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.
You Never Know
Jughead's Revenge Lyrics
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to break a thousand hearts
or a thousand more
first she had to handle
all the baggage that she had
left for her to carry that
would only drive her mad
he was born to be ignored
maybe a thousand more
he never would of dreamed
of holding fire in his hand
until he saw the reason
that he never thought he'd have
if you ever want to see me
come on over
if you ever think that you'll have the time
because I've been waiting
and I'm just getting older
won't you give me a sign
she was cool and
she was pristine
he was one of the biggest dorks
she had ever seen
but that's ok
the guys who think they're cool
are only losers anyway
they were born on separate roads
it only goes to show
you never know
the Cinderella story
of a guy who never won
a girl who took a call
not knowing what she had begun
The lyrics in Jughead's Revenge's "You Never Know" touch on the idea that life can take surprising turns and lead us down paths we never anticipated. The opening lines describe a woman who seems destined for adoration and heartbreak, yet also burdened with some emotional baggage that threatens to drive her mad. In contrast, the male character is ignored and prone to tears, until he discovers a reason to hold fire in his hand - a metaphor for passion and determination.
The last verse brings the two characters together, with the woman initially seeing the man as a dork, but eventually realizing that the guys who think they're cool are often the real losers. The song seems to suggest that life is unpredictable, with people born on separate roads that can converge unexpectedly. The Cinderella story mentioned in the final line suggests that anything is possible, even for someone who has never won.
Overall, the lyrics in "You Never Know" offer an optimistic message that encourages listeners to keep pursuing their hopes and dreams, even if they seem far-fetched or unlikely. The song suggests that unexpected opportunities and connections can arise at any moment, and encourages us to stay open to them.
Line by Line Meaning
she was born to be adored
She was born with an innate ability to captivate people's hearts and garner admiration from all.
to break a thousand hearts or a thousand more
Her irresistible charm and beauty would leave a trail of broken hearts in her wake, and the number would only continue to rise.
first she had to handle all the baggage that she had left for her to carry that would only drive her mad
Before she could revel in her adoration, she had to confront and deal with the emotional baggage that had been thrust upon her, which would only add to her stress and frustration.
he was born to be ignored, to cry a thousand tears, maybe a thousand more
He was destined to be overlooked and rejected, leading to countless moments of sorrow and tears, which would only compound over time.
he never would of dreamed of holding fire in his hand, until he saw the reason that he never thought he'd have
He never believed he could attain something as magnificent as holding fire, until he found the one who gave him a reason to dream and hope for the impossible.
if you ever want to see me, come on over, if you ever think that you'll have the time, because I've been waiting and I'm just getting older, won't you give me a sign
If you ever miss me or want to visit, don't hesitate to come, even if you think you might be busy, because I've been waiting for too long and don't want to waste any more time. Please show me you care.
she was cool and she was pristine, he was one of the biggest dorks she had ever seen, but that's ok, the guys who think they're cool are only losers anyway
She was sophisticated and polished while he was a huge nerd, but that's alright because guys who are overly concerned with being cool are just pathetic losers in the end.
they were born on separate roads, it only goes to show, you never know
Despite their seemingly incompatible paths, fate brought them together, proving that you can never predict how things will turn out.
the Cinderella story of a guy who never won, a girl who took a call not knowing what she had begun
Their love story is like Cinderella's, with a guy who never thought he could win the heart of a girl, and a girl who answered a call without knowing the adventure she had just embarked on.
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.