Joydrop was a Canadian rock band in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Joydrop was a Canadian rock band in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The band consisted of vocalist Tara Slone, guitarist Thomas Payne, bassist Tom McKay and drummer Tony Rabalao.

The band released two CDs, Metasexual and Viberate, and had notable chart hits in Canada with "Beautiful" and "Sometimes Wanna Die".

Following the band's breakup, Slone released a solo album, and was a contestant on Rock Star: INXS. Tony Rabalao also went solo and put out a CD under the name Lehlo but plays in Tara's band as well. Tom McKay is a producer and worked on Tara's and Tony's CDs. Thomas Payne is writing and producing with other artists.

Viberate
Joydrop Lyrics

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And if it takes you by surprise
You will be known to take a side
The blue awakening on fire
Two two

You left me on a fly
I never asked you why
So I still have to wait

Until I viberate, yeah
Love the things that you hate

Too cool for taking off you clock
I will seduce you with the way I talk
You don't believe me I can tell
Well go fuck yourself the 'cause you might as well
Two two

You left me on a fly
I never asked you why
So I still have to wait
Until I viberate, yeah
Love the things that you hate

You are a star
That's what you are

I heard it said then I went to bed
Assumed the shape of glove and wire
You're so sedate it makes me so inspired
Two two

You left me on a fly
I never asked you why
So I still have to wait
So I still have to wait

Until I viberate, yeah
Love the things that you hate

Overall Meaning

The song "Viberate" by Joydrop is a complex blend of emotions and themes. The opening lines "And if it takes you by surprise / You will be known to take a side / The blue awakening on fire / Two two" seem to be addressing a sudden change or revelation that causes the listener to take a side or choose a path. The "blue awakening on fire" could reference a feeling of sadness or depression burning brightly, or a sudden burst of hope or inspiration. The repeated phrase "two two" adds a sense of urgency or momentum to the song.

The rest of the lyrics seem to describe a troubled relationship, with lines like "You left me on a fly / I never asked you why / So I still have to wait / Until I viberate, yeah / Love the things that you hate" suggesting that the singer is waiting for a response or apology from someone who has left them hanging. The phrase "until I viberate" could refer to a feeling of emotional release or catharsis, or to the literal vibration of a phone or device signaling a message or call.

The chorus, with its simple repetition of "love the things that you hate" could refer to a desire to understand or connect with someone who seems to reject or push away the singer. The line "You are a star / That's what you are" adds a touch of admiration or affection, despite the underlying tension in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

And if it takes you by surprise
If something catches you off guard

You will be known to take a side
You tend to choose a preference

The blue awakening on fire
A passionate awakening

Two two
Unknown or undefined

You left me on a fly
You abruptly disconnected from me

I never asked you why
I did not question your actions

So I still have to wait
I am still anticipating a response

Until I viberate, yeah
Until I feel alive again

Love the things that you hate
I appreciate things that you dislike

Too cool for taking off you clock
You do not want to be limited by time

I will seduce you with the way I talk
I can attract you with my words