They are known for their nuanced punk repertoire, and controversial lyrics. Since the hardcore punk and scum punk sounds of their early days, they have recently developed more of a pop-punk influence. Their shows have been notable for some aggressive fights on stage (with the audience and even a cop), and because "He Who Cannot Be Named" performs either in nothing but a jockstrap or totally nude, and makes no attempt to hide behind his guitar.
Their album covers are unusual - naked women, and a naked dwarf sodomizing a rabbit covered in blood, for their 1990 album "Blood Guts & Pussy" - followed up a decade later, with a similar theme, this time covered in soap suds, for "Come Clean". The band was sacked from their previous label, Sub Pop over pranks such as the long-lasting hoax contending that guitarist "He Who Cannot Be Named" had died. They have recorded on several labels and recently joined Sympathy for the Record Industry. They also have a track listed on the Punk you compilation album.
The original members of the Dwarves began making music together in the mid 80's as teenagers in the Chicago garage rock outfit Suburban Nightmare. The group's original Paisley underground sound was evident on the band's 1986 Voxx Records debut Horror Stories, an album which, like many of its Paisley underground contemporaries, contained a number of mid 60's Pebbles-inspired garage rock covers, including The Avengers' "Be a Cave man", and Shag's "Stop and Listen".
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Dwarves Lyrics
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Gonna hit you in the face, uh-huh
?
Gonna hit you with a big stick
?
You won't know
What hit you
You won't know
The lyrics of Dwarves's song "What hit you" are straightforward and carry a provocative message. The lines "Gonna hit you in the face, uh-huh/Gonna hit you with a big stick" suggest aggression and dominance. The words "hit you in the face" depict a violent act, which could metaphorically connote a verbal confrontation or a physical attack. The line "You won't know what hit you" repeated twice, emphasizes the element of surprise, indicating that the person receiving the hit will not anticipate it.
The lyrics can be analyzed as a message of power and intimidation. The repetition found in the lines and the tone set by the singer emphasize the idea of force and a threat of violence. The lyrics talk about an individual who is capable of taking action without warning and suggests that even though the person being hit may not know what hit them, the hit will be severe enough for them to feel the impact of it.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Dwarves's song "What hit you" use provocative language and repetitive lines to imply an intimidating message of power and domination. The lyrics can be understood as a metaphorical representation of how power dynamics work in personal and professional relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna hit you in the face, uh-huh
I am going to strike you directly and forcefully on your facial area, absolutely
Gonna hit you with a big stick
My intention is to strike you with a large, sturdy object
You won't know
You shall have no knowledge or awareness
What hit you
Of the thing that caused you harm or injury
You won't know
You shall have no realization or consciousness
What hit you man
You will not comprehend the nature and source of the blow, my friend
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Collasol
Fun fact:
Dwarves are natural sprinters. Very dangerous over short distances.
United Federation of Planets
the Dwarfs will remember that
emennt
...but otherwise wasted on cross country
John Taylor
Never thought I would die side by side with an elf...
How about side by side with a friend..
Aye, that'll do laddy... that that'll do..
Anomalouzs
no they arent. their hips suck for running, thats why they prefer small tight spaces
Krystalizer
@John Taylor Would like me to get you a box?
Sam McArthur
You know, every fantasy series has its own spins on all the classic races: elves, hobbits, humans, dragons, whatever. But dwarves? Dwarves are always the same. Beards and booze and smithing and family clans and mountain halls, every single time.
And if you don't think that's a beautiful thing, we can't be friends.
erieschl
Ty
TheIfifi
Dwarves in elder scrolls are super different to tolkien esque dwarves.
Pavel Petr
@TheIfifi because there elves, Mer.