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.
Johnny Dumbjokes
MU330 Lyrics
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The lyrics of MU330's song, Johnny Dumbjokes, seem to be addressed to a person named Johnny who has the tendency to make bad jokes that are not funny. The singer of the song expresses their annoyance towards Johnny and asks him to leave, remarking that his jokes are not amusing. The lyrics take a violent turn as the singer talks about pouring beer on Johnny's head, wishing he were dead and making fun of a gap in his teeth. The song then proceeds to describe the singer's intention to harm Johnny physically by cutting him up and locking him up in a fridge, while also suggesting he should push his own mother off a bridge. The singer justifies their violent thoughts by asking if they are doing something wrong.
The lyrics of this song, therefore, seem to be a reflection of the frustration and anger that comes with having to listen to bad jokes constantly. However, the imagery and language used in the lyrics depict violent tones, which arguably makes them controversial. It is possible that the song is a reflection of the frustration and annoyance of the singer, but the violent language used makes it difficult to take it literally. It is important to note that the lyrics reveal a certain insensitivity towards violence as a solution to one's annoyance, and it is not recommended to resort to violence in real life situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Johnny dumbjokes your jokes ain't funny
The singer addresses Johnny and expresses that his jokes are not amusing.
Hey Johnny dumbjokes just go away
The singer urges Johnny to leave their presence.
Pour this beer on your head am I doing wrong?
The singer questions if their actions of pouring beer on Johnny's head are morally incorrect.
God I wish you were dead am I doing wrong?
The artist expresses their desire for Johnny's death and questions the morality of their thoughts.
Make fun of gap in your teeth am I doing wrong
The artist questions if their actions of ridiculing Johnny's physical appearance are wrong.
Cut you up cut you down pour this beer on your head lock you up in the fridge push your mom off a bridge
The singer lists a number of violent actions they would take against Johnny, such as cutting and locking him up, as well as harmful actions towards his mother.
Cut you up cut you down down down down to where the grass won't grow the fish won't swim the birds won't go down down down where there's no one else around
The singer describes a desolate place where they would take Johnny and inflict violence upon him.
Gonna gut you like a carp with my tongue so sharp gonna make you feel naked like Asian Mike Park
The artist describes their intention to verbally attack Johnny and make him feel vulnerable and exposed.
I refuse to tell dumb jokes I won't Johnny nofriends!
The artist states their refusal to tell jokes like Johnny's and disassociates themselves from him.
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.