Frontman Bryan Jones and rhythm guitar player Dave Aronson left the band early on. Bryan Jones had broken his leg at one of their gigs and his parents denied him permission to play in the band any further. Bassist Rick Jones (Bryan's brother) switched to vocals and Chris Doherty of Gang Green took over on rhythm guitar. It was this line-up that recorded the classic 12 song LP Is This My World? on X-Claim in 1983, featuring songs such as "Cracks In The Wall", "Build Me A Bomb" and "Vietnam Syndrome". They broke up in 1985, but reformed in 1987 with a more speed metal sound and released an LP on Taang! Records entitled Kill Kill Kill. Reflex/Wolfpack Records released a limited re-issue of the Is This My World? LP in 2002. The band reunited again in 2004 and has been playing several shows per year around Boston since then. Their current recording plans, if any, are unknown.
Crucify Me
Jerry's Kids Lyrics
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Cause I'm just putty, just putty in your hands
So push me down, you push me to the ground
Just give me pain, and watch me suffer, watch me gasp
BETTER LOOK OUT MAN
IT'S GONNA FALL ON YOU
CRUCIFY ME
CRUCIFY ME
Nail me up and sit and watch me bleed
Take whatever, whatever you need
I feel oppression, I feel it fall on me
I feel the pressure cooking inside my brain
CHORUS
Point your finger, you point it in the dark
I'm just putty, just putty in your hands
So nail me up and sit and watch me bleed
And take whatever, whatever you need
The lyrics in Jerry's Kids's song "Crucify Me" are a powerful commentary on the destructive and manipulative nature of those in positions of power. The song begins with the line "Point your finger, you point it in the dark" which highlights how those in power often use their authority to point blame at those who are vulnerable and defenseless. The next lines, "Cause I'm just putty, just putty in your hands / So push me down, you push me to the ground," further emphasize how those in power have the ability to manipulate and control those beneath them.
The chorus of the song, "CRUCIFY ME / CRUCIFY ME / CRUCIFY ME," is a bleak and haunting plea for release from the pain and suffering that stems from this manipulation. The lyrics "Nail me up and sit and watch me bleed / Take whatever, whatever you need" serve as a vivid metaphor for how those in power will use and abuse those beneath them, leaving them broken and bleeding.
Line by Line Meaning
Point your finger, you point it in the dark
You are making accusations without any evidence or knowledge.
Cause I'm just putty, just putty in your hands
You have complete control over me and my actions.
So push me down, you push me to the ground
You enjoy causing me pain and humiliation.
Just give me pain, and watch me suffer, watch me gasp
You take pleasure in inflicting physical and emotional pain on me.
BETTER LOOK OUT MAN
You should be careful where this is leading us.
IT'S GONNA FALL ON YOU
Your actions will have consequences for yourself as well.
CRUCIFY ME
You are treating me with cruelty and malice.
Nail me up and sit and watch me bleed
You want to hurt me so much that you are willing to cause me physical harm.
Take whatever, whatever you need
You have no concern for my well-being or rights as a person.
I feel oppression, I feel it fall on me
I am suffocating under the weight of your power and control over me.
I feel the pressure cooking inside my brain
Your constant abuse and manipulation is causing me immense psychological distress.
Contributed by Eli L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.