The band broke up after the release of their third full-length Shorthand Operation. At the time, vocalist Jeff Suffering referred to the album as "quite possibly...the best record I'll ever record." Explaining their breakup, Suffering said "we had a rough tour and nobody wanted to continue playing in 'Christian' music industry."
After breaking up, Suffering and guitarist John Spalding went on to form Raft of Dead Monkeys with labelmate members of Roadside Monument. Suffering later went on to form the still-active Suffering & the Hideous Thieves. He also contributes to Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Members:
Jeff Suffering - Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, etc.
John Spalding - Guitar
Matt Johnson - Bass
Marty Martinez - Drums
also Matt Nelson, John Himmelberger, Jiles ONeal, Brian Trimble, Matt Bailey and Bill Power
Hope
90LB.Wuss Lyrics
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I need the breath of life.
The breath of life.
The breath of life.
I am weak from the fight and I can still hear them celebrating victory.
Wiping the blood from my face.
The pain creeps in taking over my thoughts.
My spirit lays broken, shattered, shrouded by you.
I push you in and I like it.
Hating the darkness which becomes my flesh.
Inside this shell you try to hide.
Your still churning. mind and spirit burning.
Torture love never fails. exception in your case.
Failure comes quite naturally or so it seems.
Fading in and out from black to white, to black to white again.
Watching the blood running down my cheek. and my spirit lays broken.
And I feel so shattered and so tired.
I dug a hold six feet deep for you and you want it.
The lyrics of 90LB. Wuss's song "Hope" delve into themes of struggle, pain, and perseverance. The opening verse speaks to a desperate need for the "breath of life" as the singer fights against what appears to be overwhelming odds. The sense of physical and emotional trauma is palpable as the singer envisions themselves bloodied and broken, with their spirit shattered and obscured by another's presence. However, there is a sense of dark satisfaction as the singer pushes that presence into a grave they have dug, suggesting a desire for control and power even in the midst of struggle.
The second verse continues to explore the themes of pain and struggle, but with a hint of resilience. The imagery of "fading in and out from black to white" suggests a wavering sense of hope or perspective, but the presence of both colors indicates a potential for renewal or balance. Even with the singer's own blood running down their cheek, there is a sense that they are still battling and enduring.
Line by Line Meaning
Gurgling, gasping for air.
I am struggling to breathe and need help.
I need the breath of life.
I am in desperate need of revitalization.
The breath of life.
I am seeking a new beginning and growth.
I am weak from the fight and I can still hear them celebrating victory.
I am tired from battling but the opposition has already won.
Wiping the blood from my face.
I am injured and attempting to clean myself up.
The pain creeps in taking over my thoughts.
My physical suffering is overwhelming my mental state.
My spirit lays broken, shattered, shrouded by you.
I feel emotionally destroyed and consumed by someone else's presence.
Your icy pale skin in the cemetery plot I dug for you.
I have created a metaphorical space for you and you chill me with your lifelessness.
I push you in and I like it.
I am enjoying the power I have over you and our relationship.
Hating the darkness which becomes my flesh.
I despise the negative aspects of myself that manifest as a result of this situation.
Inside this shell you try to hide.
You are attempting to conceal your true nature from me.
Your still churning. mind and spirit burning.
You are experiencing internal turmoil and intense emotion.
Torture love never fails. exception in your case.
My abusive love usually works, but not on you.
Failure comes quite naturally or so it seems.
I am used to things not going my way.
Fading in and out from black to white, to black to white again.
My thoughts and emotions are fluctuating rapidly and dramatically.
Watching the blood running down my cheek. and my spirit lays broken.
I am both physically and emotionally hurt.
And I feel so shattered and so tired.
I am exhausted and emotionally drained.
I dug a hold six feet deep for you and you want it.
I have made a grave for you and you seem to be accepting of it.
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@cyboman5687
My older brother had this cd. I think I was 12 when it came out. It changed my life. Between this and Roadside Monument and Blenderhead I don’t think I’d be the person I am today. Easily the three best bands Tooth and Nail ever produced. Still have a soft spot for Joe Christmas though too. And Damien Jurado and Pedro the Lion
@cyboman5687
And Frodus
@PrisonCityNoise
Thanks for sharing! Love hearing stories like these. Absolutely love Roadside Monument, Pedro the Lion and Frodus myself. Can't remember exactly how I got into that stuff but I've always loved the Tooth and Nail bands, so much good music there.
@scootover7
This album is awesome. I use to write my own punk lyrics , 90 LB Wuss is one of my favorite bands
@this_is_an_outrage
Love this record. Been digging back through my old stuff, and anything Jeff Suffering related is aces. Thanks for posting this!
@PrisonCityNoise
Thank YOU Mr. Tony Harrison
@this_is_an_outrage
@Contraktor This, my friend, is not an outrage. :D
@JeremiahLambertArt
this album was the one that made me look at 90lb wuss as more than just a 1 trick pony. too bad it was their last.
@consequenceable
YEEAAH