The current lineup consists of Brian Byrne (vocals), Bruce Gordon (bass), Christian Tanna (drums), and Jagori Tanna (guitar). The members are currently at work on other projects while on a self-described "hiatus". Brian released a solo album, Tuesdays, Thursdays and if it rains in 2006 and is enjoying the commercial success of its release. Jag and Christian started their own record label, Upper Left Side Productions. Bruce Gordon performed as a musician with the Toronto production of the Blue Man Group.
Pisser
I Mother Earth Lyrics
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like me/ Has fallen right into a kind of grace/ Drinking from a river of fine wine just/ To ease my mind, then fell on through/ The hole
I've made looking for a center/ In my life and just why I am
I woke in the grass fascinated with/ Moving water and the smell of my breath/ Rampaging ants carry me to death or a last/ Chance and a
swing for the fence, instead I/ Hit the bottom hard and wide looking for / Escape from the daylight and the passing time/ Digging just to
find a way someone like me/ Gets in the right line for the right ride
And I hope there's a sign/ I hope that it leads me well/ On the way/ I hope there's a sign/ And I hope I can read it right/ I'm running on,
over and lower/ It's slow going half the time/ I hope there's a sign/ And I hope I can read it right
It seems I've had a lifelong headcold full/ Of negatives, mindwarps and eclipsing suns/ Like hot air through my underwear while/ Sitting
in my chocolate chair at home.../ It thrills me, turn the lights out and leave/ Me alone
The lyrics of the song “Pisser” by I Mother Earth are cryptic, confusing and almost nonsensical. The song seems to tell a story of an individual who is lost and searching for a center of sorts. He has lost his friends, and he pulls down his pants to say hi to people. He is still alive without a tan and is tripping as a naked man through the forest. He has fallen right into a kind of grace and is drinking wine to ease his mind. He then falls through a hole and is looking for a center in his life and questioning why he is.
The lyrics seem to indicate that the individual is lost and trying to find meaning in his life. He wakes up fascinated with moving water and the smell of his breath. Rampaging ants carry him to death or a last chance and a swing for the fence. But instead, he hits the bottom hard and wide, looking for escape from the daylight and the passing time. He is digging just to find a way where someone like him gets in the right line for the right ride at just the right time, hoping it doesn't take too long to find a way.
The song seems to indicate that the individual is looking for a purpose, something to hold on to. The proclamation of hope that there is a sign that will lead him well on the way and that he will be able to read it right, drives home the point. The final lines of the song provide a disconcerting image of sitting in his chocolate chair at home, where even hot air through his underwear is thrilling, and he wants to be left alone. The song is full of metaphors and imagery, and the lyrics can be interpreted in many different ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost all my friends pulling down my/ Pants just to say hi and I'm still/ Alive without a tan, trippin', naked man,/ Through the forest who
I've alienated my friends by behaving recklessly and inappropriately. I'm still alive even if I haven't spent much time in the sun. I've wandered into the forest naked and disoriented.
like me/ Has fallen right into a kind of grace/ Drinking from a river of fine wine just/ To ease my mind, then fell on through/ The hole
Despite everything, I still feel fortunate and content at times. I indulge to forget my problems but end up sinking deeper into them.
I've made looking for a center/ In my life and just why I am
I've been seeking purpose and direction in my life.
I woke in the grass fascinated with/ Moving water and the smell of my breath/ Rampaging ants carry me to death or a last/ Chance and a
I woke up in the wilderness with an appreciation for nature. I fear that I might die here or that this is my last chance at something.
swing for the fence, instead I/ Hit the bottom hard and wide looking for / Escape from the daylight and the passing time/ Digging just to
I aimed for something big but ended up crashing and burning. I've been trying to avoid the reality of life and the constant march of time by burying myself in distractions.
find a way someone like me/ Gets in the right line for the right ride
I've been searching for a way to get on the right path and find success.
At just the right time, hoping it doesn't take/ Too long to find a way...
I'm hoping that I can find my way before it's too late.
And I hope there's a sign/ I hope that it leads me well/ On the way/ I hope there's a sign/ And I hope I can read it right/ I'm running on,
I'm desperate for some guidance and direction to lead me down the right path. I'm worried that I won't recognize the signs when they appear.
over and lower/ It's slow going half the time/ I hope there's a sign/ And I hope I can read it right
I'm struggling and making slow progress. I hope I can interpret any signs correctly.
It seems I've had a lifelong headcold full/ Of negatives, mindwarps and eclipsing suns/ Like hot air through my underwear while/ Sitting in my chocolate chair at home.../ It thrills me, turn the lights out and leave/ Me alone
I feel like I've always been weighed down by negative thoughts and experiences. It's like a constant discomfort that is always with me, but it also excites me to be left alone in the dark, in my own space.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW P KOSHOWSKI, BRUCE GORDON, CHRISTOPHER KOSHOWSKI
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Ross Bisson
I'll say it....
Best Canadian album of the 90s
Chuck Graham
love this band. never got enough credit
maghreb forever
Love every song on the album. Still listening I’m 2018
Dave Curley
C'mon folks if that is not one of the best opening songs for a concert, I don't know if there ever will be. smoking a big jiont, drinking beers, 335 degrees in the sun, mosh pit. Good times, It's the late 90's all over again!!!
ryan eble
Dont really think this is mosh pit music. Rain will fall yes. Anyway love ime
Jen FreeDum- in - N8R
Haven't heard this in over 25 years, still remember the lyrics :) , I miss the 90's so much! :(
Jeff Alberda
Man I love this song.
KA-RA LeighLu Lakusta MI CALL S
Love this song
algemost
great singer + great writer
Dr Funkenstein
So good. Fav song on the album, but it is hard to pick just one.