The band has been cited as a major influence by higher-profile hardcore punk acts such as Hot Water Music and Dillinger Four. Jack Rabid, music critic and publisher of the music magazine Big Takeover, once listed Leatherface's 1992 release Mush as one of the fifty greatest punk albums of all time.
Their ninth full length release ‘The Stormy Petrel’ was released to critical acclaim in February 2010 on their own record label Big Ugly Fish Recordings.
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I Want The Moon
Leatherface Lyrics
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Mass chant vigilante bad taste rat race
We aren't the side who runs but never buys
We are the ones who run but never hide
And I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
And I want the moon
Passing time passing phase stupid bastard rat race
There comes a line when you step out of tune
There comes a clause and a respectfully yours
And I want the moon we're gonna be there soon
I want the fucking moon I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
Business man busy mind contrite like shite
Nothing like injustice nothing like a song to sing
Choose to give icons of our age
And choose to live with one foot in the grave
And I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
And I want the moon
A peaceful place that we call home
I'm over the fucking moon
And I want the moon
We don't make bargains and don't deal with markets
And I want the moon
We won't make bargains and don't deal with markets
The lyrics to Leatherface's song "I Want The Moon" speak to the desire to escape the rat race and achieve something seemingly impossible. The opening lines, "Wrong name wrong face wrong time wrong place/Mass chant vigilante bad taste rat race," paint a picture of feeling out of place and frustrated with the world around them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not content to simply exist in the world as it is but instead wants to reach for something greater.
The chorus, "And I want the moon/I don't expect too much from honeymoons," reinforces the idea that the singer is reaching for something seemingly impossible. They are not expecting an easy journey or a perfect outcome, but they are still determined to reach for the moon regardless. The lines, "Passing time passing phase stupid bastard rat race/There comes a line when you step out of tune," continue to explore the singer's frustration with the world around them and their desire to break free from the constraints of society.
The final verse, "Choose to give icons of our age/And choose to live with one foot in the grave/And I want the moon," suggests that the singer sees themselves as choosing a different path than others. They are not content to simply follow the societal norms and expectations of their time but instead want to be remembered for doing something different. The repetition of the line "I want the moon" throughout the song serves to reinforce the message that the singer is determined to reach for something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrong name wrong face wrong time wrong place
We feel out of place and like we don't belong.
Mass chant vigilante bad taste rat race
We're tired of conforming to societal expectations and competing in a never-ending race.
We aren't the side who runs but never buys
We're not people who just talk but never take action.
We are the ones who run but never hide
We're the type of people who face our problems head on and don't try to hide from them.
And I want the moon
We have big aspirations and dreams that seem almost impossible to achieve.
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
We've learned not to expect things to be perfect or always go our way.
Some stand some stare some laugh or much don't care
Others may not understand or support us, but we don't let that bring us down.
Passing time passing phase stupid bastard rat race
We see the cycle of life and how it can feel meaningless and exhausting.
There comes a line when you step out of tune
There comes a time when we realize we don't fit in with the rest of society and need to break away and be true to ourselves.
There comes a clause and a respectfully yours
We have a sense of respect and responsibility for ourselves and others, even as we stand out and pursue our dreams.
And I want the moon we're gonna be there soon
We're determined to achieve our goals, no matter how difficult it may seem.
I want the fucking moon I want the moon
We're not afraid to swear and express how important our dreams are to us.
Business man busy mind contrite like shite
We see the flaws in the world of business and how it can lead to unhappiness and lack of fulfillment.
Nothing like injustice nothing like a song to sing
We find inspiration and motivation in the injustices we see and the music we create.
Choose to give icons of our age
Rather than following outdated traditions and societal norms, we seek to create new icons and define what it means to be successful in our own way.
And choose to live with one foot in the grave
We understand the fleeting nature of life and choose to live it to the fullest, even if it means taking risks.
A peaceful place that we call home
At the end of the day, all we really want is a sense of peace and security in our lives.
I'm over the fucking moon
We're ecstatic and overjoyed when we finally achieve our dreams.
We don't make bargains and don't deal with markets
We don't compromise our values or goals for the sake of profit or personal gain.
We won't make bargains and don't deal with markets
We remain steadfast in our convictions and refuse to compromise them for anything.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: STUBBS HAMMOND
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John Muir
"Wrong name, wrong face, wrong time, wrong place
Mass chant, vigilant, bad taste, rat race
We aren't the side who burns but never buys
We aren't the ones who run but never hide
And I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
And I want the moon
Some stand, some stare, some laugh, or much don't care
Passing time, passing phase, stupid bastard rat race
There comes a line when you step out of tune
There comes a clause and a "respectfully yours"
And I want the moon we're gonna be there soon
I want the fucking moon I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
Business man, busy mind, contrite, like shite
Nothing like injustice nothing like a song to sing
Choose to give to icons of our age
And choose to live with one foot in the grave
And I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
And I want the moon
A peaceful place that we call home
I'm over the fucking moon
And I want the moon
We don't make bargains and don't deal with markets
And I want the moon
We won't make bargains and don't deal with markets"
John Muir
"Wrong name, wrong face, wrong time, wrong place
Mass chant, vigilant, bad taste, rat race
We aren't the side who burns but never buys
We aren't the ones who run but never hide
And I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
And I want the moon
Some stand, some stare, some laugh, or much don't care
Passing time, passing phase, stupid bastard rat race
There comes a line when you step out of tune
There comes a clause and a "respectfully yours"
And I want the moon we're gonna be there soon
I want the fucking moon I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
Business man, busy mind, contrite, like shite
Nothing like injustice nothing like a song to sing
Choose to give to icons of our age
And choose to live with one foot in the grave
And I want the moon
I don't expect too much from honeymoons
And I want the moon
A peaceful place that we call home
I'm over the fucking moon
And I want the moon
We don't make bargains and don't deal with markets
And I want the moon
We won't make bargains and don't deal with markets"
RichH
Fantastic remastering work, you can hear those layers of guitars so clearly now. Wow!
fucu
Forgot just how great this is thank you for uploading
Mike C
Jesus Christ this is amazing
Chris Wise
My favorite punk song forever
sidtexas
Almost too remastered.... but still the sounds and feelings from back in 91.
Kristi Parsons
Damn....the memories.
Napalm Suicide
Got this after reading a review in Guitar World in the early 90's. I jammed to it with headphones and fists clenched in my late teen years, the rest of the states never took to it though. Green Day was great when it came out though? I dunno. It's what happened.
absentia
Glad i chose the music to grew up to, i was about six years when my dad asked me "do you want to hear something forbidden son?"
Unfunny Username #389
Bloody hell - at long, long last - a decent quality UL of some Boat. You rule.