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| − | + | Devotion was initially recorded in July 1994 as a demo in [[the garage]], twice, once as "proto-devotion". It later resurfaced, intended for "''[[Songs from the Black Hole]]''." When that concept was abandoned in favor of the Puccini-inspired end result, the song was lost in the shuffle and not chosen for inclusion on the album. The band did record it during the album's sessions, however, and issued it as a B-side for retail editions of "[[El Scorcho]]." | |
"Devotion" is one of the slowest songs [[Weezer]] recorded in this early 90s period. The lyrics express fondness of a platonic nature giving way to romantic love. | "Devotion" is one of the slowest songs [[Weezer]] recorded in this early 90s period. The lyrics express fondness of a platonic nature giving way to romantic love. | ||
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| B-side by Weezer | ||||||||||||||
| Album | El Scorcho (UK Retail CD #2) | |||||||||||||
| Released | September 19, 1996 | |||||||||||||
| Format | CD | |||||||||||||
| Recorded | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Length | 3:12 | |||||||||||||
| Label | DGC Records | |||||||||||||
| Writer(s) | Rivers Cuomo | |||||||||||||
| RC# | 183 | |||||||||||||
| COR# | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Producer(s) | Weezer | |||||||||||||
| Status | officially released | |||||||||||||
| Live debut | January 23, 1997 | |||||||||||||
| El Scorcho (UK Retail CD #2) track listing | ||||||||||||||
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"Devotion" is a b-side to El Scorcho.
Contents
Appearences
- Songs from the Black Hole (Tracklist 1) (Demo)
- "El Scorcho" (UK Retail CD #2)
- Not Alone: Rivers Cuomo & Friends Live at Fingerprints (Live)
Overview
Devotion was initially recorded in July 1994 as a demo in the garage, twice, once as "proto-devotion". It later resurfaced, intended for "Songs from the Black Hole." When that concept was abandoned in favor of the Puccini-inspired end result, the song was lost in the shuffle and not chosen for inclusion on the album. The band did record it during the album's sessions, however, and issued it as a B-side for retail editions of "El Scorcho."
"Devotion" is one of the slowest songs Weezer recorded in this early 90s period. The lyrics express fondness of a platonic nature giving way to romantic love.
The song was played live for the first time since 1997 during the Memories Tour shows in Japan in 2011.
Personnel
- Rivers Cuomo – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Patrick Wilson – percussion
- Brian Bell – rhythm guitar
- Matt Sharp – bass guitar
Lyrics
<lyrics>Suddenly our shortcomings Don't seem to matter that much Your IQ is twenty points low And I'm no six-foot hot look all-American man
Sad to say I pushed you away Waiting for Mrs Right You never gave up devotion Waiting for me You'll always be my girlfriend I too Waiting for you I'll always be your friend
I commend your stubborness Without it we'd never got this far I am done with perfection Chasing her leaves me with nothing but pain
Unlike you She isn't true She's got her own concerns You never gave up devotion Waiting for me you'll always be my girlfriend I too Waiting for you I'll always be your friend
Devotion Waiting for me You'll always be my girlfriend I too Waiting for you I'll always be your friend...</lyrics>
