The NJ-based unit explore the extremes of feedback-driven noise rockand sweetly melodic pop. Prolific, mercurial and defiantly independent, Yo La Tengo have ultimately transcended their myriad influences to ensconce themselves as a beloved institution of the indiecommunity. The core of Yo La Tengo (Spanish for the outfielder's cry of "I've got it!") comprises singer/guitarist Ira Kaplan and his wife, drummer/vocalist Georgia Hubley. After forming the band in 1984, they placed an advertisement seeking other musicians to round out the lineup, requesting applicants who shared their fondness for the The Soft Boys, Mission of Burma, and Arthur Lee's Love. A number of bassists and lead guitarists passed through the band's roster during its formative years, but after bowing in late 1985 with the single "The River of Water," backed by a cover of Love's "A House Is Not a Motel," Yo La Tengo's membership appeared to stabilize with the additions of guitarist Dave Schramm and bassist Mike Lewis prior to the sessions for 1986's full-length roots pop debut, Ride the Tiger, produced by former Mission of Burma bassist Clint Conley.
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Yo La Tengo
You and me we're at the goldfish pond
and I, I was tagging along for the ride
all the big mouthed fish really made us laugh
and while I stood still I felt a chill
I thought that maybe you did too
I wanted to feel that way forever
And that's why
If you're looking at me I'll try to be what you want to see
and if I'm, if I'm, ever that lucky
You won't have to be so, You won't have to be so sad
You won't have to be so sad.
Last night I was trying to read in bed
But I got to watching you sleep instead
Even when I got tired I couldn't stop
Because I love you so, and I pray you know
But I'm not much for praying
I knew I couldn't say that without making a joke
And that's why if you're looking at me I'll try to be what you want to see
and If I'm ever that lucky you won't have to be so
You won't have to be so sad.
You won't have to be so sad.
Yeah that's why
If you're looking at me I'll try to be what you want to see
and I, if I'm ever that lucky you won't have to be so
You won't have to be so sad.
You won't have to be so sad.
You won't have to be so sad.