In their 8 or so years together, Diesel Boy released four full-length albums: "Cock Rock” (1996), "Venus Envy” (1998), "Sofa King Cool” (1999) and “Rode Hard and Put Away Wet” (2001). All four were issued by Honest Don’s, an imprint of Fat Wreck Chords, and all four are still in print. They also released a split EP with Divit titled “Double Letter Score,” as well as two seven inches, one on Fat (“Strap on Seven Inch”) and the other, a self-released split with Josh’s Bike.
During their time together, the band logged thousands of miles in their Ford Econline van. They crisscrossed North America countless times, Europe a bunch, and even made it to the sunny shores of Australia where they fed kangaroos and ate Vegemite. Their biggest regret was never making it to Japan.
Over the years they were lucky enough to play The Vans Warped Tour a couple of times, as well as share the stage with tons of bands they loved: NOFX, Strung Out, Goober Patrol, blink-182, Alkaline Trio, Bigwig, Good Riddance, Unwritten Law, Guttermouth, Bracket, SNFU, Bouncing Souls, All, Satanic Surfers, The Offspring, Snapcase, MXPX, Less Than Jake, Swingin' Utters, GOB, The Vandals, No Use For A Name The Ataris and on and on and on. Sum 41 once opened for them, but that was long before any of them were married to (and then divorced from) Avril Lavigne. The weirdest bill they ever appeared on? It’s a tie between their gig with Biohazard and the time they opened for The Sugar Hill Gang in Colorado.
The band is also proud of their appearance in the "Noshing and Moshing” episode of the short-lived but well-loved NBC TV series Freaks and Geeks, where they played the band opening for Puss (though sadly, Puss never appeared). They got to wear leather pants and lots of eye makeup, and stuntmen crowd surfed while they performed to a packed crowd of punk rock extras.
Though Diesel Boy never officially broke up, they haven’t played a show or rehearsed together since sometime in 2002. Talks of a reunion tour have surfaced on occasion, but were quickly stalled by the realization that lots people would have to actually give a shit to warrant talks of a reunion.
But... you never know.
Shining Star
Diesel Boy Lyrics
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The lyrics of Diesel Boy's song Shining Star are a poignant expression of unrequited love, longing, and regret. The song captures the emotions of someone who is in love with a person who is out of reach or has moved on. The singer sings about driving past the person's house and seeing their silhouette in the window. He imagines standing on their front lawn with a radio, playing a song that is meaningful to both of them, just like John Cusack in the movie Say Anything. However, the singer is too afraid to take action, confess his love or try to win the person back.
The lyrics are also filled with memories of the good times the singer shared with the person he loves. He misses the way she looked at night, standing before him in just her panties. He longs to get lost in her hair, feel her like he used to, and wonders if she misses him the way he misses her. He reminds her of the tree they used to sit under and the way he kissed her, hoping to evoke memories and emotions that might bring her back to him.
Overall, the lyrics of Shining Star are a bittersweet reminder of the power of love, and the way that it can linger long after a relationship has ended. The words capture the vulnerability, uncertainty, and passion of someone who has loved and lost, but still holds onto the hope that one day, they might be reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
I drive by your house its late
It is late when I drive by your house
Your silhouette
I can see your outline
In the window
Through the window
I want to stand on your front lawn
My desire is to stand on your front lawn
With a radio
With a music player that plays audio using radio waves
Playing our song
Playing a song that is special for both of us
Like John Cusack
In a way similar to John Cusack, a character from the movie Say Anything
In Say Anything
A movie featuring John Cusack
But acting scares me
I am afraid of acting to show how I feel
And so does everything
I am afraid of many things
You'll always be my shining star
You will always be special to me
And I wonder how you are
I am curious about your well-being
And why you haven't called
I am wondering why you have not contacted me
I miss the way you look at night
I miss the way you look in the dark
Standing before me
In front of me
In just your panties
Wearing only your underwear
I want to get lost in your hair
I want to get lost in the sensation of your hair
I want to feel you
I desire to feel your presence
Like I used to
In the same way as before
And do you miss me?
I am wondering if you miss me
Like I miss you
I miss you deeply
Remember our tree?
Do you remember the tree we shared memories under?
The way I kissed you
The way I expressed my love through a kiss
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Down below i have put the best interpretation of lyrics that i can find and by hearing the song
Lyrics
I drive by your house it's late
Your silhouette
In the window
I want to stand on your front lawn
With a radio
Playing our song
Like John Cusack
In Say Anything
But acting scares me
And so does everything
You'll always be my
Movie Star
And I wonder how you are
And why you haven't called
I miss the way you look at night
Standing before me
In just your panties
I want to get lost in your hair
I want to feel you
Like I used to
Do you miss me
Like I miss you
Remember our tree
the way I kissed you
You'll always be my
Shining Star
And I wonder how you are
And why you haven't called
You'll always be my
Shining Star
And I wonder how you are
And why you haven't called
Why you haven't called
Why you haven't called
Why you haven't called
Steven Schubert
I drive by your house its late
Your silhouette
In the window
I want to stand on your front lawn
With a radio
Playing our song
Like John Cusack
In Say Anything
But acting scares me
And so does everything
You'll always be my shining star
And I wonder how you are
And why you haven't called
I miss the way you look at night
Standing before me
In just your panties
I want to get lost in your hair
I want to feel you
Like I used to
And do you miss me?
Like I miss you
Remember our tree?
The way I kissed you
John Timothy Damaso
I drive by your house its late
Your silhouette
In the window
I want to stand on your front lawn
With a radio
Playing our song
Like John Cusack
In Say Anything
But acting scares me
And so does everything
You'll always be my shining star
And I wonder how you are
And why you haven't called
I miss the way you look at night
Standing before me
In just your panties
I want to get lost in your hair
I want to feel you
Like I used to
And do you miss me?
Like I miss you
Remember our tree?
The way I kissed you
Alamsyy
Driving my Cherokee in Mt. Fuji at Full Speed passing trough all the shortcuts. Damn the game and song is match made from heaven.
Вова Барс
Same but with Hummer
thakey
found the soundtrack for the game 01-Diesel Boy - A Literary Love Song 02-Diesel Boy - She is my Queen 03-Eve6 - How Much Longer 04-Eve6 - Leech 05-Girls Againts Boys - Park Avenue 06-Girls Againts Boys - Psycho Future 07-Blink182 - Going Away to College 08-Incubus - New Skin 09-Incubus - Vitamin 10-Diesel Boy - Shining Star
Augusto Hernandez
The fucking test drive.. I love that memories :$
Dergol demon
yep, i miss playing that game.
Claudio Belosidad
en europa era 4x4 world trophy :D aún lo conservo
Andrew H
Glad to see other Test Drive Off Road fans on here for this song. Solid game- and I'd always play this song and Going away to College.
Giesy Torres
shit, i can see myself playing TEST DRIVE OFF ROAD again as a child
Студия КвС
Man, old games had such a SICC music! That's why we love them to this very day!
ricardo tobar
QUE CANCION TAN BONITA!!!! ME ACUERDO YO ERA ADICTO A ESTE JUEGO, PERO POR LA CANCION!! YO PONIA LA PISTA DE NIEVE Y SEGURO AHI ME SALIA LA CANCION!