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
OUTBREAK
90LB.Wuss Lyrics
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She beat her own self.
She called a bluff on spider bite.
I was this close, just three years shy six months.
Chameleon lines.
Now tell me who lied?
I take back the red light that draped her face.
Frank and the rain from her ears.A box of words re-owned.
Outbreak, breakout.
Taste your own touch.
Outbreak.
Another lost year.
She saved green stamps for a day like today.
Hold it steady and cut it deep.
The blood runs warm.
She'll deny what it's done.
Feel the color of rotting pears in response to the apposable thumb.
Look me in the eye.
The lyrics of "Outbreak" by the band 90LB. Wuss are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about a person who is going through a difficult time and is battling their own demons. The lines "She's spilling orange and sun and chasing it again" and "She saved green stamps for a day like today" suggest that the person is desperately trying to hold on to some semblance of happiness and hope amidst a tough situation.
The line "Chameleon lines. Now tell me who lied?" could refer to the fact that the person has been putting on a façade to hide their true feelings or to the fact that they have been deceived by someone else. The lines "She'll deny what it's done. Feel the color of rotting pears in response to the apposable thumb" could suggest that the person is trying to bury or deny the pain they are feeling, but it continues to fester and affect them. The final line "Look me in the eye" is a plea for the person to be honest with themselves and perhaps others about their struggles.
Overall, "Outbreak" is a song about the struggle to maintain hope and happiness in the face of adversity and personal demons. It's a poignant and raw depiction of the human experience, and its open-ended lyrics make it a song that each listener can interpret in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
She's spilling orange and sun and chasing it again.
She's full of energy and positivity, chasing after life's bright and cheerful moments again.
She beat her own self.
She overcame her own struggles and challenges through sheer determination and strength.
She called a bluff on spider bite.
She refused to believe in false or exaggerated claims, even when it came to something as small as a spider bite.
I was this close, just three years shy six months.
I was very close to achieving my goal, but missed it by just a few years and months.
Chameleon lines.
Evasive and shifting behavior, like that of a chameleon changing colors to blend in.
Now tell me who lied?
A challenge to those who have deceived or misled in the past to own up and tell the truth.
I take back the red light that draped her face.
A desire to remove the negative connotations or barriers that have held her back or oppressed her in the past.
Frank and the rain from her ears.
Clear and honest communication, like the refreshing rain that clears out any noise or negativity.
A box of words re-owned.
Taking ownership and control of one's own words, reclaiming them from past hurt or misunderstandings.
Outbreak, breakout.
A call to escape from or break free from confinement or negativity, and to let oneself out.
Taste your own touch.
A reminder to take ownership and pride in one's own work and achievements.
Outbreak.
A repetition of the call to escape and break free from negativity and confinement.
Another lost year.
Regret over another year that has passed without achieving important goals or milestones.
She saved green stamps for a day like today.
A reference to saving up rewards or incentives for a future day, especially when that day has finally arrived.
Hold it steady and cut it deep.
A call for precision and focus in order to achieve success.
The blood runs warm.
Emotion and passion run high in pursuit of one's goals and dreams.
She'll deny what it's done.
Refusal to acknowledge or accept the negative consequences of one's actions or decisions.
Feel the color of rotting pears in response to the apposable thumb.
A sense of decay or deterioration in response to past mistakes or poor choices.
Look me in the eye.
A challenge to others to be honest and upfront in communication and action.
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