Guitarist Walter Schreifels' later musical endeavors include Quicksand, Rival Schools, and Walking Concert. Frontman Civ became the singer for eponymic hardcore punk group CIV and is currently the owner of a New York City tattoo studio called Lotus Tattoos.
Gorilla Biscuits disbanded around 1991. They reformed for a benefit show at CBGB's, New York, in 1997 and August 14,2005.
They did a nationwide reunion tour in 2006, playing almost every song they wrote at every show. In 2007 they did a month-long European tour.
Better Than You
Gorilla Biscuits Lyrics
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Negativity
No Unity
Something's gone wrong
Thinking to myself how smart I am
Because I won't get caught up
In some dick's bad joke.
I'll just walk away
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
Why even bother?
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
Why even bother?
I'm smarter 'cause I joined the crew
And I'm better than those who
Are picking fights
And violating my rights
You can always be the one
To end up on the top
Keep your standards high
Set your goals and never stop
This world of ours is fine and
Our future can be great
If you use our heads not our fists
We can wipe out all the hate
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
Why even bother?
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
Better than you crew
The lyrics of Gorilla Biscuits' song Better Than You are a scathing critique of the punk scene and the holier-than-thou attitudes that it embodies. The song begins with the lines 'Insincerity/Negativity/No Unity/Something's gone wrong', which set the tone for what is to follow. The singer then goes on to describe how he considers himself smarter than those around him because he won't get caught up in 'some dick's bad joke'. He asserts that he'll just walk away from any conflict, refusing to fight it out with anyone, and that he is 'better than those who are picking fights and violating my rights'.
The song goes on to describe the 'Better Than You' crew, a group of like-minded individuals who consider themselves superior to anyone else. The chorus repeats the phrase 'Better than you crew' three times, followed by the question 'Why even bother?' The singer asserts that he is part of this crew, and that he is smarter and better than anyone else. He encourages listeners to set their standards high and to never stop striving for greatness, but warns against using violence to achieve their goals.
Overall, Better Than You is a powerful critique of the punk scene and the attitudes that it can sometimes breed. The song reminds us of the importance of unity and cooperation, and encourages us to strive for a better future without resorting to violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Insincerity
Dishonesty and lack of genuineness in people's behavior.
Negativity
A negative attitude that spreads and brings everyone down.
No Unity
The absence of coming together as one and working towards the same goals.
Something's gone wrong
A feeling that something has changed, and it's not for the better.
Thinking to myself how smart I am
Feeling like you are superior to others and making choices that justify your perceived intelligence.
Because I won't get caught up
Avoiding situations that might lead to trouble or negative outcomes.
In some dick's bad joke.
Refusing to participate in someone's offensive or insensitive humor.
I'll just walk away
Opting to leave a situation rather than engaging in conflict or negativity.
Fight it out yourself
Encouraging others to handle their own problems rather than relying on someone else to solve them for them.
Better than you crew
Aligning with a group of people who share similar values and attitudes, and feeling superior to those who don't.
Why even bother?
Wondering if it's worth engaging with people who don't share your views or values.
I'm smarter 'cause I joined the crew
Believing that you are intelligent and superior to others because of the group you choose to associate with.
And I'm better than those who
Viewing oneself in a positive light and feeling superior to people with different values or views.
Are picking fights
Choosing to engage in conflict or negativity rather than walking away or working towards a solution together.
And violating my rights
Feeling like one's personal space or rights are being violated by someone else's actions or behaviors.
You can always be the one
Encouraging individuals to take accountability and responsibility for their actions and the outcomes they want to see.
To end up on the top
Being successful and achieving one's goals through hard work and determination.
Keep your standards high
Being mindful of one's values and beliefs and holding oneself and others accountable to them.
Set your goals and never stop
Creating targets for oneself and pursuing them relentlessly until they are achieved.
This world of ours is fine and
Expressing optimism for the future and the potential for a world united in positivity and progress.
Our future can be great
Believing in the possibility of a brighter, more positive future.
If you use our heads not our fists
Choosing to solve problems and conflicts through reason and communication rather than violence or aggression.
We can wipe out all the hate
Believing that through understanding, compassion and positivity, negative attitudes can be overcome and eliminated.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
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