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.
Still River
Butterfingers Lyrics
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So don't lose out low
Name name me the other one for once
I recall so do me a favor
Rise..
Up rise the waterfall
Wetting my eyes
I've lost my own sight but
Just as long as I cry
I've got everything
At least for a while
Just as long as I'm gone
Dive dive in your afterlife come back
Alive and let go the fear
Save I say the other one again I recall
So do me a favor
I've got it done
The lyrics to Butterfingers' song Still River appear to be a stream of consciousness ramble. The song is difficult to interpret and may be open to numerous interpretations. The opening line “Baby baby you better be under control” is a warning that the person being addressed needs to keep their emotions in check. The following line “So don't lose out low” suggests that the singer is concerned about the person's mental or emotional state.
The next line “Name name me the other one for once” is open to interpretation. It could be a request for the person's name or a demand to identify an individual who is causing problems. The line “Rise.. Up rise the waterfall” symbolizes a powerful and overwhelming force. The following line “Wetting my eyes” implies that the singer is feeling emotional, possibly from being overwhelmed by the aforementioned force.
The line “I've lost my own sight but at least for a while” suggests that the singer has lost their way, but is content to stay that way for the time being. The next two lines “Just as long as I cry I've got everything” imply that the singer finds comfort in expressing their emotions. The line “Just as long as I'm gone” implies that the singer is absent from their own life, possibly due to emotional distress.
The line “Dive dive in your afterlife come back Alive and let go the fear” is open to interpretation. It could be a reflection on the concept of an afterlife or a call to action to confront one's fears head-on. The final lines “Save I say the other one again I recall so do me a favor I've got it done” suggest that the singer has completed a task or achieved something significant.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby baby you better be under control
Addressing someone to have their emotions in check
So don't lose out low
Warning not to give in to negative emotions or lose self-control
Name name me the other one for once
Asking for a particular name or thing to be mentioned
I recall so do me a favor
Remembering something and asking for assistance
Rise..
Encouraging someone to rise up or overcome something
Up rise the waterfall
Metaphorically describing overcoming an obstacle
Wetting my eyes
Tears falling from the eyes
I've lost my own sight but
Having lost direction but not losing hope
At least for a while
Finding a temporary solace
Just as long as I cry
Finding some therapeutic release in tears
I've got everything
Feeling content with what they have for the moment
At least for a while
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of their current state of contentment
Just as long as I'm gone
Placing importance on self-discovery and growth
Dive dive in your afterlife come back
Encouraging someone to look at their future beyond this moment
Alive and let go the fear
Letting go of their fears and embracing life
Save I say the other one again I recall
Asking to remember something that was previously mentioned
So do me a favor
Asking for assistance again
I've got it done
Feeling accomplished but still seeking support
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Still river
Baby, baby, you'd better be
Under control/better than me, so don't lose out low
Name, name me the other one
For once I recall, so do me a favor
Rise, uprise dear waterfall/butterflies
Wetting my eyes
I've lost my own sight
At least for a while
Just as long as I cry
I've got everything
There's nothing I want
At least for a while
Just as long as I'm gone
Dive, dive in your after life
Come back alive, and let go your fear
Save, I say the other one
Again I recall, so do me a favor
Ive got it
Done
Footnote: Plenty of metaphors used here. Still river is Sungai Besi. Waterfall is the effect of visiting above-mentioned destination. Butterflies is the munchies. Everything else, happens in between, really - E
@fathatulawla1451
Butterfingers said transcendence is their best masterpiece ever produced but as a fan I think butterworth pushful is much better
@jjamster8623
I agree with u
@solahcobain7189
yess
@zulkifliyusof-yy4kk
both album co produced with Bong
@dondong9108
Probably the best album for butterfingers.. from personal point of view
@khairulizham43
1998(19 year old). Sungai Petani,Kedah
@markjunk3446
40yo now bro..hahaha...ank dh 5😂
@maryanne3331
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@chiefpetty3060
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Confirm gang RAVER, bukan gang Still River..
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