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.
The Message
Jughead's Revenge Lyrics
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I've been running form all my life
It was a message that was given to me
Through dysfunctional family
Mom had to drink to take herself from the hole
She dug herself in too deep
And left little of the torture behind
dad had a knack for biding time
I had to struggle just to get it out
He'll never know the things that I know
The things I had to do
But did I let it go
Smashing all my demons rising
The mother of saints I hate who are
Now that I can see things for the way they are
They tell me I'm not good enough
I won't believe in the cutting of words
Don't want to live in this fucked up world
I made a vow not to give to a thing called fear
As I exterminate every feeling
It was a message to you my brother
Looks like it's one or the other
Shrouded in a cell of violence
The awakening of the feelingless now
The lyrics of "The Message" by Jughead's Revenge reveal the internal struggles that the writer has gone through due to their dysfunctional family. The song starts with the writer acknowledging the fact that they have been running away from their feelings for their entire life. Then, they dive into the root cause of their pain, which was a message given to them by their family. The writer's mom had to drink to numb the pain of being stuck in a hole she dug herself into, leaving the writer to face the torture alone. Similarly, the father had a habit of leaving the writer alone and struggling to get through life.
The writer's experiences have led them to a place where they can see things as they are, and they refuse to believe that they are not good enough. They have made a vow not to give in to fear and are fighting their demons to rise above their past. The writer also acknowledges that the message they received was not just for them, but also for their brother.
Overall, "The Message" is a powerful, introspective song that addresses the difficulties one can face due to a troubled familial past. It highlights the importance of facing one's demons and making a conscious decision to rise above them.
Line by Line Meaning
Back inside I left myself with feeling
Feeling trapped inside myself and struggling to express emotions.
I've been running from all my life
Avoiding facing my problems and the issues in my family.
It was a message that was given to me
A lesson learned from the dysfunction in my family.
Through dysfunctional family
The negative impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family.
Mom had to drink to take herself from the hole
My mother had to turn to alcohol to cope with her own problems.
She dug herself in too deep
My mother's struggle with addiction consumed her.
And left little of the torture behind
Her addiction left lasting scars on the family despite her efforts to get better.
Dad had a knack for biding time
My father was skilled at avoiding responsibility and difficult situations.
He took a walk after leaving my head in a place
My father left me in a difficult position and walked away from the situation.
I had to struggle just to get it out
I had a difficult time processing my emotions and dealing with the situation.
He'll never know the things that I know
My father is unaware of the extent of the damage he caused and the struggles I faced.
The things I had to do
The actions I had to take to overcome the challenges in my family.
But did I let it go
Have I truly moved on from the past and let go of the pain?
Smashing all my demons rising
Fighting my inner demons and overcoming my struggles.
The mother of saints I hate who are
Feeling resentment towards those who appear to have perfect lives and families.
Now that I can see things for the way they are
Coming to terms with the reality of my situation and facing it head-on.
They tell me I'm not good enough
Feeling inadequate and unvalued.
I won't believe in the cutting of words
Refusing to accept negative feedback or insults from others.
Don't want to live in this fucked up world
Feeling disillusioned with the world and the struggles of life.
I made a vow not to give to a thing called fear
Deciding to face my fears and not let them control me.
As I exterminate every feeling
Becoming numb to the pain and emotions associated with the struggles in my family.
It was a message to you my brother
Sharing a lesson learned from the struggles in my family with my brother.
Looks like it's one or the other
The situation cannot be both ways, there is no middle ground.
Shrouded in a cell of violence
Trapped in a cycle of violence and dysfunction.
The awakening of the feelingless now
Becoming numb to the pain and emotions associated with the struggles in my family.
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.