Fountains Of Wayne - Richie And Ruben Lyrics
They opened up a bar called "Living Hell"
Right from the start it didn't go too well
They didn't have the vibe or quite the right clientele
They bought a velvet rope and the door man laughed
Six short weeks and they were forced to sell
Richie and Ruben
Don't know what they're doin'
Richie and Ruben
Are both a little out of their minds
Don't give 'em a dime
They'll blow through your dough
Just like they blew through mine
A-whoa a-a-o
Where did the money go?
Where did the money go?
They opened a boutique they called "Degree"
Together with some kid from F.I.T.
Though later it turned out he never quite
Got his degree
Eleven hundred bucks for a ripped up shirt
That came pre-stained with bleach and black dirt
Seemed just a little bit
Too steep to me - e - e - - e - e
Richie and Ruben
Don't know what they're doin'
Richie and Ruben
Are both a little out of their minds
Don't give 'em a dime
They'll blow through your dough
Just like they blew through mine
And ever since the seventh grade
They've been sayin that "we've got it made"
And I haven't gotten paid
Gotten paid at all
A-whoa a-a-o
Whoa-o a-a-o
Where did the money go?
Where did the money go?
Richie and Ruben
Don't know what they're doin'
Richie and Ruben
Are both a little
They're both a little
They're both a little
Out of their minds
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Fountains Of Wayne Richie And Ruben Comments
I own a copy of Sky Full of Holes. least favorite album by FoW.
We've all known people like Richie and Ruben. For me it was my dad.
great song. some hints of a katy lied era steely dan influence? reminds me of that a bit anyway
I would love to hear the real story behind this song, perhaps names have been changed to protect the offending "Richie & Rubin", and because it sings better. FOW just has this amazing ability to tell a story through catchy songs.
Sounds a little like " coffee and T.V " by Blur at times. Not their best tune, but they know how to write a catchy pop tune. Happy to call myself a fan.
They're NOT underrated. They're the one of the greatest bands ever, and anyone with a brain and a set of ears knows it. Do we really care how highly "mainstream America" rates them? I certainly don't.
the two of them
I came looking for a well crafted pop song and found it..
"Sky Full of Holes" will really grow on you after a couple run-throughs. trust me
Not my style of music, but the song is hilarious. Their lyrics are definitely their specialty.
Love this song! =)
+sarah yost So do I!
i love when the bass comes in at 1:06
Uh, that would be: a-whoa-oh-oh-oh... not sure about that last part! Good stuff by FoW, as always. Wish they'd come out to WA state!
Have FOW ever written a bad song? No filler on their records. It's all meat. First ballot Hall of Famers.
There are a lot worse things than delicious catchy pop music, like silly love songs.
amazing band.. really brilliant. such an underated band!!
Just plain excellent.
Stephen King brought me here!
Excellent tune. Unusual and interesting lyrics.
Not Ira nor Georgia Hubley, but pretty good.
Sounds like Lord Blankfein and Jaime Diamond.
Jaime and Blankfien.
Drink Mogan David wine.
They'll blow through your dough
Just like they blew through mine!
Stephen King sent me here.
this song it quite beatlesque - but i love it
ALBUM IS SO AMAZING
One person doesn't understand the meaning of music
veRy Pleasant sOnG ¬!~
sounds like a more laid back vibe on this record, I hope it's a grower
This is one band that has CONTINUALLY makes constantly GREAT CD'S with good songs which the lyrics are catchy. I've NEVER been disappointed and I know I NEVER will be!!!
I JUST lived this song.... Great lyrics! Wasn't a bar though.... Won't give them a dime ever again!
Just read the album review in Rolling Stone. Looked em up. Heard this song. Clicked "Favorite". This is awesome.
I like!"
Why don't they play this on the radio? Fountains of Wayne is the best band I've ever heard.
One of my favorite bands that nobody has ever heard of. It's like having my own band. I love it!
i think i know ritchie and ruben
"Richie and Reuben don't know what they're doing...."
Ah yes I approve very much. Welcome back Chris, Adam, Jody and Brian, it's been too long
Awesome new song!
I chickened out last night at doing "Maureen" at Karaoke.
obsessed
Best. Band. Period.
Omg this guys are awesome! really, even their b-sides cd is awesome to the max!
NEVER disappoint!!!
Sheer pop perfection, so glad they are back. Now come and play Amsterdam, please...
I totally agree with @MrTheloraxtrees. It's IS a great new tune, and PLEASE COME TO HOUSTON!
Downloaded the MP3 yesterday. Great new tune - thanks!! Please come to the Houston, Texas area! Hope to see a real video soon.