Aspiring musician and scenester Bob Markley managed to join the group the Laughing Wind in exchange for his connections in the music industry and substantial bankroll. The original five-piece line-up consisted of Michael Lloyd (rhythm guitar, vocals), Shaun Harris (bass guitar, vocals, Danny Harris (lead guitar, vocals), John Ware (drums), and Markley (tambourine, vocals). Although Markley possessed the least musical talent, his expertise in law enabled him to assume control of the group's name and publishing, which generated a divide in the WCPAEB's creative mindset.
The band debuted with the album Volume One in 1966 on the small FiFo record label. In the early years of the group, much was made of the WCPAEB's elaborate psychedelic light shows, which became the focal point of their live performances in Los Angeles. Following the release of Volume One, the WCPAEB signed with Reprise Records, recording three albums with the company, including arguably their most accomplished work Volume 3: A Child's Guide to Good and Evil in 1968. Two additional albums, Where's My Daddy? and Markley, A Group, were distributed on independent labels before the group disbanded in 1970.
Watch Yourself
The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band Lyrics
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She will pick you up and put you down
I'm telling you for your own good
Stay away like you know you should
You had better watch yourself
When you're around her
She will get your [...] and put it on her
I'm telling you for your own good
She put me down and there I stood.
The same will happen to you!
Don't let her make you the fool.
You had better watch yourself
When you're around her
She will get your [...] and put it on her
You've been listening to
The West Coast
Pop Art
Experimental Band.
This song by The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band titled "Watch Yourself" talks about a girl who is notorious for being the meanest in town. The lyricist warns the listeners to stay away from her as she has the power to manipulate and take advantage of people. The phrase "She will pick you up and put you down" suggests that she can toy with people's emotions as she pleases. The lyricist is also self-reflective and speaks from his own experience of being put down by her, warning the listeners that the same can happen to them. Thus, the overall theme of this song is caution and the message is to be watchful of people who are not trustworthy.
The lyrics are delivered with a hint of garage-rock edge and an upbeat tempo that contrasts with the warning implicit in the lyrics. The energetic nature of the music accentuates the cautionary tone and urges the listeners to pay closer attention to the message.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the meanest girl in town
This woman is the most unpleasant person in this area.
She will pick you up and put you down
She will manipulate your emotions and leave you feeling unstable.
I'm telling you for your own good
I am warning you because I care about your well-being.
Stay away like you know you should
Keep your distance as you are aware that it is the correct thing to do.
You had better watch yourself
When you're around her
She will get your [...] and put it on her
Be cautious when you're in her presence because she will take advantage of you and use you for her own benefit.
She put me down and there I stood.
She insulted me and left me feeling helpless.
The same will happen to you!
Don't let her make you the fool.
You will experience the same if you let her deceive you.
You've been listening to
The West Coast
Pop Art
Experimental Band.
This is the end of the song and you have been listening to this particular musical group.
Contributed by Alaina A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.