Everyday I Start to Ooze
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I guess you heard my head turned brown
I lost several pounds and looked terrible
Thi marriage of yellow and black never looked good on paper
His mother was a secretary, I think
Her father a rapist
I'm a little pressed for time and facts
But I know
It's those personnal acts
Those personnal acts
That cut through the crap

I heard they were dimembering people down the street
Those Joneses, you gotta love'm
Various disguises are regrettable but necessary
If you're going to make it through the day
Everyday Everyday
Everyday I start to ooze

A bold plan drawn up by assholes to screw morons
News at eleven but first
A long serious look at what's seeping from open sore
Perhaps you should STOP PICKING AT IT
I never felt so alone
I never felt so used
I never felt so excited
It was those personal acts
Those personal acts
That cut up the crap and served it for breakfast
YOU DUMB FUCK

My mom phoned up the police today
Just to say hello, â??Helloâ??
My girlfriend has been missing for two weeks
I guess that's what happens when you alk the streets
With a bag on your head and a sign that says
Everyday Everyday
Everyday I start to ooze

Blue, black and blue and red are the colours of everyday

Ok, that's liffe, that's what I was told anyway
And picking your feet till they bleed may be the half of it
If every fourth animal in the world is a beetle
Maybe ervery fourt person is a DUMB FUCK
Listen , listen carefully now here's the answer
It rhymes with axe
Why, it's those personal acts
Those personal acts
Those suicide pacts
Those carelessly stored razorblades in the hands of small children
It's my face smeared on the pavement
It's Everyday
It's Everyday

Unday
Noneday
Useday
Buttugly
Whoreday
Painday
SPLATTERSDAY SPLATTERSDAY





YOU DUMB FUCK

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NoMeansNo's song Everyday I Start to Ooze are cryptic and non-linear, but they paint a vivid picture of a disorienting and chaotic world. At the core of the song is the idea that personal actions are what truly matter, and that the surface-level appearances and expectations of society are just "crap" that needs to be cut through. The opening lines suggest that the singer has undergone some kind of transformation, losing weight and changing in some fundamental way, possibly due to stress or mental illness. They reference a "marriage of yellow and black" which doesn't look good on paper, possibly referring to a blending of different cultures or ideologies that doesn't fit in with conventional norms. The line "his mother was a secretary, I think / her father a rapist" is unsettling, and perhaps meant to highlight how our family backgrounds can shape us in unexpected ways.


The lines about "dismembering people down the street" and the "Joneses" who dress up in disguises suggest a world where violence and deception are omnipresent, and people are struggling to survive. The song also touches on themes of alienation and loneliness, with the singer feeling "so alone" and "used." The memorable refrain of "everyday I start to ooze" seems to evoke a sense of physical and emotional decay, as if the singer is slowly dissolving or losing their grip on reality. The final lines of the song are a brutal indictment of society, with the repeated refrain of "You dumb fuck" driving home the idea that people are ignorant and complicit in their own destruction.


Overall, the lyrics to Everyday I Start to Ooze are bleak and unsettling, but they also contain a kind of twisted humor and a sense of defiance in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess you heard my head turned brown
You probably heard that I went through a really tough time lately and it took a toll on me, both mentally and physically.


I lost several pounds and looked terrible
As a result of my difficult experience, I became quite sick and frail, which made me look quite unwell.


This marriage of yellow and black never looked good on paper
This wedding or partnership may have seemed good in theory, but in reality, it was never going to work out.


His mother was a secretary, I think
I am uncertain of the details, but I believe his mother worked as a secretary for a living.


Her father a rapist
Unfortunately, her father committed the horrible crime of rape.


I'm a little pressed for time and facts
I don't have all the details or a lot of time to explain the situation fully.


But I know
Despite any lack of information or time, I am confident in my assertion or belief.


It's those personal acts
The things that people do privately or behind closed doors are often the most telling or revealing.


Those personal acts
I repeat that it's these private behaviours that often expose one's true character or intentions.


That cut through the crap
These actions or behaviours can be a powerful way to cut through deception or false appearances and reveal what is really going on.


I heard they were dismembering people down the street
I've heard rumours or reports of people being violently mutilated nearby.


Those Joneses, you gotta love'm
People seem to love gossiping or talking about the latest scandal, even if it's gruesome or violent.


Various disguises are regrettable but necessary
While it's unfortunate, sometimes people need to disguise themselves in order to protect themselves or achieve their goals.


If you're going to make it through the day
If you're going to survive or have success in life, you occasionally need to be deceptive or strategic.


Everyday Everyday
These challenges or experiences occur every day and can be exhausting or draining.


Everyday I start to ooze
It feels like every day, I'm slowly losing or leaking out my essence, my sense of self or integrity.


A bold plan drawn up by assholes to screw morons
Some people or groups may develop elaborate, malicious plans to take advantage of or exploit others.


News at eleven but first
Before we discuss anything else, let me tell you about the recent news report related to this situation.


A long serious look at what's seeping from open sore
We need to examine the unpleasant or painful truths that are emerging from this situation or relationship.


Perhaps you should STOP PICKING AT IT
Maybe we need to stop obsessing over or meddling in this situation or relationship that is causing so much harm or distress.


I never felt so alone
Despite being surrounded by others or having support, I have never felt so isolated or deserted.


I never felt so used
I have never been taken advantage of or exploited so blatantly or insensitively.


I never felt so excited
Despite all the negative aspects of this situation, I've never felt so stimulated or energised before.


Those personal acts
As before, it's those private behaviours that tell us the most about what's really happening in this situation.


Those personal acts
Again, it's those private deeds that expose the true intentions or character of someone involved in this situation.


That cut up the crap and served it for breakfast
These actions or behaviours severely disrupt or expose any lies or deceit and leave everyone to contend with the unpleasant aftereffects.


YOU DUMB FUCK
I'm not sure who this is directed at, but I'm highly frustrated or exasperated with someone or something.


My mom phoned up the police today
My mother recently contacted the authorities for some reason, which may or may not be related to this situation.


Just to say hello, 'Hello'
For some reason, my mother felt compelled to greet or contact the police, for no discernible reason.


My girlfriend has been missing for two weeks
Tragically, my significant other has been absent or out of contact for quite some time, which is causing me great concern.


I guess that's what happens when you walk the streets
It's possible that my partner encountered some trouble or danger while walking around town by herself.


With a bag on your head and a sign that says
I'm not sure if this is meant to be taken literally, but perhaps my partner was doing something risky or provocative that drew attention to her.


Blue, black and blue and red are the colours of everyday
The colours of bruises, cuts, and wounds are all too common or ordinary, indicating how often people suffer physical harm or abuse.


Ok, that's life, that's what I was told anyway
People often say that life is tough or unfair, as if we just have to accept it and move on.


And picking your feet till they bleed may be the half of it
People subject themselves to a lot of pain or discomfort, and yet this may not even be the worst of what life has in store for us.


If every fourth animal in the world is a beetle
I'm not sure where this statistic comes from, but it may be meant to suggest that there are many things in life that seem small or insignificant but can still have a major impact.


Maybe every fourth person is a DUMB FUCK
It's possible that a significant number of people are ignorant or foolish, which complicates matters and contributes to the challenges of life.


Listen, listen carefully now here's the answer
After all this frustration and uncertainty, I finally have something to say that will provide clarity or a solution to the problem at hand.


It rhymes with axe
Whatever the answer is, it will sound similar to or rhyme with the word 'axe.'


Why, it's those personal acts
As we've discussed before, it's what people do behind closed doors or privately that tells us the most about them or the situation they're in.


Those personal acts
As before, these private behaviours may be the key to understanding and resolving the issues at hand.


Those suicide pacts
This is a much more dire interpretation of personal acts, suggesting that some people may conspire to harm themselves or others in ways that could be fatal.


Those carelessly stored razorblades in the hands of small children
This is another very concerning interpretation of personal acts, indicating how some people carelessly leave dangerous weapons or objects within reach of vulnerable or innocent individuals, leading to tragic consequences.


It's my face smeared on the pavement
This imagery is quite gruesome and may suggest a violent or horrific end to someone's life or an escalation in the stakes of the situation being described.


It's Everyday
Once again, these difficulties or traumas seem to happen on a daily basis, exacerbating the challenges and multiplying the negative consequences.


It's Everyday
As before, I'm emphasising how this is a recurring pattern.


Unday
This strange variation on 'Sunday' may be intended to suggest that something has gone deeply wrong or off-kilter here.


Noneday
This made-up word seems to indicate a complete lack of any meaningful or noteworthy events in a given day.


Useday
This word has a dual meaning, perhaps referring to both the feeling of being used or taken advantage of, as well as a day that has already been used up or occupied.


Buttugly
This crass insult refers either to someone or something that is literally unattractive or figuratively unpleasant or useless.


Whoreday
This term is deeply offensive, denigrating both sex workers and women in general, and seems to suggest that someone or something has betrayed or exploited others for gain.


Painday
This one-word description speaks for itself, indicating that the day is full of hardship, suffering, or discomfort.


SPLATTERSDAY SPLATTERSDAY
This repeated phrase has a violent, chaotic quality and may suggest the gruesome and indiscriminate nature of the dangers or risks being faced.


YOU DUMB FUCK
Once again, this harsh insult expresses frustration, exasperation, or anger, directed at someone or something that is causing significant problems or distress.




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nobodylivesherenow

My favorite song! Well that changes daily...Nomeansno are KING!

acsial

I played this a lot as a college DJ back in the last century...never though it'd be so utterly prophetic.

P Dunk

😂 and you said that 6 year ago

Adam C. Sieracki

@P Dunk It only got worse...

David Costanza

Various disguises are regrettable but necessary if youre gonna make it through the day, everyday

B Gray

EVERY DAY!
This song is catchy as the black fucking plague

Darren Stansbury

This band has been among rock music's hidden treasures.

I can easily imagine them as an act in a Lollapalooza or Warped tour.

oiyabastard

Darren Stansbury. They are better than that

KOBKED -X

@oiyabastard well said and true

Eald GraegWulf

loved having these guys to listen to in that bleak musical decade that was the 80's… thnx guys!
cheers
 charliewired

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