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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Skateboard
JFA Lyrics
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Backside air- you beef
Ollie pop - you beef
Can't get up - you bleed
skateboard is all I do
Skateboard I'm better than you
Ollie in the deep end
Frontside air - six feet
Backside air - six feet
Ollie pop - six feet
Controted andrecht contest sweep
[Chorus]
The lyrics to JFA's song Skateboard speak directly to the world of skateboarding, and the challenges and risks involved in the sport. The phrases Frontside air - you beef, Backside air- you beef, and Ollie pop - you beef are all referring to maneuvers or tricks that a skateboarder may attempt, and the consequences that could result from falling or wiping out. The lyrical imagery of bleeding underscores the idea that skateboarding is not for the faint of heart, and that the sport demands both skill and bravery.
The refrain of the song, Skateboard is all I do, Skateboard I'm better than you, speaks to the intense commitment required to excel at skateboarding. For many skateboarders, the sport becomes an all-consuming passion, and a crucial part of their identity. The lines Ollie in the deep end, Backside air over your chin, Frontside air - six feet, Backside air - six feet, Ollie pop - six feet, Controted andrecht contest sweep, further illustrate the specific techniques involved in skateboarding, as well as the competitive culture that has grown up around the sport.
Overall, JFA's Skateboard is a vivid and unapologetic celebration of skateboarding and the subculture surrounding it. The song emphasizes the physical demands and risks of the sport, as well as the fierce dedication required to succeed as a skateboarder.
Line by Line Meaning
Frontside air - you beef
Performing a frontside air on a skateboard makes you anxious or scared
Backside air- you beef
Performing a backside air on a skateboard makes you anxious or scared
Ollie pop - you beef
Performing an ollie pop on a skateboard makes you anxious or scared
Can't get up - you bleed
If you fall off your skateboard and cannot get up, you may suffer injuries that cause you to bleed
skateboard is all I do
The artist is dedicated to skateboarding and it is their primary activity
Skateboard I'm better than you
The singer believes they are a better skateboarder than whoever they are talking to
Ollie in the deep end
Executing an ollie in the deep end of a skate park or pool
Backside air over your chin
Performing a backside air over someone's head could potentially result in hitting their chin
Frontside air - six feet
A frontside air jump of six feet on a skateboard
Backside air - six feet
A backside air jump of six feet on a skateboard
Ollie pop - six feet
An ollie pop jump of six feet on a skateboard
Controted andrecht contest sweep
Likely refers to a specific skateboarding trick or move, but the meaning is unclear without further context
Chorus
Repeating the title of the song, stating that skateboarding is a major aspect of the singer's life and that they believe they are better at it than their peers
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@deadkennedys909
Grew up in Venice Beach California, skating on my vision skate deck in the90's tearing up the streets listening to JFA. Now I work 9-5 and hate life. haha
@maxxhussey3604
Just keep skating I work 630 -2 then skate!!!! Wheels don’t stop til you do
@deadkennedys909
@@maxxhussey3604 amen to that man! I don’t work 9-5 anymore and I get to skate a bunch more now brotha. Been blessed
@JTHill-ed7qe
Super cool to see you come back 10 years later to let us know your still around and doing better! Same went for me. In my 20s I couldn't skate and had a job I hated. 10 years later I'm 35 now and skating and snowboarding with my son with a job I don't hate! Life only ends when you decide on it!
@stephenanderson8052
@@JTHill-ed7qe 90’S kid here , happen to jam this song in the morning and found this conversation really inspiring. Gettin back on the board today
@pequenonaif
Oh, shit! Al menos date una vueltecita con tu viejo skate de vez en cuando y escúchate a los JFA, o lo que te guste, en tu viejo walkman, tío! Las pilas son baratas en comparación con la desidia o el aburrimiento. Saludos desde Asturias, Spain, Txus
@westcoastrenegade8594
Us skate punks are still around I'm a 15 year old skater and a punk rock drummer, we still exist!
@layditms2
Uh. You don't represent us, FFS ?
VVe never went away
THANKS
@layditms2
LMFAO
@SkankinPunk7
When i saw JFA some guy kicked my glasses off my face with his steel toe boots...shit hurt.