In 2009, Cuomo admitted to Rolling Stone that "Undone (The Sweater Song)" was an "almost complete rip-off" of "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" by the band Metallica. Said Cuomo, "I was trying to write a Velvet Underground-type song because I was super into them, and I came up with that guitar riff. I just picked up that acoustic guitar and the first thing I played was that riff. And it just feels so classic to me, even now when the band starts to play it, it just takes over the energy in the room and youāre just transported into the world of Weezer. It wasnāt until years after I wrote it that I realized itās almost a complete rip-off of āSanitariumā by Metallica. It just perfectly encapsulates Weezer to me ā youāre trying to be cool like Velvet Underground but your metal roots just pump through unconsciously." Early concepts for the dialogue sections in the song was to utilize a sound collage assembled by longtime friend of the band, Karl Koch. This concept was carried through the recording of The Blue Album, but Geffen Records were wary of the cost of licensing the samples, and put a halt to that version. Late in the album's production, a spoken version of dialogue was recorded at the Amherst house, by bassist Matt Sharp and Koch, as well as a dialogue between Koch and Mykel Allan. The tapes were then sent overnight to New York to be 'flown in' to the final mix. When performed live, these sections typically featured improvised banter by the band. In the 2010s, however, the band began simply playing a recording of the dialogue heard on the album version.
When the song was chosen as the lead single for The Blue Album, the band's record label requested a shortened version of the song to be played on the radio. While Weezer had agreed to a shortening of both the song's opening and closing sections, there was an additional adjustment made which shortened the song's final guitar solo by several seconds. Weezer had approved of this version of the song without hearing the edits made to the solo, and upon hearing this version of the song, they requested the solo edit be removed. The original radio edit had a run-time of 3:58, which was extended to 4:10 in the 'corrected' full guitar solo edit. The distinct guitar tone for the "Undone" intro came out of a specific section of The Blue Album recording process, during which Cuomo and original guitarist Jason Cropper spent a few days in the attic of Electric Ladyland studios focusing only on the record's guitar parts. "Undone" is one of Weezer's most popular songs. The track reached 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 List of 1994. Allmusic.com gave "Undone" a 5 star rating and also named it an "AMG Track Pick."
Undone
Weezer Lyrics
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"Alright"
"It's been a while man, life's so rad
This band's my favorite, man, don't ya love 'em?"
"Yeah"
"Aw man, you want a beer?"
"Alright"
"Aw man, hell, brah, this is the best, man
This is great, man"
"Yeah"
"Hey, do you know about the party after the show?"
"Yeah"
"Ah man, it's gonna be the best, I'm so stoked
Take it easy, brah"
I'm me
Me be
Goddamn
I am
I can
Sing and
Hear me
Know me
If you want to destroy my sweater
Hold this thread as I walk away
"Hey, what's up?"
"Not much"
"Um, did you hear about the party?"
"Yeah"
"I think I'm gonna go, but, um
My friends don't really wanna go
Could I get a ride?"
Oh no
It go
It gone
Bye-bye
Who I
I think
I sink
And I die
If you want to destroy my sweater (whoa, oh, oh)
Hold this thread as I walk away (as I walk away)
Watch me unravel, I'll soon be naked
Lying on the floor, lying on the floor
I've come undone
If you want to destroy my sweater (whoa, oh, oh)
Hold this thread as I walk away (as I walk away)
Watch me unravel, I'll soon be naked
Lying on the floor (lying on the floor)
I've come undone
I don't want to destroy your tank top (if you want to destroy my sweater)
Let's be friends and just walk away (hold this thread as I walk away)
It's good to see you (watch me unravel)
lying there in your Superman skivvies (I'll soon be naked)
Lying on the floor (lying on the floor)
I've come undone
The opening dialogue in Weezer's song Undone sets the scene for an encounter between two friends who haven't seen each other in a while. They catch up on life and talk about their favorite band. The rest of the song is an introspective monologue by lead singer Rivers Cuomo about his own existence. The catchy chorus about destroying a sweater is a metaphor for unraveling oneself, and the final verse suggests that the singer is at peace with his own undoing.
The lyrics explore themes of nostalgia, friendship, and personal identity. The conversation between the two friends in the beginning of the song is a common scenario that many can relate to, and it sets a tone of reflection that carries throughout the song. The chorus about destroying a sweater suggests that the singer is grappling with the idea of self-destruction, while the final verse takes a turn toward self-acceptance, as the singer acknowledges his own unraveling and finds comfort in the company of his friends.
Overall, Undone is a song that seems to capture a moment in time and a feeling of youthful uncertainty that many can relate to. It's a song that speaks to the struggles of finding one's place in the world, and the importance of connection with others on that journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey brah, how we doin' man?
The singer greets their friend and asks how they're doing.
Alright
The friend responds positively that they're doing well.
It's been a while man, life's so rad
The singer acknowledges that it's been some time since they've seen their friend, and expresses contentment with how great life has been lately.
This band's my favorite, man, don't ya love 'em?
The artist expresses their love for their favorite band and asks if their friend feels the same way.
Yeah
The friend responds affirmatively that they also love the band.
Aw man, you want a beer?
The singer offers their friend a beer to drink.
Aw man, hell, brah, this is the best, man
The singer exclaims that this is the best moment ever, being able to hang out with their friend and enjoy each other's company.
I'm so glad we're all back together and stuff
The artist is grateful to be reunited with their friend and happy to be spending time with them.
Yeah
The friend agrees that it's great to be back together.
Hey, do you know about the party after the show?
The artist asks their friend if they're aware of a party taking place after the upcoming concert.
Yeah
The friend confirms that they're aware of the party.
Ah man, it's gonna be the best, I'm so stoked
The artist expresses excitement about the party and how great it will be.
Take it easy, brah
The singer bids their friend farewell and tells them to take it easy.
I'm me
The singer identifies themselves as an individual person.
Me be
The singer reaffirms their identity as an individual.
Goddamn
An expression of frustration or annoyance.
I am
The artist states their existence.
I can
The singer expresses their ability to do something.
Sing and
The singer identifies one of the things they can do.
Hear me
The artist invites others to listen to them.
Know me
The artist wants others to know who they are as an individual, including their likes, dislikes, etc.
If you want to destroy my sweater
The artist addresses someone, warning them not to harm their sweater.
Hold this thread as I walk away
The singer tells the person not to pull on a thread on their sweater as they leave.
Oh no
An expression of concern or fear.
It go
The singer acknowledges that something has gone wrong or something has started.
It gone
The singer laments the loss of something or someone.
Bye-bye
An expression used when saying goodbye or departing from someone or something.
Who I
The artist is contemplating their sense of self and identity.
I think
The artist is unsure of a certain idea or thought.
I sink
The singer feels as if they are failing or not succeeding.
And I die
The singer feels overwhelmed or as if they can't handle the situation at hand.
Watch me unravel, I'll soon be naked
The artist tells someone to watch as things in their life fall apart and expose themselves, leaving them vulnerable.
Lying on the floor, lying on the floor
The artist is defeated, collapsed on the ground, and doesn't see anywhere to go from there.
I've come undone
The artist has lost their sense of self or sense of purpose.
I don't want to destroy your tank top
The singer expresses that they have no ill intentions or desires about harming someone else's clothing.
Let's be friends and just walk away
The artist suggests that both parties can part amicably and avoid conflict or drama.
It's good to see you
The singer is happy to be in the presence of someone they enjoy spending time with.
lying there in your Superman skivvies
The singer describes the person they're with, commenting on a unique or amusing aspect of their appearance.
I'll soon be naked
The singer feels exposed, vulnerable, or unguarded.
Lying on the floor
The artist is defeated, collapsed on the ground, and doesn't see anywhere to go from there.
I've come undone
The artist has lost their sense of self or sense of purpose.
Lyrics Ā© Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Rivers Cuomo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@charliewhitehair6224
This music video has so many awesome things:
1. The room is upside down when the camera enters. This isnāt actually a camera trick or editing. The people in the hallway at the start were actually suspended from the ceiling to get this shot.
2. The video transitions from black and white to colour when the lights come on.
3. The video is in slow motion meaning Weezer were actually playing the song at around 1.5x speed for the video.
4. The video is on a set with a blue screen and other cameras that are never used.
5. Pat Wilson's Drumkit is only fitted with the drums he needs for this song. Bass, Snare, Floor Tom and Cymbals.
6. Weezer make very little attempt to look like they're playing the song. Note: Rivers just strumming the open strings and Matt sat on the floor.
7. All of the equipment is either not plugged in or not turned on. Note: Brian's microphone cable just lying on the floor, lying on the flooorrr, it's come undone.
8. None of them are wearing sweaters.
9. Dogs.
10. It's Weezer all over. I fell in love with this band because of this song and video. It's fun and it's cool as heck.
@barelyprotestant5365
What I love most about this song is the existential dread that the opening gives one.
@meja-ym9dz
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@mini416
yes i thought i was the only one
@seanrommel7535
Itās literally just a rip off of welcome home by Metallica
@scicutella
social situations like that are horrifying. Xanax time.
@samimoneyb5640
@@seanrommel7535 FACTS IVE BEEN SAYING THIS
@vidvulinec6229
The opening is so good it gives me chills
@itisnotreallythatimportant
Guess, I just close my eyes huh?
@vidvulinec6229
@@itisnotreallythatimportant Exactly
@kaykaylit4712
Have you heard the slowed intro of this song? , itās really good