Lyrics
We had a flyin’ guitar man, maybe the fastest in the land
We had a skilled guitarist, possibly the fastest around.
But he was goin’ nowhere fast
Despite his skills, he wasn't making progress or achieving success.
Speed ain’t nothin’ without class
Emphasizes that speed alone is not impressive without style or substance.
He couldn’t play Tasty, oh no, Tasty like this man, yes
The guitarist couldn't play with the desired tastefulness or style.
Tasty, Tasty, ain’t it time we mellow out
Expresses a desire to relax and take things easy.
We had a man named Crazy Art, he overplayed his bass a lot
A bassist named Crazy Art who tended to overplay his instrument.
We had to kick him in the pants
The band had to address his excessive playing by figuratively kicking him.
His fingers moved like Vitus’ dance
Describes Crazy Art's fast and erratic finger movements on the bass.
He couldn’t play Tasty, oh no, Tasty like this man, yes
Crazy Art also couldn't play with the desired tastefulness or style.
Tasty, Tasty, ain’t it time we mellow out
Reiterates the need to relax and mellow out.
We had a drummer name of Joe, he played so fast we let him go
The drummer Joe played too fast, leading to his departure from the band.
He ran away with all of our songs, now he’s in school where he belongs
He took the band's songs with him and is now pursuing education.
He couldn’t play Tasty, oh no Tasty, like this man, yes
Joe also lacked the tastefulness or style in his playing.
Tasty, Tasty, ain’t it time we mellow out
Reiterates the call to relax and mellow out.
We got some Tasty harmony, sometimes there’s two, sometimes there’s three
The band introduces harmonies, varying between two and three members.
We like to sing it now and then, mostly we save it til‘ the end
The band enjoys singing harmonies occasionally, often saving it for the end of their performance.
We’re gonna sing Tasty, oh yeah, Tasty like this, now!
Expresses the band's determination to play tastefully.
We love to play that rock n’ roll, man it’s the only way to go
Declares love for playing rock n' roll, emphasizing it as the best way to go.
A drummer, bass and two guitars, when you play it Tasty you’ll go far
Describes the ideal rock band setup: drummer, bass, and two guitars, advocating for tasteful playing.
We’re gonna play Tasty, oh yes, Tasty rock n’ roll, all right!
Reiterates the determination to play rock n' roll with style and taste.
Tasty, Tasty, ain’t it time we mellow out
Once again, emphasizes the need to mellow out and relax.
We’re gonna be Tasty, oh yeah, Tasty, like this man, yea
The band expresses the intention to be tasteful in their performance.
Tasty, ooh ,Tasty, ain’t it time we mellow out
Reiterates the call to mellow out while aiming for tastefulness.
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