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".
Over You
Dwarves Lyrics
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Over you, how could I ever get over you?
All hail to the victim
They've been rejected and evicted
Over you
I've never been promoted
And I've always been so loaded
Just like I was the dope and you kicked it
Rejected and evicted
Over you, how could I ever get over you?
The Dwarves' song "Over You" is a powerful ode to heartache and rejection. The lyrics are a raw and honest portrayal of the pain and confusion that come with being kicked to the curb by someone you deeply care for. The opening lines "Rejected and evicted / Over you, how could I ever get over you?" set the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the singer is struggling to deal with the end of a relationship and is finding it difficult to move on.
As the song continues, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer's feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. Lines like "I've never been promoted / And I've always been so loaded" suggest that he may be struggling with issues of self-esteem and substance abuse. The line "Just like I was the dope and you kicked it" is particularly poignant, painting a vivid picture of someone being treated like a drug to be consumed and then discarded.
Overall, "Over You" is a powerful song that explores the complex emotions that come with rejection and heartbreak. It speaks to anyone who has ever been in a similar situation and felt lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Rejected and evicted
I have been turned away and forced to leave.
Over you, how could I ever get over you?
I cannot imagine moving on from the pain you have caused me.
All hail to the victim
Let us honor those who have been wronged.
They've been rejected and evicted
Others have also faced rejection and displacement.
I've never been promoted
I have never been given the opportunity to advance.
And I've always been so loaded
I have always carried a heavy burden.
I've been neglected and conflicted
I have been ignored and struggled internally.
Just like I was the dope and you kicked it
You treated me like a worthless substance to be discarded.
Rejected and evicted
I have been turned away and forced to leave.
Over you, how could I ever get over you?
I cannot imagine moving on from the pain you have caused me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN
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@Dirty_Noob_X
XGRA memories. I'm so glad I got the game.
@nonameyet9165
Best techno band ever
@altros
how you find out about a song isnt important :D all that matters is that you like the song and want to hear it over and over again! XD
@missvincent7017
I think someone named jp showed me this tune when I was 15..16? Idk. But I’ve loved it ever since! Haha
@markbyers277
3 versions of the song.. non3 of them loud enough
@ShadowOfIce
Man I remember this song now~ Good memories!
And yeah, I got it from XGRA, buuuut it brought me into looking into the rest of Dwarves music. :D
@yogabbagabba2202
+ShadowOfIce sameeeeeeeeeeee
@chriswalsh723
im irish by the way hence why i dont know
@jimmyMNSTR_911
Gdamn, they used scratching? I mean, I like turntablism, it's just surprising when it pops up unexpectedly like how Slipknot's DJ Starscream aka Sid 0 used to sneak some dnb amens and scratching into tracks.
@chriswalsh723
what is the top speed you are allowed to drive on an american highway