Weezer

Lyrics

[Intro: Brian Bell]
¡El Scorcho!
¡Ay, cabrón!

[Verse 1]
Goddamn you half-Japanese girls
Do it to me every time
Oh, the redhead said you shred the cello
And I'm jello, baby
But you won't talk, won't look, won't think of me
I'm the epitome of public enemy
Why you wanna go and do me like that?
Come down on the street and dance with me
[Chorus]
I'm a lot like you, so please
Hello, I'm here, I'm waiting
I think I'd be good for you
And you'd be good for me

[Verse 2]
I asked you to go to the Green Day concert
You said you never heard of them (How cool is that?)
How cool is that? So I went to your room
And read your diary
"Watching Grunge leg drop New Jack through a press table"
And then my heart stopped, "Listening to Cio-Cio San
Fall in love all over again" (Ow)
[Chorus]
I'm a lot like you, so please
Hello, I'm here, I'm waiting (Oh, what could it be now?)
I think I'd be good for you
And you'd be good for me

[Bridge: Rivers Cuomo & Brian Bell]
How stupid is it? I can't talk about it
I gotta sing about it and make a record of my heart
How stupid is it? Won't you gimme a minute?
Just come up to me and say hello to my heart
How stupid is it? For all I know you want me too
And maybe you just don't know what to do
Or maybe you're scared to say
"I'm falling for you"

[Verse 3]
I wish I could get my head out of the sand
'Cause I think we'd make a good team
And you would keep my fingernails clean
But that's just a stupid dream that I won't realize
'Cause I can't even look in your eyes
Without shaking and I ain't faking
I'll bring home the turkey if you bring home the bacon
[Chorus]
I'm a lot like you, so please
Hello, I'm here, I'm waiting (Waiting, oh)
I think I'd be good for you
And you'd be good for me (Oh-hoo)
[Outro: (Matt Sharp) & Rivers Cuomo]
(I'm a lot like you) I'm a lot like you
(I'm a lot like you) I'm waiting, oh
I think I'd be good for you
And you'd be good for me, woo

Are you a Weezer fan? There's no doubt that the band has obtained a massive cult following ever since their inception in the early 1990s. Between their emotional and angsty releases of the 90s, their ventures into experimental territory and a return to their early roots, the band has left a lasting legacy in the world of alternative rock. But even for the most hardcore Weezer fan, some of the band's tracks are still a mystery - including one of the standout cuts from their 1996 album, the oft-forgotten classic 'El Scorcho.'

About El Scorcho

'El Scorcho’ is the lead single from Weezer’s sophomore album, Pinkerton, released in 1996. The song has Rivers Cuomo - the band’s enigmatic frontman and principal songwriter - musing over his romantic prospects, particularly his struggle to choose between confessing his feelings or waiting for the girl to do it - or simply doing nothing at all.

While the lyrics cover ground that's common in rock'n'roll, what really sets the song apart is the way Cuomo delivers them with such sincerity. This mix of playful humor and emotional turmoil have always been the hallmarks of Weezer's music, and 'El Scorcho' is a prime example of this foible. The song's title may be in reference to a sauce available at Del Taco restaurants, named “Del Scorcho,” but the story behind the title remains a debate amongst fans and music critics.

The track's inventive songcraft was also backed up by its catchy guitar and bass riffs that make it a unique piece of the Pinkerton puzzle. While it wasn't a commercial success upon its release, 'El Scorcho' has gone on to become a cult classic amongst those in the know, inspiring countless covers and even paving the way for other bands to explore similar ideas in their music.

Weezer's appetite for experimentation and emotionally-driven music has resulted in some of the most beloved songs in alternative rock. And while the band's discography is filled with hidden gems, 'El Scorcho' stands as one of the most distinctive - and represents a turning point in the band's history that would lead them to even greater heights.

The Verdict

Even if 'El Scorcho' may not be one of Weezer's most famous songs, it's still an essential listen for any fan of alternative rock. The song’s lyrics and big hooks, paired with the band's trademark sound, created a fascinating landscape that invites the listener to explore and discover its diverse and layered meanings. It's a classic nugget that may have been forgotten to time, but deserves to be rediscovered by music lovers everywhere.

• Release Date: September 19, 1996
• Artist: Weezer