Referring to their style of hardcore punk music, the band declared in Frontiers Newsmagazine, “We put the ‘core’ back in homocore”. Their first recording was the self-released demo Don't Knock It Till You Try It. This was followed by a single called “What’s Up With The Kids” and then the self-titled LP Limp Wrist. However, since band members lived in different states maintaining the group became difficult. After an interlude they resumed touring in 2004 and self-released a new CD, Thee Official Discography the same year. The song “Ode” from this recording pays tribute to pioneering gay hardcore musicians Gary Floyd of The Dicks, Randy “Biscuit” Turner of Big Boys and Joshua Plague of Mukilteo Fairies and Behead The Prophet, No Lord Shall Live, providing a historical context for Limp Wrist.
The band’s best known song is “I Love Hardcore Boys, I Love Boys Hardcore”, which received much attention from fans and press alike. Lead singer Martin Sorrondeguy appears in "Queercore: A Punk-u-mentary" by Scott Treleaven and addresses the issue implicit in these song titles, what some might view as the apparent struggles of being both queer and being involved in the punk scene.
In 2004 Sorrondeguy released his own documentary film, "Beyond The Screams: A U.S. Latino Hardcore Punk Documentary." He had begun the film while still a member of his former band Los Crudos.
The band continues to perform and self-release records including the Want Us Dead 7" in 2006, featuring the songs Fake Fags and Want us Dead and a one-sided 12" in 2008 featuring Spun, and Bought Out.
Back In The Days
Limp Wrist Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Show were run by a bunch of tough guy fucks
Where all were afraid - boys and girls alike
Just imagine how it was for us fags & dykes
Things were ugly, the scene was a wreck
Lots of blood & violence
Beat downs were common - shit it sucked
using their voice and song
Putting motherfuckers on check
Found some direction, doing it as one
Fighting for a better way & having some fun
The song Back In The Days by Limp Wrist is a nostalgic reflection of the past when only a few people were out and the punk scene was dominated by tough guys who often resorted to violence. The singer reminisces about a time when everyone, regardless of their gender or sexuality, was afraid. However, the situation for fags and dykes was particularly difficult. The scene was described as being "ugly" and violent with frequent beatings.
However, the song takes a hopeful turn as it describes the day when people began to fight back. They used their voices and music to challenge the oppressive environment they were in. The lyrics suggest that this backlash created unity among the marginalized groups and they started fighting for a better way of life together while still having fun.
Overall, the song Back In The Days is a tribute to the early LGBTQ+ punk movement and the struggles they faced while trying to be accepted in a hostile environment. It also recognizes the importance of standing up for oneself and using one's voice to effect change.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the days when very few were out
I recall a time when only a handful of people were open about their sexuality
Show were run by a bunch of tough guy fucks
The concerts were organized and dominated by aggressive, masculine men
Where all were afraid - boys and girls alike
Fear was pervasive throughout the LGBTQ community, regardless of gender
Just imagine how it was for us fags & dykes
Consider the additional challenges and discrimination faced by queer individuals, like myself
Things were ugly, the scene was a wreck
The environment was violent and chaotic, causing distress for many
Lots of blood & violence
Physical harm was prevalent and inflicted on LGBTQ individuals
Beat downs were common - shit it sucked
Assaults were frequently carried out, making life quite unpleasant
Then came the day that people fought back
Eventually, the LGBTQ community began standing up against discrimination
using their voice and song
Advocates used their creative talents to spread messages of equality and love
Putting motherfuckers on check
Confronting and challenging those who perpetuated bigotry and hate
Found some direction, doing it as one
The community found purpose through collective action
Fighting for a better way & having some fun
Advocating for LGBTQ rights brought not only progress, but also joy and connection among members
Contributed by Blake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
teleute69
da daaa dadada ddaaaaaaaa.....da!