Known to tour the US in a converted city bus with Rathbun as the driver/mechanic, with the windshield destination banner of HELL. Besides their wild performances which embodied a "rock against rock" ethos, they were also known to defy classification with marching band routines, performing puppet shows, and playing household items as instruments (in tune). After finding few financial rewards for their increasingly complex stage show, Idiot Flesh disbanded in 1998.
Core Members:
- Captain Dragon (Gene Jun; Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Vocals, Arranger)
- Hyena Boy (Wes Anderson; 1994-1998: Percussion, Drums, Marimba, Multi Instruments, Talking, Vocals, Bassoon, Trash Cans)
- The Improver (Dan Rathbun; Bass, Multi Instruments, Saw, "Talking", Horn, Vocals, Trombone, Cello, Megaphone; Engineer)
- Pin (Nils Frykdahl; Flute, Saxophone, Percussion, Castanets, Vocals, Guitar; Cover Design/Graphics)
- Chuck Squier (1985 through 1994: Drums, Cover art)
Discography:
- (1990) Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death
- (1994) The Nothing Show
- (1995) Teen Devil/Twitch (4 Song EP)
- (1997) Fancy (Nov. 11)
Loveride
Idiot Flesh Lyrics
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that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now I'm found;
said I was blind, but now I........
See.
I'm takin' love for a ride get in the car;
I'm takin' love. Get in, shut up.
Baby talk, baby, talk like a man.
Better get one thing straight.
'Til then the rest, oh yes I do.
And honey, you make like a dog
and crawl to the back where you belong.
With all do respect, I know your place,
pretty baby, and you know mine,
And they'll never ever, never never gonna change.
I'm taking!
I'm takin' love for a ride get in the car;
I'm takin' love. Get in, shut up.
Baby, cry to "daddy take me home"
Don't fuck around, bitch!
Think I'm jokin', don't choke on your words,
sweet thing, leave that to me.
Don't you think I know you've come a long way baby,
but it's a long way down! So don't push me,
cos these days you know that lives are shit.
Come and gather 'round, like bad country, and broken wrists!
Take me home, yes, I got you ba-,
and you love me so we got each other, so relax
and enjoy the ride!
I'm takin' love for a ride get in the car;
I'm takin' love. Get in, shut up.
I'm takin' love for a ride get in the car;
I'm takin' love. Get in, shut up, shut up,
get in, LOVE, get in, shut up GET!
SHUT UP!
Sorry for any wrong lyrics, I did this all by ear.
The lyrics to Idiot Flesh's song "Loveride" are a mix of the traditional Christian hymn "Amazing Grace" and the singer's own crude and aggressive language as they assert their power and control over their lover. The reference to "Amazing Grace" adds a layer of irony to the song as the original hymn is about redemption and finding salvation through grace, while the singer is using the words to assert their dominance over another person. The line "I once was lost, but now I'm found" takes on a different meaning in this context, as the singer has found their power over someone else.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer talks about taking love for a ride and demanding that their lover "get in the car" and "shut up." The language is crude and aggressive, with the singer referring to their lover as "pretty baby" and "sweet thing" while also ordering them around and insulting them. The line "crawl to the back where you belong" is particularly demeaning, suggesting that the singer sees their lover as inferior and submissive.
Overall, the lyrics to "Loveride" are a commentary on power dynamics in relationships, with the singer using their language to assert their dominance over their lover and demand submission. The reference to "Amazing Grace" adds a layer of irony, as the traditional hymn about redemption is used to justify the singer's aggressive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace. How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I am in awe of how amazing it is to be saved, despite being a miserable person.
I once was lost, but now I'm found;
said I was blind, but now I........
See.
I was once lost and unaware, but now I have found things to live for and can see clearly.
I'm takin' love for a ride get in the car;
I'm takin' love. Get in, shut up.
I am taking control of love, get on board and don't interfere.
Baby talk, baby, talk like a man.
Better get one thing straight.
Address me like a grown-up and listen to what I'm saying.
'Til then the rest, oh yes I do.
And honey, you make like a dog
and crawl to the back where you belong.
Until you understand your place in this relationship, you should stay out of the way and let me lead.
With all do respect, I know your place,
pretty baby, and you know mine,
And they'll never ever, never never gonna change.
I have respect for where you stand, but my view will never change, and you should not expect that of me.
Baby, cry to "daddy take me home"
Don't fuck around, bitch!
Don't play games with me or else.
Think I'm jokin', don't choke on your words,
sweet thing, leave that to me.
I'm serious and you should be careful with what you say. Leave the silly jokes to me.
Don't you think I know you've come a long way baby,
but it's a long way down! So don't push me,
I know you have worked hard to get where you are, but remember that things can fall apart easily, so don't make me angry.
cos these days you know that lives are shit.
Come and gather 'round, like bad country, and broken wrists!
Given the state of the world, we should embrace each other, like those in gritty movies.
Take me home, yes, I got you ba-,
and you love me so we got each other, so relax
and enjoy the ride!
I will take you with me, we are together, so sit back and enjoy the journey.
I'm takin' love for a ride get in the car;
I'm takin' love. Get in, shut up.
I am taking control of love, get on board and don't interfere.
I'm takin' love for a ride get in the car;
I'm takin' love. Get in, shut up, shut up,
get in, LOVE, get in, shut up GET!
I'm not kidding, get in the car and shut up!
SHUT UP!
I want you to be quiet and follow my lead.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.