Embracing various styles and eras from the 60's through the 80's, and adding reggae, jazz, punk and even classical influences, they manage to avoid a typical, formulaic ska sound and steer clear of cliche poppy ska lyrics.
Hub City Stompers' line up consists of ex-members of bands such as Inspecter 7, The Dehumanized, Tri State Conspiracy, The Schematics, Foil, and Gotham City Swing.
They have performed with bands such as The Toasters, King Django, Bigger Thomas, The Wretched Ones, Niblick Henbane, Eastern Standard Time and Streetlight Manifesto.
They have one song ("Night of the Living") on the Jump Up/Megalith Records "Still Standing" ska compilation, and four albums out:
Mass Appeal EP (2005)
Blood, Sweat and Beer (Megalith Records, 2004)
Dirty Jersey (Megalith Records, 2006)
Ska Ska Black Sheep (Stubborn Records, 2009)
Chatterbox
Hub City Stompers Lyrics
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We must have from the way you talk shit on the internet.
Saying things I never knew about myself.
Now I sense a destiny: your ass and my size 12.
I know that you're the guy to spread said lies.
I've seen it in Helvetica right before my eyes.
And I heard it from the east, west, north, and south.
Let's see how you talk shit with a steel toe in your mouth.
Run like a bitch.
So fun to play the righteous one, now you're paying for your sins.
Run like a bitch.
When I catch up with you I'm gonna bash your head right in.
I know you like to let the loose lips flap.
You gossip like a little girl who needs a big bitch-slap.
Saying things whether or not you know them true.
Now you're standing silent when I'm here in front of you.
You're dealing with a person, not a screen.
I'll "double back slash" your throat and "delete" your fucking spleen.
And your girlfriend better put away that mace,
Before I have the skinhead girls do a dance upon her face.
You're reaping every stitch the doctor sews.
You're earning yourself missing teeth and a badly broken nose.
'Cause you're the type of bitch-ass that I loathe.
I see you have 2 faces so I'm gonna break them both.
I hope you hold the lesson that you got.
You're better not to speak or type about what you know not.
And when you wake up sore in the morning,
Be sure to remind yourself this was just a warning.
In "Chatterbox" by Hub City Stompers, the singer confronts a person who has been talking negatively about them online. They describe this person as someone who "gossips like a little girl who needs a big bitch-slap" and warns them that they now have to face the consequences of their words. The singer is frustrated that this person has been saying things about them that are not true and has been spreading lies. They acknowledge that they have seen these lies in writing and heard them from multiple sources, and are ready to fight back with physical force. Throughout the song, the singer sends a clear message that actions have consequences, and that it's important to be careful about what you say or write about others.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it addresses the issue of online harassment and cyberbullying. The singer suggests that some people feel emboldened to say things online that they would never say to someone's face, and that this can have serious consequences. The lyric "you're dealing with a person, not a screen" reinforces this idea, highlighting the fact that there is a person behind every online identity who is affected by what is said about them. The song also touches on themes of loyalty and support, as the singer references their skinhead friends and suggests that the people who spread lies about them are "missing the big picture."
Line by Line Meaning
The time has come to ask you "have we met"?
I am questioning if we have ever met in person.
We must have from the way you talk shit on the internet.
Based on the negative comments you post online, it seems like we have interacted before.
Saying things I never knew about myself.
You are making false statements about me that I was not aware of.
Now I sense a destiny: your ass and my size 12.
I feel like it is inevitable that there will be physical altercation between us.
I know that you're the guy to spread said lies.
I am aware that you are the one spreading these false rumors.
I've seen it in Helvetica right before my eyes.
I have seen these lies in print, in front of me.
And I heard it from the east, west, north, and south.
I have heard these lies from all directions.
Let's see how you talk shit with a steel toe in your mouth.
I want to see how brave you are when I shut you up with a kick to your teeth.
Run like a bitch.
You better run away like a coward.
So fun to play the righteous one, now you're paying for your sins.
It was enjoyable for you to act like the good guy, but now you are experiencing the consequences of your negative actions.
When I catch up with you I'm gonna bash your head right in.
If I catch up with you, I will physically harm you and cause bodily injury.
I know you like to let the loose lips flap.
You enjoy talking too much and spreading rumors.
You gossip like a little girl who needs a big bitch-slap.
Your behavior is childish and deserving of physical punishment.
Saying things whether or not you know them true.
You are making statements without verifying if they are actually true or not.
Now you're standing silent when I'm here in front of you.
You are not speaking now that I am present and able to confront you.
You're dealing with a person, not a screen.
I am a real person, not just a username on a screen.
I'll "double back slash" your throat and "delete" your fucking spleen.
I will cause you serious physical harm by slashing your throat and removing your spleen.
And your girlfriend better put away that mace,
Your girlfriend should stop carrying pepper spray for her own safety.
Before I have the skinhead girls do a dance upon her face.
Otherwise, I will have my associates harm her in a violent manner.
You're reaping every stitch the doctor sews.
You are experiencing the negative consequences of your negative actions.
You're earning yourself missing teeth and a badly broken nose.
Your behavior is going to lead to physical punishment in the form of losing teeth and having a broken nose.
'Cause you're the type of bitch-ass that I loathe.
I dislike people who behave like you.
I see you have 2 faces so I'm gonna break them both.
You are a hypocrite and I will make you pay for it.
I hope you hold the lesson that you got.
I hope that you have learned from this experience.
You're better not to speak or type about what you know not.
It would be wise for you to not talk about things that you do not truly understand.
And when you wake up sore in the morning,
If I hurt you, you will feel the physical pain in the morning.
Be sure to remind yourself this was just a warning.
Consider this a warning for future behavior.
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DJMizzy
Heard this all the way in LA, thanks to some good friends. Now I'm in Houston jammin this New Jersey ska! spread this shit like butta
@mutharod
DJ Mizzy me too!
@SkankinLozer
WOW haha I love you for posting the hub city stompers! you seriously are posting some good stuff
@ResidentSirius
Isn't Hub City Stompers the band that had a big part in organizing Red Bulls games to become "family friendly", weeding out the teams real hooligan support? I don't know if this is the band, but I attended games traveling with N.E, and 2 years ago I met a guy who was involved in a firm who used to fight us everytime we went to the stadium, and he said that Metrostars were "hijacked by middle class, lake community homeowners, as well as a soda corporation". I swear this is the band he mentioned
@MacaqueStinx
Seein these guys tonight, hype
@Skullheart611
i love this song :D
@KyleTrojanMurphy
It is always amazing when a song says what you are thinking. haha
@0iTrojanSkinz0i
whoever pushed dislike, this song is dedicated to you.
@Cocoflava
New Jersey FTW!
@retardedlepracon
ska massive fest 2010