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.
You Ain't That Fierce
Limp Wrist Lyrics
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Waves of flags and shouts of pride have been sent
Underneath that disco beat I´ve heard the hate
While you move your feet
Fuck your pride, which you scream so loud same old race shit, if there is no room for all then there´s no need to be proud
Salsa, rice, and dinge queens are some of the terms and honey, like the hottest of chilis I´ll make your ass burn
Yeah, I´m a latin lover, a spicy little prick
Oozing with passion yeah, so what if I´ve got an uncut dick
The lyrics of Limp Wrist's song "You Ain't That Fierce" confronts the false sense of security that some members of the LGBTQ+ community might feel after seeing progress in terms of acceptance and legal rights. The song starts with a powerful statement: "just because you're gay, you aren't exempt", implying that being part of the LGBTQ+ community does not automatically protect someone from experiencing hate, discrimination or violence. The next line refers to the LGBTQ+ pride parades and events, where colorful flags and cheers of pride are present, but underneath the cheerful disco beats, the hate towards the community still exists. The lyrics emphasize that being visible and proud does not erase the fact that LGBTQ+ people still face prejudice, and it's important to acknowledge and address it.
The song takes a critical stance towards the idea of pride and the way it's often portrayed in LGBTQ+ representation. The line "fuck your pride" challenges the overused slogan "pride" that often ignores the intersectional identities within the community and exclusively focuses on the visibility and acceptance of cisgender, White, gay men. The lyrics suggest that this kind of pride is outdated and divisive, as it perpetuates the same old racist, sexist, and homophobic structures that the LGBTQ+ movement seeks to dismantle. The song ends with a direct rebuke to the racist and homophobic language that exists within the community, with a reminder that true acceptance requires solidarity and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because you´re gay you aren´t exempt
Being gay does not excuse you from hate and discrimination
Waves of flags and shouts of pride have been sent
Pride parades and rallies have been organized to promote LGBTQ+ rights
Underneath that disco beat I´ve heard the hate
Despite the celebratory music, there are still homophobic messages being spread
While you move your feet
People continue to dance and party despite the negativity
Fuck your pride, which you scream so loud same old race shit, if there is no room for all then there´s no need to be proud
Don't boast about your pride if it's not inclusive of everyone, and if it's promoting the same old oppressive systems
Salsa, rice, and dinge queens are some of the terms and honey, like the hottest of chilis I´ll make your ass burn
Racist and derogatory terms are still being used against marginalized groups, and the singer will not stand for it
Yeah, I´m a latin lover, a spicy little prick
The singer proudly identifies as a Latinx person and embraces their sexuality
Oozing with passion yeah, so what if I´ve got an uncut dick
The artist is unapologetic about their body and sexual preferences, and refuses to be shamed for them
Contributed by Nolan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Quenny Fierce
i love them ♥
Alex Wilson
This is so awesome