1. Butterfingers is an Australian hip-hop/rock group, from Brisbane, Queensland. They are known for their amusing lyrics & taboo subject matter.
Their first two singles “Everytime” and “I Love Work”, became instant hits with Triple J listeners when they were released in 2003. They reached positions 15 and 38 respectively in the Triple J Hottest 100 of that year. The “Breakfast at Fatboys” album remained in the top ten of the ARIA Independent charts for about a year. In June 2005 they released their new singles, FIGJAM and Jesus I Was Evil (a cover of the song by Darcy Clay), both songs went into high rotation on Triple J and placed 11th and 69th respectively in the 2005 Triple J Hottest 100. FIGJAM, in October 2005, was nominated for the Best Urban Release ARIA Award. The band released a second album, entitled “The Deeper You Dig” in June 2006, and a single “Nothing Much Happens” in late 2007.
2. Butterfingers, the Malaysian rock band, is one of the biggest bands in the Malaysian indie scene, and a pioneer of Malaysian underground scene. Butterfingers was formed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1991 when Loque, who also performs under the name monoloQue, (Khairil Ridzwan Bin Anuar), and his Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) schoolmate, Kadak (Mohd Fakharudin Bin Mohd Bahar), formed what was then known as Loque's Tail.
It was while jamming in Kuala Lumpur during 1993 at Black Widow Studios that they bumped into Emmett (Emmett Roslan Ishak), who was there jamming (as a guitarist) with his band at that time, Grunge Dayz . Impressed with what he saw, Loque challenged Emmett to a ‘jamming showdown', after which they mutually decided to join skills and creativity, to form their own band. After meeting up with drummer Kalai (Khairul Nizam Mois) later that year, Butterfingers was officially formed.
They catched the eye of EMI, who released their debut album 1.2 Milligrams in 1996. The album sold over 15,000 units and earned them a gold award, for sales over 15,000 units. Their sophomore album, Butter Worth Pushful, was released in 1997 to a rapidly growing fanbase of Malaysian underground scene. Drummer Loko (Muhammad Hafiz) has replaced Kalai by this time.
Transcendence, their third album was released in 1999, marking a phase of experimentation, with a fifth member Numlok providing a layer of electronica sound and samples over their rock tracks. It wasn't however until their fourth album, Malayneum which was released in 2001, that Butterfingers start abandoning their raw grunge sound for a more polished progressive rock style. The album was met with critical reviews, but not much commercial success.
After a period of public obscurity, Butterfingers continued to break grounds by releasing their fifth LP, Selamat Tinggal Dunia (2005) fully in Malay language. This marks the start of Butterfingers' move to return to their Malaysian roots, and in protest to the burgeoning Indonesian bands "invasion" in Malaysia. Their new direction was at first shunned by diehard fans, but as they toured more, Butterfingers had cemented themselves as a tour de force in the Malaysian indie scene.
They have just released their latest album, Kembali in August, 2008. The album signals a return to a more stable rock style and sound, promising to be an album full of music for the masses.
Ruin By The Selling Out
Butterfingers Lyrics
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Buy it what am I supposed to
Do without you?
Life will never be the
Same when I picked up the pieces
Rock and roll legacy
Rock and roll lies
Don't you ruin my holiday
Holiday is where my life
Is changing color
Ooohh.... Oligopoly
Don't you ruin my holiday
Everyday a holiday
Holiday is where I feel a
Whole lot better hope it's not too late
Truth is said and I dare
Not buy it what am I supposed
To do without you?
Life is never easy when I picked up the pieces
Ruin by the selling out
The lyrics of "Ruin By The Selling Out" by Butterfingers speaks about dealing with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening lines "All the way for I dare not, Buy it what am I supposed to, Do without you?" implies that the singer is struggling to move on from the past and is caught up in their emotions. They are hesitant to fully let go and move on, unsure of how they will manage without their significant other. The line "Life will never be the same when I picked up the pieces" suggests that the singer has tried to move on, but the breakup has left them feeling broken and shattered.
However, amidst the emotional turmoil, the singer finds solace in music, specifically rock and roll. The lines "Rock and roll legacy, Rock and roll lies" express the love for this genre of music, which brings color to their life. The lines "Holiday is where my life, Is changing color, Ooohh.... Oligopoly" suggest that music is the singer's way of coping, bringing joy and transforming their life. The refrain "Don't you ruin my holiday, When I wanna holiday" reinforces this sentiment, urging their former partner not to spoil the one thing that brings them happiness.
The final lines "Truth is said and I dare not buy it, What am I supposed to do without you? Life is never easy when I picked up the pieces, Ruin by the selling out" reflect on the reasons for the relationship's downfall. The singer acknowledges the truth but is unable to accept it, and the realization that they have been "ruined by the selling out" implies that the relationship ended due to external factors like money or fame affecting one of them.
Line by Line Meaning
All the way for I dare not
I am hesitant to take this path
Buy it what am I supposed to
Do without you?
What will I do if I can't have you?
Life will never be the
Same when I picked up the pieces
My life has drastically changed since I put things back together
Rock and roll legacy
The history of rock and roll
Rock and roll lies
Falsehoods in the world of rock and roll
Don't you ruin my holiday
When I wanna holiday
I don't want anything to destroy my fun
Holiday is where my life
Is changing color
During my vacation, my life is becoming more vibrant
Ooohh.... Oligopoly
Oh, the domination of a few in the industry
Don't you ruin my holiday
Everyday a holiday
I want every day to feel like a vacation and not be ruined
Holiday is where I feel a
Whole lot better hope it's not too late
I become significantly happier during my vacations - I hope I don't regret not having more of them
Truth is said and I dare
Not buy it what am I supposed
To do without you?
Even though the truth has been spoken, I'm unsure of what to do if you're not with me
Life is never easy when I picked up the pieces
Rebuilding my life was difficult
Ruin by the selling out
Ruined by selling out to the industry or commercialization
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All the way for I dare not
Buy it what am I supposed to
Do without you?
Life will never be the
Same when I picked up the pieces
Rock and roll legacy
Rock and roll lies
Don't you ruin my holiday
When I wanna holiday
Holiday is where my life
Is changing color
ooohh... Oligopoly
Don't you ruin my holiday
Everyday a holiday
Holiday is where I feel a
Whole lot better hope it's not too late
Truth is said and I dare
Not buy it what am I supposed
To do without you?
Life is never easy when I picked up the pieces
Ruin by the selling out
grunge build myy
@mohdfaisal5800
BUTTERFINGERS
Ruin By The Selling Out Lyrics
All the way for I dare not
Buy it what am I supposed to
Do without you?
Life will never be the
Same when I picked up the pieces
Rock and roll legacy
Rock and roll lies
Don't you ruin my holiday
When I wanna holiday
Holiday is where my life
Is changing color
ooohh... Oligopoly
Don't you ruin my holiday
Everyday a holiday
Holiday is where I feel a
Whole lot better hope it's not too late
Truth is said and I dare
Not buy it what am I supposed
To do without you?
Life is never easy when I picked up the pieces
Ruin by the selling out
@hafdzuanadzmi6482
This band probably shaped who I am and my musical taste today ... thumbs up for those who think the same!
@shasofz8338
hafdzuan adzmi me tooo!!
@user-tj2bp9uf2o
Indeed
@syab9
Agreed
@fadhlirahim
Writing in 2023, listening to this and nostalgic about my youth. What a band that defined my generation (locally)
@schlongies
sama la umur aku dah 42 tapi aku masih dengar butterfingers. bila dgr teringat zaman sekolah dulu. teringat member2 lama dan kenangan pahit manis bersama.... priceless. apa2 pun keep on moving.
@glendrey1705
hendra sm ya bro
@kchmyy
we are the grunge generation bro. aku 44 tahun ni.
@SyaifulAriffin
@@kchmyy aku skrg 37 bro..aku layan gig, start layan butterfingers masa form 3 form 4. hahaha. kecik2 mmg dah terbukak dgn nirvana dan grunge :D
@mohdshahrilsalleh3657
Form 4 layan, skrg 42