Gimp released one album in 1995; a cassette tape entitled Smiles for Macavity. While the cassette is nearly impossible to find, the tracks can be found on the internet.
The band disbanded when Kalnoky decided he wanted to write and play more than punk music. Some of the members of Gimp left the band, while Kalnoky and Chris Greer stayed together, added a horn section, and started the band Catch 22.
Recent Popularity:
More and more people who listen to Streetlight Manifesto are learning of Gimp's Existence through Tomas Kalnoky Teasing to play Mrs. Butterworth's Indestructible Bomb Shelter at Streetlight shows. Since he first made this joke Past Gimp fans and new ones alike have often Chanted "BUTTERWORTH'S" at shows.
(2) Gimp is a grindcore band from Phoenix, Arizona.
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(3) Gimp was a skate punk band from San Diego, California.
Magnolium
Gimp Lyrics
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Questions still in my head
Questions still in my head
Questions still in my head
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
Questions still in my head
Questions still in my head
Questions still in my head
Questions still in my head
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
At ease soldier
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
At ease soldier
(Shut up Shut up)
The lyrics of Gimp's song Magnolium appear to be centered on a soldier or someone who has gone through a traumatic experience. The repetition of the phrase "Questions still in my head" indicates that the person is struggling with unanswered questions or unresolved issues that are affecting their mental state. The repeated use of "At ease soldier" seems to be a form of self-comfort or a message to the person that they need to calm down and find peace within themselves.
As the song progresses, the repeated "Shut up" seems to be directed towards the person's own thoughts or inner demons that are causing them distress. The phrase "At ease soldier" is used in combination with "shut up" to encourage the person to silence their inner turmoil and find inner peace.
Overall, the lyrics of Magnolium appear to be a meditation on inner peace and finding calmness within oneself despite external circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Questions still in my head
I am still plagued with questions that I cannot seem to find the answers to.
At ease soldier
I need to take a break and relax, reminding myself of the military order to remain calm and composed.
Shut up
I need to stop talking or thinking to give myself some peace and quiet.
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.