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.
When Life Gets Boring...
Gob Lyrics
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So many mornings
What am I supposed to do
When life gets boring
This fixation with her
It goes much deeper
Than just a photograph
Wish I could keep her
Happens all the time
I'm tearin' everything down
Oh I should have known better
Oh I should have known better
I watch her shop for clothes
True value vintage
Stare from across the room
She makes her purchase
The wheel inside my head
Has started rolling
It's going to take me away
(It's going to take me away)
Can't get her off my mind
Happens all the time
I'm tearin' everything down
Oh I should have known better
Oh I should have known better
Can't get her off my mind
Happens all the time
I'm tearin' everything down
Get her off my mind
Happens all the time
I'm tearin' everything down
I'll keep my distance
I'm better off puttin' this behind me
I'm overdrawn
I withdrew
I'm down and out
And thanks to you
I'll keep my distance
I'm better off puttin' this behind me
I'm overdrawn
I withdrew
I'm down and out
And thanks to you
Oh I should have known better
Oh I should have known better
Oh I should have known better
Oh I should have known
Whoa Whoa
I should have known better
Oh I should have known better
Oh I, I should have known better
Oh I, I should have known
The lyrics of Gob’s “When Life Gets Boring” detail a man’s unrelenting infatuation with a woman. He notes that he cannot rid his thoughts of her and that his obsession with her runs deep. The man watches as she purchases vintage clothes, wishing that he could keep her. The song’s title is an ironic reflection of the main character’s fixation on this woman – while his life is deemed boring, this woman keeps it interesting. Finally, the man decides that he needs to put some distance between him and the object of his obsession for his own well-being. He recognizes that he is drained and worn-out and cannot continue in this manner.
The lyrics of “When Life Gets Boring” are strikingly honest about the consuming nature of infatuation. The man’s emotions are all-consuming and uncontrollable. Moreover, his desires are likely not reciprocated by the woman, adding another layer of tragedy to the story. Ultimately, the song grapples with themes of obsession, yearning, and the struggle to move on from unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
She creeps into my head
I keep thinking about her
So many mornings
It happens frequently
What am I supposed to do
I don't know how to deal with this
When life gets boring
When there's nothing else to think about
This fixation with her
My obsession about her
It goes much deeper
It's more than superficial
Than just a photograph
It's not just about her physical appearance
Wish I could keep her
I want to have her with me
Can't get her off my mind
I keep thinking about her
Happens all the time
It's a recurring thought
I'm tearin' everything down
I feel like my life is falling apart
Oh I should have known better
I made a mistake
I watch her shop for clothes
I observe her from afar
True value vintage
She likes old-fashioned clothing with meaning
Stare from across the room
I look at her from a distance
She makes her purchase
She buys something she likes
The wheel inside my head
My thoughts are taking over
Has started rolling
It's getting out of control
It's going to take me away
I'm losing myself in my thoughts
Get her off my mind
I want to stop thinking about her
I'll keep my distance
I'll try not to get too close
I'm better off puttin' this behind me
It's better to move on
I'm overdrawn
I've depleted my emotional reserve
I withdrew
I've given up
I'm down and out
I'm in a bad place
And thanks to you
It's because of my obsession with you
Oh I, I should have known
I have regrets
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRAIG WOOD, GABE MANTLE, THEO GOUTZINAKIS, TOM THACKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Fantastic!!!
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good song 10 outta 5