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The song climaxes in the bridge where Rivers sings a letter to his biological father. In the letter, Rivers begins by explaining that he is writing despite, "Years of silence." Rivers knew very little about what his father was doing, but he did mention some of what he was aware of in lines like, "You've cleaned up, found Jesus, things are good (or so I hear)." Then, Rivers explains why he is writing; "This bottle of Stephen's awakens ancient feelings." Finally, Rivers expresses his pain; Just like his real father drinking and leaving, he is beginning to realize that his step-father is no different and soon too will leave. Before entering the guitar solo, Rivers yells out that he is "drowning in the flood," which is symbolic of the exploding alcohol bottle/Kitts' family structure. | The song climaxes in the bridge where Rivers sings a letter to his biological father. In the letter, Rivers begins by explaining that he is writing despite, "Years of silence." Rivers knew very little about what his father was doing, but he did mention some of what he was aware of in lines like, "You've cleaned up, found Jesus, things are good (or so I hear)." Then, Rivers explains why he is writing; "This bottle of Stephen's awakens ancient feelings." Finally, Rivers expresses his pain; Just like his real father drinking and leaving, he is beginning to realize that his step-father is no different and soon too will leave. Before entering the guitar solo, Rivers yells out that he is "drowning in the flood," which is symbolic of the exploding alcohol bottle/Kitts' family structure. | ||
As noted in the Weezer DVD collection ''[[Video Capture Device]]'' and the slip cover of the re-released special edition of their debut album, the video was filmed at the old "[[Amherst House]]" where the band used to rehearse and record. The video also features a cameo by the band's webmaster/band photographer/archivist and close friend for many years, [[Karl Koch]]. It reached #23 on The New Zealand show ''U Choose 40 Sing-A-Long Classics''. | |||
In 2008, the song was ranked #72 on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time." | In 2008, the song was ranked #72 on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time." | ||
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*[[Matt Sharp]] – bass guitar, vocals | *[[Matt Sharp]] – bass guitar, vocals | ||
*[[Ric Ocasek]] – producer | *[[Ric Ocasek]] – producer | ||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||