Zack got his feet wet fronting the San Diego Band, Handful, but has also toured America as a solo artist. He locked himself in his home studio for a few months and wrote and recorded a bunch of songs and shortly after 3rd Alley was formed and a lot of those songs turned into Alley songs, i.e. "i need sleep," the original demo version, was released on the Martian Church/LBR Compilation "More Propaganda" in 2005.
Tyson aside to his sparkling personality has played bass in Indonesian Mules and fills in for Randy Bradbury in Glue Factory on occasion. Rumors of Tyson's ambitious attempt at becoming a child star are rampant and are based on our previous bio mentioning his Sunny Delight fame.
Augmentation brought in some new members: Todd Forman (of sublime fame) on sax, keyboard and occasional cabbage patch.
Seachange brought in Todd Elrod (from Bargain Music) on Drums and occassional dog barks, long beach style of course.
theese guys come from Longbeach and have a great sound.
for more info check their labels in the us, japan and europe.
www.longbeachrecords.com
www.longbeachrecords.de
www.fondoflife.net
www.inyaface.jp
Bill Bixby
3rd Alley Lyrics
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The fire in her eyes, is murderous and mean
she tried to take me out with porcelin spoons and figuerines
lucky i have been that she weighs in at a measly buck-10
drivin' in my car she's tried to yank the emergency brake
one more strike against me and i know my life she'll take
so i grabbed up my guitar and i loaded, loaded up my car
it's a shame that we all don't live back in 1953
when beatin' on your wife was as common as just skippin down the street
and now with the feminist movement, women think they can beat on me
so, i'm movin' from town to town like Bill Bixby
think that i'm all hidden on this shady far out street
soakin' in the scenery when a shadow crosses me
my hair stands up and my stomache drops as i turn, see those golden locks
she'll sabotage your foot massage, she'll break into your new garage
drag her key up and down your paint and pop the tires of your brand new dodge
your voodoo dolls and psycho calls are just, just the final straws
it's a shame that we all don't live back in 1953
when beatin' on your wife was as common as just skippin down the street
and now with the feminist movement, women think they can beat on me
so, i'm movin' from town to town like Bill Bixby
The song "Bill Bixby" by 3rd Alley tells the story of a man who is in an abusive relationship. He describes his partner with "fire in her eyes," and tells of her attempts to hurt him with everyday items, such as porcelain spoons and figurines. He weighs her, stating that she is just over 100 pounds, but despite her size, she has tried to harm him by pulling the emergency brake in the car. He feels that if he makes one more wrong move, she will take his life.
The man expresses nostalgia for a time when domestic violence was more acceptable, stating that "beating on your wife was as common as just skipping down the street" in 1953. He feels victimized by the feminist movement, claiming that "women think they can beat on me." He compares himself to the character David Banner, played by Bill Bixby in the TV series "The Incredible Hulk," who wanders aimlessly, trying to avoid conflict and trouble.
Overall, the lyrics are a scathing satire on the issue of domestic violence, and the misconceptions that often surround it. The song sheds light on the cycle of abuse that can be hard to escape, as well as the societal pressures that can contribute to it.
Line by Line Meaning
The fire in her eyes, is murderous and mean
Her eyes are filled with anger and hate, and she is capable of violence.
she tried to take me out with porcelain spoons and figurines
She has tried to harm me with household objects.
lucky i have been that she weighs in at a measly buck-10
Fortunately, she is a small woman and not physically strong enough to seriously harm me.
drivin' in my car she's tried to yank the emergency brake
She has tried to cause a dangerous situation while I am driving.
one more strike against me and i know my life she'll take
I fear that if she becomes any angrier with me, she may become violent enough to kill me.
so i grabbed up my guitar and i loaded, loaded up my car
In order to escape from her, I have packed up my belongings and prepared to leave town.
it's a shame that we all don't live back in 1953
The singer wishes he lived in a time when domestic violence was more socially acceptable and he may have had more control over his partner.
when beatin' on your wife was as common as just skippin down the street
The artist is expressing his misogynistic beliefs that domestic violence was more acceptable in the past.
and now with the feminist movement, women think they can beat on me
The artist feels that women have become more empowered and are now more likely to physically harm him.
so, i'm movin' from town to town like Bill Bixby
The artist feels that he must constantly move to avoid his partner and protect himself, much like the character of Bill Bixby in the TV show The Incredible Hulk.
think that i'm all hidden on this shady far out street
The singer believes he has found a safe place to hide and avoid his partner.
soakin' in the scenery when a shadow crosses me
As he is enjoying his surroundings, he suddenly becomes aware of his partner's presence.
my hair stands up and my stomach drops as i turn, see those golden locks
The sight of his partner fills him with fear and anxiety.
she'll sabotage your foot massage, she'll break into your new garage
The singer has experienced his partner's destructive behavior in the past, including damaging his possessions and property.
drag her key up and down your paint and pop the tires of your brand new dodge
She has even gone so far as to damage his car in order to hurt him.
your voodoo dolls and psycho calls are just, just the final straws
The artist has reached his breaking point with his partner's behavior and feels that he can no longer tolerate it.
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.