JFA was formed around March of 1981. Pendleton, then in the band The Deez and Cornelius, then in the band Jr. Chemists, knew each other from shows around Phoenix, Arizona and from skateboarding. They began playing together after a D.O.A. concert during the band's Hardcore 81 tour. Bam-Bam later joined after meeting Pendleton at an "Industrial Dance" in Phoenix, and bestowed the moniker on the band, which is a reference to his second-cousin's, John Hinckley, Jr., attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan.
The band's first show was opening for Black Flag at an Industrial Dance which was one of a series of early Phoenix punk shows. Their first song of the night was Pipetruck.
Placebo Records released their debut EP "Out Of School" in late 1981. The band toured the west extensively and played many local shows. Their first national tour was in the summer of 1983 following the release of their first album "Valley ot the Yakes".
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Do The Hannigan
JFA Lyrics
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Get a whip
Get stupid
Get pissed
Get your brother
Get your dad
Get abusive
Get mad
Get out
Get some dope
Get caught
Get a mexican
Get a whip
Get stupid
Get pissed
The lyrics to JFA's song Do The Hannigan may seem nonsensical and provocative at first blush, but they actually represent a scathing critique of the toxic masculinity and racial prejudice that pervades American society. In the song, the singer encourages the listener to embrace violence, substance abuse, and bigotry as a means of asserting their dominance over others. By repeatedly commanding the listener to "get a Mexican" or "get a whip," the singer is implying that these groups are somehow inferior and can be used as disposable tools for the listener's personal gratification. Similarly, the refrain to "get stupid" and "get pissed" suggests that rational thought and emotional maturity are unnecessary hindrances to achieving one's goals, which likely involve inflicting harm on others.
But far from simply glorifying malevolent behavior, the lyricist of Do The Hannigan is actually exposing and condemning it. By intentionally pushing the envelope of what is socially acceptable to say in a song, JFA is forcing the listener to confront the ugly truths about prejudice and violence that are often hidden beneath the surface of polite company. The lyrics are deliberately provocative precisely because they are meant to provoke a reaction - to make the listener uncomfortable and to challenge them to re-examine their own assumptions and biases.
Line by Line Meaning
Get a mexican
Find someone who is Mexican
Get a whip
Acquire a type of weapon used for hitting or striking
Get stupid
Behave recklessly or foolishly
Get pissed
Become angry or annoyed
Get your brother
Invite one's sibling to participate in the activities
Get your dad
Invite one's father to join in on the actions
Get abusive
Behave in a cruel or violent way towards others
Get mad
Become incredibly angry or enraged
Get in jail
Be arrested and incarcerated in a prison
Get out
Leave the place where one is currently located
Get some dope
Acquire drugs or illegal substances
Get caught
Be apprehended or discovered by authorities
Get a mexican
Find someone who is Mexican
Get a whip
Acquire a type of weapon used for hitting or striking
Get stupid
Behave recklessly or foolishly
Get pissed
Become angry or annoyed
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