They were frequently classified as industrial rock, but were often quite different from many bands so dubbed. Tod A.'s lyrics were clever, snide and evocative (Art Black and David Sprague suggest that "Black humor beats black metal any day") and their "weirdly catchy" music which drew "on hot jazz and swing as much as clanging rock, emphasizing the group's stand-apart attitude."
The group had little mainstream success (scoring a few hits on college radio), despite tours with Iggy Pop and music videos on MTV's Headbanger's Ball and 120 Minutes (notably $10 Bill, featuring a number of little people). They retain a cult following, however, and their out-of-print releases sometimes sell for large amounts among fans.
Everybody Loves You
Cop Shoot Cop Lyrics
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And everyone is suddenly your dearest friend
Nobody talks no dirt about you
But life - it just goes on above your head
When you're dead
Everybody misses you when you're gone
They'll reminisce about you
They'll think that they said something wrong
They'll wonder if there was something they should've said
When you're gone
And I'm never gonna tell a lie
And I'm never gonna wear a tie
And I'm never gonna say goodbye
Goodbye
Life is so much better when you're dead
Conversation's easy when there's nothing to be said
But it can get a little lonesome
Maybe you should take along a friend
Like I said
And I'm never gonna tell a lie
And I'm never gonna wear a tie
And if I can't walk, maybe I can fly
Don't ask the reason why
But I'm never gonna say goodbye
Goodbye
The lyrics to Cop Shoot Cop's song "Everybody Loves You" is a commentary on how people tend to romanticize and idealize someone after they're dead. The first verse talks about how people suddenly become your "dearest friend" once you're dead, and nobody talks badly about you anymore. However, life still goes on without you. The second verse talks about how people miss you when you're gone and reminisce about the things you did. They wonder if they said or did something wrong that may have contributed to your death.
The chorus asserts that the singer will never lie, wear a tie, or say goodbye. The idea is that life is better when you're dead, that it's easier without the stress of conversation and other living problems. However, the singer reminds us that it can get lonely, and that's why it'd be better to bring a friend along, even though it's impossible to do. The song then ends with the singer claiming that he'll never say goodbye.
In summary, "Everybody Loves You" is a commentary on how people's reputations change after death, and how life goes on regardless of whether someone is living or not. The song suggests that while death may seem easier than life, it can get lonely and isolating.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody loves you when you're dead
People show fake love when you're no more
And everyone is suddenly your dearest friend
People act as if they knew you well
Nobody talks no dirt about you
No one speaks badly about you anymore
But life - it just goes on above your head
Despite your absence, the world continues to move on
Everybody misses you when you're gone
Your importance is realized when you're not around
They'll reminisce about you
They'll think and talk about you in the past
When they hear your favorite song
A memory of you will resurface upon hearing a tune you liked
They'll think that they said something wrong
They'll regret not having said or done something different while you were alive
They'll wonder if there was something they should've said
They'll ponder if there was a missed opportunity to show you how they truly felt
Life is so much better when you're dead
Life becomes easier without having to deal with its struggles
Conversation's easy when there's nothing to be said
When there is no communication, there is no conflict
But it can get a little lonesome
Being lonely remains a possibility
Maybe you should take along a friend
Consider bringing someone along to share your experience
And I'm never gonna tell a lie
I vow to always speak the truth
And I'm never gonna wear a tie
I vow to never conform to societal standards
And if I can't walk, maybe I can fly
If I am unable to do something one way, I'll find another way to do it
Don't ask the reason why
Reasoning may be futile in some cases
But I'm never gonna say goodbye
I vow to never depart without proper closure
Goodbye
The formal farewell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TODD C. ASHLEY
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