This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I'll always have that weak spot
And you'll always hit me there,
And I know, I know,
I know you'll use it against me...
Why do you wanna ruin what I got?
'Cause you've never done anything...
So let's trip over that speedbump
Just so that we can say we did it.
I know we'll quit then...
Why do you wanna ruin what I got?
'Cause you've never done anything...
Stop the bus!
And you'll always hit me there,
And I know, I know,
I know you'll use it against me...
Why do you wanna ruin what I got?
'Cause you've never done anything...
So let's trip over that speedbump
Just so that we can say we did it.
I know we'll quit then...
Why do you wanna ruin what I got?
'Cause you've never done anything...
Stop the bus!
Lyrics submitted by black_cow_of_death
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this song's about a friend that knew you better than anyone else. while other people were in different seats in the bus of life, this friend sat by you all the time. he knew what would hurt you the most, your weak spot, and when you fight, he uses that knowledge against you. you can't understand why he's fighting with you, maybe becuz he's jealous? so you tell him to say your friendship's over just so it can be heard and then there'll be no more fighting. you want to stop the bus and get off.
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