The quartet formed and began touring around the area in 1991. They began recording soon after and a local radio station began giving their song "Lost and Found" some air time. Dragon Street Records released Tripping Daisy's debut album Bill, a straight-ahead grunge-pop album except being characterized by overly processed vocals a la neo-psychedelia and a few very interesting transitions. All subsequent albums were released by Island Records; the album Bill was also re-released by Island. I Am an Elastic Firecracker lightened up on the vocal processors except when needed for effect. The arrangements were taken to a much more advanced level on this album, but fade in comparison to the improvements on their magnum opus Jesus Hits Like the Atom Bomb. Tim DeLaughter really found his niche as a vocalist and a songwriter on this album. Though minimalistic in some respects, the album is characterized by an interesting fragmentary songwriting style, where a song can go from one vignette to a completely different other, and still achieve a seamless quality. The production qualities of Eric Drew Feldman and the band are a marvel, as is the instrumentation and glorious harmonies.
Wes Berggren was found dead in his apartment on October 27, 1999, due to an overdose. With the death of Berggren the band canceled its tours and stopped recording, officially disbanding on December 14, 1999. Their final self-titled album was released posthumously with Berggren's father Don playing a Fender Rhodes on the unfinished
"Soothing Jubilee". Their eponymous album was a warm symphonic affair with more beautiful instrumentation and playful lyrics, which rounded up this wonderful rock group by including a new version of 'One Through Four', a song originally featured on 'Bill', and the re-recorded edition showed the progress they had made in 6 years.
I Got A Girl
Tripping Daisy Lyrics
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I got a girl, she smells so sweetly
I got a girl, she loves her dog
I got a girl, I love her dog too
I got a girl who stares in the mirror
I got a girl who blames it on her period
I got a girl, she is so right
I got a girl, she's my guiding light
Well I know what I need
And I feel we're going higher and higher
Well I know what I need
And I feel we're going higher and higher
I got a girl who loves good soul
I got a girl who dances to disco
I got a girl who wears cool shoes
I got a girl who wears them in the nude
I got a girl who speaks her mind
I got a girl, she'll argue anytime
I got a girl, she is so small
I got a girl, she'll knock down any wall
Well I know what I need
And I feel we're going higher and higher
Well I know what I need
And I feel we're going higher and higher
Get a load of this
She's always bitching at me when I'm feeling down
Asking questions with her little frown
I can't take much much more of this
I'm out, I'm out, I'm out, I'm out, I'm
Get a load of this
She's always bitching at me when I'm feeling down
Asking questions with her little frown
I can't take much much more of this
I'm out, out, out, out, out, out, out, out
I got a girl I love to kiss
I got a girl I never want to miss
I got a girl who's my best friend
I got a girl that won't even hold my hand
I got a girl that makes me laugh
I got a girl, I'll make her laugh too
I got a girl, she has girlfriends
I got a girl, I like her girlfriends
Well I know what I need
And I feel we're going higher and higher
Well I know what I need
And I feel we're going higher and higher
Well I know what I need (I need)
And I feel we're going higher and higher
Well I know what I need
And I feel we're going higher and higher
I got a girl
I got a girl
I got a girl
And she's got a guy
The song “I Got A Girl” by Tripping Daisy is a tribute to a girl the singer is in love with. The song begins with the singer listing the great qualities the girl possesses, such as how sweetly she smells and how much she loves her dog. He even loves her dog too. The girl may have a few flaws, as she stares at herself in the mirror and blames it on her period, but the singer still thinks she’s so right and his guiding light.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals more about the girl’s interests and characteristics. She loves good soul and dances to disco music. She wears cool shoes and sometimes even wears them in the nude. The girl speaks her mind and argues whenever she wants. She may be small, but she’s strong enough to knock down any wall.
The chorus repeats the phrase “Well I know, I need, I feel we're going higher and higher” which indicates that the relationship between the singer and the girl is progressing and growing stronger. However, towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest that things may not be going so well. The girl is always “bitching” and asking questions with a little frown when the singer is feeling down. He can’t take much more of this and is out. Then, the song takes a surprising turn, as the singer reveals that the girl actually has a guy, despite all the things he said about her.
Overall, “I Got A Girl” is a catchy and upbeat song that is both a love letter and a departure from the typical love songs that only focus on one side of a relationship. The song acknowledges that relationships are complex and can have highs and lows, but ultimately, the singer still appreciates the girl for who she is.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a girl who lives with me
I have a girlfriend who lives with me
I got a girl she smells so sweetly
My girlfriend has a pleasant scent
I got a girl she loves her dog
My girlfriend really adores her pet dog
I got a girl I love her dog too!
I also have a great affection for her dog
I got a girl who stares in the mirror
My girlfriend is fond of looking at herself in the mirror
I got a girl who blames it on her period
She holds her period responsible for some of her problems
I got a girl she is so right
My girlfriend is generally correct in her opinions
I got a girl she's my guiding light
My girlfriend helps me through tough times and is a source of inspiration
Well I know I need I feel we're going higher and higher
I am aware and confident that our relationship is improving at a rapid pace
I got a girl who loves good soul
My girlfriend has a liking for soul music
I got a girl who dances to disco
My girlfriend is fond of disco dancing
I got a girl who wears cool shoes
My girlfriend has a good taste in shoes
I got a girl who wears them in the nude!
She wears shoes without any clothes on
I got a girl who speaks her mind
My girlfriend is outspoken and shares her honest thoughts
I got a girl she'll argue anytime
My girlfriend is always ready for a verbal debate
I got a girl she is so small
My girlfriend is not physically large
I got a girl she'll knock down any wall
My girlfriend is determined and capable of overcoming any obstacle
Get a load of this she's always bitching at me when I'm feeling down,
My girlfriend often complains when I'm not in a good mood
Asking questions with her little frown,
She inquires with a look of displeasure
I can't take much much more of this, I'm out
I cannot handle this anymore and am leaving
I got a girl I love to kiss
I really enjoy kissing my girlfriend
I got a girl I never want to miss
I never want to be without my girlfriend
I got a girl who's my best friend
My girlfriend is also my closest friend
I got a girl that won't even hold my hand
Unfortunately, my girlfriend is not a fan of holding hands
I got a girl that makes me laugh
My girlfriend has a great sense of humor
I got a girl I'll make her laugh too
I can also bring laughter to my girlfriend
I got a girl she has girlfriends
My girlfriend has female friends
I got a girl I like her girlfriends!
I enjoy being around my girlfriend's friends
And she's got a guy
Unfortunately, my girlfriend is also in a relationship with another guy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bryan C Wakeland, Mark Christoher Pirro, Tim Newton Delaughter, Wes Joseph Berggren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vincentbryan1962
I lived across the street from them when I was a little boy. From 92-2001
They would open up their windows and practice and play music every Saturday morning. They weren’t Main Stream I feel until this song came out. It was a wonderful memory explains why I too play my music super loud Saturday morning when I’m cleaning or in my car. It was the whole 90’s vibe for me that made me fall in love. When this song came out I was telling my friends at school that I know them I live across the street from them! In East Dallas about a few minutes from downtown
@dannycaine1565
I saw them live at The Ranch Bowl in Omaha, NE back in the day. They came out to a crowd of maybe 350 ppl jammed into a small venue. Good times
@mdub3250
D town!
@matthewwhelan7305
Was this in Denton TX?
@Koolaidistheshit
I grew up down the street from Paul Bostaph and Christopher Titus. Newark was poppin in the early 90s. Lotta skateboarding and technology.
@gillihansmobilewelding6318
Texas has the greatest bands. The Toadies is my favorite
@rokkkrinn2793
I saw these guys in 95. They played 2 songs, then the cops tried to shut them down. They asked to play one more songs, and the cops said OK. Tripping Daisy played for an hour nonstop. It was awesome!
@Tweegrrl
I'm 44. This brings me back to when things were fun. Can we have fun again?
@arghone
35 and thinking the same damn thing listening to this
@arcadeslum5882
yea, drugs and rock n roll get boring after a while, find a new hobby :)