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.

Sick and Tired
Frenzal Rhomb Lyrics

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Do you think about what you do or what you say?
Does it matter who gets fucked along the way?
Is it worth the effort just to see them pay?
If everybody does it doesn't make everything okay

I'd like to wipe this, I'd like to wipe this from my mind
I'd like to step away, I'd like to step away

I am so sick and tired of this, tired of this

Would you like to go away, away from here
Where you don't have to address what you can't hear
All that you do, you don't believe everything
All that you do, you don't believe anything

Would you like to go away, away from here
Where you don't have to address what you can't hear

All that you do, you don't believe everything
If you weren't here we could believe anything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frenzal Rhomb's "Sick and Tired" touch on themes of accountability, morality, and the complexities of social interactions. The song questions whether people think about the consequences of their actions and words, and whether they are willing to cause harm to others for their own gain. The lyrics ask if it's worth it to see someone suffer just to feel a sense of satisfaction, and if it's okay to engage in negative behavior just because everyone else is doing it.

The chorus of the song expresses the desire to escape from this toxic environment and to disengage from the negativity. The repetition of the phrase "I am so sick and tired of this, tired of this" emphasizes the weariness and exhaustion that comes from constantly navigating these difficult social situations.

The final verse addresses the idea of belief and how it can be influenced by the people around us. The lyrics suggest that it's easier to believe in anything when we remove ourselves from toxic environments and negative influences.

Overall, "Sick and Tired" is a commentary on the complexities of human behavior and our relationships with others. The song asks us to consider our own actions and their impact on those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you think about what you do or what you say?
Do you take responsibility for your actions and words or do you just act without thinking?

Does it matter who gets fucked along the way?
Do you care about the consequences your actions have on others?

Is it worth the effort just to see them pay?
Is seeking revenge or satisfaction worth the energy and potentially negative impact on others?

If everybody does it doesn't make everything okay
Just because everyone is doing something, it doesn't justify that it is right or ethical.

I'd like to wipe this, I'd like to wipe this from my mind
I wish I could forget what has happened.

I'd like to step away, I'd like to step away
I wish I could remove myself from this situation or avoid it completely.

I am so sick and tired of this, tired of this
I am exhausted and fed up with this situation or behavior.

Would you like to go away, away from here
Do you want to escape this place or situation?

Where you don't have to address what you can't hear
Somewhere where you don't have to confront or acknowledge difficult issues or topics.

All that you do, you don't believe everything
You are skeptical and don't blindly trust everything you hear or see.

All that you do, you don't believe anything
You are so jaded and mistrustful that you doubt everything.

If you weren't here we could believe anything
Your presence and skepticism prevent us from blindly believing and accepting things without question.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, CHRISTOPHER KENNER

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