The Dwarves are an American punk rock band, formed in Chicago, Illinois in … Read Full Bio ↴The Dwarves are an American punk rock band, formed in Chicago, Illinois in the mid-1980s. They are currently based in San Francisco, California.

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".

Way Out
Dwarves Lyrics

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Yeah, in an ambient domain
Inside a galaxy of pain
Emit a haunting type refrain
But, beware
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
Coming from way out

Yeah, like Andromeda had strain
And like Apollo had 13
Like Martin Luther had his dream
Her dreams a freak scene, yeah
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
Coming from way out, yeah
She's coming from way out

She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out
She's coming from way out

She's coming from way way out

She's coming from way way out
She's coming from way way out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dwarves' song "Way Out" paint a picture of an otherworldly, haunting presence that is coming from "way out" - a domain that is beyond our understanding. The first verse describes this domain as an "ambient" one, which could refer to a range of meanings, such as a dreamlike, atmospheric state or a sensory space that surrounds us. The mention of a "galaxy of pain" adds a layer of darkness to the connection that is about to emerge, possibly signifying an emotional or physical turmoil that leads to the arrival of this presence.

The second verse then goes on to draw comparisons with iconic figures that have marked history, such as Andromeda, Apollo, and Martin Luther, emphasizing the magnitude and impact of the incoming connection. The mention of Martin Luther's dream could also indicate a spiritual or a divine nature of this presence. The phrase "her dreams a freak scene" further cements the idea that this entity is unconventional, unexpected, and perhaps even unsettling.

Together, the lyrics of "Way Out" depict an encounter with a force that is beyond our realm, a powerful entity that is characterized by its dreamlike and eerie nature. The repeated chorus of "she's coming from way out" adds to the sense of anticipation, as if we are waiting for a visit from a supernatural being.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, in an ambient domain
In a space filled with atmospheric background noises

Inside a galaxy of pain
Amidst a universe of struggles and hardships

Emit a haunting type refrain
Producing a spooky melody

But, beware
However, be cautious

She's coming from way out
Someone is approaching from a distant place

Coming from way out
Arriving from a far off location

Yeah, like Andromeda had strain
Similar to the difficulties faced by the Andromeda galaxy

And like Apollo had 13
Resembling the challenges faced by the Apollo 13 mission

Like Martin Luther had his dream
Comparable to Martin Luther's famous vision

Her dreams a freak scene, yeah
Her aspirations are extremely unusual

She's coming from way out, yeah
She is approaching from a distant place