MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band remained intact — Potthast, Diebold, Bell, and Moll.
The band is self-described as "psycho ska" and are known for their lively performances and a general ethic of fun and optimism. Their lyrics cover many topics, from racism to love songs to testicular cancer.
Hi My Name Is John
MU330 Lyrics
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I downloaded all your songs before I was in seventh grade.
And I think your band's the best of all the ska bands on the net,
My name is John, I'm in seventh grade, seventh grade.
John, my name is John, I'm in seventh grade.
Seventh grade, I'm in seventh grade.
The lyrics to MU330's song Hi My Name Is John serve as a testament to the impact that the internet has had on the music industry, particularly in the era of peer-to-peer file sharing sites like Napster. The titular John introduces himself as a young fan who discovered the band's music on Napster.com and proceeded to download all of their songs before even entering seventh grade. He goes on to express his admiration for the band, stating that he believes they are the best ska band online. The repetition of the phrase "seventh grade" serves to emphasize John's young age and perhaps his relative naivete in the world of music fandom.
On a deeper level, the song can be seen as a commentary on the changing nature of the music industry and the ways in which technology has disrupted traditional distribution models. While some artists and labels saw Napster as a threat to their livelihoods, others recognized the potential it had to connect with new audiences and build fan bases. MU330's decision to name-check Napster and acknowledge the role it played in John's discovery of their music is a nod to this changing landscape.
Overall, the lyrics to Hi My Name Is John offer a nostalgic trip back to the early days of file sharing and serve as a reminder of the ways in which technology has transformed the music industry over the last decade and a half.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi, my name is John, I saw you on napster.com
Greetings, my name is John and I came across your music on the online file-sharing site Napster.
I downloaded all your songs before I was in seventh grade.
I managed to get hold of all your tracks and add them to my music collection prior to starting seventh grade.
And I think your band's the best of all the ska bands on the net,
In my opinion, your musical group is the most superior out of all the ska bands available for access on the internet.
My name is John, I'm in seventh grade, seventh grade.
Just to reiterate, my name is John and I am currently a student in seventh grade.
John, my name is John, I'm in seventh grade.
Once again for clarity's sake, I go by the name of John and I am presently enrolled in the seventh grade.
Seventh grade, I'm in seventh grade.
To emphasize my current educational status, I am still attending school as a seventh grader.
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