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)
Song X
88 Fingers Louie Lyrics
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I feel asleep cuz there was nothing left to do
Oh god the twists and endless really swell
And since were fighting I'm not feeling all that well
There was nothing left
There was nothing left
There was nothing left to do
I held my breath until I turned really blue
I plugged my ears when I want to talk to you
Turn off the TV but nothing clearly on
I can't think cuz my brain is fried
I saw myself that I wanted to have fun
I'm not here to make you cry
But If I said I had the time of my life
That would only be a lie
The song "Song X" by 88 Fingers Louie seems to be about two people who are fighting and not communicating well with each other. The first verse talks about falling asleep on the couch right next to someone, but there was nothing left to do. This line shows that they are not doing anything productive, just falling asleep because there was no point in being awake. The second line in the verse, "Oh god the twists and endless really swell," perhaps suggests the messy, confusing nature of their arguments, with so many twists and turns, that it's making them sick. The line "And since we're fighting I'm not feeling all that well" shows that the argument is affecting the singer physically and emotionally.
The second verse continues with the same theme of feeling helpless and frustrated in the relationship. The line "I held my breath until I turned really blue" suggests that the singer is trying to hold back their emotions or feelings to avoid further arguments. Plugging their ears when they want to talk to the other person is a sign of exasperation and frustration, and turning off the TV but nothing clearly on indicates a loss of direction or focus. The line "I can't think cuz my brain is fried" further emphasizes the mental and emotional exhaustion that comes with a difficult relationship. The final lines "I'm not here to make you cry, But If I said I had the time of my life, That would only be a lie" show that the singer is not interested in causing the other person emotional pain but is also not willing to lie about their true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell asleep on the couch right next to you
I was so bored with our relationship that I passed out while sitting beside you on the couch.
I feel asleep cuz there was nothing left to do
Since we had nothing exciting going on in our relationship anymore, I dozed off out of sheer boredom.
Oh god the twists and endless really swell
The constant arguments and complications in our relationship are really making me feel great (sarcasm).
And since were fighting I'm not feeling all that well
All of our constant arguing is taking a toll on my emotional and physical health.
There was nothing left
Our relationship had reached a point of emptiness and lack of excitement.
There was nothing left
Our relationship had reached a point of emptiness and lack of excitement.
There was nothing left to do
There was no fun or enjoyment left in our relationship and we had exhausted all options.
I held my breath until I turned really blue
I was so frustrated with our fighting and lack of communication that I physically suffered by holding my breath to the point of turning blue.
I plugged my ears when I want to talk to you
I had become so fed up with our arguments that I didn't even want to hear what you had to say anymore and blocked you out.
Turn off the TV but nothing clearly on
Even when we weren't arguing or fighting, there was nothing meaningful or interesting to talk about or do together.
I can't think cuz my brain is fried
The constant stress and negative energy from our relationship had left me feeling mentally drained and unable to focus on anything else.
I saw myself that I wanted to have fun
I had a desire to enjoy my life and have fun, but our relationship was preventing me from doing that.
I'm not here to make you cry
I didn't want to intentionally hurt you, but our relationship had become too much for me to handle.
But If I said I had the time of my life
If I were to claim that I was truly happy and fulfilled in our relationship, that would be a lie.
That would only be a lie
I couldn't pretend to be happy in a relationship that had become toxic and unfulfilling.
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.