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"Galaxie" is a 1995 single by the alternative rock band Blind Melon. It appeared on the album Soup.
[edit] Track listing
- "Galaxie" 2:52
- "Wilt (Demo)" 2:30
- "Car Seat (God's Presents)" 2:43
- "Change" 3:41
[edit] Song Meaning
The song is mostly about Shannon's 1964 Ford Galaxie. But also is a song about his first love, and break-up. He had originally bought it in New Orleans. Interestingly enough the passengers door wouldn't open on it. The original title for the song was called "I'm a Freak" but Shannon hated the original lyrics and refused to sing them. During the recording sessions Shannon would get frustrated and drive around the city in the car. Glen believes it was during one of these drives that Shannon came up with his lyrics to the song.
[edit] Music video
The music video for "Galaxie" featured a cameo by Timothy Leary, and revolves around a 1965 Ford Galaxie, fitting the lyrics. The video is considered a haunting premonition of Hoon's overdose later in 1995: Hoon was on drugs while filming the video, and featured such an erratic behaviour that scared the rest of the band - guitarist Christopher Thorn was quoted saying "I get nauseous when I see that video, just watching Shannon just disintegrate in front of your eyes...". [1]
[edit] References
- ^ VH1 - Behind The Music - Blind Melon
