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Outta the Band
My First Earthquake Lyrics
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Just to check my hair
During practice for a band
I joined on a dare
When I came back, small heart attack
From the note on the door
It said no girls allowed
Go home, we don′t want you no more
Does it mean that I'm outta the band again?
Does it mean I′m walking home alone?
Through the tenderloin alone
Knew that I would never get that boob job that you wanted me to
Knew it was the final straw,
Wouldn't hold the lollipop at the photo shoot last week
Well, I have found a better band, one that don't require men
All our songs are about the body politic
Most of them are covers
And we practice in the suburbs
And we all have multiple lovers and we′re called the Beckies
Does it mean that I′m outta the band again?
Does it mean I'm walking home alone?
The lyrics of My First Earthquake's song "Outta the Band" describe the experience of the singer who, while at band practice, goes to the bathroom to check her hair but when she comes back she finds a note on the door saying "no girls allowed". The singer is taken aback and feels excluded and unwanted. She wonders if this means she's out of the band and if she'll have to walk home alone. As she walks through the Tenderloin, she reflects on the circumstances that led her to this point, including a desire to fit in by joining the band on a dare.
The experience of rejection and exclusion that the singer feels is a common theme in music, especially within punk and alternative genres. The lyrics suggest that the singer's gender may have been a factor in her exclusion from the band. The song reflects on the gendered dynamics of music scenes and the difficulties that women and non-binary people can face in trying to participate in them.
Interestingly, the singer asserts her resilience and resourcefulness in the face of this exclusion. She mentions that she has found a new band, the Beckies, where all members are women or non-binary people and the songs are about the body politic. The band practices in the suburbs and they all have multiple lovers. This represents a stark contrast to the exclusivity and machismo of the first band.
Line by Line Meaning
I went to the bathroom
I stepped out of practice for a moment to take a quick break.
Just to check my hair
I wanted to fix my appearance while I had some time to myself.
During practice for a band
I was in the middle of practicing with my bandmates.
I joined on a dare
I was dared to join the band, and I took the plunge.
When I came back, small heart attack
I was shocked and surprised to find a note posted on the door when I returned.
From the note on the door
The message I found on the door left me feeling hurt and rejected.
It said no girls allowed
The note made it clear that my female presence was not welcome in the band.
Go home, we don′t want you no more
The message was clear: it was time for me to leave the band immediately.
Does it mean that I'm outta the band again?
I'm wondering if this is the end of my time with the band, once and for all.
Does it mean I′m walking home alone?
I'm worried that I won't have anyone to go home with after this experience.
Through the tenderloin alone
I made my way home by myself, feeling vulnerable and alone.
Knew that I would never get that boob job that you wanted me to
In that moment, I knew that I would never give in to the pressure to alter my body to fit someone else's expectations.
Knew it was the final straw
This was the last straw - I had been mistreated and disrespected one too many times.
Wouldn't hold the lollipop at the photo shoot last week
I refused to be objectified and demeaned by posing with a childish prop at a photoshoot.
Well, I have found a better band, one that don't require men
I've moved on and found a new band that is more inclusive and supportive of all genders.
All our songs are about the body politic
Our band is focused on creating music that reflects our political beliefs and activism.
Most of them are covers
We often perform cover songs, but we always put our own political spin on them.
And we practice in the suburbs
We have a new practice space that is more peaceful and allows us to focus on our music in a supportive environment.
And we all have multiple lovers and we′re called the Beckies
We're a diverse group of individuals who are open and proud of our sexuality, and we take ownership of our unique and fun band name.
Writer(s): Brian Hopkins
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jason Ballwahn
Anywhere to find these lyrics? Love the song...Your voice fits perfectly with the song....and I enjoy the bass on this song... A new Fan! ps...really dig the NOT xmas song :)
Jason Katz
Amazing.^-^
Pedro L
Que ta aqui por causa do Leon?
João Victor Ferrari
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Marcos Vinicius Ferreira
Eu 2018 manooooo
Bruno Azevedo Pereira
Pedro euuu