Band members are as follows:
Vic Ruggiero - Keyboards, Vocals
Jay "Agent Jay" Nugent - Guitar
Dave Hillyard - Saxophone
Glen Pine - Trombone, Vocals
Marcus Geard - Bass
Ara Babajian - Drums
Former members and contributors:
Marq "Q-Maxx 4:20" Lyn - Vocals
TJ Scanlon - Guitar
Luis "Zulu" Zuluaga - Drums
Jeremy "Mush One" Mushlin - Trumpet, Vocals
Allen Teboul - Drums
Dunia Best- Vocals, Flute
Jeff "King Django" Baker - Trombone
Tobias Fields - Congas
Eric "E-ROC" Singer - Alto Saxophone
Victor Rice - Bass
Dave Hahn - lead guitar
Justin Redekop- Trumpet
The next album released was Redlight, on HellCat Records in 1997. This album solidified their sound and further fixed the line-up.
The band released its latest album, entitled Self Medication, in May of 2008.
Crazy
The Slackers Lyrics
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He talks about the people going under
Only child know
A man decides after seventy years
That what he goes there for, is to unlock the door
While those around him criticize and sleep
I see you my friend, and touch your face again
Miracles will happen as we trip
But we're never gonna survive, unless
We get a little crazy
No we're never gonna survive, unless
We are a little crazy
Crazy yellow people walking through my head
One of them's got a gun, to shoot the other one
And yet together they were friends at school
Ohh, get it, get it, get it, get it no no
If all were there when we first took the pill
Then maybe, then maybe, then maybe, then maybe
Miracles will happen as we speak
But we're never gonna survive unless
We get a little crazy
No we're never gonna survive unless
We are a little crazy
No no, never survive, unless we get a little bit
Oh, a little bit
Oh, a little bit
Oh
Oh
Amanda decides to go along after seventeen years
Oh darlin'
In a sky full of people, only some want to fly
Isn't that crazy
In a world full of people, only some want to fly
Isn't that crazy, crazy
In a heaven of people there's only some want to fly
Ain't that crazy
Oh babe, oh darlin'
In a world full of people there's only some want to fly
Isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy
But were never gonna survive unless, we get a little crazy
No were never gonna to survive unless we are a little
But were never gonna survive unless, we get a little crazy
No were never gonna to survive unless, we are a little, crazy
No no, never survive unless, we get a little bit
And then you see things
The size of which youve never known before
They'll break it
Someday, only child know
Them things
The size of which youve never known before
Someday...
Someway...
Someday...
Someway...
Someday...
Someway...
Someday...
The Slackers' "Crazy" is a song that explores the idea of being unconventional or even "crazy" in a world that expects conformity. The lyrics begin in a church with a man speaking about the people "going under," which could be interpreted as a statement about society's dominant expectations or structures weighing individuals down. The song then moves on to a man who decides, after 70 years, that the purpose of life is to "unlock the door." The man's realization highlights how people can become too caught up in societal norms and distractions that keep them from seeing what truly matters. The line "And through a fractal on a breaking wall" could be a metaphor for seeing patterns or truths in a world that does not always make sense. The mention of "miracles" suggests that the realization of one's purpose or the ability to see past societal expectations may be seen as miraculous.
The chorus repeats the phrase "But we're never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy" and emphasizes that individuality and the willingness to challenge societal expectations is essential to finding meaning and happiness in life. The second verse touches on the idea that people can be friends despite being different, and the idea of taking a "pill" could refer to either the realization of one's purpose or a desire to break from societal norms. The bridge highlights the idea that only a few people in the world seem to want to "fly," or to pursue passions and live fulfilling lives. The repetition of the word "crazy" suggests that societal norms often deem these ambitions as foolish or unattainable.
Overall, the song suggests that living a fulfilling life requires choosing individuality over conformity and the willingness to think outside of the box. The lyrics emphasize that being "crazy" may be necessary to find happiness and meaning in a world that can often be oppressive.
Line by Line Meaning
In a church, by the face
The singer is in a solemn place where he sees a face expressing sadness or pain
He talks about the people going under
The singer observes how people are struggling and failing to cope with their problems
Only child know
The singer suggests that only those who have experienced intense suffering or isolation can truly understand certain things
A man decides after seventy years
That what he goes there for, is to unlock the door
While those around him criticize and sleep
The singer speaks about an old man who finally understands the purpose of his life: to bring enlightenment to others while ignoring naysayers
And through a fractal on a breaking wall
I see you my friend, and touch your face again
Miracles will happen as we trip
The singer experiences a moment of spiritual revelation and connection with a friend as the walls of reality break down
But we're never gonna survive, unless
We get a little crazy
No we're never gonna survive, unless
We are a little crazy
The singer believes that to truly live and be free, one must take risks and embrace the unconventional, crazy aspects of life
Crazy yellow people walking through my head
One of them's got a gun, to shoot the other one
And yet together they were friends at school
Ohh, get it, get it, get it, get it no no
The singer's mind is in turmoil, with conflicting thoughts of violence and friendship from childhood days. He wants to understand but remains confused
If all were there when we first took the pill
Then maybe, then maybe, then maybe, then maybe
Miracles will happen as we speak
The singer thinks that if everyone shared the same mindset, approach, and experience, they could all share in the good things in life and make miracles happen through mutual understanding
Amanda decides to go along after seventeen years
The singer mentions Amanda, possibly a long-lost love or friend, who finally decides to join him after years of separation. It shows that things can be unpredictable and time can heal wounds
In a sky full of people, only some want to fly
Isn't that crazy
In a world full of people, only some want to fly
Isn't that crazy, crazy
In a heaven of people there's only some want to fly
Ain't that crazy
Oh babe, oh darlin'
In a world full of people there's only some want to fly
Isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy
The singer muses about how few people seem to aspire for greatness, adventure or freedom, despite their seeming abundance in life, and how he finds it remarkably strange
And then you see things
The size of which youve never known before
They'll break it
Someday, only child know
Them things
The size of which youve never known before
Someday...
Someway...
Someday...
Someway...
Someday...
Someway...
Someday...
The singer speaks enigmatically of seeing things larger than himself that can shatter the world, and suggests that only those who have felt like outcasts and been ignored can understand or predict them. He implies that eventually, something will come of them, someday and someway.
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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