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)
El Camino
Ween Lyrics
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El Camino, ah, she's fast, never slow
El Camino, conquest of the night
El Camino, Aztec machine speeding to the light
Toronado, concienda il ma pweeb
Toronado, ah, she rules the laws of speed
Toronado, she's a bull of a machine
Cordoba, hot siesta at high noon
Cordoba, oh, she takes me to the moon
Cordoba, oh, estienda ma chi esta que
Cordoba, el puentes masto mehta
Cuondo cuondo cuondo
Cuondo cuondo
Cuondo cuondo
Cuondo cuondo
Cuondo cuondo
Cuondo cuondo
Cuondo cuondo
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Cuondo cuondo
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Cuondo cuondo
El Camino, blazing down the road
El Camino, ah, she's fast, never slow
El Camino, conquest of the night
El Camino, Aztec machine speeding to the light
The lyrics to Ween's song "El Camino" describe a love affair with various classic cars. The first stanza is about the El Camino, a car that burns down the road with great speed and vigor. The second stanza is about the Toronado, a car that rules the laws of speed and is described as a bull of a machine. The third stanza describes the Cordoba, a car that takes the singer to the moon during hot siestas at high noon. The final stanza returns to the El Camino, praising it as an Aztec machine that speeds towards the light.
The lyrics can be interpreted in several ways, but at their core, they describe a love of driving and automotive power. There is a sense of freedom and adventure in these lyrics, as the cars are not just possessions but machines that provide a sense of escape and excitement. They are also described almost anthropomorphically, with the Toronado "ruling the laws of speed" and the El Camino being called an "Aztec machine." This language gives these machines a sense of personality and even mythic power, making them more than just metal and rubber.
Line by Line Meaning
El Camino, blazing down the road
The El Camino is speeding down the road with a fiery energy.
El Camino, ah, she's fast, never slow
The El Camino has a quick and lively personality, never dragging or slowing down.
El Camino, conquest of the night
The El Camino is dominating and conquering the darkness of night, showing no fear or hesitation.
El Camino, Aztec machine speeding to the light
The El Camino is a powerful machine built to move quickly towards the light, with a design inspired by the Aztec civilization.
Toronado, concienda il ma pweeb
The Toronado is a vehicle with a name and identity that suggests it belongs to a higher class of society.
Toronado, ah, she rules the laws of speed
The Toronado is in complete control when it comes to speed, as if it makes its own rules.
Toronado, she's a bull of a machine
The Toronado is like a powerful bull charging forward and dominating everything in its path.
Toronado, beauty like I've never seen
The Toronado is a stunning vehicle, unparalleled in its aesthetic appeal.
Cordoba, hot siesta at high noon
The Cordoba is a vehicle that brings to mind a warm and relaxing nap taken in the scorching heat of midday.
Cordoba, oh, she takes me to the moon
The Cordoba is a vehicle that is so impressive and awe-inspiring, it takes the artist to a new level of excitement and wonder.
Cordoba, oh, estienda ma chi esta que
The Cordoba is so impressive that the singer struggles to find adequate words to describe it.
Cordoba, el puentes masto mehta
The Cordoba is a vehicle that is so incredible, it defies any possible comparisons or descriptions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON FREEMAN, MICHAEL MELCHIONDO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ramiro Barrera
On the "God-Satan" album
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EL CAMINO
El Camino -- blazing down the road
El Camino -- ah, she's fast, never slow
El Camino -- conquest of the night
El Camino -- Aztec machine speeding to the light
Toronado -- concienda il ma pweeb
Toronado -- ah, she rules the laws of speed
Toronado -- she's a bull of a machine
Toronado -- beauty like I've never seen
Cordoba -- hot siesta at high noon
Cordoba -- oh, she takes me to the moon
Cordoba -- oh, estienda ma chi esta que
Cordoba -- el puentes masto mehta
Cuondo cuondo cuondo
Cuondo cuondo
--(this part taken from jefferson starship's white rabbit,
Who got the idea from lewis carroll's "alice in wonderland" story):
"One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small,
And the ones that mother gives you
Don't do anything at all."
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El Camino -- blazing down the road
El Camino -- ah, she's fast, never slow
El Camino -- conquest of the night
El Camino -- Aztec machine speeding to the light
children of the atomic tide born of the absu
The version they played in Denver on Halloween night was so sick. Ive seen ween many times and that was the pinnacle for me in regard to live ween. I was so spun and rolling dancing my ass off.
ronald reagan
God, ween never ceases to fucking amazing me
J
vince gilligan should have been made aware of this song and put it in the end credits
Mario I. Carrillo
To think that these are the same guys that wrote If You Could Save Yourself, I Don't Want It, The Mollusk, Bananas and Blow, Freedom Of '76, Baby Bitch, Joppa Road and Back To Basom is fucking crazy.
LW
Dont get that at all.This is better than all of those.Another one who does not get it.
Al Washburn
I'm here because the new Breaking Bad movie is named "El Camino" and I really wanted to listen to this song.
Mark Wojno
I've been posting links to this page on like every IGN El Camino post I can find! TOR-A-NADO!!
tad giraffe
Yep, this has been in my head all week long!! I thought I was the only one!
Randolf Smallwood
Same. lol.
dani
Same XDDDDD