Sugarcube Lyrics

Lyric discussion by elwyn5150 

Cover art for Sugarcube lyrics by Yo La Tengo

This was the song that introduced me to Yo La Tengo... more specifically, through their video clip.

My favourite bits in the video clip are:

  • the "academy of rock" teacher who is dressed like he's from KISS and when he takes off the straps/vest to put it on a chair
  • Ira getting busted for playing a clarinet in the toilets
  • someone making a YLT drum cover with Van Halen-inspired lettering
  • James throwing the tiny TV set out the window
  • Georgia getting hit on ("I have a boyfriend")
  • KISS dude getting Ira to gesture with his arm during the "for you" bit

I really love the dissonant guitar solo.