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.
Raw Fish
MU330 Lyrics
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To Japan to play a show?
He said, "I heard they eat raw fish,"
Just the thought of it makes him sick.
But all the clubs have microphones
And people come out to the shows.
Why do you fear what you don't know?
Don't you have better things to do?
He said, "I thank God every day
That I was born in the USA."
Where nine of ten are overweight,
And people get shot every day.
God bless the US of A.
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh.
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Woah-oh-o-oh-o-oh-oh.
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh.
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Woah-oh-o-oh-o-oh-oh.
Construction workers flashing lights
Turned into robots last night.
We walked all over Tokyo,
Searching for a big HOHO,
One just as big as Mike Parks Head.
What makes you think Japan's so bad?
In the song "Raw Fish" by MU330, the lyrics focus on the concept of cultural differences and the fear that often arises from them. The song begins with a question directed towards someone who has gone to Japan to play a show. The singer wants to know why someone would be afraid of eating raw fish, a traditional Japanese dish. Despite being in a foreign country with unfamiliar customs, the singer believes that there is nothing to fear about what is unknown. He concludes by asking the person why they fear what they don't know.
The second verse of the song takes a turn towards a more patriotic message. The singer talks about the things that are typically associated with American culture, particularly guns and barbecues. He then sings about how grateful he is to have been born in the United States, a place where, according to him, 9 out of 10 people are overweight, and people get shot every day. The verse closes with a line expressing support for the US, "God bless the US of A."
Overall, "Raw Fish" is a song that explores cultural differences and how they can lead to misunderstandings and fear. It encourages listeners to be open-minded and not afraid of what they don't know.
Line by Line Meaning
Why would you go all the way
Questioning the reasoning behind the trip to Japan
To Japan to play a show?
Asking why play music in Japan
He said, "I heard they eat raw fish,"
Referring to the stereotype of Japanese cuisine
Just the thought of it makes him sick.
Expressing disgust towards raw fish
But all the clubs have microphones
Pointing out the availability of equipment in Japanese clubs
And people come out to the shows.
Highlighting the presence of an audience in Japan
Why do you fear what you don't know?
Questioning a reluctance to try something unfamiliar
My God, my gun my barbecue,
Juxtaposing stereotypically American values with Japanese culture
Don't you have better things to do?
Questioning the prioritization of American values over experiencing other cultures
He said, "I thank God every day
Expressing gratitude for being born in America
That I was born in the USA."
Proudly stating a national identity
Where nine of ten are overweight,
Commenting on America's obesity rates
And people get shot every day.
Referencing gun violence in America
God bless the US of A.
Expressing patriotism for the United States
Construction workers flashing lights
Describing a scene in Japan
Turned into robots last night.
Exaggerating a surreal experience
We walked all over Tokyo,
Describing a journey around a city
Searching for a big HOHO,
Looking for a particular store or location
One just as big as Mike Parks head.
Comparing the desired HOHO to the size of a band member's head
What makes you think Japan's so bad?
Challenging negative perceptions of Japan
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Repeating a chorus refrain
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh.
Repeating a chorus refrain
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Repeating a chorus refrain
Woah-oh-o-oh-o-oh-oh.
Repeating a chorus refrain
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Repeating a chorus refrain
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh.
Repeating a chorus refrain
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh,
Repeating a chorus refrain
Woah-oh-o-oh-o-oh-oh.
Repeating a chorus refrain
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MrGuyGlover
i doubt that Dan Potthast or Mike Park would care, ur spreading the love of ska