Alongside with Green River, formed in 1983, they were one of the first grunge bands ever, first appearing along with other notable seattle-based bands like Soundgarden, Green River, The Melvins on the compilation release Deep Six. This release, as mentioned, were many of these bands first ever released songs.
In 2002 Kevin Wood and teamed up with Mother Love Bone drummer Greg Gilmore to record the 'Her Eyes' Cd.
In 2005 Kevin Wood teamed up with Regan Hagar and Shawn Smith to record the Malfunkshun Monument Cd. It was released in 2006 on wammybox records wammybox
In 2010 Universal Music released 'Malfunkshun the Andy Wood Story' a documentary featuring interviews and footage from Malfunkshun's early days. Included in the box set was a re - release of Return to Olympus and a collection of Andrew's Solo material.
In 2011 Jeff Loftis and Mike Stone joined the band and began recording and playing out.
Malfunkshun is currently making music and touring.
In 2021, the band released the EP Glow, marking the band's first recordings since the death of Andrew Wood.
Years active 1980 - 1988
2002 - present
Winter Bites
Malfunkshun Lyrics
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Turn me over woman can't ya' turn me over oh yea
The world's my prison baby-The world's my prison
The world's my prison!!! The world's my prison yea
(now listen to the bassist)
I've heard your logic-And I've seen it in action
What more are friends for-The losers conquest
Jealousy erases and laughs at me
No room to spread my wings
Winter bites!!!
No room to spread my wings
And tell my friends of love(repeat)
Turn me over baby-wont you turn me over oh yea
Turn me over woman can't ya' turn me over oh yea
The world's my prison baby-The world's my prison
The world's my prison!!! The world's my prison yea
I carry pictures-mental visions
You let me down-And I owe you one
A lethal dose could break all the ties that bind
But I'm yet to show you all my light-
No room to spread my wings
Winter bites!!!
No room to spread my wings
And tell my friends of love(repeat)
The lyrics to Malfunkshun's song Winter Bites seem to express feelings of restlessness, confinement and frustration. The first verse is about being turned over or released from something, which suggests a desire for freedom or escape. The repeated chorus "The world's my prison" reinforces this idea, conveying a sense of being trapped in the world with no way out. The second verse suggests a feeling of betrayal by a friend, but also a desire to move on from the situation and go out and have fun. The line "Jealousy erases and laughs at me" suggests that the singer is being judged or talked about by others, but that this doesn't really matter to him.
The reference to "winter bites" in the refrain suggests a feeling of coldness, both literal and metaphorical. It could be a symbol for the hardships or challenges the singer is facing. Overall, the lyrics seem to express a desire for freedom and a sense of being trapped or confined, as well as a desire to move on and find happiness despite difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn me over baby-wont you turn me over oh yea
Asking to be turned over to face a different direction or to be flipped upside down for a change in perspective or to escape the current situation.
Turn me over woman can't ya' turn me over oh yea
Continuing to plead to be turned over, highlighting that sometimes it's difficult to change our own position in life and we need help.
The world's my prison baby-The world's my prison
Feeling trapped or confined by the world or society, insinuating that one's own mind can be a prison.
The world's my prison!!! The world's my prison yea
Reinforcing that the world, and the obstacles or expectations that come with it, are holding the artist back from their full potential.
I've heard your logic-And I've seen it in action
Acknowledging someone else's viewpoint or perspective and having observed how they act on it.
What more are friends for-The losers conquest
Questioning why they have friends if those friends only help them fail or reinforce poor behavior.
So I'll go out dancing with the ladies
Choosing to connect and enjoy oneself with women because they are free to be themselves and are not judgemental.
Jealousy erases and laughs at me
Suggesting that jealousy is a force that can drive others to mock or judge the artist.
No room to spread my wings
Feeling trapped or suffocated, not having space or room to be oneself or make changes.
Winter bites!!!
Describing the internal emotional pain the artist feels, especially the coldness of loneliness and frustration that can accompany feeling trapped.
And tell my friends of love(repeat)
Desiring genuine connection and to share love, but feeling unable to because of the limitations of their situation.
I carry pictures-mental visions
Holding onto memories or ideas in one's mind that give them hope or inspiration.
You let me down-And I owe you one
Feeling let down by someone and recognizing that it could be worth striking back in the future.
A lethal dose could break all the ties that bind
Theoretically considering how a serious change or action could break them free from their current limitations, even if it would hurt others.
But I'm yet to show you all my light-
Believing that there is more to them, more potential, that they have yet to reveal or share with others in the world.
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kat1york
@Russell Atkins Its sad when fans just focus on Andy.
What about Regan & Kevin?
He is sloppy but it somehow works here. Look I saw bands like Alice, Soundarden, Mud Honey in small venues. Even Guns before Apetite exploded. But I missed the entire Punk/"grunge" or whatever you wanna call it, scene.
I would donate a kidney to see Malfunkshun. Well, I suppose I would donate to a family member, if they really needed it. 😜
Kevin was indeed sloppy but cold, dirty, grimey, sloppy. And Regan while a little behind in some recordings, is a player from the heart. He hits so hard. My favorite drummer of al time is Bonham. That should say something about my musical ear.
Another band I got to see, but not until Halloween 97, in New York.
Janes Addiction with Flea on Bass.
My god did that show blow me away. My boyfriend and I got to party with some great artists that entire weekend.
It is and since been my fav live performance beating my beloved AIC with Layne and Starr 93 Boston out of first place.
That's just a little of my experience, with music.
I once ran away at age 17 to see ZZ Top. My dad, an narcotics detective was pissed.
Music has been part of my life. I don't play any instruments professionally but I can drum to an old AcDc song. I think everyone can play AcDc. Lol
Nice chatting with you.
@captainhightop333
Turn me over baby-wont you turn me over oh yea
Turn me over woman can't ya' turn me over oh yea
The world's my prison baby-The world's my prison
The world's my prison!!! The world's my prison yea(now listen to the bassist)
I've heard your logic-And I've seen it in action
What more are friends for-The losers conquest
So I'll go out dancing with the ladies
Jealousy erases and laughs at meNo room to spread my wings
Winter bites!!!
No room to spread my wings
And tell my friends of love(repeat)Turn me over baby-wont you turn me over oh yea
Turn me over woman can't ya' turn me over oh yea
The world's my prison baby-The world's my prison
The world's my prison!!! The world's my prison yeaI carry pictures-mental visions
You let me down-And I owe you one
A lethal dose could break all the ties that bind
But I'm yet to show you all my light-No room to spread my wings
Winter bites!!!
No room to spread my wings
And tell my friends of love(repeat)
@RobbNoxious
Malfunkshun is playing a show to benefit SoCo Music Coalition's Music is Medicine program!
Seattle’s Legendary
Malfunkshun
Featuring Kevin Wood
SoCo Music Coalition Presents
Friday, November 10 @ 7:30 $15 minimum donation – All Ages The Phoenix Theater 201 Washington Street, Petaluma, CA
Tickets available now at ticketfly.com
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@jackspry9736
RIP Andrew Wood (January 8, 1966 – March 19, 1990), aged 24
You will always be remembered as a legend.
@BonJoySwirl
NEVER FORGET Andrew Wood. We owe him everything for what came after. Lives entwined; lives transformed, directly and indirectly. Gone too soon; gone too wrong. Forever playing in my world. "Music sets the sick ones free."
@kat1york
A poet is born. 💙
@MrK-wu7ci
"NEVER FORGET Andrew Wood."
Or Andy's brother Kevin Wood. His guitar work on this really makes the song.
@liveBasschannel
and the fast ones always ride for free
@piadademalgosto7983
Man Andrew aways rocks...used to rock. Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone=The only internacional language
@jimmygiles1153
his brother is a damn good guitarist
@russellatkins5146
Kevin Wood was and still is a sloppy guitar player.. He was lucky to be in a band. If not for Andrew he wouldn't have been.
@kat1york
@Russell Atkins Its sad when fans just focus on Andy.
What about Regan & Kevin?
He is sloppy but it somehow works here. Look I saw bands like Alice, Soundarden, Mud Honey in small venues. Even Guns before Apetite exploded. But I missed the entire Punk/"grunge" or whatever you wanna call it, scene.
I would donate a kidney to see Malfunkshun. Well, I suppose I would donate to a family member, if they really needed it. 😜
Kevin was indeed sloppy but cold, dirty, grimey, sloppy. And Regan while a little behind in some recordings, is a player from the heart. He hits so hard. My favorite drummer of al time is Bonham. That should say something about my musical ear.
Another band I got to see, but not until Halloween 97, in New York.
Janes Addiction with Flea on Bass.
My god did that show blow me away. My boyfriend and I got to party with some great artists that entire weekend.
It is and since been my fav live performance beating my beloved AIC with Layne and Starr 93 Boston out of first place.
That's just a little of my experience, with music.
I once ran away at age 17 to see ZZ Top. My dad, an narcotics detective was pissed.
Music has been part of my life. I don't play any instruments professionally but I can drum to an old AcDc song. I think everyone can play AcDc. Lol
Nice chatting with you.
@janparadowski4894
It's really cool that people here appreciate Kevin Wood's playing, he indeed is a very solid guitarist