The group provides diverse sounds: art-rock, heavy-metal, acoustic folk-ballads, industrial riffs, etc, and Bill Gage continuously refines and re-works his vocal improvisations.
BILL's approach to songwriting is always in flux. The first album BEATLES CHINESE was shaped by a series of challenges the band gave Bill Gage: first to name the songs he wanted to do, and then to sing them, as the band figured out what to play, and each song was quickly recorded. The backing tracks for BILL's second record BAT MAN were recorded in advance. Bill Gage listened to the tracks, sang over them, and then named the songs (and the record).
Live, the BILL show presents a sonic kaleidoscope of punk, psychedelia, pop, and hard rock, Bill Gage tying it all together using his incredible voice and edge-of-the-seat performance (with theatrical touches like the cape he wears for "STEVE PEPPER"). Between songs Mr. Gage chats with the crowd, announcing the next song and letting the audience know they're about to hear something "REALLY GREAT". While some of his words are not always clear, his intentions are obvious and the crowd stays right with him. Bill Gage is a mild-mannered gentleman, until he has a mic in his hand: "LET'S ROCK AND ROLL!"
The band includes Daren Follower (drums), Gaylen Moore (bass), and guitarists Eric Morin, Greg Ansin, and Mr. Gage's brother, john. Past members include Paul Desjarlais of Pseudonym (1987-91), Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields (1987), and David M. Curry of Empty House Coöperative (1996-2000). BILL are working on a new record.
A jazz-pop band called "bill" is from San Diego, California and was possibly started in the 1990s (information about this bands history is scarce). The albums of the San Diego "bill" are called "End of the Hits" and "Birthday Suit."
Another band called "Bill", this one playing "alternative rock", are from Mexico City, Mexico. Even fewer pieces of information can be found about this group, but they have professional studio recordings and are playing regularly.
Also there is a Leamington, UK based 3 piece punk band under the name of Bill.
Short Shorts
Bill Lyrics
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Everybody's leavin' ... I'm left behind closed doors
Working after hours when something caught My eye
Shots from out of nowhere tried to claim My life
I feel ready to explode
As this nightmare starts to unfold
Machines from out of nowhere... shooting everything in sight
Now, brandishing a weapon has never really been My style
But what choice have I got if I want to survive?
I feel ready to explode
As this nightmare starts to unfold
I feel ready to explode
As this nightmare starts to unfold
The lyrics of Bill's song "Short Shorts" depict a tense and dangerous situation that the singer finds himself in. The song begins with the setting being an office building, specifically on an empty floor. While everyone else has left for the day, the singer is unexpectedly left behind behind closed doors. As he continues to work after hours, something catches his eye, and suddenly shots are fired at him seemingly out of nowhere, putting his life in danger.
The lyrics convey a sense of fear and urgency as the singer describes the chaos that unfolds. He feels ready to explode, likely referring to the overwhelming emotions and adrenaline that surge through him in this life-threatening situation. The nightmare he mentions is the sudden attack that he finds himself in the middle of, and the feeling of being trapped and not knowing where to seek safety.
The second verse further intensifies the dangerous scene. The singer describes dodging heavy bullets and desperately searching for a place to hide. Suddenly, machines appear seemingly out of nowhere, shooting at everything in sight. The use of the word "brandishing" suggests that the singer is now forced to pick up a weapon, despite it not being his usual approach or preference. It becomes a matter of survival for him.
The repetition of the line "I feel ready to explode, as this nightmare starts to unfold" emphasizes the escalating tension and the singer's sense of impending danger. It heightens the sense of urgency and captures the inner turmoil he is experiencing throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside an office building upon an empty floor
In a deserted section of a building, where no one else is present
Everybody's leavin' ... I'm left behind closed doors
While everyone else is departing, I am left isolated and trapped
Working after hours when something caught My eye
Continuing to work late, when suddenly I noticed something
Shots from out of nowhere tried to claim My life
Unexpected gunfire attempted to end my existence
I feel ready to explode
I am overwhelmed with intense emotions, on the verge of losing control
As this nightmare starts to unfold
As this horrifying situation begins to develop and reveal itself
Dodging heavy bullets looking for a place to hide
Trying to avoid powerful projectiles while searching for a safe refuge
Machines from out of nowhere... shooting everything in sight
Unseen automated weapons relentlessly firing at anything within their range
Now, brandishing a weapon has never really been My style
Carrying a weapon and displaying aggression has never been my usual behavior
But what choice have I got if I want to survive?
Yet, in order to stay alive, what alternative do I truly have?
I feel ready to explode
I am overwhelmed with intense emotions, on the verge of losing control
As this nightmare starts to unfold
As this horrifying situation begins to develop and reveal itself
I feel ready to explode
I am overwhelmed with intense emotions, on the verge of losing control
As this nightmare starts to unfold
As this horrifying situation begins to develop and reveal itself
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bill Ulsh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rollersky
This is a better representation of what consent actually is than what is taught in all schools.
JustGotALife
We had term for that called Token resistance and then women got mad coz we gave a clear distinction to help the guys out for when it's consensual and when its not
THEMEISTER
It isn't taught
James Frey
@THEMEISTER source?
TrussedSeeker62
@THEMEISTER it was in my school
Jimmie Hamilton
Facts
teoscarGold3n
They should play this in court everytime someone gets accused
abc
I think Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer tried this defense
Trent Evenson
And you will get convicted by every woman
DAVID ESPARZA
Abso-fucking-lutely 🤣🤣🤣