My Name Is Jonas
Weezer
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My name is Jonas I'm carrying the wheel Thanks for all you've shown us But this is how we feel Come sit next to me Pour yourself some tea Just like grandma made When we couldn't find sleep Things were better then Once but never again We've all left the den Let me tell you 'bout it The choo-choo train left right on time A ticket costs only your mind The driver said hey man we go all the way Of course we were willing to pay My name is Wepeel I gotta box full of your toys They're fresh out of batteries But they're still makin' noise Tell me what to do Now the tank is dry Now this wheel is flat And you know what else? Guess what I received In the mail today Words of deep concern From my little brother The building's not goin' as he planned The foreman has injured his hand The dozer will not clear a path The driver swears he learned his math The workers are goin' home! My name is jonas
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Written by: Jason Rosanoff Cropper, Patrick Wilson, Rivers Cuomo
Lyrics © E O Smith Music, FIE
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"My Name Is Jonas" is the opening track on Weezer's self-titled debut.album, commonly known as the Blue Album. The album was released on May 10, 1994, by DGC Records.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by lead vocalist Rivers Cuomo's brother, Leaves Cuomo. The "Jonas" in the song title refers to Cuomo's brother who had an accident, which affected their family.
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Writing Credits"My Name Is Jonas" was co-written by Rivers Cuomo, drummer Patrick Wilson, and guitarist Jason Cropper. This makes the song one of the few Weezer tracks not solely written by Cuomo.
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Acoustic Introduction"My Name Is Jonas" is known for its notable fingerpicked acoustic introduction. This was contributed by then-Weezer guitarist Jason Cropper.
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Gameplay Feature“My Name Is Jonas” is featured in the 2007 video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock which led to its resurgence in popularity.
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Live Performances"My Name Is Jonas" has been regularly included in Weezer's setlist for concerts and tours. It's considered one of the band's staple live songs.
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Cover VersionsCanadian artist Lights covered "My Name Is Jonas" during her Siberia Acoustic Tour in spring 2013, demonstrating the wide appeal of Weezer's early track.
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Commercial SuccessWhile "My Name Is Jonas" wasn't released as a single, it received substantial radio play and helped propel Weezer's debut album to multi-platinum status.
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Song ThemeThe song incorporates elements of folk narrative, something relatively unique for the band known more for their pop-punk sound. The lyrics tell a cryptic story involving workers, a weeping sister, and insurance men.
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Music VideoDespite the song's popularity, Weezer never made an official music video for "My Name Is Jonas."
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