Joe Achtzener (bass), Matt Matis (vocals/guitar), Josh Pearson (drums) and David Saylor (guitar/vocals) combine catchy lyrics, melodic vocals, killer guitar solos, mind blowing bass licks and monster drumming to create what has been deemed “the up-and-coming sound of what has come to be expected in the clubs of Arlington and Fairfax counties” (Burke Connection, November 2006). Having played the metro area consistently for the past two years, Fistful of Fifties have become regulars at such venues as Laughing Lizard Lounge and TT Reynold’s while also gaining recognition as Fire Station 8’s Band of the Month for October 2006 and Cue-la-palooza 2005’s Battle of the Bands winner. Fistful of Fifties have been featured in the Washington Post’s Fairfax Extra and gained local notoriety through air play on Locals Only Radio and a recent spot on DC101’s Local Lix (Clear Channel Broadcasting).
In the summer of 2006, Fistful of Fifties released their first self-titled EP, recorded at Nothing But Noise Studios. Not a band to let their influences put a strong hold on their music, Fistful of Fifties are continuously writing new songs ranging from the occasional softer ballad to hard rock, allowing enough diversity for their on stage antics to reach every type of fan.
Ruphy Song
Fistful of Fifties Lyrics
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I'll take you home when all this ends
Have another beer because it’s free
Turn around I’ll slip in two ruphies
You say it’s kind of sad, but you just can't see
I have to make up for my penis envy
You can drive my sports car here for free
I don't think anyone's like you
For you there's so much I would do
With you there's no place I'd rather be
Turn around I'll slip in two ruphies
You say it’s kind of sad, but you just can't see
I have to make up for my penis envy
You can drive my sports car here for free
Compensate for my lack of personality
Lack of personality
Lack of personality
Lack of personality
Hello, I am your new best friend
I'll take you home when all this ends
Have another beer because it’s free
Turn around I’ll slip in two ruphies
You say it’s kind of sad, but you just can't see
I have to make up for my penis envy
You can drive my sports car here for free
Compensate for my lack of personality
Lack of personality
Lack of personality
Lack of personality
Lack of personality
The lyrics to Fistful of Fifties' song "Ruphy Song" tell a story of a person trying to compensate for their lack of personality through material possessions and manipulation. The singer, who claims to be the listener's new best friend, offers free drinks and the opportunity to drive a sports car in exchange for slipping in two ruphies. The repeated line "you say it's kind of sad, but you just can’t see" suggests that the singer is aware of the emptiness of their actions but feels compelled to continue.
The singer then reveals their motivation: "I have to make up for my penis envy." This line refers to the Freudian concept of the penis envy and the desire of women to possess a phallus. However, the singer may be using the term metaphorically, implying that they feel inferior compared to others and try to compensate for it through material possessions and manipulation. The chorus repeats with the same lines, emphasizing the singer's desperate attempt to hide their lack of personality.
The lyrics may be interpreted as a commentary on the emptiness of consumer culture and the pressure to fit into societal ideals. The singer's attempt to buy friendship and happiness ultimately reveals their lack of self-worth, making the lyrics a poignant reminder of the danger of relying on external validation.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, I am your new best friend
I am trying to win your approval by presenting myself as someone who is close to you and has your best interests at heart.
I'll take you home when all this ends
I am offering to be there for you even when things get tough and provide emotional support.
Have another beer because it’s free
I am encouraging you to indulge in alcohol because it numbs your senses and makes it easier for me to manipulate you.
Turn around I’ll slip in two ruphies
I will surreptitiously slip you drugs to further weaken your ability to resist my influence and control.
You say it’s kind of sad, but you just can't see
You are indicating that my behavior is pathetic, but I am incapable of recognizing the extent of my own depravity.
I have to make up for my penis envy
I am compensating for my feelings of inadequacy and inferiority by attempting to assert dominance over others through manipulation and control.
You can drive my sports car here for free
I am trying to impress you with material possessions and power to lure you into my grasp.
Compensate for my lack of personality
I am using my manipulation and control tactics as a substitute for having a genuine and interesting personality that would attract people to me naturally.
Lack of personality
I am emphasizing the fact that I am devoid of any significant character traits, making it necessary for me to resort to extreme methods to gain attention and control.
Lack of personality
I am emphasizing the fact that I am devoid of any significant character traits, making it necessary for me to resort to extreme methods to gain attention and control.
Lack of personality
I am emphasizing the fact that I am devoid of any significant character traits, making it necessary for me to resort to extreme methods to gain attention and control.
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.