Story Behind the Song
Motivation: No electricity.
Lyrics: Nonsense.
Where was it written?: In the dark. Stopped writing when the electricity came on. (see last line, section 2, line 8)
How long did it take to write: 3 minutes, tops.
How long to record: Probably 9 months.
How many takes: Probably 5.
Who gives a fuck?: Certainly not you.
Suburban angst to the fullest.
Lyrics
Well a few hours ago we had Wally on the phone
dinner in the dark, cold ham on styrofoam
think I'll steal an extension cord, and call it a loan
'cause the lights may be out, but everybody's home
all the milk's going sour, and the beverages are warm
Philadelphia Electric's been sadly misinformed
candles kinda suck, light bulbs are really cool
DC current is for pussies, and AC current rules
well wally's doin' his job just the best that he can
mtakin' calls from customers with no electricity again
well, I'm trying to be patient, but it's time he told the truth
yo mang, the fuck, yo wally where's the juice?
Electricity is something I take for granted everyday
powers things like paddle-boats, goats and areoplanes,
tried to turn on the lights, but I kept bumping into doors
then I tried to use the toilet and I pissed all on the floor
seems trees were the cause of lines laying on the ground
be prepared next time Wally, cut the fuckers down, Wally
hope when you get home that your wife and kids are gone
ah, nevermind now that the electricity's back on
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