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
Legs Of An Asian
Apocalypse Hoboken Lyrics
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I want to warn you ‘bout the devil
She be coming your way
Hey son don't do what I've done
Take my hand child and I'll lead you away
You see whiskey just leads to the underdeveloped
Where emotions are blurred by bodily lust
When your limbs become separated from your mind
One shot away to the rest of your life
You can bury those bones deep inside your mind
But when your skull cracks open by an emotional blow
It's that whiskey truth that begins to flow
‘Bout that time in the red room
Glass pipe dreaming
Between the legs of an Asian
Left Your conscious screaming
The lyrics in Apocalypse Hoboken's song "Legs of an Asian" serve as a warning to the listener from someone who has made mistakes in their past. The singer is cautioning the listener not to follow in their footsteps and become entranced by the devil, represented by whiskey or alcohol. The devil, in this instance, leads to an underdeveloped emotional state where bodily desires take precedence over one's mind. The lyrics also allude to the danger of addiction, which can cause one to lose control of their life and become separated from themselves.
The singer urges the listener to take their hand and be led away from this dangerous and alluring path. The phrase "one shot away to the rest of your life" emphasizes the fragility of one's decisions, and how just one bad choice can have long-lasting consequences. The idea of burying one's bones deep inside their mind represents the attempt to repress one's past mistakes and move on, but the danger of emotional turmoil cracking open their skull and causing the truth to flow is always present.
Overall, the lyrics of "Legs of an Asian" serve as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of addiction and the importance of making wise choices in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey son don't do what I've done
I want to advise you not to repeat my mistakes
I want to warn you 'bout the devil
I want to warn you about the dangers of addiction
She be coming your way
The temptation of alcohol can lead you astray
Take my hand child and I'll lead you away
I can help you avoid falling into the same traps
You see whiskey just leads to the underdeveloped
Alcohol can impair your judgment and decision-making abilities
Where emotions are blurred by bodily lust
Under the influence, it can be easy to give in to physical desires over rational thoughts
When your limbs become separated from your mind
Excessive drinking can disconnect your body from your thoughts and reasoning
That's when the whiskey got you touched
That's when you become fully inebriated and under the influence
One shot away to the rest of your life
One drink can change your entire future
You can bury those bones deep inside your mind
You can try to forget past mistakes or experiences with alcohol
But when your skull cracks open by an emotional blow
But when a traumatic event or experience triggers intense emotions, it can reveal suppressed memories or emotions
It's that whiskey truth that begins to flow
Alcohol can lower your inhibitions and make you more honest or raw in your emotions
'Bout that time in the red room
Referring to a memory or experience from a time of drinking
Glass pipe dreaming
Possible reference to drug use while drinking
Between the legs of an Asian
Possibly a reference to a sexual encounter with an Asian woman
Left your conscious screaming
The experience left you feeling guilty or regretful
Contributed by Emma J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.