Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
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In an interview with The Lantern, then-drummer/lyricist Vinnie Fiorello stated that the main subject of this song, “Pete Jackson”, was actually their saxophonist Derron Nuhfer, who didn’t want his real name used in the song’s title, and left the band shortly after the record was recorded. Pete Jacks...
[Verse 1]
I can see it all right now
His mom and dad so proud of their son
And his new found wife
And I wonder if after all these years
Will his dad still give him a pep talk
For his wedding night?
[Chorus]
I can smell his cousin's polo
Mixed with his grandpa's old spice
The Swedish meatballs look so tempting
That his two fat aunts might even fight
[Verse 2]
Yeah, and his uncles have all gone drinkin'
Highballs and hamms light in the parking lot
And the rest of his relatives are busy just
Tearing up the Manville Elks Lodge
[Chorus]
I can smell his cousin's polo
Mixed with his grandpa's old spice
The mashed potatoes look so tasty
That his two fat aunts might even
[Bridge]
Na na-na na-na (Na na-na na-na)
Na na-na na-na-na (Na na-na na-na)
Na na-na na-na (Na na-na na-na)
Na na-na na-na-na
[Outro]
And on that day, what else could I say?
I'd say here's to you staying drunk
Here's to all your good luck
You're gonna need it
Pete Jackson Is Getting Married was written by Less Than Jake.
Less Than Jake released Pete Jackson Is Getting Married on Tue Oct 24 2000.