For the bands second album, Hand Over Your Loved Ones, Shannon Harris (from Relish) joined on keyboards. Due to disagreements with the record label, mostly caused by Brendan Brown's wish to self-produce the album, the album received little promotion and did not sell well.
Michael Bellar (keyboards) then joined the band and they re-released their second album (containing two new songs) on their own record label, Montauk Mantis, this time named Suck Fony. In 2005 they released their third studio album, TooSoonMonsoon, once again on their own label.
In 2005, both Mike McCabe (bass) and Michael Bellar (keyboards) left and were replaced by Nicolas diPierro and Gerard Hoffman. Then the following year, diPierro and Pete Brown left and were replaced by Matt Milligan (bass) and Kevin Garcia (drums).
Current lineup:
Brendan Brown (vocals)
Matt Milligan (bass)
Gerald Hoffman (keyboards)
Kevin Garcia (drums)
Johanna Cranitch (backing vocals)
Georgia Haege (backing vocals)
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A Little Respect (David Thoene
Wheatus Lyrics
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Oh baby refrain from breaking my heart.
I'm so in love with you, I'll be forever blue.
That you give me no reason, you know you're making me work so hard.
That you give me no, that you give me no,
That you give me no, that you give me no
Soul,
I hear you calling,
Give a little respect to me.
And if i should falter, would you open your arms out to me?
We can make love not war, and live with peace in our hearts.
I'm so in love with you, I'll be forever blue.
What religion or reason could drive a man to forsake his lover
Don't you tell me no, don't you tell me no,
Don't you tell me no, don't you tell me no
Soul,
I hear you calling,
Oh baby please (give a little respect)
Give a little respect to me
I'm so in love with you, I'll be forever blue
That you give me no reason, you know you're making me work so hard
That you give me no, that you give me no,
That you give me no, that you give me no
Soul,
I hear you calling,
Oh baby please (give a little respect)
Give a little respect to me
I hear you calling,
Oh baby please (give a little respect)
Give a little respect to me.
The lyrics to Wheatus's song A Little Respect speak to the vulnerability that can come with being in love with someone who may not reciprocate those feelings fully. The first verse starts with the singer's desire to become sweeter and be loved in return, pleading with their loved one to not break their heart. Despite being so deeply in love, the singer feels that their beloved gives them no reason to hope, leading to frustration and the feeling of working so hard with no return.
The second verse continues with the idea of vulnerability, with the singer asking if their beloved would open their arms if they were to falter. The lyrics suggest that love and peace should be prioritized over religion or other reasons that could cause one to forsake their lover. Throughout the song, the chorus is repetitive, with the singer hearing their beloved calling and asking for a little respect in return.
Overall, the lyrics to A Little Respect are about the challenges and frustrations of feeling deeply for someone who may not reciprocate those feelings fully. The song calls for respect in relationships and the importance of prioritizing love and peace over other reasons.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to discover, a little something to make me sweeter,
I attempted to find something that would make me more appealing to you.
Oh baby refrain from breaking my heart.
Please don't hurt me emotionally.
I'm so in love with you, I'll be forever blue.
I love you deeply and will always feel sad if you are not with me.
That you give me no reason, you know you're making me work so hard.
You don't provide me with any explanation or validation, yet I keep trying to win you over.
That you give me no, that you give me no,
Repeated emphasis on the lack of attention given.
Soul,
Referring to the essence of one's being or spirit.
I hear you calling,
Acknowledging the other person's attempts to reach out or communicate.
Oh baby please (give a little respect)
Asking for basic consideration and treatment as an equal.
And if i should falter, would you open your arms out to me?
In times of weakness or uncertainty, can I count on your support?
We can make love not war, and live with peace in our hearts.
Prioritizing love and harmony instead of conflict and tension.
What religion or reason could drive a man to forsake his lover
Questioning the motives behind someone abandoning their partner.
Don't you tell me no, don't you tell me no,
Asserting one's agency and refusing to be denied or rejected.
I hear you calling,
Reiterating the awareness of the other person's attempts to connect.
Oh baby please (give a little respect)
Repeated plea for basic consideration and mutual respect.
I'm so in love with you, I'll be forever blue
Reiterating the depth of one's love and emotional attachment.
That you give me no reason, you know you're making me work so hard
Continuing frustration over lack of affirmation or validation while continuing to put in effort.
Soul,
Repeating the earlier reference to the essence of one's being or spirit.
I hear you calling,
Final acknowledgment of the other person's attempts at connection.
Oh baby please (give a little respect)
Final plea for basic consideration and fair treatment.
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.