The teenage band consisted of lead singer Jemina Pearl Abegg, the daughter of Christian artist/photographer Jimmy Abegg; guitarist Jonas Stein, the son of manager Burt Stein; John Eatherly (drums); and Nathan Vasquez (bass), the son of acclaimed latin jazz guitarist Rafael Vasquez. Founding member Jamin Orall quit the band to finish college and tour with his other band, Jeff, just before Be Your Own Pet's 2006 American tour. Sixteen-year-old John Eatherly, an old friend of the band, took over behind the kit.
BYOP formed in 2003 in the basement of the Orrall home, which doubles as a home studio/rehearsal space for indie label Infinity Cat Recordings.
Their sound is basic, primal garage rock and are often compared to popular New York group Yeah Yeah Yeahs, partially for their style, featuring heavy rock guitars with abrasive vocals and erratic, angular rhythms, but more due to comparisons between Abegg and Yeah Yeah Yeahs front woman Karen O, both of whom are women with a dynamic, non-traditional stage presence.
Be Your Own Pet generated a massive amount of press following the release of their debut single "Damn Damn Leash" on Infinity Cat. The single was produced by Kings of Leon producer Angelo and Infinity Cat's Robert Ellis Orrall, and mixed by Modest Mouse mix engineer Jaquire King. The press included an interview in Rolling Stone, appearances at the Glastonbury and Reading/Leeds festivals, as well as successful appearances at SXSW and slots supporting bands such as The Kills. The band also appeared on the Queen tribute album, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, covering the classic "Bicycle Race". The band released their eponymous album in the UK in March 2006, and in the US in June 2006.
On August 1, 2008, after cancelling a stint on Warped Tour and a tour with The Black Keys, the band announced on their website that after finishing a small tour of England, they would be breaking up. No reason was given for the decision.
In April 2022, Be Your Own Pet reformed for two shows which led to the August 2023 release of the album Mommy.
Adventure
Be Your Own Pet Lyrics
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And in the heart of Nepal we ran into trouble
And he's caught sight of our elegant rubble
And they rest at our camp without saying goodnight
Okay so yeah it's cool
'Cause we're like, adventurers
We've been to every place anywhere in the world
We are adventuring, we are adventurers
We are adventuring we are adventurers
Did they fall it was blazing hot
The lazy players, the sunlight would start
We traveled through jungles and the tiger's we've fought
It's all cool you know
'Cause we're like, adventurers
We are adventuring, we are adventurers
We've been to every place anywhere in the world
We are adventuring, we are adventurers
Castles and causeways and long stays and highways
Castles and causeways and long stays and highways
Castles and causeways and long stays and highways
We are adventuring, we are adventurers
We've been to every place anywhere in the world
We are adventuring, we are adventurers
Oh and the search for the something we have seen
The song "Adventure" by Be Your Own Pet is an upbeat indie rock track that celebrates the spirit of adventure and travel. The first verse of the song describes a group of travelers adventuring in Nepal and encountering some trouble. The lyrics suggest that their equipment or belongings are attractive to others but they manage to keep their sense of adventure intact. The chorus repeats the assertion that they are adventurers who have been everywhere in the world.
The second verse starts with a reference to a fall and scorching weather. It suggests that the group has had their share of difficulties in their travels but they continue to take on the challenge. They have bravely faced tigers in the jungle and nothing seems to faze them. The ending of the song implies that their search for something they have seen still continues and the adventure is not over yet.
Overall, "Adventure" is a fun song that captures the thrill and excitement of travel. The lyrics reflect the adventurous spirit of the band and encourage the listener to embrace the spirit of adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
We are adventuring, we are adventurers
We're a group of people who love adventure and exploring new places
And in the heart of Nepal we ran into trouble
During our trip to Nepal, we encountered a problem or obstacle
And he's caught sight of our elegant rubble
Someone noticed the mess or clutter we left at our campsite
And they rest at our camp without saying goodnight
Other people are staying at our campsite but didn't say goodbye or goodnight
Okay so yeah it's cool
We think our adventurous lifestyle is pretty awesome
'Cause we're like, adventurers
We enjoy identifying ourselves as people who live an adventurous life
We've been to every place anywhere in the world
We have traveled all around the globe, visiting many different locations
Did they fall it was blazing hot
During our adventure, it was extremely hot and someone may have fallen (possibly due to the heat)
The lazy players, the sunlight would start
Potentially, some people on the adventure were lazy and the sun rose while they were still sleeping
We traveled through jungles and the tiger's we've fought
We went through jungles and even had to face tigers along the way
Castles and causeways and long stays and highways
We've visited a variety of locations, from castles to highways, and have stayed in many of them for a long time
Oh and the search for the something we have seen
We're searching for something we have witnessed or experienced during our adventures
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Written by: JAMIN ORRALL, JEMIMA PEARL ABEGG, JONAS STEIN, NATHAN VASQUEZ
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