People on TH-cam overuse and abuse the term "underrated" all the time, but you are absolutely right in applying it to Grant Lee Buffalo. I turned a bunch of friends on to this album, and they were all blown away. One of them had thousands of CDs and vinyl albums in his collection, and he said, 'this is the greatest album I've heard in the last 7 years, and I had never heard of them before.'
Such a hauntingly beautiful song that stands in solemn observance of the siege at Waco, which became part of a thread of historical tragedies that have played out in the Lone Star State. Saw Grant Lee Buffalo perform this live and I was deeply moved by how powerful it was and how it stood out among a lot of great songs they played that night.
Fucking sensational album. Some truly beautiful stuff on it. ‘Honey don’t think’ is probably my favourite track. Moves me to tears, possibly because I recognise that I’ll never make a song that beautiful.
I actually find the production enhances the music. I hate, HATE protools era sound.... HATE IT. I actually think Steve Albini and/or Ross Robinson should produce every single album, from every single band of every single genre ever. No matter if they're hip hop, trance, dance, rock or metal... Thats how much I love lo fi garage analog production.
Ya it really is rare that a band - any band - has such a 1-2 punch effort out of the gate. Fuzzy and Mighty Joe Moon are two of the 90's unsung, grossly underrated opuses.
Grant Lee Phillips once said that he originally intended the song to be about conspiracy theories concerning the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but he got a little carried away with the events of the Waco Siege and the song evolved. A lot of the lyrics can be interpreted as both: "They had him nailed up to a T with a T for Texas." - JFK was the first Roman Catholic US president. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. - David Koresh was believed by his followers to be the second coming of Christ, therefore being revered as the human embodiment of the Messiah. "His disciples with artillery they held the fort inside." - The "disciples with artillery" are JFK's secret service agents. Right after JFK was shot, one of them jumped onto the limousine and tried to regain control of the "fort inside." - Koresh's "disciples" firmly believed that Koresh was the second coming of Jesus Christ, and therefore believed that God was speaking through him. God wanted them to stay in the compound, so they stayed to defend the 'fort? with ample ammunition. "And by the time the story broke down at Dealey Plaza." - JFK was shot in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, where "our story broke." - The first message from Koresh is relayed over KRLD Radio in Dallas on February 28, 1993, the day the compound was first raided by the ATF. "We'd already covered the smoke, read the TV guide." - It seems that just as soon as these incidents occurred, the media had already broadcasted "smoke," or disasters, across the nation, on TVs, radios, newspapers, etc. So all one had to do was "read the TV guide." Suggestion credit: Lia - Beverly, MA
Saw them open up for Pearl Jam in 94. Their name was on the ticket and I had no idea who it was until I heard them play. Had to go to Cransberry’s concert to see them play live again. I wish they were still together.
There's a bullet in the heart tonight In the heart of Texas Shout it to the Dallasites We are rolling home They shot an angel in mid-flight And now she won't protect us Shout it to the Bedlamites We are westward ho Pray the holy war is ending Like in the films of Hollywood And the angels are descending Like Koreshians said They would before too long Sing a Lone Star Song They had him nailed up to a T With a T for Texas His disciples with artillery They held the fort inside And by the time the story broke Down at Dealey Plaza We've already caught the smoke Read the TV guide Pray the holy war is ending Like the films of Hollywood And the choppers are descending Like Ma. Reno said They would before too long Sing a Lone Star Song Lone Star Song of the south Words that can't help But escape my mouth When they bring down the house Day upon day Day upon day Day upon day Pray the holy war is ending Like the films of the Hollywood And the trumpet's blast is blending With the crack of burning wood/ Before too long, sing a Lone Star Song Lone Star Song, Lone Star Lone Star Song Sing a Lone Star Song Lone Star
Thank you for sharing the lyrics. I was 14 when this song came out. Never knew what it was about, but is it about Waco and the death of the people in the terrible fire?
This is the first song I ever heard from this band and it was love at first listen. I'm partial to large electric guitar sounds. The first time I heard this I was a Heavy Metal cast-off so this song was the most Metal I ever heard an Alternative Rock sound until The Jesus And Mary Chain.
It's one helluva tone, and he wrings every drop of it it out of a 12-string acoustic. That's what he was playing when I saw them live--I didn't get a look at which pedals he was using.
Chatgpt: The lyrics of this song seem to draw parallels between the assassination of John F. Kennedy (JFK) in Dallas, Texas, in 1963, and the Waco Siege involving David Koresh in 1993. "There's a bullet in the heart tonight in the heart of Texas": This line likely refers to the assassination of JFK, who was shot in Dallas, Texas. The "heart of Texas" could be a metaphor for the significant impact the event had on the state and the nation. "Shout it to the Dallasites we are rolling home": This may refer to the immediate aftermath of the JFK assassination, as news spread rapidly among the people of Dallas and the rest of the world. "They shot an angel in mid-flight and now she won't protect us": The "angel" could be a metaphor for JFK himself, who was often idolized and seen as a charismatic leader. The line suggests that his death left a void and a feeling of vulnerability. "Like Koresh had said they would before too long": David Koresh was the leader of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect involved in the Waco Siege. Koresh had prophetic beliefs and this line might refer to something he predicted or claimed. "They had him nailed up to a T with a T for Texas": This could be a reference to the intense scrutiny and investigation into David Koresh and his followers, possibly drawing a parallel to the crucifixion (nailing up) of Jesus. The "T for Texas" adds a regional touch, emphasizing the location. "His disciples with artillery they held the fort inside": This line clearly refers to the Waco Siege, where Koresh and his followers were armed and held off federal agents for 51 days. "And by the time the story broke down at Dealey Plaza": Dealey Plaza in Dallas is where JFK was assassinated. This line might suggest that by the time the public fully understood what happened in Dallas, attention had shifted to another tragic event (possibly Waco). "Pray the holy war is ending": This could be a plea for an end to violence in the name of religion or ideology, which could apply to both the JFK assassination (as a symbol of political turmoil) and the Waco Siege (a religious conflict). "And the trumpet's blast is blending / With the crack of burning wood": This might refer to the final, fiery end of the Waco Siege, where the compound burned down. The "trumpet's blast" could be a biblical reference, possibly to the end times or a call to judgment. "Lone Star Song": The repeated reference to the "Lone Star" symbolizes Texas, tying the events of the song back to the state where both incidents occurred. Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on violence, loss, and the search for meaning in tragic events, using the JFK assassination and the Waco Siege as focal points.
How did Billie ellish or whatever get a Grammy and this band never got big just baffles me. Did you know that rolling stone rate zeppelin Iv lower then that Billie girls album I mean wtf but whatever
I would surmise that was the video producer trying to pull in some grunge visibility. This video is not representative of GLB's overall vibe as an Americana 3-piece.
Why? "Ma Reno," in the lyrics refers to Janet Reno the Attorney General at the time. She ordered the FBI hit on the Branch Davidians. It was a decision she later regretted publicly when she took full responsibility for the loss of life. 76 people died in the siege at Waco.
@@matthewx2530 -- The lyrics are Grant's, and he wrote "Ma Reno." Marina Oswald didn't send "Choppers" to descend upon the compound. But, hey--lyrics are interpretive, and if you're hearing/feeling "Marina," then that's what is meaningful to you.
How did this not become the hugest thing ever? Soooooooo good. Goosebumps good.
Agreed! I guess the record company wasn’t paying enough to get it played. Amazing song.
Amazing song, underrated band.
People on TH-cam overuse and abuse the term "underrated" all the time, but you are absolutely right in applying it to Grant Lee Buffalo.
I turned a bunch of friends on to this album, and they were all blown away. One of them had thousands of CDs and vinyl albums in his collection, and he said, 'this is the greatest album I've heard in the last 7 years, and I had never heard of them before.'
Such a hauntingly beautiful song that stands in solemn observance of the siege at Waco, which became part of a thread of historical tragedies that have played out in the Lone Star State.
Saw Grant Lee Buffalo perform this live and I was deeply moved by how powerful it was and how it stood out among a lot of great songs they played that night.
the whole album is indispensable
Definitely a top 20 album for me. Excellent, end to end.
Changed my life, on par with "Zen Arcade"
Fucking sensational album. Some truly beautiful stuff on it. ‘Honey don’t think’ is probably my favourite track. Moves me to tears, possibly because I recognise that I’ll never make a song that beautiful.
So ahead of their time. The production notwithstanding, this song sounds like it could've been released a week ago. Timeless.
I actually find the production enhances the music. I hate, HATE protools era sound.... HATE IT. I actually think Steve Albini and/or Ross Robinson should produce every single album, from every single band of every single genre ever. No matter if they're hip hop, trance, dance, rock or metal... Thats how much I love lo fi garage analog production.
Agreed. I’ve always wanted to remix the drums on this particular track though.
Still one of the best songs there is
~25 years later, still love this song.
One of the greatest songs of all time. Transcendant musically and lyrically.
Seen them with REM in the 90's monster tour of Australia they were mindblowingly good...kudos and love to all Grant Lee Buffalo fans..
I bought this tape back in 1994??? I still think this album is masterpiece .
Ya it really is rare that a band - any band - has such a 1-2 punch effort out of the gate. Fuzzy and Mighty Joe Moon are two of the 90's unsung, grossly underrated opuses.
Fantastic song, one of the greatest of the 90s
Grant Lee Phillips once said that he originally intended the song to be about conspiracy theories concerning the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but he got a little carried away with the events of the Waco Siege and the song evolved. A lot of the lyrics can be interpreted as both:
"They had him nailed up to a T with a T for Texas."
- JFK was the first Roman Catholic US president. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
- David Koresh was believed by his followers to be the second coming of Christ, therefore being revered as the human embodiment of the Messiah.
"His disciples with artillery they held the fort inside."
- The "disciples with artillery" are JFK's secret service agents. Right after JFK was shot, one of them jumped onto the limousine and tried to regain control of the "fort inside."
- Koresh's "disciples" firmly believed that Koresh was the second coming of Jesus Christ, and therefore believed that God was speaking through him. God wanted them to stay in the compound, so they stayed to defend the 'fort? with ample ammunition.
"And by the time the story broke down at Dealey Plaza."
- JFK was shot in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, where "our story broke."
- The first message from Koresh is relayed over KRLD Radio in Dallas on February 28, 1993, the day the compound was first raided by the ATF.
"We'd already covered the smoke, read the TV guide."
- It seems that just as soon as these incidents occurred, the media had already broadcasted "smoke," or disasters, across the nation, on TVs, radios, newspapers, etc. So all one had to do was "read the TV guide."
Suggestion credit:
Lia - Beverly, MA
great take on it. thank you for this!
Apparently they had more success in the UK than the US. I can vouch for some of it.
GLB never will die...in our souls.
yes he is forever in our souls!!!
GLB fan FOREVER! x
Amazing!
after all this time, still badass
Saw them open up for Pearl Jam in 94. Their name was on the ticket and I had no idea who it was until I heard them play. Had to go to Cransberry’s concert to see them play live again. I wish they were still together.
Saw them open for PJ at Masonic Temple in early '94. Been a fan ever since!
Perfeita❤
There's a bullet in the heart tonight
In the heart of Texas
Shout it to the Dallasites
We are rolling home
They shot an angel in mid-flight
And now she won't protect us
Shout it to the Bedlamites
We are westward ho
Pray the holy war is ending
Like in the films of Hollywood
And the angels are descending
Like Koreshians said
They would before too long
Sing a Lone Star Song
They had him nailed up to a T
With a T for Texas
His disciples with artillery
They held the fort inside
And by the time the story broke
Down at Dealey Plaza
We've already caught the smoke
Read the TV guide
Pray the holy war is ending
Like the films of Hollywood
And the choppers are descending
Like Ma. Reno said
They would before too long
Sing a Lone Star Song
Lone Star Song of the south
Words that can't help
But escape my mouth
When they bring down the house
Day upon day
Day upon day
Day upon day
Pray the holy war is ending
Like the films of the Hollywood
And the trumpet's blast is blending
With the crack of burning wood/
Before too long, sing a Lone Star Song
Lone Star Song, Lone Star
Lone Star Song
Sing a Lone Star Song
Lone Star
Thank you for sharing the lyrics. I was 14 when this song came out. Never knew what it was about, but is it about Waco and the death of the people in the terrible fire?
Definitely the most underrated band of the 90’s, should have been more famous.
Saw these guys on this album opening for REM monster tour. Very very cool.
This song makes you feel !! Really feel !
Beautiful song
Beautiful
This is the first song I ever heard from this band and it was love at first listen. I'm partial to large electric guitar sounds. The first time I heard this I was a Heavy Metal cast-off so this song was the most Metal I ever heard an Alternative Rock sound until The Jesus And Mary Chain.
It's one helluva tone, and he wrings every drop of it it out of a 12-string acoustic. That's what he was playing when I saw them live--I didn't get a look at which pedals he was using.
i believe he used a metal zone by boss and possibly nothing else, at least in the 90s (i saw it on his equipboard)@@tswrench
What perfection.
Am not Texan and North American neither, but i feel the texan vibe so much when i hear this song.
What a sound I still love that song
I need more thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Heard this song long ago on a KROQ New Year songs sampler back in 1995 I loved it then, still love it today!
The world famous KROQ KROQ
Perfection!
Chatgpt: The lyrics of this song seem to draw parallels between the assassination of John F. Kennedy (JFK) in Dallas, Texas, in 1963, and the Waco Siege involving David Koresh in 1993.
"There's a bullet in the heart tonight in the heart of Texas": This line likely refers to the assassination of JFK, who was shot in Dallas, Texas. The "heart of Texas" could be a metaphor for the significant impact the event had on the state and the nation.
"Shout it to the Dallasites we are rolling home": This may refer to the immediate aftermath of the JFK assassination, as news spread rapidly among the people of Dallas and the rest of the world.
"They shot an angel in mid-flight and now she won't protect us": The "angel" could be a metaphor for JFK himself, who was often idolized and seen as a charismatic leader. The line suggests that his death left a void and a feeling of vulnerability.
"Like Koresh had said they would before too long": David Koresh was the leader of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect involved in the Waco Siege. Koresh had prophetic beliefs and this line might refer to something he predicted or claimed.
"They had him nailed up to a T with a T for Texas": This could be a reference to the intense scrutiny and investigation into David Koresh and his followers, possibly drawing a parallel to the crucifixion (nailing up) of Jesus. The "T for Texas" adds a regional touch, emphasizing the location.
"His disciples with artillery they held the fort inside": This line clearly refers to the Waco Siege, where Koresh and his followers were armed and held off federal agents for 51 days.
"And by the time the story broke down at Dealey Plaza": Dealey Plaza in Dallas is where JFK was assassinated. This line might suggest that by the time the public fully understood what happened in Dallas, attention had shifted to another tragic event (possibly Waco).
"Pray the holy war is ending": This could be a plea for an end to violence in the name of religion or ideology, which could apply to both the JFK assassination (as a symbol of political turmoil) and the Waco Siege (a religious conflict).
"And the trumpet's blast is blending / With the crack of burning wood": This might refer to the final, fiery end of the Waco Siege, where the compound burned down. The "trumpet's blast" could be a biblical reference, possibly to the end times or a call to judgment.
"Lone Star Song": The repeated reference to the "Lone Star" symbolizes Texas, tying the events of the song back to the state where both incidents occurred.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on violence, loss, and the search for meaning in tragic events, using the JFK assassination and the Waco Siege as focal points.
Algumas bandas simplesmente são boas demais para o grande público.
Oh yes
Last 30 seconds are so haunting..
Those boys know alright. This song got them a number 1 spot on the FBI watch list.
Great song, but I am not sure you would need to pick the bass anywhere near as hard as what he is doing for this song. ;)
very nice.
Kool GOOD job UKULELE ATLANTA HOLLY
How did Billie ellish or whatever get a Grammy and this band never got big just baffles me. Did you know that rolling stone rate zeppelin Iv lower then that Billie girls album I mean wtf but whatever
I'm convinced this was about Waco. Am I right?
You are correct beyond the shadow of a doubt...
Well he mentions David Koresh by name.
@@OGStinkywizzleteats Really? I'll have to listen again.
@@16voyeur "And the choppers are descending like Koresh had said they would before too long."
@@OGStinkywizzleteats Wow, alright--I didn't realize he said Koresh there. Thanks!
Good song, but definitely channeling his inner Eddie Vedder 100% 😂
I would surmise that was the video producer trying to pull in some grunge visibility. This video is not representative of GLB's overall vibe as an Americana 3-piece.
ITS ABOUT WACO
Drink in life...breath in death...it was there...and now it's gone...#wasthelonestar #yaknowyaneedus #lovethissong
I prefer to interpret“ Like Marina said they would…”
Why? "Ma Reno," in the lyrics refers to Janet Reno the Attorney General at the time. She ordered the FBI hit on the Branch Davidians. It was a decision she later regretted publicly when she took full responsibility for the loss of life. 76 people died in the siege at Waco.
@@tswrenchMarina Oswald is a much deeper psycho sexual character. The vocals and cut at that moment imply more than Jan Jan.
@@matthewx2530 -- The lyrics are Grant's, and he wrote "Ma Reno." Marina Oswald didn't send "Choppers" to descend upon the compound. But, hey--lyrics are interpretive, and if you're hearing/feeling "Marina," then that's what is meaningful to you.
...south Korea's mayor's...dead body was found...#Aye#LoneStarSong #GrantLeeBuffalo
Waco
This song is about Waco T.X. it is a song about Janet Reno. It is about government over reach !