The band has released five albums: "3/5" (1997), "The Cat and the Cobra" (1999), "Go Forth" (2001), "Let's Stay Friends" (2007) and "Root for Ruin" (2010). "Inches", a compilation of the non-album singles the band released between 1995 and 2004 was released in April 2004.
Reprobate's Resumé
Les Savy Fav Lyrics
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Blessed be the coachman who put me in the hearse.
Blessed be the blessings and blessed be the curse.
Rattled from the sediment
Old bones around the settlement.
Tell who passed out the medicine
The dose was much too strong.
He goes to bed bereft and berated
And rests his head in the hands of the over rated.
Sweating bullets in the faculty lounge,
Sensing treason they're not waiting around;
On the first bus out of town
They're playing movies that they've already seen.
The jewelry advances as the gums recede,
The devil goes out dancing on the angels perceived needs, please go easy on me.
Cheap sex with a discount broker-
Cop's walkie-talkie squawks breaker-breaker,
We got to take her down to the station
She says that that broker broke her.
Read the text at the ticker tape parade-
The subtext is that someone's getting paid off.
Check the checks at the ticker tape parade-
Pay stubs of the people who've been laid off.
Insurance can't cover what the world's exposed-
Open nerves. Touching toes to stretch,
The A.C. made us retch.
Can you conceive of working for the
Emperor's new clothes?
(please go)
Please go easy on me!
Please go easy on me!
Please go easy on me!
(please go)
Please go easy on me!
Please go easy on me!
Please go easy on me!
(please go)
Please go easy on me!
Please go easy on me!
Please go easy on me!
(please go)
Please go easy on me!
The lyrics to Les Savy Fav's "Reprobate's Resume" suggest a tone of criticism towards those who hold power and make decisions that negatively impact those who are not in positions of power. The first verse suggests that those in the medical profession and those who make life and death decisions, like coachmen, are both blessed and cursed. The juxtaposition of blessing and cursing highlights the idea that those who hold power have both positive and negative impacts.
The second verse documents the struggles of a person who is berated and not valued in their workplace. The imagery of sweating bullets suggests that this person is anxious and fearful for their livelihood. The faculty lounge and the subtext at the ticker tape parade suggest that those in power are making decisions that benefit themselves rather than their employees. The lyrics also touch on capitalism and the idea that those at the top benefit while those at the bottom suffer.
The chorus, "please go easy on me," is repeated multiple times throughout the song. This line could be interpreted as a plea from those who are not in positions of power to those who hold power. It suggests the idea that those in power should consider the impact they have on others and show empathy towards those who are vulnerable and struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessed be the doctor and blessed be the nurse.
We are grateful for the medical professionals who take care of us.
Blessed be the coachman who put me in the hearse.
We thank the coachman who took us to our final rest.
Blessed be the blessings and blessed be the curse.
We are grateful for everything that happens in life, whether good or bad.
Rattled from the sediment
Disturbed by something that was buried or hidden for a long time.
Old bones around the settlement.
Remnants of the past that still linger in the present.
Tell who passed out the medicine
Identifying who gave us the drugs that affected us.
The dose was much too strong.
The amount of medicine given was too much for us to handle.
He goes to bed bereft and berated
He feels hopeless and criticized.
And rests his head in the hands of the over rated.
He seeks shelter in those who are not necessarily worthy of trust or praise.
Sweating bullets in the faculty lounge,
Feeling extremely nervous in a place where one should feel comfortable.
Sensing treason they're not waiting around;
Feeling that something unlawful is happening and leaving immediately.
On the first bus out of town
Leaving town as quickly as possible.
They're playing movies that they've already seen.
Repeating the same activities or habits without thinking.
The jewelry advances as the gums recede,
As people age, their teeth wear down and they might need to get more dental work done.
The devil goes out dancing on the angels perceived needs, please go easy on me.
Evil takes advantage of the goodness in people, please be kind to us.
Cheap sex with a discount broker-
Engaging in a sexual activity that one might regret with a low-quality partner.
Cop's walkie-talkie squawks breaker-breaker,
The police are communicating with each other about something suspicious.
We got to take her down to the station
The police need to take someone to the police station for questioning or arrest.
She says that that broker broke her.
The person claims that her bad experience with the cheap broker caused her harm.
Read the text at the ticker tape parade-
Paying attention to the bottom line at the celebration of achievements.
The subtext is that someone's getting paid off.
Suspecting that someone is receiving money from the success being celebrated.
Check the checks at the ticker tape parade-
Examining the details of the financial rewards being handed out.
Pay stubs of the people who've been laid off.
Seeing the proof that the company is firing people and not compensating them enough.
Insurance can't cover what the world's exposed-
No matter how protected we think we are, we are still at risk in the world.
Open nerves. Touching toes to stretch,
Feeling nervous and trying to cope by stretching and physical movement.
The A.C. made us retch.
The air conditioning system made us feel sick or nauseous.
Can you conceive of working for the Emperor's new clothes?
Can you imagine working for someone who pretends to have something great but is actually empty?
(please go)
Please go easy on me!
Please be gentle and considerate towards me.
Please go easy on me!
Please be merciful to me and don't judge me too harshly.
Please go easy on me!
Please treat me with kindness and compassion.
(please go)
Please go easy on me!
Please understand me and be tolerant of my flaws.
Please go easy on me!
Please be patient with me and forgive my mistakes.
Please go easy on me!
Please be gentle and lenient with me.
(please go)
Please go easy on me!
Please don't hurt me and treat me with respect.
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Written by: SYD BUTLER, TIM HARRINGTON, HARRISON HAYNES, SETH JABOUR
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