Guns 'n' Wankers was a punk rock band, formed by ex-members of British punk… Read Full Bio ↴Guns 'n' Wankers was a punk rock band, formed by ex-members of British punk band Snuff, and rock band The Wildhearts in early 1990. The band consisted of Duncan Redmonds (Vocals, guitar), Patrice Walters (Drums, vocals) and Joolz Dean (Bass guitar, vocals). The three formed the band on the same day Snuff played their farewell gig (now reformed) at the Kilburn National and Walters was released of duty with The Wildhearts. On the off chance, Duncan gave Walters a call after seeing him play in a band called The Milk Monitors a few years before. In turn, Walters called his old mate Joolz Dean and the line-up was complete. Originally the band were to be called Cunts n' Wankers but they thought better of it.

After touring up and down the United Kingdom with the likes of Leatherface, NOFX and Wat Tyler, the band set about recording demos. This coincided with a tour of the Basque region in Spain, where copies of the demos sold like hot cakes. On their return, Sean of Wat Tyler and the man behind Rugger Bugger Records put up the modest money to record a Guns n' Wankers album, which was recorded and produced by Andy Davies in Hitchin, Herts UK. The recordings were originally released on Rugger Bugger Records as three 7" EPs: Hardcore, Pop, and Metal (A Silly EP was free with an issue of Fear & Loathing 'zine in very limited numbers). However, when NOFX’s Fat Mike showed an interest in releasing the album on legendary US punk label Fat Wreck Chords, he dispensed with all the material from Metal and one from Hardcore. The remainder was released as an eight track album called For Dancing And Listening on Fat Wreck Chords. The album was well received and continues to be highly regarded by the Punk fraternity. Unfortunately, soon after the band split due to the reformation of Snuff. Pat Walters went on to play with singer-songwriter Marc Carroll in a band called The Hormones and Joolz formed punk band Dogpiss. However, some Guns n' Wankers recordings remain un-released and plans are in the offing to correct this.

Sunstroke
Guns 'n' Wankers Lyrics

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Julie stands beside the window
Head full of additive
Sophie wants an explanation
Julie says she's none to give

Julie's got some time
But she's not taking much more
Just a little bit
More than she bargained for

Sophie's in two minds,
She's busy making it four
Ask a simple question
The answers might just follow on

So she asks about her lover
Tiny kicks internally
Julie talks of aspirations
Hiding from reality

You don't get the picture
I have to level with you
Should have left it a it was

You thought the grass was greener
But your imagination lied
It was just a dream
And your dreams don't count
When the real world comes around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in the song "Sunstroke" by Guns 'n' Wankers depict a conversation between two friends named Julie and Sophie. The first verse describes Julie standing beside a window with a head full of additive (presumably drugs), while Sophie seems concerned and wants an explanation from her. However, Julie tells her she doesn't have an answer to give. The second verse highlights how Julie has some time left but isn't willing to take much more, just a little bit more than she bargained for. On the other hand, Sophie appears uncertain about something and seems to be making things more complicated by asking questions. She inquires about her lover while Julie talks about her aspirations, trying to hide from reality.

The chorus of the song emphasizes that sometimes things may seem perfect in our minds, but in the real world, they don't work out that way. The lyrics suggest that Julie is struggling with addiction and may not be able to give an explanation to her friend. On the other hand, Sophie is trying to figure out what's going on with Julie and her lover, and Julie tries to distract her with talk of ambition and dreams. Overall, the song portrays the idea that life is not always what we would like it to be, and we have to accept reality as it is to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Julie stands beside the window
Julie's standing by the window

Head full of additive
She's high

Sophie wants an explanation
Sophie wants answers

Julie says she's none to give
Julie doesn't have the answers

Julie's got some time
Julie's got some time

But she's not taking much more
But she's not taking much more

Just a little bit
Just a little bit

More than she bargained for
More than she bargained for

Sophie's in two minds,
Sophie's indecisive

She's busy making it four
She's complicating things further

Ask a simple question
Asking a question