1. L7 is a rock band founded in Los Angeles, California, first active from 1985 to 2001 and re-formed in 2014. Their longest standing line-up consists of Suzi Gardner (vocals, guitar), Donita Sparks (vocals, guitar), Dee Plakas (drums, vocals) and Jennifer Finch (bass, vocals). L7 has released seven studio albums and has toured widely in the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, and South America. L7's song "Pretend We're Dead" became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in 1992. A documentary film about the band entitled L7: Pretend We're Dead premiered in 2016.
2. L7 was a visual kei band from Fukuoka, Japan. They formed on the 1st of October, 2019. The members were KEN as vocalist, Ray on guitar, Taikou on bass and Ryuta on drums. All members were previous members of Blue Blood Boa. L7 released one single - LOVE&HATE - on the 5th of November, 2019. They disbanded shortly after on the 4th of July, 2020, after Taikou and Ray secceded the band. Ken and Ryuta went on to form BAD ROMANCE and are current members of 201号室.
Diet Pill
L7 Lyrics
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My diet pill is wearing off
'cause Victor's in the bed
Sewn in the sheets with thread
The twins are in the car
The frying pan is red
No, Calgon can't take me away
From the things that I did today
'cause Victor's in the bed
Sewn in the sheets with thread
The twins are in the car
The frying pan is red
I'm outta here
I'm so outta here
I'm outta here
I think the swelling is going down
I said I think that the swelling is going down
Two hundred dollars to leave this town
'cause Victor's in the bed
Sewn in the sheets with thread
The twins are in the car
The frying pan is red
I'm outta here
I'm so outta here
I'm outta here
The lyrics to L7's song "Diet Pill" provide a vivid and cryptic image of a chaotic situation. The singer seems to be relying on a diet pill to manage their emotional state, but it is wearing off. Instead, they are confronted with a series of unsettling details: Victor is in the bed, sewn into the sheets with thread, the twins are in the car, and the frying pan is red. The reference to Calgon, a bath and beauty product, suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break. However, even Calgon cannot take them away from the disturbing events of the day. The chorus repeats the same lines about Victor, the twins, and the red frying pan, suggesting they are significant details that hold the key to the situation.
The final verse seems to suggest that the singer is leaving town, having paid $200 to do so. They believe that the swelling is going down, perhaps a reference to a physical injury, but it is unclear how this ties into the rest of the song. Overall, "Diet Pill" creates a surreal and unsettling atmosphere, leaving the listener to piece together the meaning of the various details presented.
Line by Line Meaning
My diet pill is wearing off
The effects of my weight loss medication are wearing off
'cause Victor's in the bed
The reason for my discomfort is because Victor is in bed with me
Sewn in the sheets with thread
Victor and I are physically tangled up in bedding
The twins are in the car
The twins are in the vehicle and not present in the current situation
The frying pan is red
The frying pan's condition is irrelevant to the current situation
Calgon can't take me away
The reference to Calgon suggests that the singer needs a break from the current situation, but it's not possible
From the things that I did today
The singer has already done things today that cannot be escaped from
I'm outta here
The artist is leaving the current situation
I think the swelling is going down
The artist is experiencing physical discomfort and believes it is improving
Two hundred dollars to leave this town
The artist is willing to pay money to leave this town and escape the current situation
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Written by: DONITA SPARKS
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Fartley Hawgshlong
on Pretend We're Dead
The L7 song "Scrap" explores themes of identity, rebellion, and self-destruction. The narrator of the song describes a skinhead named Scrap who lives in his friend's garage and spends his days inhaling spray paint fumes. The lyrics suggest that he is searching for something, perhaps a sense of purpose or meaning, but is unable to find it. He meets some Christians from hell and goes on a trip to Las Vegas with them, but ultimately returns to the garage only to find it gone. The song ends with the suggestion that he is now growing his hair and moving on, perhaps to a new phase of his life.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the sense of disorientation and desperation that Scrap feels. The repetition of the line "Grab a paper bag like an oxygen mask / Until your mind starts to gel" suggests that he is constantly seeking some kind of escape or release from his reality. The reference to the "funky dying brain cell" adds a sense of urgency and danger to the situation, emphasizing the potentially harmful effects of his lifestyle.
Overall, "Scrap" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores the darker aspects of human nature. It paints a vivid picture of a troubled individual trying to find his way in a confusing and sometimes hostile world.