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.
Distance
Gorilla Biscuits Lyrics
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I feel the distance between you and me.
You know I didn't want it,
But now that we've got it,
Gonna twist it,
Gonna turn it around.
I'm thinking of,
The things you said.
What did it mean to you?
I always fuck up the best things.
I feel the distance
Maybe you've missed it
I feel the distance
And it makes me sad
But not enough to turn away
I think about all the things we did
We don't do anymore.
Is it too late?
Is it too late to,
Mend the fence,
Heal the wounds,
Bridge the gap.
Build it right to you.
Your distance is killing me.
I feel the distance
Maybe you've missed it
I feel the distance
And it makes me sad
But not enough to turn away
In Gorilla Biscuits's song "Distance," the lyrics express a sense of distance and disconnection between two people. The singer acknowledges that time has passed and that there is now distance between them, a space that they did not desire but have nevertheless wound up with. The verse "I'm thinking of the things you said/What it meant, what did it mean to you?/I always fuck up the best things" reveals a sense of regret and longing to understand what went wrong, and perhaps even a willingness to take some blame for the disconnection.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on past memories and experiences shared between the two people, noting that they no longer do these things anymore. The chorus repeats the idea of feeling the distance between them and the sadness that comes with it, but the singer is not yet ready to just give up and walk away. They wonder if it's possible to mend fences and bridge the distance that has grown between them, wanting to build a connection stronger than before.
Overall, "Distance" is a poignant song about the emotional pain that comes with growing apart from someone you once cared deeply about and the desire to reconnect despite the time and distance that has accumulated between them.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the time go by,
I am aware that time is passing, and it is affecting my relationship with you.
I feel the distance between you and me.
I sense that our emotional connection has weakened and there is a gap between us.
You know I didn't want it,
I did not intend for this distance to develop between us.
But now that we've got it,
Despite my initial reluctance, it seems that the distance between us has become an established part of our relationship.
Gonna twist it,
I am determined to change the situation for the better.
Gonna turn it around.
I will work towards restoring our emotional connection and closeness.
I'm thinking of,
I am reflecting on my thoughts and feelings about our relationship and what led to this distance.
The things you said.
I am considering the words you have spoken to me in the past, and how they have contributed to our current situation.
What it meant,
I am trying to understand the significance and impact of your words and actions.
What did it mean to you?
I am curious about your perspective on our relationship and what has led to the current distance between us.
I always fuck up the best things.
I acknowledge that my own mistakes and shortcomings have played a role in creating the distance between us.
Maybe you've missed it
It's possible that you haven't noticed this distance between us that I am feeling.
And it makes me sad
The fact that we are not as close as we used to be is a source of sadness for me.
But not enough to turn away
Despite the sadness, I am not willing to give up on our relationship and will strive to make things better.
I think about all the things we did
I reflect on the memories and experiences we shared in the past when we were closer.
We don't do anymore.
Our current distance has created a sense of loss and longing for those things we used to do together.
Is it too late?
I wonder if it's too far gone to restore the closeness we once had.
Is it too late to,
I question whether there is still a chance for us to rebuild our connection.
Mend the fence,
I want to repair any damage that has been done to our relationship.
Heal the wounds,
I want to address any pain or hurt that has contributed to our current distance.
Bridge the gap.
I want to overcome the distance between us and become close once again.
Build it right to you.
I want to establish a strong emotional connection with you and rebuild our bond.
Your distance is killing me.
The emotional distance between us is causing me pain and distress.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@patriciosalgado241
what an excellent sound these days
@supersajayinlegendario2594
This song touches my heart
@BLADROCK72
Nope Eric...this was a MOONDOG song first and was on their ''demo". It only became a GB song when Moondog morphed into Quicksand and took a different musical direction.
@ReverseVampire
porcelly!
@erock352
Other way around. GB was before Moondog.
@Cody2Xtreme
no fucking comments?