… Read Full Bio ↴The Muffs are a rock band based in Southern California, formed in 1991.
After releasing their initial 7" EPs and singles independently and on local labels, The Muffs signed to Warner/Reprise in the early '90s. The band was heavily promoted along with acts such as Mudhoney in the hope of repeating the commercial success of Green Day. Despite the wide exposure afforded by appearing on a wide variety of movie soundtracks ("Clueless" director Amy Heckerling, in particular, had taken a keen interest in their songs) as well as a lucrative Fruitopia commercial, The Muffs were eventually dropped from the label. The Muffs have since continued to release new records on various independent labels.
The Muffs' leader was singer-songwriter Kim Shattuck. The original lineup also included guitarist Melanie Vammen (like Shattuck, a former member of 1980s all-female garage rock outfit The Pandoras), bassist Ronnie Barnett and drummer Criss Crass. Vammen and Crass left after the band's self-titled debut album. Crass was replaced by Jim Laspesa for their 1993 tour with the Goo Goo Dolls, and later by Roy McDonald in 1994. Ironically, McDonald's former band Redd Kross had released a 1987 single, "Play My Song," whose chorus was viewed by many as directed toward The Pandoras, who had recently moved into a hair metal direction: "No metal sluts or punk rock ruts for me, oh no." The Muffs have been a 3-piece since 1995 with members Kim Shattuck, Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald.
Lead singer Kim Shattuck died on October 2, 2019, and the band disbanded shortly after.
A character on Mr. Show (HBO, 1995-1999) was named Dr. Shattuck, this was a reference to the lead singer of The Muffs.
Eye To Eye
The Muffs Lyrics
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You won't believe it
We didn't know it then we couldn't see it
Any, all we ever do believe it
and then the other times where we don't see eye to eye
Enough to make me want to cry
The years were ours
But that would go away from her big ego
It would go away now where did she go
and then the other times where we don't see eye to eye
Enough to make me want to die
doing all we ever did believe in
Didn't even know it
On and on and on we do believe
and even showed them yeah yeah yeah (scream)
you should see them yeah yeah
You won't believe it
We didn't know it then we couldn't see it
Any, all we ever do believe it
and then the other times where we don't see eye to eye
Enough to make me want to die
doing all we ever did believe in
Didn't even know it
On and on and on we do believe
and even showed them yeah yeah yeah
[solo]
doing all we ever did believe in
Didn't even know it
On and on and on we do believe
And didn't think to show it
On and on and on we do believe
And didn't think to show it
On and on and on we do believe
And even showed them yeah yeah yeah
Oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah
The song "Eye To Eye" by The Muffs is about the tumultuous relationship between two people who can never truly see eye to eye. The lyrics describe a time when the two were young and had the world at their fingertips, but eventually, one person's ego got in the way and they left. The singer then laments about the times when they don't see eye to eye, enough to make them want to cry or die. Despite the hardships, the singer still believes in what they do and even though they didn't think to show it, they have always believed in something.
The refrain "doing all we ever did believe in, didn't even know it, on and on and on we do believe" signifies that the relationship, despite its flaws and misunderstandings, is built on a foundation of shared beliefs and values. The last line "and even showed them yeah yeah yeah" could refer to the other person finally understanding and seeing eye to eye, or it could be an ironic twist, as the two may never truly see eye to eye.
The song's fast-paced, energetic punk rock style contrasts with the somber lyrics, emphasizing the underlying emotional turmoil of the song's subject matter. Overall, "Eye To Eye" is a poignant and relatable song about the struggle to connect with another person on a deep and meaningful level.
Line by Line Meaning
You should see them yeah yeah
There are certain things that people should witness for themselves, which will come to light later in the song.
You won't believe it
What people will see later in the song is simply unbelievable.
We didn't know it then we couldn't see it
At the time, people didn't know what was going on, and hence they were unaware of the situation.
Any, all we ever do believe it
Despite not knowing it at the time, people always believed in something, and this belief kept them going through difficult times.
And then the other times where we don't see eye to eye
There are some moments in our lives where we simply cannot see eye to eye with others, and this can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.
Enough to make me want to cry
These moments can be emotionally overwhelming and make people feel deeply sad.
Time was young yeah yeah
The past was a simpler, happier time, and people look back on it fondly.
The years were ours
At one point, people had everything going for them, and life was good.
But that would go away from her big ego
Unfortunately, someone's big ego was responsible for ruining this idyllic period of time, and things went downhill rapidly.
It would go away now where did she go
This person disappeared, leaving a void behind them, and people wonder where they went and what happened to them.
Doing all we ever did believe in
Once again, despite the challenges, people kept believing in something, even if they weren't quite sure what that was.
Didn't even know it
As in the beginning of the song, people were unaware of what was going on, yet their beliefs kept them going.
On and on and on we do believe
This process of believing never stops, and people kept going through life with hope in their hearts.
And even showed them yeah yeah yeah
People not only believed but also demonstrated their beliefs through actions, which is the ultimate sign of conviction.
[solo]
This is an instrumental break in the song with no lyrics.
And didn't think to show it
Despite showing their beliefs before, at times, people forgot or didn't think to demonstrate their convictions again.
On and on and on we do believe
Regardless of these lapses, people continued to believe in something and move forward in life.
And even showed them yeah yeah yeah
Despite their occasional forgetfulness, people still showed others what they believed in.
Oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah
This is the last line of the song, and it is a repetition of a part of the chorus, underscoring that this belief will continue.
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Written by: MATHEOS
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