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)
I Can't Put My Finger on It
Ween Lyrics
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Can it survive under the sun?
I can't put my finger on it
Is it green, is it red
Is it alive or is it dead
I can't put my finger on it
Scathe with a lathe
I can't put my finger on it
Is it brown, is it white
Is it really outta sight
I can't put my finger on it
Can it squeal, does it squirm
If it's fresh will it burn?
I can't put my finger on it
Can it fly, will it try
If the wings are still wet?
I can't put my finger on it
Can it heal, is it real
Can it feel the threads of time?
I can't put my finger on it
Does it glow, will it shine
Does it leave a trail of slime
I can't put my finger on it
[Repeat: x3]
Are you surprised when I touch the dwarf inside?
The lyrics to Ween's song "I Can't Put My Finger on It" are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song's title itself suggests a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty. The lyrics are filled with questions that the singer can't seem to answer. The singer is trying to identify something, but every time they look, it slips away from their grasp. The first verse talks about whether the object is alive or dead, and if it can survive under the sun. The second verse continues with questions about whether the object is brown or white, green or red, and whether it's out of sight.
The bridge of the song changes the tone and adds a darker element to the lyrics. The phrase "Scathe with a lathe/All the days in the past" portrays violence and destruction. The phrase "I can't put my finger on it" keeps coming back, highlighting the frustration and confusion of the singer. The later part of the song explores whether the object can squeal or squirm, or if it can fly or heal. Finally, the last line "Are you surprised when I touch the dwarf inside?" adds a shocking and almost disturbing element to the song, pushing the listener to question their understanding of the song.
Overall, the song is a haze of confusion and introspection, inviting the listener to reflect on their own fleeting thoughts and emotions. The lyrics don't offer any answers, but rather, they evoke a feeling of uncertainty and frustration that is relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it alive, does it writhe
Is it a living creature that moves or wriggles?
Can it survive under the sun?
Can it live in sunlight or does it need darkness to survive?
I can't put my finger on it
I cannot figure out what it is exactly.
Is it green, is it red
Is it a green or red colored living thing?
Is it alive or is it dead
Is it a living thing or a lifeless object?
I can't put my finger on it
I am unable to identify or describe it precisely.
Scathe with a lathe
Harming or destroying something with a tool called a lathe.
All the days in the past
All of the days that have already gone by, in the past.
I can't put my finger on it
It continues to remain an enigma to me.
Is it brown, is it white
Is it a brown or white colored thing?
Is it really outta sight
Is it truly fantastic or impressive in some way?
I can't put my finger on it
I cannot come up with the words or the understanding to express its nature.
Can it squeal, does it squirm
Is it capable of making a high-pitched sound or struggling to move?
If it's fresh will it burn?
If it's new or recently made, will it be destroyed by fire?
I can't put my finger on it
I cannot categorize or identify it precisely.
Can it fly, will it try
Is it able to fly or attempt to do so, especially if it's inexperienced?
If the wings are still wet?
If its wings are still moist, will it be able to fly properly?
I can't put my finger on it
It still remains a mystery to me even after considering all possibilities.
Can it heal, is it real
Is it capable of healing or is it simply imaginary?
Can it feel the threads of time?
Is it aware of the passage of time?
I can't put my finger on it
I am unable to utilize my senses or mind to understand it fully.
Does it glow, will it shine
Does it emit light or will it become shiny?
Does it leave a trail of slime
Does it leave a slimy residue in its wake?
I can't put my finger on it
I cannot grasp or comprehend its essence.
Are you surprised when I touch the dwarf inside?
Are you shocked when I am able to expose the hidden, innermost part of something?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL MELCHIONDO, AARON FREEMAN
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LYRICS: [Verse 1]
Is it alive, does it writhe, can it survive under the sun?
I can't put my finger on it
Is it green, is it red, is it alive or is it dead?
I can't put my finger on it
Scathe with a lathe, all the days in the past
I can't put my finger on it
Is it brown, is it white, is it really outta sight?
I can't put my finger on it
[Verse 2]
Can it squeal, does it squirm, if it's fresh will it burn?
I can't put my finger on it
Can it fly, will it try, if the wings are still wet?
I can't put my finger on it
Can it heal, is it real, can it feel the threads of time?
I can't put my finger on it
Does it glow, will it shine, does it leave a trail of slime?
I can't put my finger on it
[Bridge]
Are you surprised when I touch the dwarf inside?
I said are you surprised when I touch the dwarf inside?
Are you surprised when I touch the dwarf inside?
I said are you surprised when I touch the dwarf inside?
Yeah
[Verse 1]
Is it alive, does it writhe, can it survive under the sun?
I can't put my finger on it
Is it green, is it red, is it alive or is it dead?
I can't put my finger on it
Scathe with a lathe, all the days in the past
I can't put my finger on it
Is it brown, is it white, is it really outta sight?
I can't put my finger on it
@stickzilla8261
This song makes me feel like I’m at the beach at night trying to order something at a snack shack run by crabs.
@rmc5607
Fantastic explanation
@PMWNorton
It reminds me if something too, but I can't think of it right now.
@megamxn4269
@@PMWNorton you can't put your finger on it?
@soupsauce1732
feels like ordering two pollo asado tacos with one beef chimichangas
@noone26667
I grew up in a beach town in Florida and we had a place called “Snack Shack” on the beach. It definitely gives that vibe.
@Malkmusianful
i love how this video is mostly just Gener vibing at a shwarma shack
@DawgPound86
These guys need to quit screwing around and get back to making sandwiches
@Tadesan
He he yeah really
@donkeysandwich8024
Yeah I'm bloody hungry ffs!