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".
I Will Deny
Dwarves Lyrics
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Everything you've done for me,
And nothing in between.
We live in infamy, uncontrollably,
And we see the centerpiece.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny,
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny, we will deny.
There's room for everyone;
It's time to have some fun with the
Man from Galilee.
No time for chastity;
That now would have to be my dream,
Bleeds the Nazarean.
(That's quite a scene.)
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny,
Atomizing, terrorizing, mesmerizing.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny, we will deny.
Nobody loves me, nobody cares,
And when I die, there won't be nobody there.
Nobody loves me, nobody cares,
And when I die... and when I die...
I wanna die, I wanna die!
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny,
Atomizing, terrorizing, mesmerizing.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny, we will deny.
I will deny...
Thanks to IMJack (nerima6@fanfiction.net) for these lyrics
The song "I Will Deny" by Dwarves explores themes of rebellion, defiance, and individuality. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been let down by the world and those around them, and so they reject it entirely. The opening lines "There's one for everyone; everything you've done for me, and nothing in between" express a sense of detachment from others and dissatisfaction with what they have contributed to the singer's life. They then go on to say "Fuck the world, I will deny you," making it clear that they no longer want to be a part of the system that has let them down.
The second verse introduces religious imagery, referring to "the man from Galilee" and "the Nazarean." The singer rejects the concept of chastity, suggesting they want to live life to the fullest and not be held back by societal norms or religious teachings. The ultimate goal seems to be to mesmerize and terrorize those who have wronged the singer.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I will deny" as a mantra of rebellion and rejection of the world. The final lines underscore the singer's feeling of abandonment, saying "nobody loves me, nobody cares, and when I die, there won't be nobody there."
Overall, "I Will Deny" is a song about standing up for oneself, rejecting the status quo, and taking control of one's own destiny, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's one for everyone;
There is someone out there for everyone and everything happens for a reason.
Everything you've done for me,
I appreciate all that you have done for me.
And nothing in between.
There are no mixed feelings or anything complex between us.
We live in infamy, uncontrollably,
We are notorious and cannot be controlled.
And we see the centerpiece.
We know what the main focus is and what matters most.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I reject the world and everything it stands for.
I will deny,
I will refuse to accept or acknowledge anything.
Atomizing, terrorizing, mesmerizing.
I will use my powers to break things down, inflict fear, and captivate others.
There's room for everyone;
Everyone has a place and deserves to have fun.
It's time to have some fun with the Man from Galilee.
It's time to enjoy ourselves with Jesus Christ.
No time for chastity;
I am not interested in being pure or abstinent.
That now would have to be my dream,
Being chaste is not something I aspire to.
Bleeds the Nazarean.
Jesus Christ, who is from Nazareth, is bleeding.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I reject the world and everything it stands for.
Nobody loves me, nobody cares,
I feel unloved and neglected by everyone around me.
And when I die, there won't be nobody there.
When I pass away, I will be alone and have no one by my side.
I wanna die, I wanna die!
I am feeling hopeless and want to end my life.
I will deny...
I will not accept or acknowledge anything.
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mightymouse37
There's one for everyone;
Everything you've done for me,
And nothing in between.
We live in infamy, uncontrollably,
And we see the savage beast.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny,
Atomizing, terrorizing, mesmerizing.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny, we will deny.
There's room for everyone;
It's time to have some fun with the
Man from Galilee.
No time for chastity;
That now would have to be my dream,
Bleeds the Nazarean.
(That's quite a scene.)
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny,
Atomizing, terrorizing, mesmerizing.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny, we will deny.
Nobody loves me, nobody cares,
And when I die, there won't be nobody there.
Nobody loves me, nobody cares,
And when I die... and when I die...
I wanna die, I wanna die!
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny,
Atomizing, terrorizing, mesmerizing.
Fuck the world, I will deny you.
I will deny, we will deny.
I will deny...
@MyPalJimbo
This one's for everyone, everything you've done for me, and nothin' in between.
We live in infamy, uncontrollably, and we, seize the savage beast.
Fuck the world, I will deny you, I will deny, atomize and terrorize and mesmerize and,
Fuck the world, I will deny you, I will deny, will deny..
This one's for everyone, it's time to have some fun with a, man from Galilee,
No time for chastity, but that would have to be my dream, bleed the Nazarene.
That's quite a scene!
Fuck the world, I will deny you, I will deny, atomize and terrorize and mesmerize and,
Fuck the world, I will deny you, I will deny, will deny.....
Nobody loves me,
Nobody cares,
And when I die there won't be nobody there,
Nobody loves me,
Nobody cares,
And when I die, and when I die..
I WANNA DIE, WANNA DIE!
Fuck the world, I will deny you, I will deny, atomize and terrorize and mesmerize and,
Fuck the world, I will deny you, i will deny, will deny...
Deny, I will deny, I will deny, I will deny.
@galleryofrogues
Bass amp sounds like it’s about to catch fire, I love it
@vegasthrasher9416
Hella!
@ReedRosson1987
used to have all the punk o ramas.. ah, middle school circa early 2000s what a time to be alive
@vegasthrasher9416
Dude same they were so good
@mattryan6886
These Comp CDs 💿 were such a good deal early 00’s 5$-9$ at warped tour or hot topic/record store. You discover new music/bands. Other favorites were Give em the Boot 🥾 w/ Leftover Crack and Choking Victim hells yes
@seraffimospang9239
@@mattryan6886 Warped are they now. Give em the boot. Hopelessly devoted to you. & ' short music for short people'
I still have all these compilations you speak of.
My brain has been 'on ska' since the early 2000's.
@chedgooch
seeing this band on Saturday in Vancouver!! argh
@Ern-theOppressed1
my favorite song on this comp
@Hamel7777
the sleeve on the album said "and props to the kid on the cover, who got his ass beat in the pit." something along those lines, hahaha
@vegasthrasher9416
He was all our heros huh lolll