The Wagon

Dinosaur Jr.

About The Wagon

"The Wagon" is a song by alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr., released on their 1990 album Green Mind. Featuring lyrics inspired by the band's use of station wagons for transportation in its early days, the song was written by J Mascis and was one of the three songs on Green Mind to include drummer Murph. The song was released as a single, reaching number 49 in the UK and number 22 on the US Modern Rock charts. It has since seen critical acclaim for its composition, production, and instrumental performance.  


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There's a way I feel right now
Wish you'd help me, don't know how
We're all nuts so who helps who 
Some help when no one's got a clue

Baby, why don't we?
Baby, why don't we?
There's a place I'd like to go
When you get there then I'll know
There's a place I know you've been
Here's a wagon, get on it

Baby, why don't we? x4
Why don't we?

On't see me, you won't see me
There you are and here I stand 
Tryin' to make you feel my hand

You won't see me you won't see me
I ring the doorbell in your mind
But it's locked from the outside
You won't see me you won't see me

You don't live there anyway but I knock on it all day
You won't see me, you won't see me

There's a place I go but
You're not there and I'm supposed to know 
How to get to
Where you're gonna be but you don't even know
So I'm flakin' while you're shakin' it
With every stone 
You fly without a mind, without a spine
What is it that you wanna find?

There's a place I go but you're not there 
And I'm supposed to know 
How to get to where you're gonna be 
But you don't even know 
So I'm flalin' while you're sailin' off without a course in mind
Without a mind, without a dock 
What is it that you wanna find 

There's a place I'd like to go 
When you get there then I'll know 
There's a place I know you've been 
Here's a wagon, get on 
Baby, why don't we?  baby, why don't we? why don't we? 
You won't see me you won't see me 
There you are and here I stand tryin' to make you feel my hand 
You won't see me you won't see me 
I ring the doorbell in your mind but it's locked from the outside 
You won't see me you won't see me 
You don't live there anyway but I knock on it all day 
You won't see me you won't see me

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Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. is an American alternative rock band formed in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1984, originally called simply Dinosaur until legal issues forced a change in name. The group disbanded in 1997 before reuniting in 2005. Guitarist J Mascis, bassist Lou Barlow, and drummer Murph are the band's founding and current members; Mascis has been the group's sole continuous member. more »

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Written by: JOSEPH DONALD MASCIS JR

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12 facts about this song

Album Identification
"The Wagon" by Dinosaur Jr. was released in their 1991 album 'Green Mind', which is their fourth studio album.
Label Association
The song, along with the album, was released under the famous record label "Sire Records".
Exclusive Solo Work
This fourth studio album 'Green Mind' is significant as it marks the point where the band was essentially a J Mascis solo project. Therefore, "The Wagon" is heavily influenced by Mascis’s creative control.
Milestone Song
"The Wagon" was the first single released from 'Green Mind'. Hence, it played a pivotal role in shaping the album's success.
Musical Influence
"The Wagon" is recognized for its distinctive blend of punk rock, noise rock, and melodic elements, all hallmarks of the Dinosaur Jr. sound.
Chart Success
After its release, "The Wagon" reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the band’s more commercially successful songs.
Music Video
The music video for "The Wagon" includes a unique artillery of other musicians. For example, it features members of the band “Gobblehoof”, who provide the auxiliary percussion by beating on junkyard cars.
Cover Art
The cover art of "The Wagon" single was designed by Maura Jasper who was an old friend of the band members and designed much of their early artwork.
Addition to Live Sets
Despite the song's age, it still features prominently in Dinosaur Jr.’s live sets and is a fan favorite.
Critical Reception
"The Wagon" received positive reviews from the music critics, acknowledging the song for its meld of intense guitar noise with memorable melodies.
Vinyl Release
A 12" Vinyl format of "The Wagon" had been released in 1991 with two additional songs adding more value to the single's purchase.
Record Store Day Edition
In 2019, a special edition of "The Wagon" was released on purple vinyl in order to celebrate Record Store Day.

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