Duh was formed over fourteen years ago, before most of the bands involved i… Read Full Bio ↴Duh was formed over fourteen years ago, before most of the bands involved in the "punk explosion" of the 90's were born. They have released eight full length recordings, however The Unholy Handjob is only the second recording available in the U.S. This is the triumphant return after several years of religious missions and drug rehab.
The band features many interchangeable members who have accomplished musical acclaim in other music related ventures. Dean Menta is the guitarist in Faith No More. Chris Dodge owns and operates Slap-A-Ham Records and is an alumni of both Fat Wreck Chords and Alternative Tentacles Records. Chris also plays in Spazz and Bjorn Baby Bjorn. Sean is a stoner. Shitty is the drummer in Pansy Division. Greg is the brother of the former manager of Alternative Tentacles Records. Smelly was in Plainfield. And Bubba used to manage Allied Records label. The list goes on and on!

The Unholy Handjob was produced by Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Lard etc., etc.) in Austin, Texas and Dean Menta at Pink Pyramid Studios in San Francisco. After an extensive bidding war the band settled on Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles Records.

Although primarily spending time in foreign countries (where the kids like to rock), the band is famous for it's electrifying and controversial live shows. Duh has influenced hundreds of bands from Ministry to Sepultura, Alice Donut to the Didjits, Faith No More to Mr. Bungle, Cranberries to Pink Floyd and so on.

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Transformer
Duh Lyrics

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Your word transforms me
Your word transforms me
Your word transforms me
Your word transforms me

Your day in my night
My night is your day
Your word transforms me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Duh's song Transformer speak of the transformative power that someone's words can have on a person. The repetition of the line "Your word transforms me" emphasizes the significance of the impact that these words can have. This could be interpreted as either positive or negative.

The next two lines, "Your day in my night, my night is your day," utilize imagery to suggest a deep connection between the singer and the person who holds this transformative power. It suggests that this person's influence is so strong that they have the ability to turn the singer's darkness into their light, and vice versa. This metaphorical intermingling of day and night further emphasizes the transformative nature of their connection.

Overall, the message of the song seems to be about the power of words and relationships to transform people's lives. The singer is acknowledging the impact that this person has had on them and the way that they see the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Your word transforms me
The power of your spoken or written communication has the ability to completely change my thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Your day in my night
When it is daytime for you, it is nighttime for me, and vice versa, emphasizing how the singer and their lover are in different parts of the world or live very different lives.

My night is your day
Building off the previous line, the singer is saying that their lover's daytime may be difficult for them (like a metaphorical darkness) but it is a time when they can thrive.

Your word transforms me
Repeating the central theme of the song, emphasizing how much the singer values the transformative power that their lover possesses in their words.

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