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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Tugboat Anchor
Duh Lyrics
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Drag me down
You're the anchor
And I'm the clown
Tie me down
Drag me down
Tugbeat fire
The siren is the liar
The song "Tugboat Anchor" by Duh revolves around the theme of being trapped in a relationship or situation that feels like an anchor weighing you down. The opening lines of "Tie me down, Drag me down" give us the impression that the singer is pleading with their partner to let them go, but they are reluctant or unwilling to do so. The lyric "You're the anchor, and I'm the clown" suggests that the partner represents a weight or burden, while the singer feels like a joke or someone who is being made fun of.
As the song continues, the lyrics "Tugboat fire, feel my tire" give us the impression that the singer is still struggling to get away. The use of the word "tugboat" implies that the partner is in control and is leading the direction of the relationship or situation. The words "siren is the liar" could suggest that the partner is manipulating the singer into staying in the relationship or situation, despite the fact that they want to leave.
Overall, "Tugboat Anchor" presents a picture of someone who feels trapped in a relationship or situation that is dragging them down. The poetic use of water-based imagery and metaphors adds depth to the song, as the tugboat anchor is an apt metaphor for a partner who may be leading the relationship, but ultimately weighing the singer down.
Line by Line Meaning
Tie me down
Restrict me from doing anything I desire
Drag me down
Bring me down to your level of misery
You're the anchor
You are the one holding me back from progress
And I'm the clown
I am the foolish one who follows your lead
Tugboat fire
The strong pull of your negative influence
Feel my tire
I am worn out and drained from resisting your pull
The siren is the liar
Your enticing words are misleading and false
Contributed by Chloe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.