The band never played live, but released two records. The first was released on New Alliance Records in 1986, and consisted of three tracks: "Into the Groove(y)" (a cover of Madonna's hit Into the Groove, incorporating snippets of her recording), the short "Tuff Titty Rap" on the A side (both performed by the Sonic Youth members), and "Burnin' Up" (performed by Watt with additional guitars by Greg Ginn) on the B side.
The second record was a full-length album called The Whitey Album on Blast First Records in 1988, incorporating the previously released 3 tracks. It was rumored to cover songs by the Beatles, but actually contains cover songs by various artists, in particular a cover of Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer.
The band's name is a play on the names "Sonic Youth" and "Ciccone", the original surname of pop singer Madonna.
G
Ciccone Youth Lyrics
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(shit)
don't be a fool girl
he's taking me all the way
we've come to burn you up
you've come going to burn me up
got to, it's real alive
you make me feel stupid
wish it was five minutes before yesterday
do you remember the time when we were gonna, do that
(sweetheart, come here)
bring me all your food that I don't care to eat
darling, darling
do you wanna fuck me?
no, bring me all your food
don't be a fool girl
(shit)
you ought to have made our american dream come true
don't go in the water
darling, darling
got to, it's real life
come on, come on, c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
I don't remember what it was like yesterday
was there a yesterday
g force, eight ninety-nine, seventy-nine ninety-five
the ice ballet
sleeping beauty
she's a real jogger
what becomes a mirrorshade most?
huh
c'mon girl
we're gonna burn you
you're contaminated
something's out there, look
don't you see
something used to be out there
I have it all in this book
do you wanna fuck me?
(shit)
we used to go to the place
tell you what I'm gonna do
I'll make you an offer
don't do that
what's it gonna be pal
(shit)
don't be a bully just becuz I'm a girl
do I make you feel silly
is he the tall one?
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to just sound like that
honey you can pick up that phone,
call parker, and all your troubles will be over
I just hope it was worth it
as soon as the sun goes down
he's going into town
and he's gonna play pool
got to, it's real life
she always told me he would
somehow I didn't believe her
I'll tell you one thing though
I think it's gonna rain tomorrow
The lyrics in Ciccone Youth's song "G" are nonsensical and chaotic, with Kim Gordon delivering spoken-word verses over a backdrop of distorted guitar riffs and abrasive drum beats. The verses seem to jump from one idea to another, with no clear narrative thread. However, there are a few recurring motifs that emerge, such as references to burning and contamination, as well as fleeting hints at sexual desire and relationship dynamics.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they are a surreal commentary on the anxieties and frustrations of modern life. The references to contamination and pollution suggest a fear of environmental degradation, while the sexual undertones and power struggles between the singers reflect a more general sense of alienation and dislocation. The repeated refrain of "got to, it's real life" could be seen as a mantra for coping with these difficulties, or else a kind of ironic commentary on the absurdity of trying to make sense of such a chaotic world.
At the same time, there is a sense of playfulness and absurdity to the song that defies any straightforward interpretation. The nonsensical imagery and disjointed structure suggest a kind of stream-of-consciousness approach to writing, with the lyrics emerging from a more intuitive place rather than a deliberate attempt to convey a message or story. As a result, the song can be enjoyed for its sheer energy and inventiveness, even if its meaning remains elusive.
Line by Line Meaning
(shit)
Kim says "shit" as a sign of frustration with the situation.
don't be a fool girl
Kim warns the other person not to act foolishly or rashly.
he's taking me all the way
Kim is going all in on this relationship.
we've come to burn you up
They're going to destroy the other person emotionally or mentally.
you've come going to burn me up
The other person has come to hurt Kim, but she'll prevail in the end.
got to, it's real alive
Kim needs to do what she needs to do, for her well-being, as it's important.
you make me feel stupid
The other person is making Kim feel foolish or inferior.
(sugar come here, hey sugar)
Kim addresses her partner by calling him "sugar."
wish it was five minutes before yesterday
Kim regrets something that happened recently and wishes she could change it.
do you remember the time when we were gonna, do that
Kim reminisces about a previous plan with her partner.
(sweetheart, come here)
Kim addresses her partner with a term of endearment, "sweetheart."
bring me all your food that I don't care to eat
Kim wants her partner to bring her all the things she doesn't want or need anymore.
darling, darling
Kim addresses her partner, calling him "darling" twice.
do you wanna fuck me?
Kim asks her partner if they want to have sex.
no, bring me all your food
Kim declines her partner's offer and reiterates her desire for unwanted items.
you ought to have made our american dream come true
Kim is disappointed that her partner didn't fulfill their shared dream.
don't go in the water
Kim warns the other person not to go somewhere dangerous.
darling, darling
Kim addresses her partner affectionately again.
got to, it's real life
Kim explains that she has to deal with reality, even if it's difficult.
come on, come on, c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
Kim urges someone to hurry up and do something.
I don't remember what it was like yesterday
Kim is struggling to remember recent events or is feeling disconnected from the present.
was there a yesterday
Kim is questioning the reality of what happened yesterday or if it existed at all.
g force, eight ninety-nine, seventy-nine ninety-five
A reference to amusement park rides or intense forces.
the ice ballet
A reference to ice skating or a performance featuring ice skating.
sleeping beauty
A reference to the fairy tale or a performance featuring the ballet version.
she's a real jogger
A description of someone who enjoys running for exercise.
what becomes a mirrorshade most?
A question that may refer to a specific type of reflective surface or may be metaphorical.
huh
A sound of confusion or curiosity.
c'mon girl
Kim addresses a girl, urging her to take action.
we're gonna burn you
Kim threatens to hurt the other person in some way.
you're contaminated
Kim is telling the other person that they're polluted or impure in some way.
something's out there, look
Kim alerts someone to something they should be aware of or concerned about.
don't you see
Kim is frustrated that someone doesn't understand or isn't noticing something important.
something used to be out there
Kim is reminiscing about something that used to exist or happen but might not anymore.
I have it all in this book
Kim has some important information written down in a book that others may not have seen yet.
do you wanna fuck me?
Kim is making another sexual offer to her partner.
(shit)
Kim swears again, perhaps out of frustration or anger.
we used to go to the place
Kim is talking about a place they used to frequent, possibly with her partner or others.
tell you what I'm gonna do
Kim is preparing to make a plan or set of promises.
I'll make you an offer
Kim is extending an invitation or proposition.
don't do that
Kim is cautioning someone against doing something specific.
what's it gonna be pal
Kim is pressing someone to make a choice or a decision.
(shit)
Kim swears again, perhaps out of frustration or anger.
don't be a bully just becuz I'm a girl
Kim is calling out someone for being sexist and trying to control her because of her gender.
do I make you feel silly
Kim is questioning if someone is feeling foolish or inferior because of her.
is he the tall one?
Kim is asking about someone's appearance, specifically their height.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to just sound like that
Kim is apologizing for something she said or how she said it.
honey you can pick up that phone,
A suggestion to call someone for assistance or help.
call parker, and all your troubles will be over
Kim is giving advice or a solution to someone's problems.
I just hope it was worth it
Kim is expressing some doubt or concern about a decision or situation.
as soon as the sun goes down
Kim is choosing a specific time or situation for someone to take action.
he's going into town
A reference to someone leaving or heading somewhere else.
and he's gonna play pool
A specific activity or event this person will be doing once they leave.
got to, it's real life
Kim is stressing the importance of dealing with reality, even if it's uncomfortable.
she always told me he would
Kim is remembering some prophetic statement or warning someone gave her.
somehow I didn't believe her
Kim is admitting that she didn't take the warning seriously at the time.
I'll tell you one thing though
Kim is emphasizing her point or argument with this statement.
I think it's gonna rain tomorrow
Kim is projecting a weather forecast or possible natural occurrence onto the situation or people involved.
Contributed by Charlotte L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.