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)
Pony
Ween Lyrics
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He's over there behind the tree
He's down in the dirt, would ya help him?
I think it's his lung
Mister would you please help my pony?
He's chewin' bark and not the leaves
He's cryin' like a baby, would you help him?
Mister, would you please help my pony?
He's down and he ain't gettin' up
He coughed up snot in the driveway
And I think his lung's fucked up
Pony, Pony, Pony
Mister, would you please help my pony?
I think it's his lung
Mister, would you please help my pony?
He's over there lookin' at me
He can't talk because he's a pony
I think it's his lung
Mister, would you please help my pony?
He's over there behind the tree
He's down in the dirt, would ya help him?
I think it's his lung
The lyrics to Ween's "Pony" tell a story of a distressed child seeking help for their sick pony. The child repeatedly asks the titular "mister" to "please help [their] pony," explaining that the pony is lying behind a tree and down in the dirt, coughing and crying like a baby. The child believes that it is the pony's lung that is causing the distress, as it has been chewing bark instead of leaves and coughing up snot in the driveway.
The song may seem like a lighthearted, humorous take on a simple children's story, but it also touches on themes of helplessness and desperation. The child's repeated pleas for assistance become more urgent as the song progresses, and the repetition of the phrase "I think it's his lung" adds a sense of anxiety and fear. The child's inability to do anything to help their beloved pet is a common feeling that many people can relate to, particularly when it comes to the loss of a family pet.
Interestingly, the song's lyrics were inspired by a real-life experience of one of Ween's band members. It is said that Dean Ween witnessed a child asking for help for their sick horse while on tour, which inspired him to write the song. "Pony" is just one example of Ween's quirky, irreverent music style, which often mixes elements of different genres, including rock, country, and punk.
Line by Line Meaning
Mister, would you please help my pony?
Asking for assistance from an unknown person to help the pony.
He's over there behind the tree
The location of the pony that needs assistance.
He's down in the dirt, would ya help him?
The pony is in a helpless state and needs immediate help.
I think it's his lung
Assuming that the pony's lung is the problem, which needs to be diagnosed.
He's chewin' bark and not the leaves
The pony's unusual behavior suggests that he is in pain and needs attention.
He's cryin' like a baby, would you help him?
The pony's painful condition is causing him to cry like a baby, which is a sign that he requires urgent medical attention.
He's down and he ain't gettin' up
The pony's condition is critical and seems to be immobilized, which requires immediate help.
He coughed up snot in the driveway
The pony's symptoms suggest that he is suffering from respiratory problems and is experiencing difficulty breathing.
And I think his lung's fucked up
The pony's lung is most likely damaged, and it needs immediate treatment to save him from further harm.
Pony, Pony, Pony
An expression of concern and affection for the pony that needs help.
He can't talk because he's a pony
The pony's inability to communicate his pain may make it challenging to diagnose the problem correctly.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL MELCHIONDO, AARON FREEMAN
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@hardlyanydiggity3953
"he can't talk because he's a pony" always gets me
@Kittiekonfuzed
My dad used to play this song a lot when I was younger and it scared the shit out of me. Now I love it
@Lee_Sullivan
You obviously have a great dad! :-) Mine used to play me King Crimson. In the court of the Crimson king.
@taannro1821
How would it terrify you exactly? The lyrics or the sound?
@dyslexicbatnam1350
@@taannro1821 Probably the sound. If I heard this when I was little it probably would have scared me too
@BroForce426
Honestly I think Spinal Meningitis would’ve scared me more than this as a kid
@Kittiekonfuzed
@@taannro1821 very late but yeah it was the sound, it felt incredibly off & creepy to me at the time
@gonefishing6337
"he can't talk because he's a pony"
@brendanspaulding7930
Favorite line hands down, gets me every time.
@AllTheCloudsArePink
Nobody in my real life will listen to Ween with me. ☹