In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Mama's got a squeeze box
She wears on her chest
And when daddy comes home
He never gets no rest
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
Well the kids don't eat
And the dog can't sleep
There's no escape from the music
In the whole damn street
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes in and out and in
And out and in and out and in and out
She's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes, squeeze me, come on and squeeze me
Come on and tease me like you do
I'm so in love with you
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes in and out and in and out
And in and out and in and out
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She wears on her chest
And when daddy comes home
He never gets no rest
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
Well the kids don't eat
And the dog can't sleep
There's no escape from the music
In the whole damn street
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes in and out and in
And out and in and out and in and out
She's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes, squeeze me, come on and squeeze me
Come on and tease me like you do
I'm so in love with you
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
She goes in and out and in and out
And in and out and in and out
'Cause she's playing all night
And the music's all right
Mama's got a squeeze box
Daddy never sleeps at night
Lyrics submitted by captaincanard
Squeeze Box Lyrics as written by Pete Townshend
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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daddy never sleeps at night... and moma goes in and out in and out in and out.... the squeeze box is on her chest... wich she plays all night... and u cantescape, it sounds like loud sex, id say its probablly written from a childs point of veiw, asking his parents what sex is, and thats how their parents explaned it. (screaming being singing, the music is the rhythem of the bed) heh... perhaps my mind is just preverted. email me if you agree
I see what your saying
The "squeeze box" is something else entirely. It's the same thing as a "snapper". If you thinking of a lawnmower, then you might want to ask George Carlin about his thoughts on the subject.
It seems to be more sophosticated than that....? I have no idea. Maybe sexual overtones? (when in doubt, it probably has to do with sex :)
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Ya know man... if you would take the time to read the comments all of your questions would be answered. But instead, everyone just wants to see their name and every\\one wants to hear themselves talk. I will bet you that if everyone just took one minute to look at the answers before commenting... there would be less than half the number of comments that there are now. I would even bet that there would be less than ten comments for every question!!
It's on You!
For the love of music...um, isn't that what this song is about? Geez!
The song is just about an accordian... right...? I dunno, the "squeeze me... I'm so in love..." bit sounds like something else entirely.
I'm sure it does have to do with sex...that's how I first thought of it.
I think that it is about sex. A squeeze box is an accordion, but if they didn't intentionally make this a song about sex, it really doesn't make sense any other way. <_<
THE ONLY WHO SONG WITH A BANJO SOLO... YA IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO FIGURE THIS SONG OUT I THOUGHT IT WAS ABOUT BOOBS.
@GABBA GABBA HEY!<br /> <br /> Well...It IS about "BOOBS". So...good on you.<br /> That's where the "teasing" part comes in. <br /> But it's logical that other instruments are introduced to the piece as the song goes on, and on, all night long.
haha ... well i agree with poghead on that it seems to be written from a child's point of view... interesting. :)