The band broke up after the release of their third full-length Shorthand Operation. According to vocalist Jeff Suffering at the time, the album "quite possibly could be the best record I'll ever record." Explaining their breakup, Suffering said "we had a rough tour and nobody wanted to continue playing in 'Christian' music industry."
After breaking up, Suffering and guitarist John Spalding went on to form Raft of Dead Monkeys with label mate members of Roadside Monument. Suffering later went on to form the still-active Suffering & the Hideous Thieves. He also contributes to Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Members:
Jeff Suffering - Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, etc.
John Spalding - Guitar
Matt Johnson - Bass
Marty Martinez - Drums
also Matt Nelson, John Himmelberger, Jiles ONeal, Brian Trimble, Matt Bailey and Bill Power
Outbreak
Ninety Pound Wuss Lyrics
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She beat her own self.
She called a bluff on spider bite.
I was this close, just three years shy six months.
Chameleon lines.
Now tell me who lied?
I take back the red light that draped her face.
Frank and the rain from her ears.
Outbreak, breakout.
Taste your own touch.
Outbreak.
Another lost year.
She saved green stamps for a day like today.
Hold it steady and cut it deep.
The blood runs warm.
She'll deny what it's done.
Feel the color of rotting pears in response to the apposable thumb.
Look me in the eye.
The lyrics to Ninety Pound Wuss's song Outbreak are cryptic and open to interpretation. The singer seems to be describing a woman who is uninhibited and spontaneous, represented in the line "She's spilling orange and sun and chasing it again." The singer also acknowledges that this woman overcame a challenge, or "beat her own self." The mention of a spider bite suggests a confrontation with fear, but the singer suggests it was just a bluff.
The lyrics then become more personal, with the singer admitting they were close to this woman three years ago. However, there seems to be some deception or ambiguity, as they ask "Now tell me who lied?" The singer expresses a desire to retract some previous action ("I take back the red light that draped her face"), but also praises her for enduring something difficult ("Frank and the rain from her ears. A box of words re-owned.").
The chorus repeats the title phrase "Outbreak," and the last verse contains some violent imagery ("Hold it steady and cut it deep. The blood runs warm.") that is connected to the idea of denial and the physical sensation of decay. The last line, "Look me in the eye," implies a demand for truth or sincerity. Overall, the song's meaning remains enigmatic and unpredictable, with bursts of emotion and vivid descriptions of sensory experience.
Line by Line Meaning
She's spilling orange and sun and chasing it again.
She's letting out her joy and energy and trying to capture that feeling once more.
She beat her own self.
She overcame her own doubts and internal struggles.
She called a bluff on spider bite.
She didn't believe the lies and manipulations of others.
I was this close, just three years shy six months.
I was almost there, but missed out on something important by just a short amount of time.
Chameleon lines.
The words and actions of others are constantly changing and hard to predict.
Now tell me who lied?
Questioning the truthfulness of someone's words or actions.
I take back the red light that draped her face.
Trying to remove a negative influence or memory from someone's past or present.
Frank and the rain from her ears.
Dealing with someone who is being honest and straightforward, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable.
A box of words re-owned.
Taking ownership of one's own language and communication.
Outbreak, breakout.
A sudden and intense release of emotions or energy.
Taste your own touch.
Being aware and mindful of one's own impact on others.
Outbreak.
Expressing a strong and urgent desire or need.
Another lost year.
Feeling like time has been wasted or lost.
She saved green stamps for a day like today.
Saving up for something special or celebrating one's own accomplishments.
Hold it steady and cut it deep.
Taking a precise and focused approach to achieving one's goals or desires.
The blood runs warm.
There is passion and intensity in one's actions or emotions.
She'll deny what it's done.
Refusing to acknowledge the impact or consequences of one's own actions.
Feel the color of rotting pears in response to the apposable thumb.
Experiencing a negative or unpleasant sensation in response to someone else's touch or influence.
Look me in the eye.
Challenging someone to be honest and upfront about their intentions or feelings.
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