Originally formed by Robert Fisher and Paul Austin in 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts, the band operated as a collective, with vocalist Fisher the only permanent member throughout its existence. Up to 30 other musicians occasionally contributed to the band, both in the studio and during live performances. WGC was signed to the independent label Loose, having previously released on Rykodisc, Glitterhouse Records and Kimchee Records. Fisher's voice and Americana style have been compared to both John Cale and Johnny Cash, with most songs being acoustic.
The band toured extensively in 2005 and 2006 visiting 23 countries, including a showcase at the South by Southwest music festival. They continued to tour in the US and occasionally in Europe and the UK until 2016.
The band's 2003 release Regard The End, featuring Kristin Hersh as well as Chris Eckman of The Walkabouts, received critical acclaim with Uncut magazine naming it Album of the Month.
In 2002, Paul Austin started to play in The Transmissionary Six with Terri Moeller of The Walkabouts, and in 2011 he became a member of The Walkabouts.
Robert Fisher died of cancer on February 12, 2017.
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Palmdale, California. Originally formed in 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts The band operated as a collective, with vocalist Fisher the only permanent member. Fisher's voice and Americana style has been compared to both John Cale and Johnny Cash, with most songs being acoustic.
Crush
Willard Grant Conspiracy Lyrics
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It doesn't take a scientist
To understand what's going on baby
If you see something in my eye
Let's not over analyze
Don't go too deep with it baby
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Not like we have a date with destiny
[Chorus]
It's just a little crush
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing
Not like everything I do depends on you
It's raising my adrenaline
You're banging on a heart of tin
Please don't make too much of it baby
Say the word forevermore
That's not what I'm looking for
All I can commit to is maybe
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Here's what I do, I play it loose
Not like we have a date with destiny
[Chorus]
Vanilla skies, white picket fences in your eyes
A vision of you and me
[Chorus]
The song "Crush" by Willard Grant Conspiracy talks about the feelings of a person who has a crush on someone. The lyrics describe how this person doesn't want to overanalyze their attraction to the other person or make a big deal out of it. They suggest playing it loose and not putting too much pressure on the situation, as they don't have a "date with destiny." The chorus emphasizes that it's just a little crush, not something that controls everything they do.
The song also hints at the fear of rejection, as the singer doesn't want to hear the word "forevermore" and can only commit to "maybe." They worry that the other person might make too much of their actions or words and take it as a sign of something more serious. The final line of the chorus - "Not like everything I do depends on you" - reaffirms that this crush isn't the center of their world.
The images of "vanilla skies" and "white picket fences" suggest a stereotypical, idealized love story, but the singer acknowledges that it's just a vision and not necessarily reality. Overall, "Crush" is a song about the excitement and uncertainty of having a crush, and trying not to let it take over one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
See ya blowing me a kiss
You're expressing affection towards me
It doesn't take a scientist
To understand what's going on baby
I can tell you have feelings for me without needing an expert
If you see something in my eye
Let's not over analyze
Don't go too deep with it baby
If you notice something in my expression, let's not read too much into it
So let it be what it'll be
Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me
Here's what I do, I play it loose
Not like we have a date with destiny
We should just let things happen naturally and not obsess over the future
It's just a little crush
Not like I faint every time we touch
It's just some little thing
Not like everything I do depends on you
My feelings for you are not all-consuming and I am not completely reliant on you
You're raising my adrenaline
You're banging on a heart of tin
Please don't make too much of it baby
You're exciting me, but don't blow it out of proportion
Say the word forevermore
That's not what I'm looking for
All I can commit to is maybe
I'm not ready for serious, long-term commitment
Vanilla skies, white picket fences in your eyes
A vision of you and me
I see a future with you, but it's not set in stone
[Chorus]
Repeating the sentiment that my feelings for you are not overwhelming
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDY GOLDMARK, BERNY COSGROVE, KEVIN CLARK, MARK MUELLER
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