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Coming soon are biographies on the individual band members. Below is a listing of the major events that have shaped Better Than Ezra and its members into the popular modern-rock band that they are. Summer 1980 13-year-old singer/guitarist Kevin Griffin's high school rock outfit Aces Up wins a "battle of the bands" kind of affair. First prize: The band gets to record its own 45 ("Seek, Find, Destroy" b/w a cover of Kiss' "Cold Gin"). Spring 1987 Playing music throughout his formative years, Kevin finds himself at LSU in Baton Rouge without a band. He meets up with Cary Bonnecaze, late of Reality Patio, a band that had achieved a modicum of local status by signing to 688 Records. The trio is rounded out by a bass player so awful they put off the formatio More... (Submit New Better Than Ezra Lyrics) (Submit New Better Than Ezra Lyrics) great hook and fun- but serious meaning? | Reviewer: lisa ------ About the song Juicy performed by Better Than Ezra I loved this song the first time I heard it, purely from the music and "juicy" because I couldn't understand the lyrics at all. After reading them over a few times, my first guess would be that it is about a guy who gets with a woman "got with someones date" got found out "you're like a soap opera cover" and now the woman he's with is into certain self-pleasing items. I think the rest of the song is a light commentary on it- like it makes these characters or society as a whole break down- "children...don't get enough to eat...dishes fly.." Like the priorities are messed up and relationships get strained. I don't know if this is even close to what they meant, but it's all I can come up with- any ideas? Whould you be willing to come to Moscow? | Reviewer: Luda Foresman ------ About artist/band Better Than Ezra Dear Kevin! My name is Luda Foresman, my husband is Bob Foresman. We do live in Moscow since 1999. The last time we were at your concert in Syracuse in December 1998, and of course, Bob wanted to see you after show, but I was a week away from giving birth to our son Alex (who was born as 10.10lb baby on December 20th), so I could not stay there that late. I feel very bad that we missed a chance back then to see you. I understand that it is not easy to see someone when you are busy up on stage... Since then our family grow a lot, and we have five children now. We love your music and a lot of my friends from different countries asking me for CDs, I play it in my car a lot. Bob and two of his other friends are planning relativly big party this September in Moscow. It would be incredible if you could come. What would it take for you to come? PLease, let me know. Thank you, Luda. A band as unique as their hometown of New Orleans... | Reviewer: Bernie Halprin ------ About artist/band Better Than Ezra I have been a HUGE BTE fan for many years, dating back to my college days at LSU. BTE actually played an Acacia fraternity formal, which I mention to illustrate that these guys did not achieve stardom overnight. Quite the contrary, they persevered and paid their dues, which has subsequently rewarded them in a big way. Their music and lyrics are truly a work of art, with each song being the equivalent of an individual tapestry. A bonafide masterpiece. BTE's brilliance is evidenced by the fact that their songs don't all sound alike. Of course with Kevin Griffin's magically distinct vocals, when he wails you know you are listening to BTE. That aspect aside, the band's songlist runs the gamut from pure rock tracks like " Desperately Wanting" and " Good" to ballads such as " This Time of Year". When they really want to unleash their inner-hard rock side, the band will break into a track like " Pull". Being a New Orleanian is a huge advantage for a true BTE fan like myself, as they play several dates at the brilliant House of Blues each year, with each and every show a sell-out. The crowd enjoys a wonderful and somewhat intimate connection with this magnificent three-piece. Whenever Kevin, Tom and Travis take the stage at HOB in NOLA, the crowd breaks into a frenzy that will remain intact until the final song of the encore. As if BTE's musical contributions are not enough, it turns out that these are three very nice guys. Good solid citizens. Their BTE Foundation hosts a charity golf tournament each year, with proceeds always pointed to worthwhile causes. Plus the guys are big-time LSU fans, which should underscore that they always love a good party. BTE is one-of-a-kind. Their talents are extraordinary ( also the name of a hit track of theirs) so catch these guys live whenever you can. Take it from a true music fan like myself...you won't regret it! I thought it was this REM song. | Reviewer: Hannuh ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra I honestly thought of the song "Losing My Religion" to be the song he sang about. I don't know if that's right, but it sort of fits the song. 3:30 minutes might just be what fit, next to what actually happens. And you can tell that he added in personal expierences due to Sheep's answer. Idk. Check it. Love the song. Love Ezra :) My brother looks a lot like the lead singer. Lol. shaving. | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Juicy performed by Better Than Ezra my brother dances and shaves while listening to this song. and when you see him dancing, you really have to appreciate how good at shaving he is. my interpretation | Reviewer: John ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra I thought the song was a lighthearted one about a young man's first sexual encounter when I first heard it. It wasn't until I saw the lyrics written out that I realized there could be other interpretations. Either way, it's a great song with interesting lyrics and a captivating melody. awesome song | Reviewer: Kevin ------ About the song Closer performed by Better Than Ezra I've been listening for a few years and always liked this song though it seemed so sad. Finally dug out the lyrics and realized how beautiful it really it. Love it! juicy~ | Reviewer: Cher ------ About the song Juicy performed by Better Than Ezra I have heard this song being played at my store for some time and i could never figure out who sung it then when i heard it was BETTER THAN EZRA i was shocked!! I LOVE IT!! have to admit...i had to look up the lyrics..cant understand anything but JUICY. haha Gardening At Night | Reviewer: ed ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra This is the only R.E.M. song that is exactly 3:50. Hard to feel that this would be the song that 2 people would be having a magic moment with singing along but hey....I'm sure each generation has their own...look at most Nirvana songs. Gardening At Night | Reviewer: ed ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra This is the only R.E.M. song that is exactly 3:50. Hard to feel that this would be the song that 2 people would be having a magic moment with singing along but hey....I'm sure each generation has their own...look at most Nirvana songs. Amazing song | Reviewer: Mike ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra this song is and always will be one of my favorite song of all time.this song brought better than ezra in as one of my influences on music.its an emotional,moving song. One More Murder | Reviewer: Lidia aka:AmericanBeautyX ------ About the song One More Murder performed by Better Than Ezra Very true this song is. New Orleans is like this everyday. One more murder in this town. :( BEST BAND EVER | Reviewer: vash ------ About artist/band Better Than Ezra From the first song i've heard to the last, i've liked every lyric. PLease, kevin create another album soon, i'm dying to hear a new album from you guys. The songs CLOSER, LIKE IT LIKE THAT,DAYLIGHT, BREATHELESS, KING OF NO, SINCERELY ME, AMERICAN DREAM, EXTRAORDINARY, GET YOU IN, OUR LAST NIGHT and all of your songs are the best in the world. PLEASE make more music. INSANELY YOURS, vash Why o why? | Reviewer: jenn ------ About the song Juicy performed by Better Than Ezra I don't know why, but I LOVE this song. It's not like nay other BTE song and it's been used for a Chili's commercial, for god's sake. But I get all happy and goofy when it comes on. :) they are just awesome | Reviewer: brittnay ------ About artist/band Better Than Ezra better than ezra has been my favorite band for a long time. I love how each song has a different feel to it. The guys work really well writing songs, I just wish that I was able to walk into a store and be able to buy their albums. I walked into the stores on the release date of Before the Robots, and asked if the store had any in stock and they said that they had never heard of the band. I dont wanna enter a title | Reviewer: sheep ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra Ezra fans may get the most excited about the album's first single, "A Lifetime", which features Griffin incorporating a legendary rock'n'roll story into elements of his own life. "Being a writer, it's liberating to know you can create characters and circumstances in your songs," says the frontman. "But on 'A Lifetime,' I take a bit of a personal story, and then embellish it." The song, an epic pop-rock ballad following the aftermath of a friend's death, actually takes its plot from the death of legendary country-rocker Gram Parsons. "Gram's tale is just a great, romantic rock'n'roll story," says the singer. "His friend stole his funeral casket from LAX and took it down to 29 Palms and set him on fire as the sun came up ... and that's where I got the story of some friends stealing their friend's urn, and honoring the girl's true wishes, and going out to the beach one morning and listening to this REM song they used to listen to growing up as the sun was coming up. It was a way to make something both personal and dramatic." source: http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/better_than_ezra/bio.jhtml I need help!! | Reviewer: Ashley ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra I love this song, it actually made me cry, and that's amazing for a song to do. But i HAVE to know what the REM song is!!!!! it's killing me not knowing and stupid REM has to have 6 million albums so can someone please help me out???! REM | Reviewer: Trickster ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra My vote is for "The One I Love" which runs about 3:20 ... Though there is one called "Romance" om Eponymous that runs 3:26 .... I suppose it might come down to some song that was a personal fav of the girl ... so beautiful | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song A Lifetime performed by Better Than Ezra it took me months to hear the line about stealing her urn, and then it all fit together. it is such a tragic image - a boy fresh out of high school, holding the urn that contains the girl he loves, who died in his car with him. it is so unfair when these things happen, but htis is an amazing song. i do wish i knew which REM song is being referenced though. BTE is so talented | Reviewer: NIki ------ About the song Breathless performed by Better Than Ezra I've been hearing their songs on the radio and finally gave in and bought a CD of theirs. My God, I was so amazed. The talent that these 3 guys have is incredible. When I heard Breathless I fell in Love. That song fits my life so perfectly, it's like they were following me around and knew I had to hear that song to make me understand that I will find Love again. Thank You BTE You could review the artist/band Better Than Ezra in Biography page You could review Better Than Ezra album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Better Than Ezra song by clicking the song which you like  Download "Better Than Ezra" Music | | ||||||||||
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