Julie Ruin was first only Kathleen Hanna, a highly influential Riot Grrrl w… Read Full Bio ↴Julie Ruin was first only Kathleen Hanna, a highly influential Riot Grrrl who was previously in Viva Knievel, Bikini Kill, and the Fakes.
This independent record was produced by Hanna in 1997, during a break from Bikini Kill, mostly in her apartment in Olympia. Like most of her work, it is heavily charged with feminist ideals, such as resisting police abuse in "I Wanna Know What Love Is". The songs blend punk rock and electronic music.
Videomaker Sadie Benning directed a video for the song "Aerobicide", and then became part of the original Le Tigre lineup.
In 2012 Kathleen Hanna spoke about reforming Julie Ruin into a band, which she has since done.

Aerobicide
Julie Ruin Lyrics

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(he's the one)
everyday is summer for you, man
cruisin down the alley with your beige sno-white suntan
oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah
you're just playing on the barbeque train style
hairstyle carestyle car style
everyday is summer
everyday a summer

everyday is summer
be a hot hot summer
be a hot hot summer in hell businessman
it'll be a hot hot summer in hell
it'll be a hot hot summer in hell businessman
a hot hot summer in hell.

everyday is summer for you
everyday is summer for you
everyday is christmas and new years eve
everyday is summer for you

be a hot hot hot what? what? what?
summer in hell.

Overall Meaning

The song "Aerobicide" by Julie Ruin showcases a satirical commentary on the facade of privilege and excess in capitalist culture. The opening line "everyday is summer for you, man" is a clear indication that the subject of the song is living a life of leisure without the struggle of those less privileged. The use of the phrase "beige sno-white suntan" highlights the vanity and obsession with physical appearance in this lifestyle. The repetition of "oh yeah" creates a sarcastic tone, hinting at the irony of living in such luxury when others suffer from poverty and oppression.

The chorus emphasizes the theme of excess, with the repetition of "everyday is summer". The use of the phrase "barbeque train style" and "hairstyle carestyle car style" highlights the excessive and frivolous nature of the lifestyle portrayed. The reference to "hell businessman" implies that the subject, despite their excess, may not be living a fulfilling life, hence the reference to hell.

Overall, "Aerobicide" is a scathing critique of the culture of privilege and excess prevalent in capitalist society. Julie Ruin's satirical and provocative lyrics draw attention to the superficiality and hollowness of the lifestyle that many aspire to, whilst ignoring the suffering of those less privileged.

Line by Line Meaning

(he's the one)
Referring to the unnamed man who is the subject of the song

everyday is summer for you, man
Life is always good for this man and he seems to always be in a state of happiness

cruisin down the alley with your beige sno-white suntan
This man spends time outside and has a noticeable and perhaps manufactured suntan

oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah
An exclamation of agreement with the previous statements about this man's lifestyle

you're just playing on the barbeque train style
This man is all about the latest trends and fads, including in how he prepares his food

hairstyle carestyle car style
This man cares about personal appearance and material possessions, further emphasizing his love of trendy styles

everyday is summer
Repetition of the idea that this man's life is always good

everyday a summer
Reiteration of the same concept

be a hot hot summer
An encouragement for the listener to live their life like this man, always happy and living life to the fullest

be a hot hot summer in hell businessman
An ironical twist on the previous concept, suggesting that this lifestyle is unsustainable and could lead to ultimate downfall

it'll be a hot hot summer in hell
The song's final conclusion that living this way could lead to serious negative consequences

it'll be a hot hot summer in hell businessman
A reiteration of the previous line, further emphasizing the danger of this lifestyle

a hot hot summer in hell.
The song ends with a warning against the false happiness of this lifestyle

Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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