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/
The Song That I Wrote When You Dissed Me
Wheatus Lyrics
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When there's nobody left but your choke smoking self to abuse?
Hey there Mr. C.E.O man, where you gonna be,
When your daughter and me hop the first cheap flight to Fiji? Or Paris?
There you go telling me how I feel again,
There you go telling me what you need again,
There you go telling me how to be again,
Just like you, ain't it true?
But like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as the song that I wrote when you dissed me.
Hey there Mr. Fraternity boy, what you gonna say,
When its time to admit to your family and shit that you're gay, anyway,
Hey there Mr. Head-In-The-Clouds, you know what I found?
Got the tape of the rape and that ass that you pound, how profound, pass around,
There you go telling me how I feel again,
There you go telling me what you need again,
There you go telling me how to be again,
Just like you, ain't it true?
But like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as the song that I wrote when you dissed me,
Just like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as the song that I wrote when you dissed me.
Everybody Lunch,
Lunch,
Lunch,
Lunch,
Yeah everything's alright,
Leave it alone tonight,
Yeah everything's ok,
Just tell your mom you're gay,
Yeah yeah,
Just like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as strong,
As that nasty King Kong,
Just like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as strong as the song that I wrote,
Motherfucker.
The Song That I Wrote When You Dissed Me by Wheatus is a song that expresses frustration towards people who look down on others, try to control them, and belittle them for not conforming to their expectations. The song features a series of sarcastic questions directed towards different types of people, including the Marlboro Man, the CEO, the Fraternity Boy, and the Head-In-The-Clouds guy. The lyrics suggest that these people are arrogant, self-centered, and disconnected from reality. The singer of the song feels like he's being judged and criticized by these people and doesn't want to take it anymore. He wants to express himself freely, without being censored or silenced.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's sense of empowerment and defiance. He compares himself to King Kong, a powerful and dominant figure, who can't be defeated by his opponents. He implies that his song is the weapon he has against the naysayers and doubters. The song serves as a reminder that everyone has the right to be themselves and speak their minds, even if others don't approve of it.
Overall, The Song That I Wrote When You Dissed Me is a catchy and upbeat anthem that promotes individuality and self-expression. Its irreverent lyrics and energetic guitar riffs make it a fan favorite among Wheatus' fans. The song captures the frustration and angst of the early 2000s, when millennials were searching for their identities and challenging the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there Mr. Marlboro man, what you gonna do,
When there's nobody left but your choke smoking self to abuse?
Addressing someone who thinks they have power, asking what they'll do when their power disappears.
Hey there Mr. C.E.O man, where you gonna be,
When your daughter and me hop the first cheap flight to Fiji? Or Paris?
Addressing someone in power, implying leaving them behind to go have fun elsewhere.
There you go telling me how I feel again,
There you go telling me what you need again,
There you go telling me how to be again,
Just like you, ain't it true?
Someone is constantly telling the singer what to do or how to feel, and they recognize that it's a habit the other person has.
But like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as the song that I wrote when you dissed me.
The artist feels like they have power over the other person, similar to how King Kong had power over New York City. The power the artist has is through the song they wrote in retaliation.
Hey there Mr. Fraternity boy, what you gonna say,
When its time to admit to your family and shit that you're gay, anyway,
Addressing someone who is in a fraternity and asking how they'll handle telling their family that they're gay.
Hey there Mr. Head-In-The-Clouds, you know what I found?
Got the tape of the rape and that ass that you pound, how profound, pass around,
Addressing someone who is out of touch with reality and implying that the singer has evidence of sexual assault by that person.
Everybody Lunch,
Lunch,
Lunch,
Lunch,
Repetitive chorus that is nonsensical and possibly mocking people who follow trends blindly.
Yeah everything's alright,
Leave it alone tonight,
Yeah everything's ok,
Just tell your mom you're gay,
Everything is fine, just be honest with your mom about your sexuality.
Yeah yeah,
Just like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as strong,
Continuation of the comparison between the artist's power and King Kong's power.
As that nasty King Kong,
Just like that nasty King Kong,
Cock strong and half a block long,
There weren't nothing as strong as the song that I wrote,
Motherfucker.
Reiteration of the power the artist has through the song they wrote in retaliation, and using vulgar language to express their anger towards the other person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENDAN BROWN, BRENDAN B. BROWN
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