Ween self-released several cassette albums from their formation until 1989. Afterward, they put out three officially-released lo-fi albums: GodWeenSatan: The Oneness (1990); The Pod (1991); and Pure Guava (1992). For Pure Guava, the band signed with major label Elektra Records. The album spawned the single "Push th' Little Daisies", which was a chart hit in Australia and the United States. Under Elektra, the band released four professionally-recorded albums: Chocolate and Cheese (1994); 12 Golden Country Greats (1996); The Mollusk (1997); and White Pepper (2000). They later returned to independent labels for their albums Quebec (2003) and La Cucaracha (2007). After a 28-year run, Freeman quit the band in 2012, citing the need to focus on his alcohol and drug addiction issues. Ween reformed in late 2015 and toured extensively with no stated plans to release new recorded material.
For their first ten years of existence, Ween performed live as a duo backed by a Digital Audio Tape. With the release of Chocolate and Cheese, they expanded to a four-piece act, later adding a fifth member as well. Their live members include Claude Coleman Jr., Dave Dreiwitz, and Glenn McClelland. Ween also collaborated extensively with Andrew Weiss, who joined the band as a bassist in 1989 and also produced five of their nine studio albums. Despite never receiving much mainstream recognition, Ween developed a large, devoted cult following and garnered critical acclaim.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ween
Studio albums: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ween_discography
GodWeenSatan: The Oneness (1990)
The Pod (1991)
Pure Guava (1992)
Chocolate and Cheese (1994)
12 Golden Country Greats (1996)
The Mollusk (1997)
White Pepper (2000)
Quebec (2003)
La Cucaracha (2007)
Don't Get 2 Close
Ween Lyrics
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It won't be long anyhow
It's just around the corner
The destiny that I embrace with you
Don't get too close to my fantasy
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Stare into the lion's eyes and if you taste the candy
Stay calm little dreamer and drift off into dreams
The gentle kiss of night is better than it seems
It's just around the corner
Close your eyes and soon you'll be with me
Don't get too close to my fantasy
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Stare into the lion's eyes and if you taste the candy
You'll get to the surprise
You'll get to the surprise
You'll get to the surprise
The lyrics to Ween's song "Don't Get 2 Close (2 My Fantasy)" are perhaps intentionally ambiguous and open to interpretation. One possible reading is that the song is about a father figure comforting and guiding a child through the uncertainties of life. The lines "Don't quiver little boy, your daddy's with you now / It won't be long anyhow / It's just around the corner" suggest that the child may be afraid or uncertain about what lies ahead, but the father is there to reassure him that everything will be okay.
The next stanza, "Don't get too close to my fantasy / Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator / Stare into the lion's eyes and if you taste the candy / You'll get to the surprise," is more difficult to parse. It may be a warning not to become too enamored of a particular vision of the future or an idealized version of the world, as this could blind us to the real challenges and dangers around us. It could also be seen as a call to embrace the unknown and take risks, even in the face of potential danger, as the "surprise" that awaits may be worth it.
The final stanza, "Stay calm little dreamer and drift off into dreams / The gentle kiss of night is better than it seems / It's just around the corner / Close your eyes and soon you'll be with me," again suggests a comforting presence guiding the child through life's uncertainties. The "gentle kiss of night" may be a metaphor for death or sleep, and the idea of being "with" the father figure may suggest a reunion in the afterlife or a metaphorical joining of forces.
Overall, the song can be seen as a meditation on the uncertainties and risks of life, the importance of taking comfort in those we trust, and the need to embrace the unknown and take risks in pursuit of our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't quiver little boy, your daddy's with you now
Don't be scared, I'm here for you.
It won't be long anyhow
This situation won't last forever.
It's just around the corner
The solution is close by.
The destiny that I embrace with you
I accept the future with you.
Don't get too close to my fantasy
Don't try to enter my dream world.
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Trust in a higher power.
Stare into the lion's eyes and if you taste the candy
Don't let fear hold you back, take risks.
You'll get to the surprise
There's something unexpected waiting for you.
Stay calm little dreamer and drift off into dreams
Relax and enjoy your dreams.
The gentle kiss of night is better than it seems
The night holds beauty and peace.
Close your eyes and soon you'll be with me
Let go of reality and join me in my fantasy world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AARON FREEMAN, MICHAEL MELCHIONDO
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@slint69
Don't quiver little boy
Your daddy's with you now
It won't be long anyhow
It's just around the corner
The destiny that I embrace with you
Hoo-hoo-hoo
Ohhh!
Don't get too close to my fantasy
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Stare into the lion's eyes
And if you taste the candy
You'll get to the surprise
Stay calm little dreamer
And drift off into dreams
The gentle kiss of night
Is better than it seems
It's just around the corner
Close your eyes and soon you'll be with me
Hee-hee-hee
Ohhh!
Don't get too close to my fantasy
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Stare into the lion's eyes
And if you taste the candy
You'll get to the surprise
Don't get too close to my fantasy
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Stare into the lion's eyes
And if you taste the candy
You'll get to the surprise
Ohhh!
Don't get too close to my fantasy
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Stare into the lion's eyes
And if you taste the candy
You'll get to the surprise
Ohhh!
(Ha ha ha, woo, fuck it)
@LJesse722
Don't quiver little boy
Your daddy's with you now
It won't be long anyhow
It's just around the corner
The destiny that I embrace with you
Don't get 2 close to my fantasy
Don't be afraid to clutch the hand of your creator
Stare into the lion's eyes
And if u taste the candy
You'll get 2 the surprise
Stay calm little dreamer
And drift off into dreams
The gentle kiss of night
Is better than it seems
It's just around the corner
Close your eyes and soon you'll be with me
@tahirmukic5460
This is one of Aphex Twin's Top 10 favorite albums ever. I can see why.
@LogdogMolehill
One of my tops for sure
@BenjaminRiva
Who?
@badshard09
@@BenjaminRiva This guy. https://youtu.be/-ZVZgCrHy5E
@foxsake6634
@@BenjaminRiva Ween
@foxsake6634
@@BenjaminRiva Aphex Twin
@iwasthewalrus9204
Over the years, I have gravitated towards different Ween songs as my favorites (The Grobe, Back to Basom, Birthday Boy, Chocolate Town, Nan, Baby Bitch, Transdermal Celebration, Israel) but I always seem to gravitate back towards this one.
@t.4667
Could've ended the record here but continue with a song named "poop ship destroyer" as the finale
Ween in a nutshell
@tahirmukic5460
They could've ended The Pod with Pork Roll Egg and Cheese but instead did that with The Stallion Pt. 2 for shits and giggles in the same manner.
But if you ask me,the closing tracks on all the other Ween albums were good choices.
@peppermillers8361
thought so with Chocolate and Cheese too.