The band formed in Liverpool, England in 2001, taking their name from Magic Band guitarist Bill Harkleroad, better known as Zoot Horn (or "Zuton") Rollo. With all the members being Liverpudlian, this led to comparisions with The Coral, especially as both bands were signed to the same record label - Deltasonic - and had the same producer - Ian Broudie. Their debut album - Who Killed The Zutons? - was released on October 18th 2004, and reached number 9 in the UK album chart.
Line up
David McCabe on lead vocals and guitar Abi Harding on saxophone and vocals
Sean Payne on drums, percussion and vocals
Russell Pritchard on bass guitar and vocals
Zuton Fever
The Zutons Lyrics
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Like an epidemic running through my head
Know I've got that feeling that's the best
Got the Zuton fever in my head
And when it's running through my bones
You know I feel just like I'm ten years old
Know looking young and good again
Got the Zuton fever in my head
It starts to make its way upstairs
It's like pollution in my veins and in my hair
You know where it comes from I don't care
Let me know if get you some, I'll be there
Oh father, father I have sinned
I've let myself down time and time again
You know the Zuton fever's made me thin
Now I've got to clean my flaky skin
Oh doctor, doctor help and let
Me know if you can find a cure or antidote
You know I've always been true to you my friend
Hope that you can help me out again
You know I get a funny feeling
Like an epidemic running through my head
You know I got the feelin that's the best
Got the Zuton fever in my head
I've got the Zuton fever in my head
I've got the Zuton fever in my head
The lyrics of The Zutons's song "Zuton Fever" describe a feeling that is difficult to describe but is understood by those who have experienced it. The singer talks about a sensation that is like an epidemic running through their head and bones. The Zuton fever seems to be a restless feeling or an obsession that drives the individual to do things they wouldn't have done otherwise. The singer describes the feeling as being young and good again.
The lyrics continue to describe how the fever spreads through the body like pollution in one's veins and hair. The individual acknowledges that they do not know where the fever comes from but invites others to experience it with them. The lyrics also reference an apology to a father and a plea to a doctor for help finding a cure. The Zuton fever is presented as a negative force that causes one to feel thin and have flaky skin.
Overall, the lyrics of "Zuton Fever" communicates a feeling that is both intoxicating and dangerous. The singer is caught in a cycle of feeling the fever, experiencing its effects, and then trying to find a cure. The lyrics create an atmosphere of restlessness and a desire to escape from one's current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I get a funny feeling
I experience a strange sensation
Like an epidemic running through my head
It feels like a virus spreading through my thoughts
Know I've got that feeling that's the best
It's a sensation that I enjoy
Got the Zuton fever in my head
I'm consumed by the Zuton Fever
And when it's running through my bones
The sensation is felt throughout my body
You know I feel just like I'm ten years old
It makes me feel youthful and energetic
Know looking young and good again
It gives me a sense of rejuvenation
Got the Zuton fever in my head
The Zuton Fever still persists
It starts to make its way upstairs
The sensation begins to affect my mind
It's like pollution in my veins and in my hair
It feels like toxic substances circulating within me
You know where it comes from I don't care
I'm not concerned about its origin
Let me know if get you some, I'll be there
If you experience it, let me know and I'll relate to you
Oh father, father I have sinned
I'm expressing an apology to my father
I've let myself down time and time again
I have continuously disappointed myself
You know the Zuton fever's made me thin
The Zuton Fever has caused me to lose weight
Now I've got to clean my flaky skin
I need to take care of my appearance
Oh doctor, doctor help and let
I'm seeking medical assistance
Me know if you can find a cure or antidote
I'm asking for a remedy or solution
You know I've always been true to you my friend
I've always been honest with my physician
Hope that you can help me out again
I'm expecting my doctor to assist me once again
You know I get a funny feeling
The cycle of sensations repeats itself
Like an epidemic running through my head
It feels like a contagious condition in my mind
You know I got the feelin that's the best
I still enjoy the sensation
Got the Zuton fever in my head
The Zuton Fever is still present
I've got the Zuton fever in my head
I continue to be consumed by the Zuton Fever
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ABIGAIL HARDING, BOYAN CHOWDHURY, DAVID ALAN MCCABE, RUSSELL THOMAS PRITCHARD, SEAN FRANCIS CALEB PAYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fatcunt6241
You know I get a funny feeling
Like an epidemic running through my head
Know I've got that feeling that's the best
Got the Zuton Fever in my head
And when it's running through my bones
You know I feel just like I'm ten years old
Know looking young and good again
Got the Zuton Fever in my head
It starts to make its way upstairs
It's like pollution in my veins and in my hair
You know where it comes from I don't care
Let me know if get you some, I'll be there
Oh father, father I have sinned
I've let myself down time and time again
You know the Zuton Fever's made me thin
Now I've got to clean my flaky skin
Oh doctor, doctor help and let
Me know if you can find a cure or antidote
You know I've always been true to you my friend
Hope that you can help me out again
You know I get a funny feeling
Like an epidemic running through my head
You know I got the feelin that's the best
Got the Zuton Fever in my head
I've got the Zuton Fever in my head
I've got the Zuton Fever in my head
@clive3940
You know I get a funny feeling
Like an epidemic running through my head
Know I've got that feeling that's the best
Got the Zuton Fever in my head
And when it's running through my bones
You know I feel just like I'm ten years old
Know looking young and good again
Got the Zuton Fever in my head
It starts to make its way upstairs
It's like pollution in my veins and in my hair
You know where it comes from I don't care
Let me know if get you some, I'll be there
Oh father, father I have sinned
I've let myself down time and time again
You know the Zuton Fever's made me thin
Now I've got to clean my flaky skin
Oh doctor, doctor help and let
Me know if you can find a cure or antidote
You know I've always been true to you my friend
Hope that you can help me out again
You know I get a funny feeling
Like an epidemic running through my head
You know I got the feelin that's the best
Got the Zuton Fever in my head
I've got the Zuton Fever in my head
I've got the Zuton Fever in my head
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Abigail Harding / Russell Thomas Pritchard / Sean Francis Caleb Payne / David Alan Mccabe / Boyan Cowdhury
@adama4660
Criminally underrated band. I couldn't even get their third album in the states. The only cd I ever imported from the UK.
@alifeworthfinding2838
Still listening in 2019 , love this band
@Freddynotsoready
In 2021 for me :)!!
@clashtheorie8995
In 2023 for me :)!!!
@mileykey4832
still listening in 2021, love thiss
@theinternetsdevil9059
Dam good song and great fucking album, I still remember buying this and listening to the disk non stop xD
@RayDayPlays
Thank you for posting this. <3 One of my favorite albums ever.
@twiztedrasberry
i lovee this song , tha other day i heard tha MCR song for tha first time & had never even heard of tha contraversy about tha two . AS SOON AS I HEARD IT i was like WOAH WTF DUDE . tha correspondence is unmistakably there between MCRS verse vocal line & the zutons guitar riff .
@TheHiLiteShow7
Who killed the Zutons indeed. These guys are awesome
@ooberonfire
One of my favourite albums this!