The Misfits were known for their sing-along "Whoa-oh-oh" choruses after the 1982 "Walk Among Us" LP -- and although Naked Raygun are often cited as having been influenced by The Misfits in this regard, the reverse is the case.
Haggerty and Kezdy would later join with Larry Damore of the Bhopal Stiffs to form Pegboy. Pezzati fronted The Bomb. A reunion in the late 90s produced the live album Free Shit!. The band reunited for Riot Fest 2006 on November 5, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, and is playing a west coast tour in December, 2007.
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Web
Naked Raygun Lyrics
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Promises of virtue fell at my door.
I'm caught in a web -
They said it wasn't true. They said it was a lie.
They said it wasn't gold, but now it's only fool's gold.
(1, 2) I'm caught in a web -
The opening lines of Naked Raygun's song "Web" paint a vivid picture of a situation that feels daunting and inescapable. The singer sees something in the distance that initially promises good things, but as they draw closer, the truth is revealed and it becomes clear that they've been deceived. The imagery of a web is particularly effective here, suggesting that the singer is now trapped and struggling to break free.
As the song goes on, we get a sense of the frustration and anger that the singer feels towards those who misled them. The repeated refrain of "I'm caught in a web" becomes increasingly urgent and desperate, driving home the point that there seems to be no way out.
Overall, "Web" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to feelings of betrayal and entrapment. It's a reminder that sometimes the things that seem most promising at first can turn out to be anything but, and that it's important to stay vigilant and not get caught up in something that could end up harming us.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw it from afar. It was standing there.
From a distance, I observed something that was present and stationary.
Promises of virtue fell at my door.
Assurances of good moral values were given to me.
They said it wasn't true. They said it was a lie.
Others denied the veracity of something, stating it was falsehood.
They said it wasn't gold, but now it's only fool's gold.
Previously believed to not be legitimate or valuable, it now appears to be an imposter.
I'm caught in a web -
(1, 2) I'm caught in a web -
Repeated refrain indicating being trapped or stuck in a difficult situation.
Contributed by Samuel L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.