At least two groups are named Limp.

Limp were a punk rock/pop punk … Read Full Bio ↴At least two groups are named Limp.

Limp were a punk rock/pop punk band from the San Francisco Bay Area that released three albums on Honest Don's, a subsidiary label of Fat Wreck Chords, as well as an EP on Fueled By Ramen, and a 7" record of early material on Coldfront Records.

Limp's career was launched with the release of their first full length Pop and Disorderly in 1997. Hailing from the East Bay, Limp was born out of the same punk scene that brought about Rancid, Neurosis, Econochrist, and Fang. The record was well received not only because of its highly infectious content but also because the band remained on the road for over a year in support of the album.

Despite the hectic touring schedule, in 1998 Limp recorded a five-song EP for Less Than Jake's label, Fueled by Ramen, titled Fine Girl. Recorded by Ryan Greene and mixed by Kevin Army (Green Day and Operation Ivy). Fine Girl exceeded everyone's expectations. In fact, Fueled by Ramen has pressed the record over three times.

Limp released their sophomore LP for Honest Don's in February 1999. The album was titled Guitarded, and was recorded over the course of seven months in 1998 between a slew of tours. Guitarded was a huge hit on college radio and got more airplay than any previous Honest Don's record. Following up in 2002, Limp released their self-titled third studio full length, which was recorded at Motor Studios with Ryan Greene, who produced Pop and Disorderly and Guitarded. Greene is known for his work with punk bands (NOFX, Nerf Herder, Swingin' Utters, Lagwagon, etc.) as well as Cheap Trick. The self-titled album displays Limp's ability to blend catchy pop-punk with dynamic rock. Producer Ryan Greene had this to say about the record, "It's crazy. There's some insane vocal stuff going on here." Shortly after this release, Limp disbanded.

Limp has done full tours with MxPx, The Donnas, Less Than Jake, Lagwagon, Suicide Machines, Dance Hall Crashers, and the Bouncing Souls. In addition to Limp's rigorous touring schedule, they also played high-profile dates with Foo Fighters, Blink-182, The Offspring, Goldfinger, NOFX, The Specials, and Unwritten Law as well as performing on the Warped Tour and at CMJ.

Discography

* Pop & Disorderly (1997), Honest Don's
* Fine Girl EP (1998), Fueled by Ramen
* Guitarded (1999), Honest Don's
* Limp (2002), Honest Don's

2.) Limp is a Danish band that blends ambient electronica and sparse post-rock. They've released an EP called Orion on the Morr Music label. This is the Limp seemingly influencing "similar artists" and Last.fm's album list the most. See also Aerosol, Syntaks and Manual - the three solo projects from Limp members.

Strut
Limp Lyrics

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You are the temporary void in my life
You know what you don't want I know what you don't like
We're together so conviently
You take what you don't have
I take what you don't need

THIS IS A RACE TO THE END
IT STARTED ON A HILL AND ENDS ON A MOUNTAIN

AND WHEN THIS GAME WINDS DOWN
I OFTEN WONDER WHETHER WE'LL BE MORE THAN FRIENDS

Neck and neck I think I'm slightly ahead
You're keepin' score and I'll use it against you
Keepin' time with all the words that were said
Skip a step and I'll be slightly behind you

THIS IS A RACE TO THE END
IT STARTED ON A HILL AND ENDS ON A MOUNTAIN
AND WHEN THIS GAME WINDS DOWN
I OFTEN WONDER WHETHER WE'LL BE MORE THAN FRIENDS

The is a likely story
This a secret affair
This is a part of what we need to stay in this game

I guess the question is how much can you take
I've got the time and the motivation
Soon enough there'll be a lot more at stake
Who's gonna be the first to fall to pieces

THIS IS A RACE TO THE END
IT STARTED ON A HILL AND ENDS ON A MOUNTAIN

AND WHEN THIS GAME WINDS DOWN
I OFTEN WONDER WHETHER WE'LL BE MORE THAN FRIENDS

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Limp's song Strut describe a complicated and possibly purely physical relationship between the two parties involved. The song starts with the acknowledgment that the person singing is feeling a temporary void in their life, and that the other person is only with them because it is convenient for both of them. They take what the other doesn't want or need, and there doesn't seem to be a deeper emotional connection between them.

The chorus states that this is a race to the end, where the beginning was easy but it will end on a mountain that they will need to climb. The lyrics are referring to the fact that the relationship is a game and that it will not be a smooth and easy ride. At the end of the day, it is questioned whether the two will be more than just friends or if their relationship will fall apart.

The following verse is one of the more interesting ones in the song, as it states that the two are "neck and neck" but that the singer thinks they're slightly ahead, all while the other person is keeping score. The lyrics seem to indicate that there is no clear winner in this game between the two, but they are keeping track of everything said and done against each other. This lyrical choice adds to the unhealthiness of their relationship.

The final verse states that the relationship is a likely story, and that it is a secret affair. The singer wonders how much the other person can take, but that they have the time and motivation to see it through. The lyrics end with the question of who will be the first to fall apart or lose the game.

Overall, the lyrics of the song Strut convey a relationship that is unfulfilling and unhealthy in nature. The song uses a metaphor to compare the relationship to a mountain to be climbed, and it is unclear whether the two parties will make it to the top together or turn on each other.

Line by Line Meaning

You are the temporary void in my life
You temporarily fill a void in my life

You know what you don't want I know what you don't like
We both know what we dislike and don’t want

We're together so conviently
We are together because it is convenient

You take what you don't have
You take what you lack

I take what you don't need
I take what you do not require

THIS IS A RACE TO THE END
This is a competition that has an end goal

IT STARTED ON A HILL AND ENDS ON A MOUNTAIN
This competition began small and will end with a big achievement

AND WHEN THIS GAME WINDS DOWN
When this competition comes to an end

I OFTEN WONDER WHETHER WE'LL BE MORE THAN FRIENDS
I am unsure if we will become more than just friends

Neck and neck I think I'm slightly ahead
We are evenly matched, but I think I am ahead

You're keepin' score and I'll use it against you
You are keeping track of the scores, and I will use that to my advantage