They put out the three DIY releases "Absolutely No No", "John and Mary's Snapshot Album" and "Poup Du 'Jour" which mostly featured ska-influenced tunes. In 1997, they were signed to Drive Thru Records and released a more punk-influenced album called "The Sound And The Fury". Shortly after that, the band broke up.
Brandon Chevalier-Kolling went on to play in the band Molotov Cocktail. He sadly passed away in 2004. Jeff Plate and Sam Crowell first founded a band called Teluride which died after a very short period of time and are now playing in NY-based rock band Low Flying Jets.
Just recently, their album "The Sound And The Fury" was re-released by Drive Thru Records and features all songs from the CD "Poop Du 'Jour" as bonus tracks. A 2 disc set with demos and early unreleased tracks was put out DIY by the band in late 2006.
Story of My LIfe
Mothermania Lyrics
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But thats not what I'm thinking of
It's strange the way things go
It's a brand new year you know
And what have i got to show
And when it's said and done, your still long gone
All the world lies I suppose, but the thing nobody knows
Sadness loss and strife, its the story of my life
Before you get upset
Just let me get this off my chest
The seasons never slow
So let me rest or let me go
And if this is free, i'm here to see
What its like to be trapped and your potential kept
I guess i was wrong when i wrote this song
Im probably never right
It's the story of my life
So please don't be afraid
If i should say im not ok
I only mean that i, just don't know why i even try
And now its all so clear that the end is near
I know that you'll see its the way it had to be
So i'll say goodbye, tell my mother not to cry
The silver of my knife is the ending of my life
Anger loss and strife its the story of my life
The song 'Story Of My Life' by Mothermania has been interpreted as a lament for a life that has been lost or a love that has not worked out. The lyrics show the feeling of the singer who is looking back on his life with a sense of sadness, loss, and regret. At the beginning of the song, the singer expresses his belief that it is the time of year for love, but he is not thinking of that. He then asks what he has to show for his life and his experiences. He feels that the world is full of lies and nobody knows the pain he is going through. Despite his smiling face, he is crying inside, and this pain is the story of his life.
Next, in the second verse, the singer mentions that the seasons never slow down, and he wants to rest or let go of his pain. He feels trapped and limited by circumstances beyond his control. He acknowledges his mistake in trying to write the song, realizing that he is never right. In the third verse, he pleads with others to understand that he is not okay, and he doesn't know why he is trying. He believes that the end is near, and he is ready to say goodbye. He requests that his mother not cry because his end is inevitable. The silver of his knife is the ending of his life. Anger, loss, and strife continue to be the story of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the time of the year for love
It's the season of love, but my thoughts are not on it.
But that's not what I'm thinking of
Love is not my current focus.
It's strange the way things go
Life can be unpredictable and odd.
It's a brand new year you know
It's a new year full of possibilities.
And what have I got to show
I have not accomplished much.
And when it's said and done, you're still long gone
You have left and I'm still here.
All the world lies I suppose, but the thing nobody knows
The world may deceive, but there are some things only I know.
While I'm smiling wide, I'm crying inside
I may appear happy, but I'm hiding my pain.
Sadness loss and strife, it's the story of my life
My life is full of sorrow, defeat, and difficulty.
Before you get upset
Please don't be mad.
Just let me get this off my chest
Allow me to express my thoughts.
The seasons never slow
Time never stops.
So let me rest or let me go
Give me peace or let me leave.
And if this is free, I'm here to see
If this is freedom, I'm experiencing it now.
What it's like to be trapped and your potential kept
I understand how it feels to be restrained and held back from reaching my potential.
I guess I was wrong when I wrote this song, I'm probably never right
I made a mistake while writing this song, and I'm likely wrong in other aspects of life.
It's the story of my life
My life is filled with misfortune and struggles.
So please don't be afraid
Don't be scared.
If I should say I'm not okay
If I admit that I'm not fine.
I only mean that I just don't know why I even try
I don't know why I bother trying.
And now it's all so clear that the end is near
The end of my life is approaching, and I realize it now.
I know that you'll see it's the way it had to be
You will understand that my death was inevitable.
So, I'll say goodbye, tell my mother not to cry
I'll bid farewell and ask my mother not to grieve.
The silver of my knife is the ending of my life
I will use a knife to commit suicide and end my life.
Anger loss and strife, it's the story of my life
I've faced anger, loss, and struggle throughout my life.
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dorrienmi11er
Dude I've been checking on and off for this album on here for years. You are amazing. Thank you.
@AltJake
Oh my GOD, thank you!!!!
This takes me back to my senior year of HS (1999)
This means the WORLD to me to find this
@ericfunn
An old favorite. I used to listen to this all the time back in high school. Kind of an under appreciated 90’s pop punk classic.
@DorothyZbornak123
I’ve been looking for this for YEARS! Thank you!!!
@heatherfelice
I used to play shows with this band!! Total nostalgia 🖤
@jamesmainmusic
Thanks so much for this. I'm currently working my way through all of Drive-Thru's studio albums, and I couldn't find this one anywhere but here.
@drive-thrurecordsfan3993
Glad I could help! Are there any other releases you're having a hard time finding?
@jamesmainmusic
@Drive-Thru Records Fan Thanks for asking. These early Drive-Thru releases and couple on Love Minus Zero were the hardest to find. All was going swimmingly until last week when we were up to Fenix TX's 'Lechuza' and it suddenly disappeared from streaming services (in the UK, at least). Fortunately, it's on Youtube, but apparently there was a hidden track on the original CD (Wikpedia lists it as 'James' Song) that I couldn't find anywhere. That was the only glitch so far.
@zz22222
very good
@justanordinarypigeon1489
Just found this band and my god they fucking rock