They began touring the Texas punk circuit in the early nineties, creating a fan base and becoming regulars of punk venues like Slipped Disc and The Jumpin' Java Joint. In this time they opened for such bands as Swervedriver, ALL, and The Poster Children.
A demo tape was released and quickly became an underground hit. It followed the pattern of punk band The Descendents, with tracks like "Tallman" (about the middle finger) and "Marry Me" (a Lyon- composed love song). This was punk to have fun to, and it appealed to the Dallas punk scene at the time, which was composed mainly of suburbanites who would drive downtown on the weekends and had no time for politics.
Then grunge happened. Being fans of Seattle, WA's Mudhoney and the Northwestern punk sound, a decision was made to augment the band with a richer sound. Tensions between drummer Banning Lyon and the Blair brothers was mounting. Lyon was feeling used for his friendships with major punk bands. Zach and Donnie Blair felt used on account of their mother's wealth. Lyon left the band in 1992. John Fromme, formerly of the band "Pee Pee" joined in on drums. Another guitarist, "Camper" was added to fill out the sound. This lineup pushed the band into new territory, and the fans really liked it, but the band was winding down. The rampant drug abuse of lead singer James Newhouse, Camper, and Fromme ran counter to the "2 out of 3" straight edge of the brothers Blair. So they left, bringing with them the Hagfish name.
The third incarnation of the band, vocalist George Reagan III, brothers Doni and Zach Blair, and drummer Tony Barsotti decided to record their first studio album, Buick Men, on Dragon Street Records in 1993.
Hagfish then signed with London Records and released the 1995 album, ...Rocks your Lame Ass. This went on to become their most commercially successful album. In 1996 Hagfish was voted best Alternative Rock/Pop act by the Dallas Observer. After numerous arguments about the follow-up to ...Rocks your Lame Ass, London dropped Hagfish, and they returned to the independent scene. Their self-titled album Hagfish, was released on Honest Don's in 1997, but did not see any real commercial success. Several breakups soon followed, and the bands touring stopped. The last release made by the band was a live album, That was Then, This is Then, which was released in 2001.
Since the official break up in 2001, the band members have gone on to other projects. George has moved on to a homegrown Hip-Hop band The Brothers. Doni has participated in several bands including the instrumental band The Mag Seven, Armstrong, and his current project Only Crime. Zach also currently plays in Rise Against, as well as having played with the Burden Brothers, GWAR, Only Crime, Adventures of Jet and Armstrong.
BOP
Hagfish Lyrics
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She stands much shorter than you
She stands a lot shorter than you
And she's got fists a flyin'
Rockin' out to the 80's tunes
Rockin' out to the Motley Crew
And she don't
She don't
No she don't bop
She don't bop
She don't bop no
She don't punk rock no
She don't
She don't punk rock no
She don't
She don't punk rock no
She's your rocker girlfriend
The lyrics of Hagfish's song "Bop" describe a girl who is the singer's girlfriend and a lover of rock music. She is portrayed as being shorter than her boyfriend but still able to throw a punch or two. The song also highlights her love for 80s music and bands like Motley Crew. However, the most interesting part of the song comes when the singer reveals that she doesn't bop or punk rock like he does.
The song suggests that the girlfriend has a different taste in music and doesn't like to dance in the style of bop or punk rock. It is not clear whether this difference is causing friction in their relationship or not, but it establishes that they have different interests. While he may enjoy punk rock, she may prefer classic rock or a different genre altogether.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the diversity of music and the people who love it. It reinforces the idea that people can have different tastes and still be together. It also suggests that music can bring people together, regardless of their differences.
Line by Line Meaning
She's your rocker girlfriend
Describing a person's girlfriend who enjoys rock music.
She stands much shorter than you
Pointing out the height difference between the person and their girlfriend.
She stands a lot shorter than you
Emphasizing the person's girlfriend's height as different from their own.
And she's got fists a flyin'
Highlighting the energetic and passionate nature of the person's girlfriend while listening to rock music.
Rockin' out to the 80's tunes
Explaining that the person's girlfriend enjoys rock music from the 80s era.
Rockin' out to the Motley Crew
Mentioning the specific band that the person's girlfriend enjoys listening and dancing to.
She don't bop no
Stating that the person's girlfriend doesn't dance in a certain way to rock music.
No she don't bop
Repeating that the person's girlfriend doesn't dance in a particular manner.
She don't bop
Same as the previous line.
She don't bop no
Reemphasizing that the person's girlfriend doesn't dance in a certain way to rock music.
She don't punk rock no
Clarifying that the person's girlfriend doesn't listen to punk rock music like how others may do.
She don't punk rock no
Repeating the previous sentence that the person's girlfriend doesn't prefer punk rock music.
She don't
Shorter version of saying that the person's girlfriend doesn't listen or do something specific.
She don't punk rock no
Reiterating the fact that the person's girlfriend doesn't enjoy punk rock music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMY MARINOS, WALTER PALAMARCHUK, GEORGE S CANLER
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