“(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” Weezer

Weezer is just such a darned fun band with their poppy originals like today’s song and so many great covers that it’s hard not to feel lighter and happier as you listen to them.

Weezer had a big hit with the song “Buddy Holly” and although you could easily suggest the musical influence from Buddy Holly, the song was not originally intended as a tribute to the legendary singer.  Insteasd it was originally titled “Ginger Rogers” and the lyrics at that moment were: "You look just like Ginger Rogers / Oh oh / I move just like Fred Astaire".  

Weezer took a four year hiatus after the release of their 1996 album, Pinkerton. During their hiatus, they played small shows featuring all Nirvana and Oasis covers under the band name, Goat Punishment.

Their first, third and sixth albums are all called Weezer but they are known as The Blue Album, The Green Album and The Red Album, respectively.

Wondering about the video, here’s Cuomo’s explanation: "We're all in Weezerville, doing our daily routines, then one day, this beautiful young woman comes out of nowhere, enters Weezerville, heads start turning…because we're all flustered when we see this girl, we lose our focus, our concentration. Next thing you know, accidents start happening."

Stay safe and well…and it is an amusing video with that great Corvette.

The moon was shining on the lake at night

The Slayer t-shirt fit the scene just right

Smeared mascara, I looked into your eyes, I saw a light

 You told me stories about your chickadees

They didn't like B-B guns or stupid archery

You charmed the lifeguard, to let them use the pool all day for free

 Then the conversation stopped, and I looked down at my feet

I was next to you and you were right there next to me

Then I said girl

If you're wondering if I want you to, (I want you to) I want you to

So make a move, (make a move) 'cause I ain't got all night

 The rest of the summer was the best we ever had

We watched Titanic, and it didn't make us sad

I took you to Best Buy, you took me home to meet your mom and dad

 Your mom cooked meatloaf even though I don't eat meat

I dug you so much, I took some for the team

Your dad was silent, his eyes were fixed on what was on TV

 Then the conversation stopped, and I looked down at the ring

Your folks were next to you, and you were right there next to me

And I said girl

If you're wondering if I want you to, (I want you to) I want you to (I want you to)

I swear it's true (I swear it's true) without you, my heart is blue

Girl

If you're wondering if I want you to, (I want you to) I want you to

So make a move, (make a move) 'cause I ain't got all night

 So much pain may come our way

There may come a day when we have nothing left to say

When the conversation stops, and we're facing our defeat

 I'll be next to you and you'll be right there next to me

Then I'll say girl

If you're wondering if I want you to, (I want you to) I want you to (I want you to)

I swear it's true (I swear it's true) without you, my heart is blue

Uh uh oh oh girl

If you're wondering if I want you to, (I want you to) I want you to

So make a move, (make a move) 'cause I ain't got all night