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.
White World
Frenzal Rhomb Lyrics
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An astronaut, a TV host, and open hand a smiling face
Another medal for your race an open door
Another opportunity to find out what it means to be so lucky
Sit back forget about the rest
Just remember you're the best that this world has to offer
Oh baby baby it's a white world
I don't want anything to do with this birthright it makes me sick
Treating everyone like shit
Sit back forget about the rest
Just remember that you're the best
That this world has to offer.
The lyrics to Frenzal Rhomb's "White World" criticize the concept of white privilege and the entitlement that comes with it. The opening line, "Congratulations you have won the right to anything you want," implies that being white means having all the privileges and advantages in this world. The following lines suggest that white people can achieve anything they desire, whether that be becoming an astronaut or a TV host, simply by virtue of being white. The phrase "another medal for your race" highlights the societal recognition and accolades that are granted to white people by default, without necessarily earning them.
The lyrics go on to condemn this privileged attitude and express the disgust felt towards it. The line "I don't want anything to do with this birthright it makes me sick" puts forth the idea that being white is not a 'birthright' to be proud of, but rather an unjust advantage that has been inherited without any effort. The song further suggests that this privilege is often exercised in a manner that is discriminatory towards others by treating them as inferior, thus making them feel worse.
Overall, the lyrics of "White World" are a strong critique of the concept of white privilege and the sense of entitlement that comes with it. The song invites the listener to reflect on the privileges that they may have, and the responsibilities that accompany them.
Line by Line Meaning
Congratulations you have won the right to anything you want
You are privileged and entitled to have whatever you desire in life.
An astronaut, a TV host, and open hand a smiling face
You have access to different career paths and opportunities, and people are willing to help you.
Another medal for your race an open door
You are rewarded for your achievements and you have access to new opportunities.
Another opportunity to find out what it means to be so lucky
You are constantly presented with chances to experience good fortune and to understand how fortunate you are in life.
Sit back forget about the rest
Do not worry about anything else, just relax and focus on your own interests and desires.
Just remember you're the best that this world has to offer
Remind yourself that you are superior to others and worthy of the best things in life.
Oh baby baby it's a white world
This world is dominated by white privilege and those who benefit from this are often oblivious to it.
I don't want anything to do with this birthright it makes me sick
I do not want to be associated with this privilege and feel disgusted by it.
To think of people feeling better
It is concerning that some people feel good about themselves while others are oppressed and marginalized.
Treating everyone like shit
This world is plagued by discrimination and mistreatment towards people who do not fit the norm.
Just remember that you're the best
Do not forget that you are superior and privileged in this world.
That this world has to offer.
This is what the world has to offer, and it is important to strive for what you want and deserve.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CREASE, FORMAN, MCDOUGALL, WHALLEY
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