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.
Supernothing
Gimp Lyrics
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He wakes up sad again
He wonders when the rain will end
(Maybe tomorrow)
She'll act like she don't care
To her it's just a game
That he plays
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
But I don't care
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
All the times he said he would
She never really understood what he meant
(What he said)
He'll find himself alone
Standing in the rain
(And I'm saying:)
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
But I don't care
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
He wakes up sad again
He wonders when the rain will end
(Maybe tomorrow)
She'll act like she don't care
To her it's just a game
(That he plays)
All the times he said he would
She never really understood what he meant
(What he said)
He'll find himself alone
Standing in the rain
Hey Hey Hey Hey
Thanks for all the sadness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all the madness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all you gave me
(Hey!) Hey thanks for trying to save me
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all the sadness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all the madness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for trying to save me
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all you gave me
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
But I don't care
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
Yeah yeah…
The lyrics of Gimp's song 'Supernothing' tell a story of a person who wakes up sad and wonders when the rain will end, indicating a state of feeling hopeless and downcast. The next line suggests that the person's partner or someone close to them does not seem to care which could be taken as a lack of support. The lines 'I'm a super, I'm a nothing, I'm a no one, going nowhere fast, but I don't care' are repeated throughout the song, indicating that the person has given up on trying to be someone and is resigned to their position. They are determined to remain optimistic despite their circumstances.
The song's lyrics reflect the frustrations, disappointments and challenges of everyday life. The person who is described in the song feels defeated and unhappy, but they still find a way to stay positive by remaining indifferent towards whatever it is they are facing. The lines, "Hey thanks for all the sadness, Hey thanks for all the madness, Hey thanks for trying to save me, Hey thanks for all you gave me" express gratitude towards whoever had previously helped them, even if it wasn't successful.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Supernothing' display a message of resilience in the face of hardship, where the person tries to make sense of their feelings while remaining optimistic.
Line by Line Meaning
He wakes up sad again
He starts his day feeling unhappy, dissatisfied with his current situation
He wonders when the rain will end
He passes time pondering when the tough moments in his life will come to a close
(Maybe tomorrow)
There's always a probability that his future could be positive or negative
She'll act like she don't care
The person he confides in pretends as if they don't pay attention to his feelings or problems
To her it's just a game
That he plays
The one he's relying on sees his issues as trifling or as something he's deliberately bringing upon himself
(Till he's saying:)
Eventually, he'll reach a point where he verbalizes his frustration
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
But I don't care
I'm a super
I'm a nothing
I'm a no one
Going nowhere fast
But I don't care
Despite his self-doubts and lack of direction, he has a sense of self-worth and doesn't let it weigh him down
All the times he said he would
She never really understood what he meant
(What he said)
Whenever he made promises or expressed his feelings, his confidant never fully comprehended his intentions
He'll find himself alone
Standing in the rain
(And I'm saying:)
He will end up by himself, facing his problems and not having anyone to support him
Hey Hey Hey Hey
Thanks for all the sadness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all the madness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all you gave me
(Hey!) Hey thanks for trying to save me
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all the sadness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all the madness
(Hey!) Hey thanks for trying to save me
(Hey!) Hey thanks for all you gave me
Sarcastically, he thanks the people who brought him pain and chaos in his life, as they were unsuccessful in their endeavors to help him
Yeah yeah…
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Contributed by Christopher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aldo The Apache
I wish the 'hey hey hey hey thanks for all the madness...thanks for all the gladness..' part was kept in other versions of this song. Really like that part.
Bradley Bartlett
agree
Whitney Rasco
I agree, but it's 'sadness' and 'madness'.
Brendan Gannon
its great
OleafTheRebel
Well Tomas has and always will be a perfectionist. He’s never satisfied with how his music comes out sonically so he’s always changing things up but yeah I do agree I wish that part was implemented more
Kayothic
Thank you very much for uploading this, as well as the other songs by gimp. Catch-22 and Streetlight Manifesto (as well as B.O.T.A.R. added later) have been my favorite band since my discovery of them in 5th grade, and they've continued to hold that place for 9 years and counting. I forgot about this act of his and it's very nice to hear it again. I just wish I could have seen Thomas play more than once :) Thanks again <3_<3
FockingGinge
I'm crying on the inside because I am afraid that Toh Kay might not ever make such beautiful music again. Please Toh Kay, please continue making your music, for the good of all mankind.
Gavin Kelly
Don't worry about it man, first off. Tomas told many people that after Streetlight he was going to continue B.O.T.A.R. Anyway, if you ask me, I think that once he writes songs for Bandits of the acoustic revolution, he'll do a classic Toh Kay cover of it. and fun fact, down, down, down to mephisto's cafe was originally going to be a Toh Kay song.
Gavin Kelly
Sorry, what I meant was that it was oringally going to be a B.O.T.A.R song.
FockingGinge
Gavin Kelly Well that's the greatest news I have heard in a long time. I still think I will miss the heaviness of Streetlight. They combined so many elements into their music, and it is a shame to see them come to an end. Anyways, I am ecstatic to hear that Toh Kay will continue. I don't know how I missed that news.