The group was named for the San Francisco Muni Metro line that Hahn took down Church Street to work, as well as to band practice in the the early days. Through the years, Lance was joined by a vast array of musicians in an ever-evolving J Church lineup.
Lance Hahn was also a punk rock history writer, writing many pieces for Maximum Rock 'n' Roll, the San Francisco music zine. Additionally, he also found time to run Honey Bear Records and work on a book compiling various writings on anarcho-punk bands. Lance Hahn passed away on October 21, 2007, aged 40, after falling into a coma nine days earlier due to complications from kidney dialysis.
Band Members included:
Guitar / Vocals
Lance Hahn (1991-2007)
Second Guitarist
David DiDonato (2002-2005)
Bass Players
Ben White (2002-2007)
Jeff Bursley (1999-2002)
Scott Bradley (1998-1999)
Gardner Maxam (1991-1998)
Drummers
Chris Pfeffer (2002-2007)
Adam Pfahler (1998-2002)
Andee Connors (1997-2000)
Reed Burgoyne (1995-1997)
Wade Arnold Driver Jr (1994-1995)
Brendan Murdoch (1992-1994)
Adam Pfahler (1992-1993)
Aaron Olson (1991-1992)
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210
J Church Lyrics
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Hoodie hanging just right,
Tattooed arm, cigarettes,
Unaware of your might
Yeah, sure, your pants are baggy,
And your mesmer-eyes are blue,
And you leave me feeling hollow,
What do I have to offer?
Suicides and unhappy times,
Compared to your youthful wonder,
I'm just four tracks and shitty rhymes
The lyrics of "210" by J Church are a reflection of the singer's self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy when comparing themselves to another individual. The song seems to be directed towards someone who is unaware of their own attractiveness and charm, as indicated by the lines "Look at you, you're perfect, Hoodie hanging just right, Tattooed arm, cigarettes, Unaware of your might." Despite this individual's seemingly effortlessly cool persona, the singer can't help but feel inferior in comparison, evident in lines such as "What do I have to offer? Suicides and unhappy times, Compared to your youthful wonder, I'm just four tracks and shitty rhymes."
The singer appears to be struggling with feeling like they cannot live up to the image of the other person, and in turn, feeling like they have nothing to offer. The song expresses vulnerability and envy, and serves as a reminder of the negative impacts comparison and self-doubt can have on one's sense of self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at you, you're perfect,
The singer is admiring the physical appearance of the subject, suggesting they are flawless.
Hoodie hanging just right,
The subject's clothing (a hoodie) fits perfectly and looks fashionable.
Tattooed arm, cigarettes,
The subject has physical adornments such as tattoos and is smoking cigarettes, which could be seen as cool or rebellious traits.
Unaware of your might
The subject is not aware of their own power or attractiveness.
Yeah, sure, your pants are baggy,
The artist acknowledges that the subject's pants are looser-fitting but still finds them appealing.
And your mesmer-eyes are blue,
The singer is entranced by the subject's blue eyes.
And you leave me feeling hollow,
Despite the singer's admiration for the subject, they feel empty or unfulfilled in their presence.
As she makes plans with you
The subject is making plans with another person, likely a romantic partner, causing the artist to feel jealous and insecure.
What do I have to offer?
The artist is questioning their worth and what they bring to the table in comparison to the subject.
Suicides and unhappy times,
The artist feels they have little to offer in terms of life experiences, suggesting they have struggled with depression or other mental health issues.
Compared to your youthful wonder,
The singer sees the subject as more vibrant and full of life than themselves.
I'm just four tracks and shitty rhymes
The artist feels they have nothing special or noteworthy to offer besides their music (four tracks) which they deem to be of low quality (shitty rhymes).
Contributed by Gabriella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.