Sheila Can Do It

A "Homie" song I wrote in February of 1996, at the same time I was writing songs that would end up on Pinkerton. Eventually released as a track on Van Weezer.

I originally used the name "Rachel" instead of "Sheila". It was partially inspired by Rachel Haden and how she did a total transformation of personal style from their first to second albums. The character Sandy in Grease was another inspiration, although I wasn't thinking of the movie or Olivia Newton-John in particular – could be the stage production.

The hook Melody is inadvertently very similar to a Ridel High song called Monsters Under My Bed.