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.
The Ballad of Helen Keller & Rip Van Winkle
The Moldy Peaches Lyrics
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Hanging in the street
Enlightenment
Whining, mercy me
Take my hand now, love
Down the stairs, your father walks
I will lead the way
Leave them behind
Runnin' to the sea
Don't make a sound
Twitching silently
Take my hand now, love
Down the stairs, your father walks
I will lead the way
His hair is falling grey
No matter what they say,
I can make you stay
The Moldy Peaches's song "The Ballad of Helen Keller & Rip Van Winkle" tells the story of two characters who are both isolated from the rest of society in their own unique ways. The song starts off with the line "Burn it all up, hanging in the street," which sets the tone for the song's rebellious and chaotic nature. The singer is calling for destruction, possibly as a way to break free from the mundanity of everyday life.
As the song progresses, the lyrics paint a picture of two people who are trying to escape - one from her family ("Take my hand now, love, down the stairs your father walks"), and the other from the confines of time ("Leave them behind, runnin' to the sea"). Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and a desire to break free from the constraints of the world around them, even if it means leaving everything behind.
The final line of the song - "No matter what they say, I can make you stay" - suggests that the singer is trying to convince someone to stay with them, despite the risks and uncertainties of the unknown. The song leaves the listener with a feeling of uncertainty and a sense of rebellion, echoing the themes present throughout the rest of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Burn it all up
Destroy everything around us
Hanging in the street
Objects or people hung in public as a warning or punishment
Enlightenment
A state of being enlightened or gaining understanding of a certain topic
Whining, mercy me
Expressing sorrow or distress
Take my hand now, love
An offer to provide protection, support, or guidance
Down the stairs, your father walks
Referring to a parental figure who may disapprove or prevent certain actions
I will lead the way
Taking responsibility for leading and paving the path
His hair is falling grey
Referring to an aging parental figure
Leave them behind
Leaving behind people or things that may hinder progress
Runnin' to the sea
Escaping to a new place, perhaps for a fresh start
Don't make a sound
Being secretive and cautious about plans and actions
Twitching silently
Nervousness or anticipation without obvious outward signs
No matter what they say,
Ignoring outside opinions or judgments
I can make you stay
Promising to provide a safe and secure space for someone to remain
Contributed by Mason Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.