For a couple of years, Jay and Lindsay (The Doctor) had a daily show on Australia's Triple J radio station. Although Jay left in 2009, The Doctor continues to have various roles on ABC radio and television.
All original members except Jason have been replaced. Ben, the original guitarist, supposedly left to become an animal rights activist. Nat, the drummer, left to focus on another band, Quadbox. Lex, the bass player left under controversial circumstances. This lead the band to consider changing their name. They even posted a press release suggesting that they would take over the name Shihad, which had been vacated by the New Zealand hard rock band in the wake of the September 11 attacks in 2001.
Jay also spent time as the bass player for Nancy Vandal under the name Jason Jason Beers, a play on Gary Gary Beers from INXS.
The band famously antagonized Today-FM breakfast show hosts Kyle and Jackie-O, starting at a festival in Darwin and ending in an on-air phone interview with Jay. With the exchange being documented by Media Watch. (see here and here)
Frenzal Rhomb's first EP 'Dick Sandwich' was produced in bassy grunge style and included a cover of the theme to 'Home and Away', a popular but uncool Australian serial drama; as well as a song about Roger Climpson, a TV news presenter. Their seminal album Coughing up a Storm followed. The original version, which included an abusive and threatening voicemail as its secret track, is now out of print.
The band's records have been released through a variety of labels in Australia and most notably Fat Wreck Chords internationally.
Get Off
Frenzal Rhomb Lyrics
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Get off
Don't skate
Too late
Walk straight
You are trying to protect your face
Can you see that it is a disgrace
You can't take us down
You can't take us down
Get off
Don't skate
Too late
Walk straight
You have lost respect you never gained
Do we have to fight you to explain
Explain
You can't take us down
You can't take us down
Get off
Don't skate
Too late
Walk straight
Get off
The lyrics of Frenzal Rhomb's song "Get Off" are a call to action against those who don't follow the rules and disrespect others. The band is urging these people to "get off," to stop skating recklessly, and start walking straight. They are warning these individuals that if they continue to behave irresponsibly, they will eventually face consequences.
The lyrics continue with the band accusing these people of lacking respect and being a disgrace. They are calling them out for their behavior and warning them that they cannot take them down. The repetition of "you can't take us down" is an assertion of their strength and determination, and a warning to those who might try to bring them down.
Overall, the lyrics of "Get Off" are a call to action against those who behave recklessly and disrespectfully. The band is standing up for their values and urging others to do the same. They are warning those who don't follow the rules that their behavior will not be tolerated and that they cannot take them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Get off
Stop what you are doing
Get off
Stop what you are doing
Don't skate
Don't try to avoid the situation
Too late
You have missed your chance to succeed
Walk straight
Face the consequences of your actions without running away
You are trying to protect your face
You are avoiding confrontation to protect yourself
Can you see that it is a disgrace
Your behavior is shameful and embarrassing
Disgrace
Your actions are unacceptable
You can't take us down
We won't let you defeat us
You can't take us down
We won't let you defeat us
You have lost respect you never gained
You don't deserve our respect because of your poor behavior
Do we have to fight you to explain
Will we have to physically confront you to make you understand
Explain
You need to understand why your behavior is wrong
You can't take us down
We won't let you defeat us
You can't take us down
We won't let you defeat us
Get off
Stop what you are doing
Don't skate
Don't try to avoid the situation
Too late
You have missed your chance to succeed
Walk straight
Face the consequences of your actions without running away
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Olivia Ephraim
I don't know if you guys remember but my dad had a band called malpractice in the late 90s early 2000s his band was featured on one of your posters , his name was Craig ephraim he was the drummer. big Red headed fella, any way he passed away 5 years ago this year. Just wanted to say your music has gotten me through some tough times. you were his and my favourite band. keep going guys.. !
BradyA1124
Olivia Ephraim May he Rest In Peace, sister
D the Wrath
Sorry about your father, Olivia. I'll remember your dad with you - you both obviously had great taste in music. I've been a punk-nut for a very very long time. I'm not going to mention any Aus hardcore/metalcore punk bands coz i'd talk for years; but following our killer garage punk movements (the foundation of Aussie punk) like Radio Birdman/The Celibate Rifles/The Lime Spiders/The New Christs/ etc etc etc.
The Hard Ons and theb Frenzal Rhomb put Aussie punk on the map. Coughing Up A Storm is probably in my top 5 Aussie albums ever. I'm still obsessed with it. Such a solid album.
R.I.P. to your dad, but i'm sure he lives on through you :)
arkir
This fuckin rocks. Glad i knew early