Biography
The band's members have often changed from record to record, with the only constant members being vocalist Jeff Clayton and guitarist Joe Young.
The band has a strong love for pro wrestling. They have displayed this by making musical tributes to various wrestlers including Cactus Jack, Sabu, Terry Funk, and Abdullah The Butcher. Non-specific songs include I'm a Babyface Killer and From Parts Unknown.
The band is no stranger to cover songs, and has covered songs by artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Skrewdriver, Ernest Tubb, Hellstomper, GG Allin, Anti-Nowhere League, Broken Talent, Alice Cooper, Dave Dudley, Bob Dylan, Roky Erickson, George Jones, The Kinks, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Curtis Mayfield, Roy Orbison, Ramones, Rancid Vat, Rose Tattoo, Steve Sadler, Jumping Gene Simmons, Jack Starr, Sun Ra, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Stooges, Talking Heads, The Trashmen, and The Troggs.
The band prefers to write their own material however. As mentioned before, the band has love for wrestling. However, they also feature songs about militant issues (Stormtrooper, Pledge Allegiance to the Bomb, Warhero), a love for the South (Trapped in Dixie), a lack of shame (Glad I Am The Way I Am, Fuck All Y'All, No Apologies), songs that defy political correctness (Animals, Eat 'Em, F.T.K., Spare Change, Watch The Bastard Fry, Melting Pot, O.D. For Me, Hippy Punk),and day to day subjects (I Dont Ask You For Nothing, Backlash, Leeches & Losers, Run My World, Alive & Unwell, People Like You, Misery). According to their coffee table book (Destructo Maximus) Jeff Clayton writes most of the lyrics.
The band is considered by some to be nothing more than a GG Allin backing band because GG did use them as a backing band on his Murder Junkies album. The band has stated that this album was a mixed blessing, stating that although they regret the "backing band" stigma that it gave them, they loved the way the album turned out.
The band's stage show often features wrestling style action, such as Jeff cutting his head open so that he wears a crimson mask, Jeff jumping through (sometimes flaming) tables, and barbed wire shows where the stage is covered in a wall of barbed wire. Jeff Clayton also often plays the washboard during shows, destroying it at the end of a song. The methods of destroying it go from simple smashing it against the floor, putting explosives in it and setting it on fire, and elbow dropping through glass washboards.
Rumors
Antiseen Lyrics
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Somebody wanna tell DJ to turn it up
I feel the energy all around
And my body can't stop moving to the sound
But I can tell that you're watching me
And you're probably gonna write what you didn't see
Well I just need a little space to breathe
Why can't you just let me
Do the things I wanna do
I just wanna be me
I don't understand why
Would you wanna bring me down
If I'm only having fun
I'm going live my life
(not the way you want me to)
I'm tired of rumors starting
I'm sick of being followed
I'm tired of people lying
Sayin' what they want about me
Why can't they back up off me
Why can't they let me live
I'm gonna do it my way
Take this for just what it is
Here we are back up in the club
People taking pictures
Don't you think they get enough
I just wanna be all over the floor
And throw my hands up in the air to the beat like (What?)
I've gotta say respectfully
I would like it if you take the cameras off of me
Cause I just want a little room to breathe
Can you please respect my privacy
Why can't you just let me
Do the things I wanna do
I just wanna be me
I don't understand why
Would you wanna bring me down
If I'm only having fun
I wanna live my life
(not the way you want me to)
I'm tired of rumors starting
I'm sick of being followed
I'm tired of people lying
Sayin' what they want about me
Why can't they back up off me
Why can't they let me live
I'm gonna do it my way
Take this for just what it is
I just need to free my mind (my mind)
Just wanna dance and have a good time (good time)
I'm tired of rumors (rumors)
Followed (followed, followed, followed, followed, followed)
What they (follow) me
Why can't they (they they they-they-they) let me live
Take this for just what it is
I'm tired of rumors starting
I'm sick of being followed
I'm tired of people lying
Sayin' what they want about me
Why can't they back up off me
Why can't they let me live
I'm gonna do it my way
Take this for just what it is
I'm tired of rumors starting
I'm sick of being followed
I'm tired of people lying
Sayin' what they want about me
Why can't they back up off me
Why can't they let me live
I'm gonna do it my way
Take this for just what it is
The lyrics to Antiseen's "Rumors" speak of the songwriter's frustration with the constant rumors and scrutiny surrounding their life, as well as their desire to be able to live freely without the judgment of others. The verses describe the singer's experience of going out to a club and feeling the energy around them, but also sensing that they are being watched and potentially misrepresented. The chorus repeats the sentiment of being tired of rumors and lies, and wanting to be able to live their life according to their own desires.
The song deals with themes that are common in pop culture, as celebrities and public figures are often the subject of intense scrutiny and the spread of rumors and gossip. The lyrics provide a perspective on how invasive and damaging that can be to a person's mental health and sense of self. The desire to be free from this kind of scrutiny and to be able to live without the constant judgement of others is something that many people can relate to.
Antiseen is an American punk rock band that formed in 1983. Formed in Charlotte, North Carolina, Antiseen's style has been described as "Elementary Rock and Roll," a raw and primal take on punk that eschews any kind of pretension. The band has released over 20 albums and has been a seminal act in the punk rock scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday, steppin' into the club
It's a Saturday night and I'm heading to the club
Somebody wanna tell DJ to turn it up
I want the music to be louder
I feel the energy all around
The atmosphere is exciting and I can feel it
And my body can't stop moving to the sound
The music is making me dance
But I can tell that you're watching me
I know you're looking at me
And you're probably gonna write what you didn't see
You might create false stories about me
Well I just need a little space to breathe
I want some privacy
Can you please respect my privacy
Please don't invade my personal space
Why can't you just let me
Why can't you leave me alone
Do the things I wanna do
Let me live my life the way I want
I just wanna be me
I want to be myself
I don't understand why
I don't know why
Would you wanna bring me down
Why do you want to ruin my life
If I'm only having fun
I'm just enjoying myself
I'm going live my life
I want to live my life the way I want
(not the way you want me to)
(not the way you want me to)
I'm sick of being followed
I'm tired of being stalked
I'm tired of rumors starting
I can't stand the gossip about me
Sayin' what they want about me
People are spreading lies about me
Why can't they back up off me
Why can't they leave me alone
I'm gonna do it my way
I'm going to do things on my own terms
Take this for just what it is
Don't read too much into it
Here we are back up in the club
We're still in the club
People taking pictures
People are taking photos
Don't you think they get enough
Aren't they satisfied with the photos they've taken
I just wanna be all over the floor
I want to dance non-stop
And throw my hands up in the air to the beat like (What?)
I want to enjoy the music and dance without being bothered
I've gotta say respectfully
I need to ask you politely
I would like it if you take the cameras off of me
Please stop taking pictures of me
Cause I just want a little room to breathe
I need some space and privacy
I just need to free my mind (my mind)
I need some peace of mind
Just wanna dance and have a good time (good time)
I just want to dance and enjoy myself
I'm tired of rumors (rumors)
I can't take the rumors anymore
Followed (followed, followed, followed, followed, followed)
I'm tired of being stalked by people
What they (follow) me
Why are they following me
Why can't they (they they they-they-they) let me live
Why can't they just leave me alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMANI KHALEEL, RAMON RUSSELL GOODEN, STUART JORDAN
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