Frenzal Rhomb is an Australian punk rock band that formed in 1992, in Sydne… Read Full Bio ↴Frenzal Rhomb is an Australian punk rock band that formed in 1992, in Sydney, Australia. A long-standing institution in Sydney music scene but with a national and international base of fans, Frenzal have consistently nurtured new generations of young fans through endless touring, festival appearances and all ages shows. With a sound that is most often characterized as 'California pop/punk', the band is overtly left-wing political and known for their humorous, savage and insightful lyrics. The band's current lineup is Jason Whalley (vocals), Lindsay McDougall (guitar), Tom Crease (bass) and Gordy Foreman (drums).

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.

Hate
Frenzal Rhomb Lyrics

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I trusted you with everything between my head and soul
But maybe now you don't believe I've got one
Say that I don't understand but fucking hell I tried
But you just drank it up and spat it in my face
Because

I hate the way you hate

That'll be it ?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frenzal Rhomb's "Hate" explore themes of betrayal and frustration in a relationship. The singer expresses their trust in the other person, giving them access to their deepest thoughts and emotions, only to be met with disdain and rejection. Despite their efforts to bridge the gap and understand the other person's perspective, they are met with anger and hostility. The line "I hate the way you hate" speaks to the cyclical nature of the relationship, where both parties are caught in a cycle of animosity and resentment towards each other.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of self-worth and validation. The singer questions whether the other person even believes they have a soul, suggesting a lack of recognition and validation of their inner self. This is echoed in the line "Say that I don't understand but fucking hell I tried," where the singer desperately tries to prove themselves and their understanding of the situation, only to be dismissed as ignorant.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and defeat. The singer seems resigned to the fact that the relationship is irreparable and that they will always be caught in a cycle of hate and hurt.

Line by Line Meaning

I trusted you with everything between my head and soul
I had complete faith in you and shared all my thoughts and emotions with you

But maybe now you don't believe I've got one
However, it appears that you no longer think I have a mind or a soul

Say that I don't understand but fucking hell I tried
You accuse me of not comprehending your perspective, but I attempted fervently to do so

But you just drank it up and spat it in my face
But you disregarded my understanding and contemptuously rejected it

Because
All of these events transpired

I hate the way you hate
As a result of all of this, I now harbor a great dislike for the animosity you show me

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bruce Kulick, Gene Simmons, Scott Van Zen

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