The studio core comprises Spike Slawson on vocals, bassist Fat Mike, Joey Cape on guitar and backing vocals, Dave Raun on drums, and Chris Shiflett on guitar (his brother Scott of Face To Face/Viva Death fills in for Chris on tour). Touring members have included Brian Baker (Bad Religion/Minor Threat), Barry DaLive (Crosstops/RKL), Eric Melvin (NOFX), Matthew MacNasty (bagpipes player from the Real McKenzies), and Warren Fitzgerald (The Vandals).
Originally a themed 7" singles project, now each of their full length albums covers a different genre of music spanning the 50's to the 90's. Their first release in 1997 was entitled Have a Ball, followed by Are a Drag in 1999. In 2001 they released Blow in the Wind and two years later released Take a Break. Almost immediately after the release of Take a Break the released a live album Ruin Johnny's Bar Mitzvah The genres they've butchered now include country, on Love Their Country featuring covers of songs made popular by The Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash and others. Their most recent release is a collection of B-sides from their album Have a Ball, simply titled Have Another Ball.
The Gimme Gimmes perform to entertain themselves as much as for the entertainment of their fans. Their albums and concerts are some of the most lighthearted and off the wall musical experiences in the punk world. Concerts are often interrupted between songs to freshen cocktails at the on stage tiki bar. CD liner notes relate the hardships of recording such as Fat Mike getting so caught up in "Wild World" that he believed he was Fat Stevens, a guitar-toting Islamic Extremist, so that when Spike sang "All My Lovin" he mistook it for "Allah my Lovin" and condemned Spike to death for heresy.
The Gimmes are also known for their costumes. Each album has a 'theme' for which they all dress up for the cover art and live shows. Some themes include red suits, metallic suits with fezzes, cheerleader outfits, drag (each Gimme dressed as a character from a musical they took songs from on the cover of Are a Drag: Chris Shiflett was Columbia and Spike was Dr Frank N. Furter from Rocky Horror, Joey Cape was Annie, Fat Mike was Sandy from Grease and Dave Raun was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz). During a Warped Tour they dressed as AFI, to the confusion of many fans. Most recently they have been dressing as cowboys, but are possibly best known for their lurid Hawaiian shirts.
Or their live album, "Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah", the band performed for a crowd of 30 at a Bar Mitzvah. The CD contained video of the actual event and the liner notes were written by attendee Benjamin Rosenblatt who describes the events: "They made a lot of mistakes. They even started a song then stopped, then started again." -track 7 "Strawberry Fields Forever" on the CD.
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Lyrics
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You give your love so sweetly
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure?
Or just a moment's pleasure?
Can I believe the magic of your sighs?
Tonight with words unspoken
You say that I'm the only one
But will my heart be broken
When the night meets the morning sun?
I'd like to know that your love
Is a love I can be sure of
So tell me now, and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
The song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" is a classic example of a love song that is more than just a simple expression of affection. The lyrics reveal the singer's inner turmoil as she questions whether the love she feels in the moment will last beyond the night. The first verse creates an image of the present moment – the singer is in someone's arms, feeling loved and secure. However, she is also conscious of the fleeting nature of love and questions whether this feeling will last. This internal conflict is exacerbated in the second verse, where the singer questions if this moment is just a brief encounter or something more significant.
The third verse adds another layer to the internal conflict, as the singer acknowledges her fear of being heartbroken. She recognizes that the love she is experiencing might not be reciprocated, and the morning sun could bring with it a sense of loss and longing. The chorus repeats the title question, which emphasizes the singer's desire for reassurance from her partner – she wants to know if his love is a lasting treasure or just a momentary pleasure. The final verse is a plea for honesty and transparency from her partner. She wants to know if she can count on his love and if he will stick around tomorrow.
Overall, this song speaks to the universal fear of vulnerability and the desire for love that lasts. It speaks to the inner turmoil of questioning whether the love we experience in a particular moment will last beyond that moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight you're mine completely
The singer has the complete attention and affection of their partner tonight.
You give your love so sweetly
The partner is expressing their love in a very affectionate way.
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
The partner's love is evident from their eyes tonight.
But will you love me tomorrow?
The singer is wondering if the partner's love will continue into the future.
Is this a lasting treasure?
The singer is questioning if the relationship is a long-term commitment.
Or just a moment's pleasure?
The singer is concerned if the relationship is based solely on physical attraction for the moment.
Can I believe the magic of your sighs?
The singer wonders if the partner's expressions of love are genuine.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
The singer questions if the partner's love will continue over time.
Tonight with words unspoken
There are things that the partner is not expressing verbally tonight.
You say that I'm the only one
The partner claims that the singer is the only one for them.
But will my heart be broken
The singer is concerned if their heart will be hurt in the end.
When the night meets the morning sun?
When the excitement of tonight fades and reality sets in tomorrow morning.
I'd like to know that your love
The singer wants confirmation of the truth and depth of the partner's feelings.
Is a love I can be sure of
The singer wants assurance that the partner's love is reliable and steadfast.
So tell me now, and I won't ask again
The singer is urging the partner to be upfront and honest now so as to not cause future confusion and heartache.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
The ultimate question of the song: will the partner still love the singer in the future?
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Repeating the request for honesty from the partner about their feelings.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Reiterating the central question of the song.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
The final plea for reassurance of the partner's continued love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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