"My Name Is Jonas" is a song by Weezer. It is the first track of the band's self-titled 1994 debut album, Weezer - also known as Weezer (The Blue Album). It was written by vocalist Rivers Cuomo, drummer Patrick Wilson and guitarist Jason Cropper, and produced by Ric Ocasek. Cropper wrote the song's acoustic intro; it is his only Weezer songwriting credit, as he left the band before the release of its first album. Read more on Last.fm.
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My Name Is Jonas Lyrics
“My Name is Jonas” is a song about lead singer Rivers Cuomo’s brother, Leaves, and a car accident that he got into. It deals with themes of childhood, nostalgia, and fraternity.… Read More
[Verse 1]
My name is Jonas, I'm carryin' 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 about it
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
My name is Wepeel, got a box full of your toys
They're fresh out of batteries, but they're still makin' noise, 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
[Chorus]
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
[Bridge]
The workers are goin' home, the workers are goin' home
The workers are goin' home, the workers are goin' home, yeah
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
The workers are goin' home, the workers are goin' home
The workers are goin' home, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Outro]
My name is Jonas
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