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.
secret
Hagfish Lyrics
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It's from myself to me
Some people call it a milkshake
Some people do it when they're desperate
It does not introduce myself
When you are alone
You know it
And I cannot keep it from you
And I cannot keep it from you
And I hope you use it too
Introduce yourself to you
And I hope you use it too
Introduce yourself to you
And I hope you use it too
Introduce yourself to you
You've got a secret handshake
It's from yourself to you
Some people do it in private
I just do it for fun
And it does not introduce yourself and me
Although I know it
And I cannot keep it from you
And I cannot keep it from you
And I hope you use it too
Introduce yourself to you
And I hope you use it too
Introduce yourself to you
And I hope you use it too
Introduce yourself to you
Introduce yourself to you
Introduce yourself to you
Introduce yourself to you
Introduce yourself to you
The song "Secret" by Hagfish is a tribute to the importance of self-awareness and self-discovery, conveyed through the symbolism of a "secret handshake" that is shared between oneself and one's innermost thoughts and feelings. The idea of a "secret handshake" suggests a connection that is intimate and personal, something that is shared between only a few select individuals. When the lyrics assert that "some people call it a milkshake, some people do it when they're desperate," it implies that this gesture represents a comfort or coping mechanism for those who are feeling lost or isolated.
The repetition of the line "and I hope you use it too, introduce yourself to you" serves as a call to action, urging the listener to connect with themselves on a deeper level and to embrace their true selves. The choice of words in the chorus, where it says "you've got a secret handshake, it's from yourself to you," reinforces this idea that one's true self and innermost thoughts are a valuable and important entity.
Overall, the song "Secret" speaks to the universal human desire for self-discovery and the need for genuine intimacy in our most personal relationships, whether that be with ourselves or with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a secret handshake
I have a personal method for self-introduction
It's from myself to me
It's a method I use to connect with myself
Some people call it a milkshake
Some may mistake it for something else, but it's my personal method
Some people do it when they're desperate
Others may resort to it as a last resort, but for me, it's a personal choice
It does not introduce myself
It's not a way to introduce myself to others
When you are alone, you know it
I use it when I'm alone and it's something only I truly know about
And I cannot keep it from you
I am sharing it with you now
And I hope you use it too
I hope you try this personal method for self-introduction
Introduce yourself to you
Connect with yourself using this method
You've got a secret handshake
You have a way to connect with yourself too
It's from yourself to you
It's a personal connection with yourself
Some people do it in private
Others may do it privately as well
I just do it for fun
For me, it's just a fun personal method
Although I know it
I am aware of this personal method
Introduce yourself to you
Connect with yourself using this method
Introduce yourself to you
Connect with yourself using this method
Introduce yourself to you
Connect with yourself using this method
Introduce yourself to you
Connect with yourself using this method
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dallas Austin, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Shep Pettibone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danivus
American documentaries: "Look at this scary, evil looking monster"
British documentaries: "The hagfish is a remarkable creature, perfectly suited for its environment"
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and its yummy search 꼼장어
StrixNoodles
totally read that last line in Sir David Attenborough's voice
dhanush chandra nakkalakunta
@루하 do you guys eat everything that moves
Clifford Levy
At least they didn't claim they were decedents of ancient aliens.
g s
sensationalist documentary made for profit versus documentaries made by scientists for science
The Other Side
A very ecologically valuable creature which cleans the ocean floors by removing dead creatures and bacteria.
777jonah888
yes, a scavenger
Shawtgun Hobo
thanks Einstein.
Snarly
Franklin Egbuche it was refreshing to read that. Ty