Better Than Ezra - Mystified

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She must have been a hell of a princess
Brush fire burning out of a midwest town
A cosmopolitan place, Topeka, Topeka, Topeka
Daddy got a new job in Lodi
SF became a mighty fine place to drown
But such a waste of grace, when I think about it now
She’s 16 again in a summer dress
Driving with a new permit
Then life came along and ruined it

I’m mystified
She ain’t Miss America
Won’t be a blushing bride
In my dirty mind
I’m the game winning quarterback
She’s cheering from the sidelines, yeah
She lookin’ wonderful
And knowing it
Takе me to heaven
For thе hell of it
She lookin’ wonderful
And knowing it
Joyriding in the mothership

We used to be the hometown heroes
I bet they’re wondering, where are their heroes now?
A million miles from a place like Topeka, Topeka, Topeka
Another sad story in the Tenderloin
Or heavy hitters riding high
I’ll leave it all to you to make up your minds
See Better Than Ezra LiveGet tickets as low as $29I’m mystified
She ain’t Miss America
Won’t be a blushing bride
In my dirty mind
I’m the game winning quarterback
She’s cheering from the sidelines, yeah
She lookin’ wonderful
And knowing it
Take me to heaven
For the hell of it
She lookin’ wonderful
And knowing it
Joyriding in the mothership

Now you’re 16 again in a summer dress
Choking on a cigarette
Then life came along and ruined it, yeah

I’m mystified she ain’t Miss America
Won’t be a blushing bride
In my dirty mind
I’m the game show heart attack
I’m taking home the grand prize, yeah
You’re lookin’ wonderful and knowing it
Take me to heaven in your burned out crypt, yeah
You’re lookin’ wonderful and knowing it
Joyriding in the mother ship
I’m mystified, yeah

Release Date: July 18, 2023

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"Mystified" by Better Than Ezra is a nostalgic rock song that reflects on the fleeting nature of youth and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a picture of a past love, reminiscing on the innocence of teenage years and the inevitable changes that come with growing up. The singer is captivated by the memory of a girl who once held so much promise, but has since been shaped by the hardships of life. Despite the ups and downs, there is still a sense of admiration and longing for what once was. The catchy melody and heartfelt vocals capture the bittersweet essence of looking back on the past with a mix of fondness and melancholy. Overall, "Mystified" is a reflective and emotive song that resonates with anyone who has experienced the passage of time and the impact it has on relationships and memories.

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Better than Ezra is a college rock group in the literal sense – it was formed by four students at Louisiana State University in 1988. Two of those four – Kevin Griffin (vocals and guitar) & Tom Drummond (bass guitar) – have been the constant core of the group. The third, guitarist Joel Rundell, died before the group signed its first recording contract. The fourth, drummer Cary Bonnecaze, left the group acrimoniously after their first major-label album went platinum.

Griffin and Drummond decided to keep Better than Ezra going by hiring a new guitarist/keyboardist, James Arthur Payne Jr., and a new drummer, Travis McNabb. McNabb left on good terms in 2009, and Michael Jerome took over the drums.