Before their unfortunate demise, Apocalypse Hoboken toured with the likes of The Vandals, The Ataris, Ten Foot Pole, Less Than Jake, Swingin' Utters, Agent Orange, Guttermouth, Strung Out, Bigwig, Suicide Machines, At the Drive In, Murder City Devils, and appeared on West Coast dates of the Warped Tour.
Their last show in 2003 sold out Chicago's Metro, and though they haven't recorded a shred of new music in five years, demand for their live act has never been greater. A reunion at the Abbey Pub with all-original members promises to be a highlight of 2006.
Line up
Todd Pott - Vocals
Scott A. - Guitar
Sean - Guitar
Kurt Buddha - Bass Guitar
Andy - Drums
Discography
Yes, But... (1989, Self-Released) - (cassette)
Green Monster (1990, Fullon Records) - (7")
Punish the Innocent (1992, Fullon Records) - (cassette)
The Kingpin (1993, Dick Records) - (7")
Strikes Back (1993, Dick Records) - (7")
Superincredibleheavydutydudes (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (CD)
Reissued in 1997 by Labyrinth Media
Jerk Lessons (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (10")
Reissued in 1998 by Dyslexic/Choke Inc.
Daterape Nation (1994, Johanns Face Records) - (2x7")
Sassy's Cute Band Alert (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (7")
Split with Sidekick Kato
Easy Instructions For Complex Machinery (1995, Johanns Face Records - (LP/CD)
Daterape Nation / Jerk Lessons (1996, Johanns Face Records) - (CD)
A compilation of two earlier releases
Now's Not a Good Time (1996, Rocco Records) - (CD/10")
Led Zeppelin III (1997, Fueled By Ramen) - (7")
Oblivion/Apocalypse Hoboken (August 1997, Harmless Records) - (7")
V.M.Live #34 (1997, VML Records) - (7")
Also released as a CD under the name V.M.Live Series 1, Volume 8
Monchichi (1997, Dick Records) - (Promo 7")
House of The Rising Son of a Bitch (1998, Kung-Fu Records) - (LP/CS/CD)
Inverse, Reverse, Perverse (1999, Suburban Home Records) - (CD)
Microstars (1999, Kung-Fu Records) - (LP/CS/CD)
Four CD Box Set (2002, Self-Released) - CD
Disc 1 - 1990-1993
Disc 2 - 1994-1995
Disc 3 - 1995-1997
Disc 4 - 1997-2000
How She Gave Us Something Back
Apocalypse Hoboken Lyrics
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In her hand is a glass filled with tears she cried
It's time to see the world as the world sees you
In a bar code reality there's nothing to do
I don't hear the sound of future
I've diseased the ones that used ya'
Hey get away from that fire it's hot
Your friends say to laugh but you feelings are blocked
It's time to see the world as the world sees you
I don't hear the sound of future
I've diseased the ones that used ya'
We fight to make a stand
The weak have the upper hand
See the world as the world sees you
The song "How She Gave Us Something" Back by Apocalypse Hoboken is a commentary on societal expectations and norms. The first few lines suggest that the singer of the song pretends to be stupid to fit in with society, but she doesn't understand why she's doing it. She holds a glass filled with her tears, indicating that she's not truly happy with her life. The lyrics suggest that it's time for her to see the world as it sees her, to face reality and question what she's been taught.
The bar code reality line refers to the idea that we're all just numbers in society, easily replaceable cogs in a machine. The singer doesn't hear the sound of the future because she's been conditioned not to think for herself, to accept the status quo. The line "I've diseased the ones that used ya'" suggests that someone has taken advantage of her, likely society or those in power.
The song urges the singer to break free from societal expectations, to fight back and make a stand. The weak have the upper hand because they're the ones being oppressed, and it's time for them to take control. "See the world as the world sees you" means that the singer needs to see herself for who she really is, not just who society wants her to be.
Overall, the lyrics of "How She Gave Us Something Back" critique the conformity and societal norms that keep people from being their true selves. It urges people to question what they're told, to realize their own potential, and to fight for their own freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
She acts stupid and she doesn't know why
She puts on an act of foolishness, but she doesn't understand the reason behind it.
In her hand is a glass filled with tears she cried
She carries around the pain of her past and the emotions she can't express.
It's time to see the world as the world sees you
It's necessary to understand how society perceives you in order to navigate through it effectively.
In a bar code reality there's nothing to do
In a world of strict conformity and consumerism, there is no room for expression or creativity.
I don't hear the sound of future
The artist is pessimistic about the prospects of the future.
I've diseased the ones that used ya'
The singer feels a sense of betrayal and resentment towards those who took advantage of her.
Hey get away from that fire it's hot
Don't get too close to something that can hurt you, even if others encourage you to do so.
Your friends say to laugh but you feelings are blocked
You can't force yourself to feel a certain way, even if others expect you to.
You've tied all the shoes of the openly abused
You've offered kindness and support to those who have been mistreated and powerless.
We fight to make a stand
There is a struggle to stand up for what is right and just.
The weak have the upper hand
Those who are vulnerable and oppressed often have more power than they are perceived to.
See the world as the world sees you
Accept the reality of how society perceives you and find a way to navigate through it.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.