Some say they hail from Wisconsin, some say their accents on stage betray a New Jersey heritage and some people think they’re just Chixdiggit in disguise, but one thing’s for sure, Blue and the gang have been crafting some of the sweetest pop-punk gems about breaking and entering, stalking, and muggings that you’ve ever heard. Not many grown men in ski masks can claim to be the very favorite band of Fat Mike’s daughter, for example (not many men in ski masks should be around children at all) but that’s what makes Masked Intruder so special. They’re more than a gimmick. They’ve got chops. They’re weird, kinda arty, fairly goofy, vaguely dumb, relentlessly smart and they appeal to pretty much everyone, from their fellow hardened criminals to little girls and everyone in between.
Now, they’re back on the lam in support of M.I., featuring thirteen tracks of broken hearts, broken promises and breaking and entering. Recorded by Matt Alison at Atlas Studios in Chicago (Alkaline Trio, Lawrence Arms, Menzingers), M.I. boasts the Intruders at their toe tapping, jewelry stealing best. I mean, if there’s a better title for a love song than Don’t Run Away, I sure as hell haven’t heard it.
In support of M.I., and in order to stay a step ahead of their parole officers, the Intruder duders are hitting the road nonstop, traversing the globe, from Europe to Australia to the US of A, with bands like the Dwarves, Face To Face and more, bringing their heart-stealing songs to the people, all while merch dude, stage security and exquisitely mustached lawman Officer Bradford makes sure that hearts are the only things Masked Intruder steals. Officer Bradford may not wear a smile during a Masked Intruder show, but everyone else in the house sure is, and you can bet your ass that whether live or on record, the boys in Masked Intruder are sure to have you singing along and looking for your wallet. Oh, that prison in Louisiana is called Angola. Score one for memory. Take that, Google.
Stick 'Em Up
Masked Intruder Lyrics
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I got a knife, motherfucker, Stick 'Em Up
Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up
I got a knife, motherfucker, Stick 'Em Up
I got a knife, it's a switchblade.
I think It's time for me to get paid.
Gimme your money, don't hesitate
Or you'll regret it.
Here in the alley, it's just you and me...
And the homeless dude, but he's asleep.
Gimme your fuckin' money, I repeat.
I got a knife, I got a knife, I got a knife...
Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up
I got a knife, motherfucker, Stick 'Em Up
Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up
I got a knife, motherfucker, Stick 'Em Up
I got your money now I gotta flee.
Don't try to send nobody after me,
I got your address off your I'd
And don't forget it.
I'll take your money on a shopping spree.
First the liquor store, then QVC.
It's like a merry Christmas, just for me.
I got a knife, I got a knife, I got a knife...
Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up
I got a knife, motherfucker, Stick 'Em Up
Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up
I got a knife, motherfucker, Stick 'Em Up
The lyrics to Masked Intruder's song Stick 'Em Up detail the actions of a would-be mugger, who holds up a victim with a knife and demands their money. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the use of the knife, serving to heighten the tension and danger of the situation. The song also includes mentions of a homeless individual in the alley, as well as the mugger's plans to spend the stolen money at a liquor store and QVC.
The lyrics themselves are presented with a degree of whimsy and exaggeration, as the band's lyrics often do. However, this choice of tone fits with the band's overall style, which blends upbeat pop-punk melodies with darker subject matter.
Interestingly, the song was included on the soundtrack for the video game 'Saints Row IV' and became one of the band's most well-known tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up, Stick 'Em Up
The singer is telling someone to put their hands up in the air as a sign of surrender.
I got a knife, motherfucker, Stick 'Em Up
The singer has a switchblade and is using it as a threat to rob the person.
I think It's time for me to get paid.
The singer is saying that they need to make some money through illegal means.
Gimme your money, don't hesitate
The artist is demanding the person's money and instructing them not to stall.
Or you'll regret it.
The artist is warning that if the person does not comply, they will face negative consequences.
Here in the alley, it's just you and me...
The singer is noting that they and the person they are robbing are alone in a secluded area.
And the homeless dude, but he's asleep.
The singer is reminding the person that there is a potentially dangerous element in the area, but that they are not currently a threat.
Gimme your fuckin' money, I repeat.
The artist is stressing the urgency of their demand for money.
I got your money now I gotta flee.
The artist has successfully stolen the person's money and is now looking to escape before anyone notices.
Don't try to send nobody after me,
The artist is warning against the person seeking retribution or alerting authorities.
I got your address off your I'd
The singer indicates that they have taken the person's identification for future use, such as retribution or continued theft.
And don't forget it.
The artist is again warning the person not to take any action against them.
I'll take your money on a shopping spree.
The singer is stating that they will use the stolen money to frivolously purchase items for themselves.
First the liquor store, then QVC.
The singer indicates that they have specific stores in mind to spend the stolen money on.
It's like a merry Christmas, just for me.
The singer is expressing their excitement and satisfaction at their successful theft and forthcoming shopping trip.
Contributed by Addison N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.