Daria Lyrics
Cake
Lyrics
When you tried to kiss me
I only bit your tongue
When you tried to get me together
I only came undone
When you tried to tell me
The one for me was you
I was in your mattress back in 1982
Daria, I won't be soothed
Daria yeah, I won't soothed
Over like smoothed
Over like milk, silk,
A bedspread or a quilt,
Icing on a cake
Or a serene translucent lake
Daria, Daria, yeah Daria
I won't be soothed
I won't be soothed
when you tried to tell me
Of all the love you had
I was cleaning oil from beaches
Seeing only what was bad
When you tried to feed me
I only shut my mouth
Food got on your apron
And you told me to get out
Daria, I won't be soothed
Daria yeah, I won't soothed
Over like smoothed
Over like milk, silk,
A bedspread or a quilt,
Icing on a cake
Or a serene translucent lake
Daria, Daria, Daria,
Daria yeah, Daria, yeah Daria yeah
I won't be soothed
I won't be soothed
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song "Daria" by Cake was released on August 27th, 1996 as the lead single from their album Fashion Nugget. The band consists of John McCrea (vocals/guitar), Vince DiFiore (trumpet/keyboard/accordion), Gabe Nelson (bass/backing vocals), Xan McCurdy (guitar) and Paulo Baldi (drums).
The lyrics for this alt-rock classic were written by John McCrea, while production duties were handled by the Dust Brothers. In “Daria”, McCrea sings about a woman who has been hurt in love before and is hesitant to open up again. The combination of McCrea's unique vocal delivery, the horn section and humorous lyrics make it one of Cake's most beloved songs. It remains a favorite among fans today and continues to be featured at live shows.