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/
Who Would Have Thought
Wheatus Lyrics
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'cause from here on in you're on your own.
Don't you lay your hands on me,
'cause I am bowing out so gracefully.
You wanted to be me
And now the world will see
I wish you'd told me bout the games you play.
Yeah I'll run back and forth
You're such a whore
But now I've got the ball.
Hey who would have thought.
You look pathetic when you beg.
Now to me you are completely dead.
And you've got such a pretty face,
Shame you have to hide it in disgraced.
And now you've filled my place
Oh you are so two faced.
You saw me coming from a mile away,
I wish you'd told me bout the games you play.
Yeah I'll run back and forth
You're such a whore
But now I've got the ball over in my court.
Hey who would have thought
The lyrics to Wheatus's song "Who Would Have Thought" explore a situation where the singer realizes they have been betrayed by someone close to them. The opening line "You can take your eyes off your phone" suggests that the person they are addressing is distracted and not fully present in the moment. The singer then declares that they are "bowing out so gracefully" from the situation, indicating that they do not want to engage in any more drama or conflict.
The second verse reveals that the singer feels they were deceived by the other person, with the line "I wish you'd told me bout the games you play". The chorus continues with the idea that the other person was not trustworthy, using the line "You're such a whore" to express their anger and disappointment. The final verse suggests that while the other person may have taken the singer's place in some way, they are ultimately the one who has come out on top, as they now have control of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Who Would Have Thought" paint a picture of a relationship that has gone sour, with one person feeling betrayed and hurt by the other. The song expresses a sense of frustration and anger towards the other person, but also a sense of acceptance that the situation is what it is and that the singer must move on from it.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take your eyes off your phone,
Stop being distracted and focus on what's happening now, because things are about to change.
'cause from here on in you're on your own.
You can no longer rely on me to help you or support you.
Don't you lay your hands on me,
Don't try to manipulate me or control me any longer.
'cause I am bowing out so gracefully.
I am leaving this situation with grace and dignity.
You wanted to be me
You were jealous of me and wanted to be like me.
And now the world will see
Now everyone will see your true colors and how you really are.
You saw me coming from a mile away,
You knew what I was up to from the beginning.
I wish you'd told me bout the games you play.
I wish you had been honest with me about your intentions.
Yeah I'll run back and forth
I'll keep playing along with your games and changing my actions to suit you.
You're such a whore
You are someone who will do anything for personal gain, even if it means hurting others.
But now I've got the ball.
Now I am in control of the situation.
Hey who would have thought.
It's surprising how things turned out and how I ended up in control.
You look pathetic when you beg.
You appear weak and desperate when you ask for help or forgiveness.
Now to me you are completely dead.
I am done with you and don't want anything to do with you anymore.
And you've got such a pretty face,
You have a good outward appearance or reputation.
Shame you have to hide it in disgraced.
It's a shame that your actions have caused you to be viewed in a negative light.
And now you've filled my place
Now you have taken over my role or position, but it's not as great as you thought it would be.
Oh you are so two faced.
You are not honest or genuine and have a different personality depending on who you're with.
But now I've got the ball over in my court.
Now it's my turn to make decisions and control the situation.
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crissy4445
I dunno I'm not really into it :/ but the lyrics are amazing. I love it as the song and the singers great but it aint wheatus x3
crissy4445
It doesn't sound like them at all..