1) Gob is a punk band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists using the name "Gob".
1) Gob is a punk band from Burnaby, British Columbia formed in 1994. Their single I Hear You Calling was featured on Electronic Arts’s NHL 2002 video game. Other songs that have been featured in EA video games are Give Up the Grudge (Madden 2004), Oh! Ellin (NHL 2004), I’ve Been Up These Steps (NHL 2003), and Sick With You (NHL 2003). The band has appeared on several outdoor music festivals, the most well-known being Vans Warped Tour.
The roots of Gob trace back to Theo Goutzinakis (guitars, vocals) and Tom Thacker (guitars, vocals) meeting in high-school in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. There are rumors that the two had dated the same girl, though not simultaneously. With the addition of drummer Patrick Paszana, known to fans as “Wolfman Pat”, and bassist Kelly Macauley, the band released its self-titled, nine-track EP in 1994.
Due to personal differences, Kelly was replaced by Jamie Fawkes and in 1995 Gob released Too Late… No Friends. The album was a major breakthrough and saw the band earn a large following due to their unique videos, constant touring and their frenetic live performances. Shortly after releasing their first album, Gob released another limited-edition Green Beans and Almonds 7-inch containing four songs.
After allegedly abandoning the band mid-tour, leaving Gob to play the remaining dates as a three-piece, Jamie was asked to leave and was temporarily replaced by Happy Kreter, a friend of the band, until a permanent replacement was found in Craig Wood. In 1997, a 7-inch Gob/McRackins split release was pressed, along with Ass Seen on TV, a Gob/Another Joe split release.
As Gob begun work on their second album, Pat had a daughter and decided to leave the band to spend time with his family. Gabe Mantle (formerly of Vancouver hardcore band Brand New Unit) took over on drums, and the band recorded How Far Shallow Takes You. The album had a darker, more personal tone and had a heavier sound than Gob had produced in the past. The album sold well in Canada, and the band obtained a strong loyal fanbase. Singles from the album included “Beauville” and “What To Do”.
Gob covered The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black”, which was featured in the film, Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon and can be heard in the 2004 miniseries ’Salem’s Lot.
The band released The World According To Gob, in 2001. This album was Gob’s most successful album to date. The sound took a slight departure from their early punk rock sound and displayed growth in their songwriting and in their musicianship. Singles released from WATG include “For The Moment”, “I Hear You Calling”, and “No Regrets”.
In 2002, Gob recorded the F.U. EP, “Ming Tran” was released as a single for the EP which also featured re-recorded version of a classic Gob song “Soda”, 2 exclusive tracks, “L.A Song”, “Sick With You” as well as new tracks from the forthcoming full-length Foot In Mouth Disease, which was released on Arista Records in April 2003. Singles from Foot in Mouth Disease included “Give Up The Grudge” and “Oh! Ellin”.
In 2004, Wood left the band to play guitar for Canadian superstar Avril Lavigne. The band have since recruited a bassist known only to fans as “Peter Pan” or, more commonly, Tyson, as Gob’s members are on a ‘first-name basis’ with their fans. (All albums credit the musicians simply by their first names, as well.)
In early 2009 the band toured Canada, after which, in April, Tom joined up with Sum 41 for their Japanese and US tour.
In an interview with AMP Magazine, guitarist Theo Goutzinakis has revealed that the band already started writing for their next album, which will be probably released in 2010. Tom has also revealed that he and Theo are currently in the studio, producing the first record by new Vancouver alternative rock band Floodlight.
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/gob
Gob's official fansite: http://www.gobfans.com
Gob (The Canadian Band)
2) Gob was also a sludgey noise rock / hardcore band (with later leanings to a more aggressive, power-violence sound) from the Reno, Nevada featuring now guitarist of Iron Lung, Jon Kortland.
They released two full lengths, "Winkie" (1993) and "The Kill Yourself Commandment" (1999), one self titled 7”, split 7”s with Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Sloth, Wink Martindale, Designer, Loadstar and Freakazoid Robot 2000, a split 5” with Spazz, a single sided 7" and featured on many compilations.
Bully
Gob Lyrics
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The question is when's it gonna end?
It just seems this will never change
It's the same shit as yesterday
Taking shots all that you can take
And now, you hate yourself more than you can hate
There's gonna be an emergeny
Running like a freight train, you're going insane
It's just another day, for all these bloody veins
It's like a whirlwind pushing in the deep end
You're screaming to a friend
Get out, get out, get out!
Soon the shit's gonna hit the fan
You see it's coming on like a hurricane
Tired of being pushed around, now
Getting close you're at the edge
If you're going down, everybody's going down
Running like a freight train, you're going insane
It's just another day, for all these bloody veins
It's like a whirlwind pushing in the deep end (x2)
You're screaming to a friend
Get out, get out, get out!
Tired of being pushed around
There's gonna be an emergency
Running like a freight train, you're going insane
It's just another day, for all these bloody veins
It's like a whirlwind pushing in the deep end (x2)
You're screaming to a friend
Get out, get out, get out!
Get out, get out, get out!
Get out, get out, get out!
This song is about a person who feels like they are constantly being bullied and pushed around, and they are at their breaking point. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is tired of being on their knees and being taken advantage of. They feel like they're at their wit's end, and they just can't take it anymore. The person is taking shots and hating themselves more than they hate anyone else. They know that an emergency is coming because they feel like they're on the verge of a breakdown.
The chorus talks about the person running like a freight train, going insane, and feeling like they're screaming into the void. The whirlwind that's pushing them in the deep end could represent the chaos and confusion that they're feeling as they try to cope with the bullying. The person is yelling at a friend to get out, which could signify that they don't want to drag anyone else down with them if they do break.
The bridge is a warning that the shit is about to hit the fan. The person knows that things are about to escalate and they're tired of being pushed around. They feel like they're close to the edge and if they go down, everybody's going down with them. Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of bullying and the toll it can take on a person's mental health and wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Find yourself down on your knees again
Feeling defeated and hopeless, questioning when the struggle will cease.
The question is when's it gonna end?
Desperately seeking an end to the pain and burden of being bullied.
It just seems this will never change
Feeling trapped in a cycle of abuse with no hope for improvement.
It's the same shit as yesterday
Every day feels the same, with no end in sight to the misery.
Taking shots all that you can take
Enduring every insult, attack, and offense thrown their way.
And now, you hate yourself more than you can hate
Internalizing the abuse and believing they deserve it.
There's gonna be an emergency
Anticipating a breaking point or crisis point.
I swear, I's at the stage where something's gonna break
Feeling like their mental and emotional state can't handle much more.
Running like a freight train, you're going insane
Feeling out of control and overwhelmed by the situation.
It's just another day, for all these bloody veins
Being forced to endure physical and emotional wounds daily.
It's like a whirlwind pushing in the deep end
Feeling like they are drowning in the intensity of the situation.
You're screaming to a friend Get out, get out, get out!
Desperately trying to warn others about the dangers of the situation.
Soon the shit's gonna hit the fan
Realizing that a violent or catastrophic event is imminent.
You see it's coming on like a hurricane
Recognizing the destructive nature of the bullying.
Tired of being pushed around, now
Reaching a point of exhaustion and frustration with the abuse.
Getting close you're at the edge
Feeling like they are on the brink of losing control.
If you're going down, everybody's going down
The bully's behavior and actions will have consequences for everyone.
Get out, get out, get out!
Urging others to leave the dangerous situation before it's too late.
Get out, get out, get out!
Repeating the warning to emphasize its urgency and importance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRAIG WOOD, GABE MANTLE, THEO GOUTZINAKIS, TOM THACKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Calz2006
great song, this video deserves much more views
@jallz85
these guys were rad live a few years back at sound academy!
@TheSuperblunt420
gob=underrated.
@alwayssum41
FUCKING AWESOME OMFG !!
@justinatwood5615
If you're being bullied, fight back with positivity.
@SoggyCoffeeAddict
Justin Atwood fuck positivity, fight back with fucking fists and feet
@justinatwood2538
Rofl, good answer.
@inugo
@TheHackZorg That isn't screamo in the least, man... Nor is it really screaming in terms of the hardcore genre.
@insanitystudio
has the ming tran sound at the beginning
@horsesflu
gob's not under-rated, they just suck compared to what they used to be. i can't blame them for choosing money, as you gotta secure your life - especially if you play music - but they used to be way better mid 1990's