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.
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Be Your Own Pet Lyrics
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I'm smart not to play this game
Sinning, take me to the moon
Backyard, I'm gonna see you soon
Shivers going up my spine
Kitty, it's only a matter of time
Born in the neighbours pool
I want a kitty cat my boyfriend wants a dog
We got into a fight I drowned him in the bog
I'm sorry
I'm not sorry!
I'm sorry
I'm not sorry!
I'm guilty, oh put me down
I'm on repeats and I'm going in jail
I'm guilty I'm going down
I'm on repeats and I'm going in jail
Barfed, by gone in flame
I'm smart not to play this game
Sinning, take me to the moon
Backyard, I'm gonna see you soon
Shivers going up my spine
Kitty, it's only a matter of time
Born in the neighbours pool
I'm guilty by the rock n roll
(I think a lot of this is wrong)
The song "Bog" by Be Your Own Pet is a punk-rock track with dark and disturbing lyrics that revolve around the theme of guilt and remorse. The opening line, "Barfed, by gone in flame," sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the singer has done something reckless or destructive in the past that they now regret. The line "Sinning, take me to the moon" suggests that the singer feels guilty towards their actions and wants to escape the consequences by running away to outer space.
The chorus of the song is provocative and unsettling. The line "I want a kitty cat my boyfriend wants a dog, we got into a fight I drowned him in the bog" implies that the singer has killed their partner, and they aren't sorry for it. The repetition of the lines "I'm sorry, I'm not sorry" reinforces the idea that the singer feels conflicted about their actions but ultimately stands by them. The lines "I'm guilty, oh put me down / I'm on repeats and I'm going in jail" suggest that the singer has been caught and is facing the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Bog" is a thought-provoking song that explores themes of guilt and remorse through provocative and unsettling lyrics. It's a commentary on the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Barfed, by gone in flame
I threw up and it's already gone, nothing left to show for it
I'm smart not to play this game
I'm wise enough not to engage in this activity
Sinning, take me to the moon
I'm willing to take risks and face consequences, even if it means going to the extreme
Backyard, I'm gonna see you soon
I'm planning to revisit my past and confront it
Shivers going up my spine
I'm experiencing fear or unease
Kitty, it's only a matter of time
It's inevitable that I'll succumb to my desires or impulses
Born in the neighbours pool
I come from a place considered unconventional or improper
I'm guilty by the rock n roll
I'm associated with and influenced by the rebellious nature of rock and roll
I want a kitty cat my boyfriend wants a dog
I have different desires or priorities than my partner
We got into a fight I drowned him in the bog
We had a disagreement and I resorted to extreme and violent behavior
I'm sorry
I regret my actions
I'm not sorry!
Despite the regret, I also feel justified or unapologetic
I'm guilty, oh put me down
I acknowledge my wrongdoing and accept punishment
I'm on repeats and I'm going in jail
I'm repeating the same mistakes and it's leading to consequences like imprisonment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMIN ORRALL, JEMIMA PEARL ABEGG, JONAS STEIN, NATHAN VASQUEZ
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@ushasibandyopadhyay2087
She has a beautiful voice. She should sing more.
@maleahmanning5807
Her mother is Minnie Riperton that must be where she got it from🥰
@spiderbeef23
@Maleah Manning holy shit I did not know this my mind is blown
@afrolicious100
She does she has a band called prince
@kalden07
She sang all the time on SNL
@sparaticdraws778
You should see the skit of her singing the national anthem on snl
@vintage7919
Maya's mother Minnie Riperton is the Queen of The Whistle Register and Maya is the Queen of Impressions and Comedy
You cant get much better than that
@harroldyoungling1481
this is comedy i guess https://youtu.be/Vnvf1AGpCaM
@frostyskeletons8950
Talented brood!
@TheLily97232
SHE IS HER DAUGHTER ????!!! Omg