I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Holy cow!
I think I've got one here
Now just what am I s'posed to do?
I've got a number of irrational fears
That I'd like to share with you
First: There's rules about old goats like me
Hangin' 'round with chicks like you
But I do like you
(And another one: you say "like" too much)
But I'm shakin' at your touch
I like you way too much
My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you
'n I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive
Or maybe I would rather settle down with you
Holy moly!
Baby, wouldn't you know it?
Just as I was bustin' loose
I gotta go turn in my rock star card
And get fat and old with you
'Cause I'm a burning candle, you're a gentle moth
Teaching me to lick a little bit kinder
And I do like you - you're the lucky one
(No, I'm the lucky one...)
But I'm shakin' at your touch
I like you way too much
My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you
'n I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive
Or maybe I would rather settle down with you
Holy sweet goddamn!
You left your cello in the basement
I admired the glowing stars
And tried to play a tune
I can't believe how bad I suck, it's true
What could you possibly see in little ol' 3-chord me?
But it's true, you like me
I like you too
I'm ready - let's do it, baby!
I think I've got one here
Now just what am I s'posed to do?
I've got a number of irrational fears
That I'd like to share with you
First: There's rules about old goats like me
Hangin' 'round with chicks like you
But I do like you
(And another one: you say "like" too much)
But I'm shakin' at your touch
I like you way too much
My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you
'n I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive
Or maybe I would rather settle down with you
Holy moly!
Baby, wouldn't you know it?
Just as I was bustin' loose
I gotta go turn in my rock star card
And get fat and old with you
'Cause I'm a burning candle, you're a gentle moth
Teaching me to lick a little bit kinder
And I do like you - you're the lucky one
(No, I'm the lucky one...)
But I'm shakin' at your touch
I like you way too much
My baby, I'm afraid I'm falling for you
'n I'd do 'bout anything to get the hell out alive
Or maybe I would rather settle down with you
Holy sweet goddamn!
You left your cello in the basement
I admired the glowing stars
And tried to play a tune
I can't believe how bad I suck, it's true
What could you possibly see in little ol' 3-chord me?
But it's true, you like me
I like you too
I'm ready - let's do it, baby!
Lyrics submitted by antispork
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I think this song is about the same girl as "El Scorcho." This is almost a sequel, it's when he finally works up the nerve to talk to her. These are the thoughts going through his head.
The "Cello in the basement" line I think hints towards El Scorcho's line "Oh, the redhead said you shred the Cello, and I'm jello, baby." Also, the "I'm shakin' at your touch" has a general "El Scorcho" feel.
I love the line where he says "Silly old 3 chord me."
I can relate to this song a lot. It's just about a guy who is shy, the kind of guy who girls don't really give the time of day to. Then, for some reason, a popular, outgoing, beautiful girl shows him affection, really likes him, and it's confusing to him. As he says, "What could you possibly see in little ol' 3-chord me?" He thinks of himself as inadequate, so for this girl, who can get just about any guy she wants, to like him doesn't make sense.
This same thing happened to me. I went to a friend's work to say what's up, and her friend was about to leave work. She asked me to come by again the next night. I did, and after talking for a bit she gave me her number. I couldn't believe it. "Holy cow! I think I got one here. Now just what am I supposed to do?"
The bits about having irrational fears (things like, she's too good for me, she must be wrong about me, I can't POSSIBLY be good enough for her) rings true as well. Is "old goats" correct? I thought it was "a ghost" as in someone who no one pays attention to.
"'cuz I'm a burning a candle you're a gentle moth teaching me to lick a little bit kinder And I do like you - you're the lucky one No! I'm the lucky one"
This is about how she's experienced in relationships and love and knows how it goes, whereas he is a complete novice. So he has to learn from her. He starts to gain confidence while in the relationship, saying "You're the lucky one." Then realizes how depressed and lonely he was before this girl, totally out of his league, fell for him, and he concedes that "No, I'm the lucky one."
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I love this song and hearing the lyrics just make it all the more cooler. I love Rivers and he is one of the sexiest guys that i have ever seen.
weezer songs are always cool.
You like Weezer because you think Rivers is sexy? Great reasoning. It couldn't be because they're talented musicians or anything.
This song really grabbed me as soon as it atarted playing. Rivers Cuomo is the only man on the planet who can sing the words "holy moly" and make it sound cool. Also, much like all the other songs on Pinkerton, this one doesn't use conventional rock patterns, giving it a desperate and confused feel that compliments its lyrics. A great song
First of all i don't like weezer because he is sexy, inever said that, i like the band because they are incredibly talented. All i said is that Rivers is sexy, that has nothing to do wiht their music abilities.
No, it doesn't have anything to do with their abilities. That is exactly why I thought it was so lame that you mentioned it.
I think this song is about marriage. I think it's about Rivers chosing between his woman being his woman forever or his career that he totally loves and has dreamt about his whole life.