Buck-O-Nine formed in a small warehouse in the early part of 1991. Based in… Read Full Bio ↴Buck-O-Nine formed in a small warehouse in the early part of 1991. Based in San Diego, the band was on the horizon of a change in the music industry. At the time the catch phrase was “Grunge.” The band was eager to take a different path. With their backgrounds in Punk/Metal bands, Reggae bands and 2nd wave Ska bands, Buck-O-Nine had the formula for what was to become a new mutation of sounds. Inspired by the early founders of this new sound, Buck-O-Nine admired the works of Fishbone, Operation Ivy, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the Voodoo Glow Skulls.

Buck-O-Nine has released several albums including Songs in the Key of Bree, Barfly, Twenty-Eight Teeth, and Libido.

Currently Buck-O-Nine still plays shows for fun. They have re-connected with the positive, fun vibe that the band originated from.

Tear Jerky
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics

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Well, don't you shut that door
Don't you leave so soon
You wanna know where I've been
Well, I'll tell you the truth
I've seen it all before
None of this is new to me
None of this is new to me

You said that things had changed
And everything was alright
You would wish I was cool
And I'd wish you were nice
Behind your innocent face
Filled with guilty delights for me
Filled with guilty delights for me

With such an innocent life
With such an innocent mind
You get caught when you try to lie
Your whole life has been gentrified
Do you know what I mean?

You had secrets to hide
You think I'd never find out
You said your lips were sealed
And then you'd open your mouth
This ain't a question of guilt
This is a question of doubt in you
This is a question of doubt in you, yeah

You want the world on a platter
Want your friends on a string
You want them all to matter
Want them down on their knees
They'll give you what you've dreamed of
But it's not what you need
No, it's not what you need

With such an innocent life
With such an innocent mind
You get caught when you try to lie
Your whole life has been gentrified
Do you know what I mean?
You know what I mean?

With such an innocent life
With such an innocent mind
You get caught when you try to lie

Your whole life has been gentrified
Do you know what I mean?

Overall Meaning

In Buck-O-Nine's song Tear Jerky, the singer is having a conversation with someone who is trying to leave. The singer is asking the person not to shut the door and leave so soon, implying that there is something important that needs to be discussed. The person wants to know where the singer has been, and the singer responds by saying that they have seen it all before and none of it is new. This could be interpreted as the singer having experienced various situations in life and not being surprised by them anymore.

The conversation takes a turn when the person says that things had changed and everything was alright. The singer wishes that the person was nice, and the person's innocent face is filled with guilty delights for the singer. From this, it can be inferred that the person may have hidden secrets and is not as innocent as they seem. The singer then talks about how this is a question of doubt, not guilt, implying that they do not necessarily believe the person is guilty of anything specific, but they doubt their intentions and character.

One common interpretation of the song is that it is about infidelity or deceit in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the person the singer is speaking to may have hidden secrets or motives that they have been trying to keep from coming to light. The song also touches on themes of innocence and guilt, as well as the idea that people can sometimes appear one way but have darker intentions or motivations.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, don't you shut that door
Please don't leave just yet

Don't you leave so soon
Please don't leave without hearing me out

You wanna know where I've been
You seem curious as to why I'm acting this way

Well, I'll tell you the truth
I'm going to be honest with you

I've seen it all before
Your behavior is not new to me

None of this is new to me
I've experienced similar situations previously

You said that things had changed
You led me to believe that things were different now

And everything was alright
That everything was better than before

You would wish I was cool
You wanted me to be more relaxed and carefree

And I'd wish you were nice
While I wanted you to be kind and considerate

Behind your innocent face
Despite your sweet demeanor

Filled with guilty delights for me
You had some secrets and desires that you kept hidden, but I was aware of them

With such an innocent life
Despite your naivete

With such an innocent mind
Though you don't seem to understand the gravity of your actions

You get caught when you try to lie
You're not good at deceptive behavior

Your whole life has been gentrified
Your experiences and decisions have been shaped by societal norms

Do you know what I mean?
Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?

You had secrets to hide
You kept some things from me

You think I'd never find out
You believed that your concealed actions wouldn't come to light

You said your lips were sealed
You made promises not to reveal certain things

And then you'd open your mouth
But you couldn't resist the urge to talk

This ain't a question of guilt
I'm not questioning your actions

This is a question of doubt in you
But I'm starting to question your character

You want the world on a platter
You're looking for success and recognition

Want your friends on a string
And you think people should do what you want

You want them all to matter
You want people to see the importance of what you do

Want them down on their knees
In a way that commands respect and obedience

They'll give you what you've dreamed of
They'll give you the attention and admiration you crave

But it's not what you need
But it's not fulfilling in the way that you think it will be

No, it's not what you need
No, it won't quench your thirst at the core

You know what I mean?
You're starting to get my point, right?

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Jerome Curry, Craig William Yarnold, Daniel Leon Albert, Jon Ryan Pebsworth, Jonas Kleiner, Scott Tyler Kennerly, Steve D Bauer

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