tough and you'll turn out super cool.
If you're going through a rough time in your childhood with no friends to play with, don't lose hope, stay strong, and you'll come out as a tougher and cooler person.
When I go to a party, everybody looks the same, I'm the one they recognise, everybody knows my name.
Even today, when I go to a party, everyone looks the same, but I'm the distinctive one they know, and everybody knows my name.
Be yourself, don't do, what everybody, tells you to do.
Always be yourself, and don't try to follow what others tell you to do.
Be yourself, be proud of yourself, you'll be cool. Supercool! Don't be a fool.
Be proud of who you are, and you'll come out as a supercool person. But, don't be a fool and try to change yourself as per others' advice.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.