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)
Web-page: http://www.wheatus.com/
Randall
Wheatus Lyrics
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My name is Randall,
No I don't think I've met you before my friend,
I don't really know you,
But I heard your message on the answering machine,
Think it went something like this,
Heard that you wrote a big hit,
And you're rich now,
Hope you remember the promise you made,
When I taught you everything that you know"
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come.
My name is rock star,
Tell me aren't you sick of me yet, my friends,
'Cause I am the asshole,
Who thinks that his advise is all you need to survive,
Give me the sound of the crowd,
Give me the people who know all the lyrics,
Give me the face of the kid in the front,
When he realises what the song is about.
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Here they come.
Time to tell the truth now Randall,
Time to give it up now Randall,
Time to let us know now Randall,
Please, Randall please,
My name is Randall,
And that can be anything you want it to be,
Woo!
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Here they come,
Here they come,
Here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come,
Do run run, do run run,
Randall here they come.
The song "Randall" by Wheatus is a playful and self-reflective track that seems to be inspired by a message left on the band's answering machine. The first verse introduces us to the character of Randall, who is unfamiliar to the band but wants to hold them accountable to a promise they allegedly made to him. The chorus features the repeating lyrics "do run run, do run run" as though someone or something is chasing down Randall.
In the second verse, the perspective switches to that of a rock star who is trying to capture the feeling of performing live. He wants the sound of the crowd, the people who know all the lyrics, and the face of the kid in the front row who finally understands what the song is about. The song then shifts back to Randall, who is urged to tell the truth and let the band know what he wants.
Overall, the song seems to be a lighthearted and fun look at the music industry and the interactions between fans and musicians. It's a reminder that even though the dynamic between the two groups can be silly and frivolous, there is still an underlying connection that drives them towards making and enjoying music.
Line by Line Meaning
1, 2, 3, 4, My name is Randall,
Randall introduces himself with a counting rhyme.
No I don't think I've met you before my friend,
Randall doesn't know the person he's talking to.
I don't really know you,
Randall admits to not having a connection with the person.
But I heard your message on the answering machine,
Randall is referring to a specific message he received.
Think it went something like this,
Randall is unsure of the message's content.
Hello Randall, Heard that you wrote a big hit,
The message is about Randall's success as a songwriter.
And you're rich now, Hope you remember the promise you made,
The message implies that the person helped Randall achieve success and expects something in return.
When I taught you everything that you know"
The person is claiming to have been a mentor to Randall.
Do run run, do run run, Randall here they come,
Randall is being chased by someone or something.
My name is rock star,
Randall assumes the identity of a rock star.
Tell me aren't you sick of me yet, my friends,
Randall is questioning his popularity or likability.
'Cause I am the asshole,
Randall admits to being a terrible person.
Who thinks that his advise is all you need to survive,
Randall believes his guidance is essential for survival.
Give me the sound of the crowd,
Randall desires the energy and enthusiasm of the audience.
Give me the people who know all the lyrics,
Randall wants to know he has dedicated fans who know his songs word-for-word.
Give me the face of the kid in the front, When he realises what the song is about.
Randall wants to witness that moment when a fan comprehends the message in his music.
Time to tell the truth now Randall, Time to give it up now Randall, Time to let us know now Randall, Please, Randall please,
Someone wants Randall to come clean about something or share information with them.
And that can be anything you want it to be,
Randall believes his name and identity can be anything he chooses.
Do run run, do run run, Randall here they come, Here they come, Here they come,
People are still chasing or following Randall.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENDAN BROWN, BRENDAN B. BROWN
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