The Muffs are a rock band based in Southern California, formed in 1991.
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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.

HONEYMOON
The Muffs Lyrics

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Anytime, anyplace
Yeah it's nice to see your face
And it's true that I still want you
In the most obnoxious way

Honeymoon
Honeymoon
Honeymoon

Yea

And I know what I feel
It'll do I do believe
And I know that it's your power
That'll be the end of me

Honeymoon
Honeymoon
Honeymoon
Yea

Going round and round the bend
I fear the end of me
Feeling like a twisted clown
I guess I'll wait and see

Honeymoon
Honeymoon

Honeymoon
Yea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Honeymoon" by The Muffs seem to be an expression of intense desire and love for someone, even if it's in an "obnoxious" way. The singer seems to be unable to resist their feelings for this person, and they acknowledge that it's their power that may ultimately be their downfall. There's a sense of uncertainty and fear about the future in the lines about "going round and round the bend" and feeling like a "twisted clown," but the singer seems willing to wait and see what happens.

Overall, the song seems to be a mixture of emotions: passionate love, fear, uncertainty, and perhaps even a bit of self-awareness about the intensity of the singer's feelings. The repetition of the word "Honeymoon" throughout the song may suggest a desire for a romantic getaway with this person, or it could be a metaphor for the intense early stages of a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Anytime, anyplace
It's always good to see you, no matter when or where

Yeah it's nice to see your face
I enjoy seeing you and spending time with you

And it's true that I still want you
My desire for you has not diminished over time

In the most obnoxious way
My attraction to you may be annoying or overwhelming

Honeymoon
I am in a state of blissful happiness and love

And I know what I feel
I am aware of my emotions for you

It'll do I do believe
I think our relationship can work and bring me happiness

And I know that it's your power
Your influence over me will be my downfall

That'll be the end of me
My love for you may lead to my destruction

Going round and round the bend
I feel like I am in a repetitive cycle with you

I fear the end of me
I am afraid of where our relationship will take me