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/
Something Good
Wheatus Lyrics
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Been living a lie
Looks like another big night on the credit card, baby
But you're makin' 'em smile
Yeah you're drivin' 'em wild
I could sit back and let you do all the talking now
Couldn't I?
Just you pretend that you don't hear me though
And I could be just what you need and you would never know
Your way to busy playing DJ on the stereo
But you don't spin it like I feel it though
The center of my mind is a dark place that wishes it wouldn't do what it would
(Do what it would)
And every mistake that I ever made saying I didn't do what I should
(Do what he should)
And if you wanna see me smilin' you're gonna have to
(Do something you never)
(Do something you never)
You never would
The bigger the size
The better the prize
Gonna get yourself a big bad life you's a cool kid ain't cha?
But you still got the style
That makes the company smile
You just sit back and let em do all the talking now
Don't ya?
You and your crew can shovel shit down at the money show
Sign for your life and they will get you on the radio.
Check out the line around the block and say I told you so
But you don't play it like I feel it, no
The center of my mind is a dark place that wishes it wouldn't do what it would
(Do what it would)
And every mistake that I ever made, saying I didn't do what I should
(Do what he should)
And if you wanna see me smiling you're gonna have to
(Do something you never)
(Do something you never)
Play something good.
The center of my mind is a
The center of my mind is a dark place that wishes it wouldn't do what it would
And every mistake that I ever made saying I didn't do what I should
And if you wanna see me smiling you're gonna have to
(Do something you never)
(Do something you never)
You never would
The song "Something Good" by Wheatus is about the challenges of navigating the music industry and staying true to oneself. The verse about "cocaine eyes" and "living a lie" seems to reference the pressures of fame and the temptation to indulge in destructive behaviors in order to keep up appearances. The singer of the song feels like they're being left behind as their peers climb the ladder of success, but they also recognize that their way of doing things is incompatible with the compromises required to make it big. The chorus is a defiant call to action, urging the listener to do something unexpected and authentic rather than following the crowd.
Throughout the song, there's a tension between the desire for recognition and the fear of selling out. The repeated lines about mistakes and doing what one should suggest that the singer is grappling with the possibility that they're not good enough or that they're not doing what they're "supposed" to do. However, there's also a sense of confidence and conviction in the way the song builds to its chorus. The call to "do something you never would" is a challenge to step outside of one's comfort zone and take a risk, even if it means risking failure or rejection.
Overall, "Something Good" is a pointed critique of the music industry and the pressures it puts on artists to conform to a certain image or sound. It's also a reminder that authenticity and originality are forces to be reckoned with, and that sometimes the most unexpected things can lead to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Cocaine eyes,
Referring to the dilated pupils caused by drug use.
Been living a lie
Living a fake, superficial life.
Looks like another big night on the credit card, baby
Spending a lot of money on a night out.
But you're makin' 'em smile
Making others laugh and have a good time.
Yeah you're drivin' 'em wild
Being the life of the party and attracting others.
I could sit back and let you do all the talking now
Allowing someone else to do all the socializing and talking.
Couldn't I?
Asking for confirmation that it would be okay.
I'm dropping round
Making a surprise visit.
Just you pretend that you don't hear me though
Acting as if the surprise visit is unscheduled.
And I could be just what you need and you would never know
Possessing qualities that the other person may not realize they need.
Your way to busy playing DJ on the stereo
Being too preoccupied with playing music.
But you don't spin it like I feel it though
Not playing music that resonates with the artist.
The center of my mind is a dark place that wishes it wouldn't do what it would
The singer's inner self desires to make decisions that are not necessarily good.
(Do what it would)
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the thought.
And every mistake that I ever made saying I didn't do what I should
Regretful of not making the right choices in the past.
(Do what he should)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis.
And if you wanna see me smilin' you're gonna have to
To make the artist happy, something specific needs to happen.
(Do something you never)
Implying the need for an action or behavior that has not previously occurred.
(Do something you never)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis.
You never would
Highlighting the fact that the other person is not capable of the action needed to make the artist happy.
The bigger the size
The larger the quantity or scale.
The better the prize
The greater the reward.
Gonna get yourself a big bad life you's a cool kid ain't cha?
Encouraging the other person to chase after a life of luxury and success.
But you still got the style
Maintaining a sense of fashion and personal flair.
That makes the company smile
Impressing others with personal style.
You just sit back and let em do all the talking now
Giving others the spotlight during conversations.
Don't ya?
Seeking agreement or confirmation.
You and your crew can shovel shit down at the money show
Participating in events or opportunities that are not necessarily respectable or valuable.
Sign for your life and they will get you on the radio.
Promise of success and fame in exchange for signing away personal control.
Check out the line around the block and say I told you so
Boasting about being correct or knowledgeable about a popular event.
But you don't play it like I feel it, no
Disappointed with the music choice and its emotional impact.
Play something good.
Requesting better music that resonates emotionally.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BILLY CRAIN, SHANNON BROWN, TAMMY HYLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kok GP
my favourite wheatus songs. i don´t know why they don´t have worldwide sucess again. great guitar riffs, good drums and maybe a special voice but this is they they are called wheatus ;)
HimynameisPible
Love the sound and all the voices! :D
N J
If Brendan brown wants to see me smile he'll have to come up with an album as good as his first 3
Paolo Pinoargote López
Esta es una delas mejores canciones del mundo
MyMorbidFairyTale
Beautiful:]
Paolo Pinoargote López
BEST SONG EVER
crissy4445
He just stops singing the lyrics and starts going "Pleh bleh pluh" XD
Robby Gibson
If you could find A Fisherman With a Clock and upload it, I'll name my kid after you
crissy4445
3:39 to 3:46 X'D