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".
You Gotta Burn
Dwarves Lyrics
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But they threw me away
For being in prison and refusing to pray
but still I'm greatful
For the things that I've learned
And I learned
You gotta burn
I knew a woman that was nothing but fine
Come Home one evening surprised what I find
But I learned
You gotta burn across the sky like a flam
You gotta burn before they give you a name
You gotta burn until the kingdom has came
And they you learn
Some velvet morning you'll wake up and you'll find
A nest of vipers crawling out of your mind
The sun don't shine with any reason or rhyme
It's time you learn
You gotta learn
The song "You Gotta Burn" by Dwarves is a fast-paced, energetic rock song that delivers a message about the necessity of perseverance and self-expression. The opening lines of the song speak to the singer's rebellious spirit and his experience of being rejected by the mainstream educational system for his refusal to conform to its norms: "I had some schooling, but they threw me away, for being in prison and refusing to pray". Despite these setbacks, the singer expresses gratitude for the knowledge and experience he has gained, and asserts the importance of burning bright and boldly, living life on one's own terms, and leaving a lasting mark on the world.
The second verse of the song tells a story about a woman who is "nothing but fine", except for her weakness for a gallon of wine. The singer returns home one day to find her intoxicated and stumbling around, and observes that this experience reinforces the message that he learned earlier in life about the importance of burning brightly and pursuing one's own path with vigor and passion. The final lines of the song emphasize the inevitability of facing challenges and obstacles along the way: "Some velvet morning you'll wake up and you'll find, a nest of vipers crawling out of your mind, the sun don't shine with any reason or rhyme, it's time you learn, you gotta learn".
Overall, "You Gotta Burn" is a song that celebrates individuality, resilience, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment and meaning. It encourages listeners to embrace their inner flame, to burn brightly and boldly, and to stay strong and true to themselves in the face of any challenges or obstacles that they may encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
I had some schooling
I received some formal education
But they threw me away
However, I was expelled for my actions
For being in prison and refusing to pray
My imprisonment was due to my defiance of religious beliefs
but still I'm grateful
Despite my difficult circumstances, I maintain a sense of gratitude
For the things that I've learned
I recognize the value of the lessons I've gained
And I learned
One important lesson I learned is that
You gotta burn
To succeed, you must endure hardship and persevere
I knew a woman that was nothing but fine
I had a female acquaintance who was extremely attractive
her only weakness was a gallon of wine
However, she had a serious addiction to alcohol
Come home one evening surprised what I find
Upon returning home one day, I encountered an unexpected situation
But I learned
This experience taught me another important lesson, which is that
You gotta burn across the sky like a flam
You must be determined and bold in pursuit of your goals
You gotta burn before they give you a name
You must establish yourself before gaining recognition
You gotta burn until the kingdom has came
You must persevere until you achieve your ultimate objective
And then you'll learn
Upon reaching this point, you'll discover
Some velvet morning you'll wake up and you'll find
You'll eventually realize that
A nest of vipers crawling out of your mind
Your mind may be filled with dangerous, negative thoughts or influences
The sun don't shine with any reason or rhyme
Life is unpredictable and doesn't follow a logical pattern
It's time you learn
It's essential that you understand
You gotta learn
Learning what it takes to succeed is key
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-me1cf8qp9y
God bless them...❤
@bek9999
The dwarves are young and good looking