In the summer of 1986, the band teamed up with The Nightingales and Ted Chippington to record a single called "Rocking With Rita (Head To Toe)". The single featured Fuzzbox tackling such dance classics as "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" on the B-side. Still, they failed to break into the U.K. mainstream.
For their next album, 1989's 'Big Bang!, they made an abrupt change and reinvented themselves as more of a slick pop vocal group, with vocalist Vickie Perks being cast centre stage as a budding sex symbol. The album had no musician credits, but the girls apparently did little or no playing, and this seemed a repudiation of their punk DIY ethos. The singles "Pink Sunshine", "Fast Forward Futurama" and "International Rescue" were all co-written by Liam Sternberg.
In 1990, they began work on the new album, but the project was halted after the release of the first single "Your Loss, My Gain" due to Perks' decision to begin a solo career under the name of Vix. Her self-titled album flopped, but Fuzzbox had already broken up.
Love is the Slug
Fuzzbox Lyrics
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My name must be last in your book
I feel emotion
I feel pain
What I'd give to see you again
You told me one big lie
You gave me the "I'll love you till I die"
Sitting next to her in her car
Whatever she says it goes
Whatever she does is shows
In her face I see the sign
This belongs to her, and he's mine
Don't you realize she's trapped you there?
She's got you and trapped you in her lair
Can't restrain but all you need to know
Is what is she doing and where is she to go?
After all I stood from you, is this the way you treat me now?
After all I stood from you, is this the way you treat me now?
After all I stood from you, is this the way you treat me now?
After all I stood from you, (No, no, is this the way you treat me, no)
Is this the way you treat me now?
Can't I get just one look
My name must be last in your book
I feel emotion
I feel pain
What I'd give to see you again
I gave you my love some time ago
I sowed the seeds hoping it would grow
But then along came her with the knife
And now there is no afterlife
Whatever she says it goes
Whatever she does it shows
In her face I see the sign
This belongs to her, and he's mine.
The song "Love Is the Slug" by Fuzzbox is a heart-wrenching tribute to the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics begin with a plea for attention, with the singer asking for just one look from an unattainable love interest. The pain and emotion of the singer is palpable as they express their longing, but it is clear that their feelings are not reciprocated. The singer is left with nothing but the memory of their love, adding to their feeling of loneliness and rejection.
The lyrics then turn to a more bitter tone as the singer reflects on a past relationship where they were lied to and ultimately abandoned. They watch as this former love interest, now with someone else, is trapped in a controlling and unhealthy relationship. The singer's bitterness is evident as they express their feelings about the new partner in their former love interest's life, referring to them as the one who stole their love away. The lyrics end with a sense of resignation as the singer reflects on the futility of their love, and how it has left them feeling empty and alone.
Overall, "Love Is the Slug" is a poignant reminder of the pain caused by unrequited love and the difficulty of moving on from it. The lyrics are honest and impactful, providing a relatable story about a love that just wasn't meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't I get just one look
I wish you would pay attention to me, even if it’s just for a moment.
My name must be last in your book
I feel like I am unimportant or insignificant to you.
I feel emotion
I am overwhelmed with feeling and passion.
I feel pain
This intense emotion is causing me physical and emotional pain.
What I'd give to see you again
I miss you so much and would do anything to be able to see you again.
You told me one big lie
You deceived me with a significant and hurtful untruth.
You gave me the "I'll love you till I die"
You made me a promise of eternal love that you didn't keep.
Now just look where you are
You can see how far our relationship has fallen.
Sitting next to her in her car
You are now with another woman in a vehicle, making it clear to me that you have moved on.
Whatever she says it goes
You let her control your life and dictate your decisions.
Whatever she does is shows
Her actions are obvious and transparent to everyone around.
In her face I see the sign
I can tell just by looking at her that she has taken control of your heart and mind.
This belongs to her, and he's mine
You are now with her, but I still feel like you belong to me.
Don't you realize she's trapped you there?
You are blind to the fact that she has trapped you in a bad situation.
She's got you and trapped you in her lair
She has taken hold of you and won't let you go.
Can't restrain but all you need to know
You can't resist her, but you need to understand what's really going on.
Is what is she doing and where is she to go?
What is her plan for you, and where will this relationship lead?
After all I stood from you, is this the way you treat me now?
Despite all that I have done for you in the past, is this really how you are treating me now?
After all I stood from you, (No, no, is this the way you treat me, no)
I can't believe that this is how you are treating me after all that I have done for you.
I gave you my love some time ago
I was deeply in love with you in the past.
I sowed the seeds hoping it would grow
I invested a lot of time and energy into building a relationship with you.
But then along came her with the knife
But then another woman came along and destroyed everything we had built.
And now there is no afterlife
And now that our relationship is over, there is no hope for a future together.
Writer(s): Tina O'neill, Victoria Louise Perks, Margaret Teresa Dunne, Joanne Dunne
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andrewfletcher2055
Love how Tina spends the whole video sorting through her bag. My first girlfriend had a Tardis bag as well. Great. Still love Fuzzbox.💖👍
@caerbanoginterrupted1833
I thought this was a 2021 retro 80s band. Never heard of Fuzzbox and I lived the 80s. Very cool indeed.
@rbsommerv
100% agree!
@DominiqueVanheusden
Actually they were named “We’ve Got a Fuzzbox and We’re Gonna Use It”.
@eddiewillers1
@@DominiqueVanheusden And they were very indie.
@xonvaldez
Saw them at The Roxy on their first US tour. Thanks Rodney Bingenheimer!!
@TheAstronomyFloyd
So you’ve never heard Pink Sunshine? I wasn’t even alive in the 80s and I’ve known that song for years
@DaveSentenn11
I saw Fuzzbox on MTV's "120 Minutes" growing up. I had this album on cassette and took it everywhere with me. I was 11 years old! Love Fuzzbox... so glad this is here.
@timmiller1954
I saw the same show. 1986 I think.
@user-ny9gf9fw8s
Не хрена не понял, но 🤗👍👍👍🇷🇺👋👋👋👋👋