The band's first two albums, Unstuck in Time (1990) and It's Lonely at the Bottom (1992), were released independently. Then, the band signed a licensing deal with BYO and two albums with this label, Elimination (1994) and 13 Kiddie Favorites (1995), all featuring the same pure punk sound, unsullied by the glam rock that was all the rage in L.A. at the time. BYO also released It's Lonely at the Bottom/Unstuck in Time, a repackaging of their first two albums. Jughead's Revenge parted ways with BYO and signed with Dexter Holland (from The Offspring)'s Nitro Records, then released three more albums with this label, Image Is Everything (1996), Just Joined (1998) and Pearly Gates (1999), before (officially) splitting up in April 2001.
In 2005, Joey Rimicci, Brian Priess and Andy Alverez recruited Bob Oedy for the reunion of Glue Gun. The band is supposedly gearing up for their third studio release, which is due for release sometime in 2007. Currently, members of the most successful line-up of Jughead's Revenge, Rimicci, Preiss and Thornton, are back together under the name Kill Detail and recently posted a new song at Myspace.
For Once In My Life
Jughead's Revenge Lyrics
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I never saw the need to prove I was cool
And when they see you're not trying to fit in
It's kind of hard when you're still in school
I never really got along with my teachers
It'd be easier to be just a clone
I'd be better off with acting like you
I'd be better if you leave me alone
I took the value and smashed it down
I did it all but it wasn't enough
I thought it over and decided that I'd turn it around
After the more than average shit from my dad
I grabbed and got a hold of his keys
I won't forget the look on his face
While me and his car thrashed down the street
On the stage they were jamming
The walls shook the room so loud
It's in a whirl it's out of control
Energy so well endowed
The rev was hot and were slammin'
Swinging from the chandeliers
I don't give a fuckin' shit in the world
Fist full of pills
Bottle of everclear
Later on as I fly down the highway
I can't remember who I was at all
A hundred ten and I'm getting it sideways
Feels like I'm ten feet tall
For once in my life I know it's the truth
Only me and the stereo blasting
I'm gonna die but it's better than youth
Enough of life was for the asking
The lyrics of Jughead’s Revenge’s song, “For Once in My Life,” talk about a young man who has never seen the point in trying to fit in or prove that he was cool. He was never interested in trouble and never wanted to become a clone of everyone else. However, in school, it became difficult for him to make friends as he did not try to fit in. He never connected with his teachers either.
One day, he decides to rebel and break all the rules. He takes down the moral values which were established by those in authority. He even goes as far as to take his dad’s car keys and steal his car. The euphoria of rebellion fills him as he indulges himself in dangerous activities, such as consuming alcohol and pills. At the end of it all, he realizes that he has lost his sense of identity, but the thrill of the moment was worth it.
The song describes the inner struggle of a young man who doesn't want to conform to society's expectations. Despite his attempts to stay true to himself, he eventually succumbs to rebellious behavior, ultimately leading to the loss of his sense of self. The song highlights the desire to be unique and different while also pointing out the risks associated with rebelling against society’s values.
Line by Line Meaning
I never was the kind who wanted the trouble
I was never interested in getting into any kind of unnecessary problems or issues.
I never saw the need to prove I was cool
I never felt the need to prove to anyone that I was cool or better than anyone else.
And when they see you're not trying to fit in
When others notice that you are not making an effort to fit in with them.
It's kind of hard when you're still in school
It can be difficult when you are still in school and trying to find your place in the world.
I never really got along with my teachers
I never had a good relationship with my teachers, and we didn't really see eye to eye.
It'd be easier to be just a clone
It might be easier to just conform and be like everyone else around you.
I'd be better off with acting like you
I might be better off if I acted more like you or followed your lead.
I'd be better if you leave me alone
I think I would do better if you gave me some space and let me do my own thing.
I took the rules and I tore them up
I actively went against the established rules and norms that I was supposed to follow.
I took the value and smashed it down
I rejected the values and beliefs that were imposed upon me by others.
I did it all but it wasn't enough
Even though I did everything that was expected of me, it still wasn't enough to make me happy or satisfied.
I thought it over and decided that I'd turn it around
After reflecting on my life, I made the decision to change my ways and improve my situation.
After the more than average shit from my dad
After experiencing more than the average amount of trouble or negativity from my father.
I grabbed and got a hold of his keys
I took control of my father's keys without his permission or knowledge.
I won't forget the look on his face
The expression on my father's face at that moment will always remain in my memory.
While me and his car thrashed down the street
As I drove my father's car recklessly down the street.
On the stage they were jamming
While the band was playing on stage.
The walls shook the room so loud
The music was so loud that it shook the entire room.
It's in a whirl it's out of control
Everything feels chaotic and out of control.
Energy so well endowed
The energy in the room was so intense and powerful.
The rev was hot and were slammin'
The music was fast-paced and exciting.
Swinging from the chandeliers
People were so caught up in the moment that they were swinging from the chandeliers in the room.
I don't give a fuckin' shit in the world
I don't care about anything else in the world at that moment.
Fist full of pills
I had a handful of pills in my hand.
Bottle of everclear
I had a bottle of Everclear, a high-proof alcohol, with me.
Later on as I fly down the highway
As I drove down the highway later on.
I can't remember who I was at all
I was so lost in the moment that I couldn't even remember who I was or what I was doing.
A hundred ten and I'm getting it sideways
I was going 110 miles per hour and driving in a reckless, dangerous manner.
Feels like I'm ten feet tall
I feel invincible and unstoppable in that moment.
For once in my life I know it's the truth
For the first time in my life, I feel like I am being completely honest with myself.
Only me and the stereo blasting
I was alone with only the loud, blasting music keeping me company.
I'm gonna die but it's better than youth
Even though what I am doing may lead to my death, it is still preferable to the struggles and uncertainty of youth.
Enough of life was for the asking
I feel like I have experienced enough of life and am ready to face whatever comes my way.
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.