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.
Since the Short-long's Gone
MU330 Lyrics
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The lyrics of MU330's song, Since the Short-long's Gone, seem to be addressing a person named Bob who has gotten a new haircut and a new attitude to go with it. The singer notes that while Bob may be trying to distance himself from his white-trash roots with his fresh cut, he can't actually cut away that aspect of himself. The singer then goes on to describe the changes in Bob's appearance in detail, noting that his hair is now shorter in the back, longer on top, and has been "chopped and channeled" to fit a specific aesthetic. The lyrics also mention various car-related accessories and modifications, such as fuzzy dice and a chain steering wheel, which further suggest that Bob is trying to adopt a specific image.
Despite all of these changes, however, the singer seems to be implying that Bob's new persona is ultimately unsustainable. The line "you're gonna lose your job running carnival rides" suggests that Bob's attempt to distance himself from his roots by adopting a new look and attitude may ultimately have negative consequences for him. The song concludes with the singer suggesting that Bob's newfound confidence is not related to his hair or appearance, but rather a "matter of pride."
Overall, the lyrics of Since the Short-long's Gone seem to be commenting on the idea of trying to escape one's background or upbringing by adopting a new persona. The song suggests that while it may be possible to change one's appearance or attitude, these changes cannot erase one's past or inherent qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
Bob, he's got the fresh cut
Bob has just had his hair cut
fresh cut new attitude hope he knows he knows he cant cut he cant cut those white-trash roots
Bob has a new attitude but he cannot cut off his past or where he came from
since the short-long since the short-long has gone away
Since Bob has cut his hair short, things have changed
there's no new lights there's no new lights on your T.A.
There is no new glamour or excitement since the haircut
ever since you showed up at work today I've got to say your world has changed
Since the haircut, everything about Bob seems different, especially at work
shorter in the back and its longer on top chopped and channeled fuzzy dice chain steering wheel woofer tweeter neutral drop drop drop drop its come to a stop
Bob's hair is shorter in the back and longer on top, styled in a choppy and textured way with various accessories. But now he has stopped experimenting with his hair
shorter in the back and it's longer on top top top
The haircut's style repeats in the chorus
you used to have the biggest short-long in the 'hood on me it looked silly on you it looked good
Bob used to have the longest hair, but now he got it cut. On others it may look silly, but in his case it looks good
you're gonna lose your job running carnival rides its not your hair it's a matter of pride
Although Bob's appearance has changed, it is not what defines him; it is his pride and character that really counts
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.