Bif has always been frank about her bisexuality, and the lyrics of her autobiographical songs detail her attractions to and relationships with both men and women. She is also a strict raw food vegan for health (as opposed to ethical or religious) reasons. She also identifies as straight edge.
TV Appearances:
Bif Naked was featured on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer soundtrack during the fourth season with their song 'Lucky'. They were actually shown on the show playing at one of UC Sunnydale's fraternity houses, with their song 'Moment of Weakness', but 'Lucky' was used as a play over. Bif also played a small role in an episode of The L Word (in episode 4 of season 3) as a character named "Cynthia".
She voiced the character Zoe Payne in the SSX (Snowboard Supercross) videogame series.
Awards & Recognition:
* Bif was in the top 10 sexiest women for “TV Week”
* at Much Music she was selected "Hottest Female with Tattoos”
* CFOX Vancouver recently named Bif the hottest celebrity, saying it was a landslide win
* XFM named her the sexiest female in music after an open polling on their radio.
After a While
Bif Naked Lyrics
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And, I must confess to you.
I am hardest on myself.
All I ever wanted was to try to do my best.
And I want tell the truth now.
I am unwell.
After awhile, I just lay down.
Bare-knuckle fighter in the third round.
After awhile, it's all bad luck.
[Chorus]
Save me. Save me from myself.
Drowning in the wishing well.
I will try to rise above.
I am never good enough.
I want you to know that I needed time alone.
Don't you try to tell me that you really didn't know.
All I ever wanted was to never leave this bed.
And I want to tell the truth - my smile is just pretend.
After awhile, I got sleepy.
After awhile, safety lasted.
After awhile, disenchanted.
After awhile, I just fasted.
[Chorus]
After awhile, I just lay down.
After awhile, my chin ain't up.
Bare-knuckle fighter in the third round.
After awhile, it's all bad luck.
[Chorus]
I'm no good for you.
Bif Naked’s song After a While is a deep introspective reflection on the singer’s internal struggle with depression and the effort to rise above it. The song is structured in two parts, the first part being about the singer’s attempt to communicate their mental state and their inability to meet their own expectations. In the second part, the singer describes how they succumb to the depression and how it affects their physical and mental state. The chorus depicts their desperation for someone to save them from themselves, as they feel they are drowning in the wishing well of depression.
The first verse of the song reveals an individual who is aware of their mental state and of the need to take some time to rest. The singer seems to be acknowledging their limitations and confessing to the listener that they are their own worst critic. The lines “All I ever wanted was to try to do my best” show the pressure they put on themselves to be perfect, while “I am unwell” admits to the reality of how they feel. The first verse lays the foundation for the internal conflict that the singer is experiencing.
The second verse describes the feeling of despair and how the singer cannot escape it. The lines “Don't you try to tell me that you really didn't know” indicate that they feel like those around them may not understand how they are feeling. The stanza concludes with “my smile is just pretend,” indicating that despite the public façade, they are struggling internally. The chorus is a plea for help, as the individual feels they are drowning in their own thoughts and emotions. “I am never good enough” reflects the perception of unworthiness, and reinforces their belief that they are a burden to others.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to know I needed time to rest.
I need you to understand that I needed some time to myself to rejuvenate and gain my energy back.
And, I must confess to you.
I feel it is imperative to tell you the truth,
I am hardest on myself.
I am incredibly critical and intolerant towards myself.
All I ever wanted was to try to do my best.
My ultimate aim was just to make the best of every situation and give my 100%.
And I want tell the truth now.
I want to bring to light the factual scenario now.
I am unwell.
Currently, I am not in good mental or physical health.
After awhile, I just lay down.
After some time had passed, I just lay down and couldn't seem to get up.
After awhile, my chin ain't up.
Eventually, I lost my confidence and could no longer hold my head up high.
Bare-knuckle fighter in the third round.
I am struggling immensely, much like a fighter in a boxing match during the third and final round.
After awhile, it's all bad luck.
Ultimately, every situation just seemed to go downhill and nothing seemed to go my way.
Save me. Save me from myself.
I implore you to rescue me from my own thoughts, actions, and feelings.
Drowning in the wishing well.
I feel like I'm trapped or stuck, like trying to escape a deep pool of wishes.
I will try to rise above.
I am determined to emerge stronger and prevail over these struggles.
I am never good enough.
I always feel like I fall short, and I never seem to measure up.
I want you to know that I needed time alone.
I want you to understand that I required some solitude and personal space for myself.
Don't you try to tell me that you really didn't know.
Please do not try to convince me that you were unaware of my shortcomings and struggles.
All I ever wanted was to never leave this bed.
All I truly desire is to remain in bed and avoid confronting the issues outside of it.
And I want to tell the truth - my smile is just pretend.
The reality is that my happiness and confidence is just a facade, and I am actually very distressed and unwell.
After awhile, I got sleepy.
After some time, I became very tired and lethargic.
After awhile, safety lasted.
Safety and security prevailed for some time but eventually faded away.
After awhile, disenchanted.
As time passed by, I lost my passion and enthusiasm for the things I once used to enjoy.
After awhile, I just fasted.
Eventually, I gave up on eating and fasting became the norm.
I'm no good for you.
I don't think I am beneficial, worthy, or suitable for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields
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