Wondermints are a power pop band from Los Angeles, California, United State… Read Full Bio ↴Wondermints are a power pop band from Los Angeles, California, United States. The main members are Darian Sahanaja (keyboards), Nick Walusko (or Nicky Wonder; guitar), who died August 6, 2019, and Mike D'Amico (percussion). Other contributors have included Brian Kassan (bass), David Nolte (bass) and Probyn Gregory (multiple instruments).

The group formed in 1992, and released a vinyl single, "Proto Pretty", which was later compiled on Rhino Records' "Poptopia" series of power pop compilations. They followed this with the albums Wondermints (1995), Wonderful World of the Wondermints (an album of cover versions from 1996), Bali (1998) and Mind If We Make Love to You (2002). Most of these albums were released in Japan prior to release in the United States. The group also contributed to the soundtrack of the first Austin Powers movie at the request of Mike Myers.

In 1999, the group signed on to be part of Brian Wilson's touring band. Walusko and Gregory have played with him continuously ever since, with D'Amico only having toured with Wilson in 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2003. When D'Amico left to spend time with his family, he was replaced in 2001 and early 2002 by Andy Paley, and in 2004 by Nelson Bragg. However, D'Amico rejoined Wilson's band in the summer of 2008, replacing Jim Hines on drums after relieving fellow multi-instrumentalist Scott Bennett of his temporary drumming duties. Sahanaja also missed a few shows in 2003 and 2008, being replaced by Gary Griffin, and in 2016, when Billy Hinsche took his place.

All Wondermints can be heard on Wilson's CDs and DVDs Live at the Roxy Theatre, Brian Wilson on Tour, Pet Sounds Live, and Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin, with Sahanaja, Walusko, and Gregory also appearing on the Pet Sounds Live in London album and the studio albums Gettin' in Over My Head and Brian Wilson Presents Smile.

The band is part of a power pop scene in Los Angeles, many of whose members play on each other's records. All of the members of Wondermints, especially Gregory, have made frequent guest appearances and have several side projects, some of the more notable of which are Love, The Eels, Baby Lemonade, The Negro Problem, Stew and Kim Fox.

Albums
Wondermints (1995)
Wonderful World of the Wondermints (1996)
Bali (1998)
Mind If We Make Love to You (2002)
Kaleidoscopin': Exploring Prisms of the Past (2009)

On the Run
Wondermints Lyrics

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I'm close to you
Just like one is from two
And I'm close to you
And you know that it's true

Let us hold the good things on the run
Give us all the good news from the sun

You are the love
Zero G's, off and on
Oh, you are the love
Give me more than a vision

Let us hold the good things on the run
Give us all the good news from the sun

You were the one
Held the earth, kissed the sun
And you were the one
In a world now begun

Let us hold the good things on the run
Give us all the good news from the sun

Let us hold the good things on the run
Give us all the good news from the sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wondermints' song "On The Run" contain a powerful message about being close to someone or something. The song suggests that when we are close to someone, we feel like one from two. This means that we feel a deep connection with that person and that we are one in spirit. The lyrics suggest that being close to someone is something that is true and powerful, and that it can give us a sense of comfort and stability.

The song also speaks to the idea of holding onto good things on the run, which suggests that we should not let go of the things that are important to us, even when we are moving quickly or are in a hurry. This may be a metaphor for life, where we are constantly moving forward, but we must remember to hold onto the important things that make us who we are. The song also suggests that we should look to the sun for good news, which may be a symbol for hope and positivity.

Overall, the lyrics to "On The Run" convey a message of strength, hope, and connection. They suggest that even when we are moving quickly through life, we can still find comfort and strength in the things and people we hold dear.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm close to you
I am in close proximity to you

Just like one is from two
We share such a close bond that it feels like we are two halves that make up one whole

And you know that it's true
You are aware of the fact that our bond is unbreakable

Let us hold the good things on the run
We should cherish the positives in life while continuing to move forward

Give us all the good news from the sun
May we receive positive news that brightens our lives from the source of all light and warmth

You are the love
You personify love itself

Zero G's, off and on
Our bond transcends physical limitations, at times weightless and at times grounded

Give me more than a vision
I desire a tangible and real relationship, not just a fleeting idea

You were the one
You were my true love

Held the earth, kissed the sun
You had a powerful and far-reaching influence, bringing light and warmth to all that surrounded you

In a world now begun
With you, I see that the world has opened up to a new realm of possibilities