88 Fingers Louie reformed in 2009, but after some touring and the release of a live album, the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2011.
Members
Denis Buckley - Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
Mr. Dan Precision - Guitars, Vocals (1993-1999, 2009-2011)
John Contreras - Bass (2009-2011)
John Carrol - Drums, Vocals (1998-1999, 2009-2011)
Ex-Members
Dom Vallone - Drums (1993-1995)
Glenn Porter - Drums (1995-1998)
Joe Principe - Bass, Vocals (1993-1999)
In The John
88 Fingers Louie Lyrics
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On the daily news
saw the naked ladies
and their beautiful tattoos
and all their dirty stories
from all their dirty heads
what does he really get
[Chorus]
Mikey what are you doin?
who would you lead on this time?
if you have a spinning head
do it in the john
Mikey won't pass out
he wanted to drink more
with a whore
monmy came without him
and now he's got it bad
the pornos on the page
were only giving head
[Chorus]
Mikey what are you doin?
who would you lead on this time?
if you have a spinning head
do it in the john
what does he do now?
he wonders if they can cure him
no such luck now
victims of his pornos
thre them in the trash and
she still didn't believe him and
made him spend his cash
[Chorus]
Mikey what are you doin?
who would you lead on this time?
if you have a spinning head
do it in the john
doin' it in the john
The song "In The John" by 88 Fingers Louie begins with the singer watching daily news on TV where he sees naked women flaunting their tattoos and sharing their dirty stories. He questions what the audience really gets from such cheap thrills. The chorus then asks Mikey what he is up to this time, and advises him to do whatever he wants to in the John if he has a spinning head, presumably from the drinks he's consumed.
As the song progresses, we learn that Mikey has been drinking with a prostitute, and his mother has come looking for him. He regrets his decisions and wonders if he can be cured of his vices. The lyrics are a critique of those who indulge in cheap thrills and get carried away by their vices. The song highlights how such indulgences can lead to undesirable consequences and create a cycle of remorse and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
On the daily news
Everyday, there are news
saw the naked ladies
Saw some women without clothes on
and their beautiful tattoos
Observed their tattoos that could be considered artistic
and all their dirty stories
Heard some inappropriate or indecent anecdotes from them
from all their dirty heads
The stories come from their minds that has impure thoughts
what does he really get
What does the person get in return for listening to such stories or observing naked bodies?
Mikey what are you doin?
What is Mikey doing or up to?
who would you lead on this time?
Who will he fool or deceive this time?
if you have a spinning head
If you feel dizzy or lightheaded
do it in the john
Vomit or relieve yourself in the bathroom
Mikey won't pass out
Mikey won't lose consciousness
he wanted to drink more
He still wanted to continue drinking alcohol
with a whore
He was with a prostitute or promiscuous woman
mommy came without him
His mother arrived without him knowing
and now he's got it bad
Now he's in trouble or in a bad situation
the pornos on the page
Explicit videos or images on a magazine or website
were only giving head
The content was just about oral sex
he wonders if they can cure him
He speculates if there's a remedy or solution to his problem
no such luck now
Unfortunately, it appears that he won't be able to solve his problem
victims of his pornos
People who were affected or influenced by his pornographic materials
thre them in the trash and
He disposed of the materials in the garbage
she still didn't believe him and
The woman didn't believe his alibi or explanation
made him spend his cash
She forced him to spend his money or pay for something
doin' it in the john
Vomiting or relieving oneself in the bathroom
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tomaž vidmar
One of my favs. We used to play this song with our old band.
Greyman Phipps
What a hidden gem this is!