Oh Mandy
The Spinto Band Lyrics


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I got a gnome in the backyard
I put him right on the X mark
He's supposed to show me where the money is
Hey, won't you show me where the money is?

I got it all on the back of my hand
I want your answer so I won't forget
Then show me right where your heart is
Oh, right now tell me where your heart is

Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy

Sure I had trouble from the onset
I tried to chase things I couldn't get
Show me a rerun on the W
Show me a rerun on the WB

So what's it like to be in it
And move away to the Midwest
I gotta message for your auntie
I gotta message for your auntie

Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy

Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Can read me and has me
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy?s
Completely out of reach

And now I know I'm at the end of my wits
Don't gotta tell me where this is going
'Cause I know nothing ever falls apart
Yeah, I know nothing ever falls apart

Remind me once more where this is going
Before I fling it out into the ocean

It?s kind of level but it's wavy
It's looking more blue than it is green
It?s looking quiet as I jump in
So I can finally hear you scream

You got a gnome in the backyard
You put him right on the X mark
You're eating brains out the back of my head
Oh yeah, that's where the money is

Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy

Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Can read me and has me




Oh Mandy, oh Mandy?s
Completely out of reach

Overall Meaning

The Spinto Band's "Oh Mandy" is a catchy song with slightly nonsensical lyrics. The narrative mostly revolves around the titular character "Mandy" and the singer's fascination with her. The opening verse sets up the scene with the singer mentioning a gnome that he placed in the backyard. He expects the gnome to show him where the money is, and he calls out to Mandy to give him answers about her heart's whereabouts. The lyrics use a juxtaposition of quirky imagery with the themes of love and longing. The singer also mentions a rerun of a TV show and a message for Mandy's aunt. The chorus repeats Mandy's name in a dreamy, disjointed way, adding to the slightly surreal feel of the song.


The closing verse is the most perplexing part of the song, as it introduces the idea of "eating brains" and more talk about money. The singer imagines that Mandy is eating his brains out in the backyard, and that's where the money is. The song's story ends with the singer acknowledging that he's at the end of his wits, but he isn't worried about things falling apart because they seldom do. The lyrics' meaning is open to interpretation, but the song's overall sound is buoyant, with a driving beat and a catchy melody that will put a spring in the listener's step.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a gnome in the backyard
I have a gnome in my backyard


I put him right on the X mark
I placed the gnome on the 'X' mark


He's supposed to show me where the money is
The gnome is supposed to show me where the money is


Hey, won't you show me where the money is?
Can the gnome please show me where the money is?


I got it all on the back of my hand
I believe I know everything already


I want your answer so I won't forget
I want your answer so that I won't forget it


Then show me right where your heart is
Please show me where your true feelings lie


Oh, right now tell me where your heart is
Tell me where your true feelings lie right now


Sure I had trouble from the onset
I had problems from the beginning


I tried to chase things I couldn't get
I tried to obtain things that were unattainable


Show me a rerun on the W
Show me a rerun on the television channel W


Show me a rerun on the WB
Show me a rerun on the television channel WB


So what's it like to be in it
What is it like to be experiencing it?


And move away to the Midwest
And relocate to the Midwest


I gotta message for your auntie
I have a message for your aunt


Can read me and has me
You understand me and have me captured in your thoughts


Completely out of reach
Unattainable


And now I know I'm at the end of my wits
I know that I am out of ideas


Don't gotta tell me where this is going
There is no need to explain where this is all headed


'Cause I know nothing ever falls apart
Because I know that nothing ever falls apart


Remind me once more where this is going
Can you remind me once more where this is headed?


Before I fling it out into the ocean
Before I give up entirely


It?s kind of level but it's wavy
It's a bit flat but at the same time wavy


It's looking more blue than it is green
It appears to be more blue than green


It?s looking quiet as I jump in
It seems to be silent as I jump in


So I can finally hear you scream
So that I can finally hear you scream


You got a gnome in the backyard
You have a gnome in your backyard


You put him right on the X mark
You placed the gnome on the 'X' mark


You're eating brains out the back of my head
You're consuming my thoughts


Oh yeah, that's where the money is
Oh yes, that's where the money is


Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Referring to the person named Mandy


So dreamy, oh Mandy
Mandy is very attractive


So killing, oh Mandy
Mandy is stunning


Can read me and has me
You understand me and have me captured in your thoughts


Completely out of reach
Unattainable




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nicholas Krill

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@unhingedferriswheel

I got a gnome in the backyard
I put him right on the X mark
He's supposed to show me where the money is
Hey, won't you show me where the money is?
I got it all on the back of my hand
I want your answer so I won't forget
Then show me right where your heart is
Oh, right now tell me where your heart is
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Sure I had trouble from the onset
I tried to chase things I couldn't get
Show me a rerun on the W
Show me a rerun on the WB
So what's it like to be in it
And move away to the Midwest
I gotta message for your auntie
I gotta message for your auntie
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Can read me and has me
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy’s
Completely out of reach



All comments from YouTube:

@mandyzabohne7059

As a Mandy, I love this song. It compensates for years of being associated with that Barry Manilow song.

@ANTILAISA

🎶 and you kissed me and stopped me from shaking 🎶

@jkrenz77

😂😂

@sgtpeppers3021

🎶Oh Mandy🎶

@Energizeramber

wow this song was stuck in my head for YEARS and I finally found it, such a relief!!!

@josephgarcia6448

Me too man what a relief been like 5 years

@raccooncity1981

Same.

@cerealkiller8882

Same.... Since 2008!

@mandydowdy9356

Yes the beginning part of that song you have to listen to it in order to get it out of your head!

@TheWingus

A friend of a friend invited me to see you guys at a skating rink in Philadelphia back in like 2008, I had never heard of you but I was never one to turn down a free night out.

And then you took the stage and absolutely destroyed everything I thought I was going to see that night. So so so so good. We even met you later packing up, “Tom the teacher” knew my friend’s dad! I still listen to this record at least once a month. You’re an inspiration

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