Before the Tapeworms, Will Wood was part of many other smaller projects. Due to him not wanting to be associated with many of these projects, most have been deleted from Spotify.
After entering recovery early in his career, Wood was diagnosed with Bipolar and began treatment. He has since taken a new direction with his work, dedicated to giving back and using his music to raise money for mental health research and inspire others with their own struggles. He leads a reclusive life in Pennsylvania, rejecting social media with the exception of Patreon and Instagram.
His release, “The Normal Album" is his first album following dropping "The Tapeworms" from his moniker. However the album still features Mike Bottiglieri, Mario Conte, Vater Boris, and Matt Berger. "The Normal Album" is his most polarizing, musically diverse, and lyrically dense album yet, explores the concept of normality through various lenses and alternating viewpoints, and features songs in every genre from disco to klezmer.
His last LP “In case I make It,” , where he explored an entirely different style from what he had published in earlier years, was released in 2022. In 2023 he released the live album “IN CASE I DIE”, before taking a hiatus from creating and releasing music which will last indefinitely.
¡Aikido!
Will Wood and the Tapeworms Lyrics
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Rolling out of bed is morning in my head, ‘cause I’m obsessed with you
Rose mirages into vases, I don’t stand a chance
Quiet girls with wrist corsages, cordial silence, I can’t dance
Holding breath by graveyards, salt over my shoulder, I’m obsessed with you
Rainbow-walking cave-heart never will be bolder, I’m obsessed with you
Chickenscratch Rembrandts of your likeness, all this nonsense makes me think
I told Doctor Tillis to prescribe an illness, but he said his schedule's filled with
Children who need Prozac, Prilosec and Lo-jack, triple-sec and Lexapro
For second-guesses. Drugs that heal. So we can touch instead of feel
Oh, I apologize for playing with your eyes, but I’m obsessed with you
Bite your tongue and smile, stick around a while. I’m obsessed with you
Neurotic erotic, neurotic erotic, neurotic erotic, neurotic erotic
I’m obsessed with you
The song "¡Aikido!" by Will Wood and the Tapeworms is a unique love song that explores the theme of obsession in a quirky and dark way. The song portrays the singer as someone who is deeply obsessed with their love interest to the point of madness. The lyrics, "I apologize for playing with your eyes, but I'm obsessed with you" show that the singer is aware of their unhealthy fixation but is unable to control themselves.
The song also touches on themes of insecurity and self-doubt when the singer says "My insides cry 'try thy finest' why then am I at my brink?", which suggests that the singer doesn't believe they are good enough for their love interest. This is reinforced by the line "Quiet girls with wrist corsages, cordial silence, I can't dance", which shows that the singer feels out of their depth around more refined people.
The final verse of the song shows a hint of self-awareness when the singer admits to seeking medical help to deal with their obsession. However, they are ultimately disappointed when the doctor refuses to prescribe them an illness, instead recommending drugs that heal so that they can "touch instead of feel". This line suggests that the singer is using their obsession as a way to avoid dealing with their emotions and connecting on a deeper level with their love interest.
Overall, "¡Aikido!" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that delves into the darker side of love and obsession.
Line by Line Meaning
I apologize for playing with your eyes, but I’m obsessed with you
I am sorry for being dishonest and manipulative, but I cannot help being fixated on you.
Rolling out of bed is morning in my head, ‘cause I’m obsessed with you
My thoughts revolve around you so much that even waking up feels like starting my day with you.
Rose mirages into vases, I don’t stand a chance
I am unable to resist the illusions and fantasies I have of you, like rose petals appearing in vases.
Quiet girls with wrist corsages, cordial silence, I can’t dance
Your gentle and restrained demeanor makes it difficult for me to connect with you, like trying to dance politely with a partner wearing a wrist corsage.
Holding breath by graveyards, salt over my shoulder, I’m obsessed with you
In moments of fear and superstition, such as standing by graveyards and throwing salt over my shoulder, my fixation on you only intensifies.
Rainbow-walking cave-heart never will be bolder, I’m obsessed with you
Even in my boldest and most imaginative moments, such as walking through a rainbow-lit cave, my obsession with you remains unyielding.
Chickenscratch Rembrandts of your likeness, all this nonsense makes me think
Even my crude and amateur attempts to capture your likeness, like drawing you as a "chickenscratch Rembrandt," occupy my thoughts and make me wonder about our connection.
My insides cry “tray thy finest” why, then, am I at my brink?
Despite my internal cries to give my all to pursuing you, I find myself teetering on the edge of my emotional capacity.
I told Doctor Tillis to prescribe an illness, but he said his schedule's filled with
I asked a doctor to prescribe me an ailment or disorder that could explain my obsession, but he was too busy with patients needing legitimate medical attention.
Children who need Prozac, Prilosec and Lo-jack, triple-sec and Lexapro
The patients needing treatment included children requiring medication for various mental and physical conditions.
For second-guesses. Drugs that heal. So we can touch instead of feel
The drugs he prescribed combated feelings of self-doubt and hesitation, allowing for a more tactile experience with the world rather than being trapped in one's own thoughts and emotions.
Bite your tongue and smile, stick around a while. I’m obsessed with you
Pretend everything is fine and continue to stay in my life, because I am still completely fixated on you.
Neurotic erotic, neurotic erotic, neurotic erotic, neurotic erotic
My obsession with you has reached such a neurotic and erotic level that it has become an all-consuming force in my life.
I’m obsessed with you
My fixation on you is constant and unwavering.
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