The band released their self-titled first album in March 1995 via PopLlama Records. After they garnered massive acclaim, Columbia Records quickly signed them. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and has shipped over three million copies. The RIAA has certified it as triple platinum. Songs "Peaches", "Kitty", "Lump", and "Dune Buggy" received major airplay.
Their 1996 follow-up album, "II", did not reach the same acclaim, though it reached the top forty on the Billboard 2000. Single "Mach 5" also garnered some airplay. The band then fell of the radar for many listeners, dropped by their major label. However, their albums of the new millennium, 'Freaked Out and Small' followed by 'Love Everybody' and 'These Are the Good Times People' (released in 2000, 2004, and 2008, respectively), picked up positive critical reviews, such as from the All Music Guide. Although their touring schedule became more sporadic into the 00s and 10s, they continue to perform and satisfy audiences with their off-beat humor and catchy hooks.
Tiki Lounge God
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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I didn't let that kind of shit go on too long
Split the clouds and divided the sea
Showed the evil girl how nasty the tiki god could be
She didn't call no more nor bother me
My little tiki god make sure I'd live in peace
One day I read they found a body in the river
Tiki God, make me shake, make me shiver
When Bobby Brady found the idol in the rubble
Had no idea it would cause so much trouble
When Greg tried to throw it back in the ocean
There was a rumble, an awful commotion
Don't ask me how, but the tiki found Bobby
He thought the idol was some Hawaiian hobby
Turned out the god was mean and vicious
Didn't respond to Bobby's 3 wishes
He had a Tiki God... saves him... he had a Tiki God
So when you're caught up in an evil plot
Your life's in danger and you can hear the shots
Your head is spinning and you're fading fast
How long do you think the kind of fun can last
Your luck will change with a simple motion
I found my idol in a bottle on the ocean
Splits the clouds and divides the sea
And shows those evil guys how nasty those tiki gods can be
You got a Tiki God... saves you... You got a Tiki God
The song Tiki Lounge God by The Presidents of the United States of America revolves around the idea of having a Tiki God as a protector. The lyrics describe a person whose lover has treated them badly, but they seek solace and protection from the Tiki God to ensure they live in peace. The song mentions how the Tiki God has the power to split the clouds, divide the seas, and get rid of evil people.
The song also tells the story of Bobby Brady from the popular sitcom 'The Brady Bunch.' Bobby finds an idol in the rubble and takes it home, but soon realizes that the Tiki God is not as benevolent as he had hoped. Even after wishing for three things, the Tiki God did not respond to him. The story depicts that the Tiki God can be both protective and dangerous, depending on one's intentions.
Overall, the song Tiki Lounge God seems to suggest that the Tiki God can be a powerful and useful protector, provided that one respects its power and uses it wisely.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a girl and she did me wrong
I had a girlfriend who betrayed me
I didn't let that kind of shit go on too long
I didn't tolerate her betrayal for too long
Split the clouds and divided the sea
I used the power of my Tiki God to perform a miracle
Showed the evil girl how nasty the tiki god could be
I made my Tiki God punish my girlfriend for her betrayal
She didn't call no more nor bother me
My girlfriend stopped contacting me
My little tiki god make sure I'd live in peace
My Tiki God provided me with protection and peace
One day I read they found a body in the river
One day I learned that a dead body was discovered in the river
Tiki God, make me shake, make me shiver
I turned to my Tiki God for help and protection
I got a Tiki God... saves me... I got a Tiki God
My Tiki God is always there to protect me
When Bobby Brady found the idol in the rubble
When Bobby Brady discovered the Tiki God idol in the wreckage
Had no idea it would cause so much trouble
He didn't realize the trouble the idol would bring
When Greg tried to throw it back in the ocean
When Greg attempted to return the idol to the ocean
There was a rumble, an awful commotion
A loud and chaotic event followed
Don't ask me how, but the tiki found Bobby
Somehow the Tiki God found and punished Bobby
He thought the idol was some Hawaiian hobby
Bobby mistook the Tiki God idol for a Hawaiian artifact
Turned out the god was mean and vicious
The Tiki God was actually cruel and vicious
Didn't respond to Bobby's 3 wishes
Bobby's wishes to the Tiki God were futile
He had a Tiki God... saves him... he had a Tiki God
His Tiki God used to protect him, but now it punishes him
So when you're caught up in an evil plot
If you're ever trapped in a conspiracy
Your life's in danger and you can hear the shots
If your life is threatened by gunfire
Your head is spinning and you're fading fast
If you're disoriented and losing consciousness
How long do you think the kind of fun can last
How long do you think you can survive in this dangerous situation
Your luck will change with a simple motion
If you pray to your Tiki God, your fortune could change
I found my idol in a bottle on the ocean
I discovered my Tiki God idol in a message bottle at sea
Splits the clouds and divides the sea
My Tiki God has the power to perform miracles
And shows those evil guys how nasty those tiki gods can be
My Tiki God can punish those who do wrong
You got a Tiki God... saves you... You got a Tiki God
If you have a Tiki God, it can protect you from harm
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BALLEW, DAVID DEDERER
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