There are multiple artists called Eater. Not to be confused with E.A.T.E.R.… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Eater. Not to be confused with E.A.T.E.R. (Ernst and the Edsholm Rebels). Please update your ID-tags for this band.

1) Eater a 1970s British punk band.
2) A a Japanese electronic music artist
3) A italian electronic music producer

1) Eater, the band, was formed in 1976 by high school students Andy Blade (vocals), Brian Chevette (guitar), Lutfi "Social Demise" Radwan (later replaced by 14 year-old Roger "Dee Generate" Bullen) (drums) and Ian Woodcock (bass). Dee Generate was later replaced with Phil Rowland. The band made its first public performance in November 1976, featuring support act The Buzzcocks.

They signed to small London independent label called The Label, and released several 7"s and The Album LP. The band split up at the end of the 1970s. Among their most well known songs are "Don't Need It", "Lock It Up", 'Thinkin of the USA', and a cover of T-Rex's "Jeepster." They were also known for covers of Velvet Underground and David Bowie songs such as "Queen Bitch" and "Sweet Jane."

Blade made several attempts to create a solo career during the 1980s but failed to secure a deal. He shared an apartment with Billy Duffy who later joined The Cult. Blade published a book about his times with Eater and beyond, called The Secret Life of a Teenage Punk Rocker in 2005.

Eater reformed to play the 1996 Holidays in The Sun Festival in Blackpool. Eater also reformed shortly in 2006, playing a one-off gig at the 100 Club, supported by TV Smith of The Adverts. They also supported the Buzzcocks on their 30th anniversary of their original tour, at the Forum.

2) Eater is a Japanese electronic music artist.
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3) Eater is a bass/dubstep music producer from Italy.

Waiting For The Man
Eater Lyrics

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I'm waiting for my man
26 dollars in my hand
Up to Lexington 125
Feel sick and dirty
more dead than alive
I'm waiting for my man

Hey white boy, what you doing uptown

Hey white boy, you chasing our women around
Oh, pardon me, sir, it's furthest from my mind
I'm just lookin' for a dear, dear friend of mine
I'm waiting for my man

Here he comes, he's all dressed in black
P.R. shoes and and big straw hat
He's never early, he's always late
First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait
I'm waiting for my man

Up to a Brownstone, up three flights of stairs
Everybody's pinned you, but nobody cares
He's got the works, gives you sweet taste
Then you gotta split
Because you've got no time to waste, ah
I'm waiting for my man

Baby, don't you holler
Darling don't you bawl and shout
I'm feeling so good
I'm gonna work it all out
I'm feeling good, I'm feeling oh so fine
Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man

I'm waiting for my man
man-man-man-man-man-man-man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eater's song "Waiting for the Man" seem to describe the experience of a drug addict waiting for their dealer. The first verse sets the scene - the singer is waiting for their drug dealer, with only $26 in their hand. The second verse includes a confrontation with some black locals, and the singer denies their accusations of racism. The dealer finally arrives in the third verse, and is described as always late, but wearing fancy shoes and a hat. The fourth verse describes the drug deal taking place in a brownstone building, with the singer feeling sick and dirty beforehand but ultimately feeling good afterwards. The song ends with the singer feeling optimistic and ready to face tomorrow.

The use of specific details in the lyrics helps to create the sense of a real, lived experience. From the exact amount of cash in the singer's hand to the location of the brownstone building, everything is precise and concrete. The repetition of the chorus, "I'm waiting for my man," illustrates the singer's obsessive focus on getting their fix. Overall, the song seems to portray the dark, dehumanizing reality of addiction, but with a glimmer of hope at the end.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm waiting for my man
I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of my drug dealer.

26 dollars in my hand
I have just enough money to buy my drugs.

Up to Lexington 125
I'm going to the location where I meet my dealer.

Feel sick and dirty more dead than alive
I'm going through withdrawal and feel terrible.

Hey white boy, what you doing uptown
Someone is questioning why I am in this predominantly black neighborhood.

Hey white boy, you chasing our women around
They suspect that I'm there to exploit the women in the area.

Oh, pardon me, sir, it's furthest from my mind
I deny the allegation and try to act innocent.

I'm just lookin' for a dear, dear friend of mine
I claim that I'm only looking for a friend, who is actually my dealer.

Here he comes, he's all dressed in black
My dealer is approaching, dressed in a way meant to be inconspicuous.

P.R. shoes and and big straw hat
He's wearing shoes that are made in Puerto Rico and a large, wide-brimmed straw hat that covers his face.

He's never early, he's always late
My dealer is always late, making me wait.

First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait
Waiting for your dealer is an expected part of buying drugs.

Up to a Brownstone, up three flights of stairs
We go to a brownstone house and climb up three flights of stairs to get to my dealer's apartment.

Everybody's pinned you, but nobody cares
Passersby are looking at me suspiciously, but no one intervenes. The drug culture is accepted in this area.

He's got the works, gives you sweet taste
My dealer has various drugs available, and he lets me sample them.

Then you gotta split because you've got no time to waste, ah
After buying the drugs, I have to leave quickly so I can use them before withdrawing further.

Baby, don't you holler darling don't you bawl and shout
There is no need to worry because I have my drugs now.

I'm feeling so good I'm gonna work it all out
I am finally getting relief from my withdrawal symptoms.

I'm feeling good, I'm feeling oh so fine until tomorrow, but that's just some other time
I feel great now, but I know that this feeling won't last long. I'll have to buy more drugs tomorrow.

I'm waiting for my man
I'm still waiting for my dealer to sell me drugs.

man-man-man-man-man-man-man
Repetition of the word "man" emphasizes the importance of the dealer in the singer's life.

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Written by: X FRASER

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