Since their first performance at LA’s The Smell in April 2006, the band have continued Wives’ tradition of incendiary live shows, playing as frequently as possible, expounding a visceral energy on an equal footing with their recorded output, via guitar, drums, vocals and a minimal amount of effects. No Age’s music is deceptively simple in its construction, yet thoroughly compelling. Raw, considered and skilfully arranged, these eleven tracks are overflowing with ideas, ambition and intent. Both Randy and Dean are also involved at The Smell in a curatorial, social, and artistic sense. The Smell is an all ages space dedicated to underground music and art. Citing The Smell as seminal and inspirational to many, and at least partially responsible for the existence of both their bands to date, it’s a mutually supportive grass roots space reflecting No Age’s DIY ethic. It is this building that features on the front cover of their debut album for FatCat, ‘Weirdo Rippers’. The band also make video, performance and visual art under the name No Age and by themselves, and curated the ‘Get Hurt’ exhibition in LA, featuring works by Devendra Banhart, Rich Jacobs, Ron Rege Jr., Matthew Thurber, Susan CianCiolo, and Ashley Macomber to name a few.
They have released three albums to date, 2007's "Weirdo Rippers" (a compilation of early material). The band released five limited vinyl-only releases on a variety of DIY indie labels across the globe on the same day. Weirdo Rippers is a collection of highlights for these releases. Despite its multiple sources, the tracklisting for Weirdo Rippers follows a narrative of its own, cohering effectively as an album. In mid-2008, the band released the single "Eraser", which has since become the band's best known song. This was followed by "Nouns" their second release in 2008 titled Nouns, on Sub Pop. The album was rated 9.2 (out of 10) by Pitchfork Media. In 2009 they put out their second Sub Pop release, an EP of loop and sample-based songs called Losing Feeling, a continuation of their punk-filtered pop songs with a few straightforward songs and a few more abstract compositions that harken back to their early EPs. The third release was 2010's "Everything In Between".
Errand Boy
No Age Lyrics
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A thousand times a week
Searching and believing a sweet rose can aid me in
Caught up in my moods
A record I ensue
I wanna see a face I know one that I can use
I hope that it can be you too oh oh
"No Age's" song Errand Boy delves into the complex emotions and the yearning for familiarity and comfort that one experiences while navigating through life's difficulties. The opening lines of the song, "I've been down the street, A thousand times a week, Searching and believing a sweet rose can aid me in," introduce the central theme of a longing for something to aid in one's challenges. The repetition of the phrase "thousand times a week" conveys the cyclical nature of this yearning, and how it is a recurring experience for the singer.
The subsequent lines, "Caught up in my moods, A record I ensue, I wanna see a face I know one that I can use," speak to the emotional turmoil that the singer is facing, and how they are searching for a familiar face to help guide them through their mood swings. The use of the word "ensue" implies that this search is an ongoing process, and not something that will be over soon. The chorus, which repeats the line "I hope that it can be you too oh oh," highlights the singer's desire for companionship, and the hope that the person they are searching for will reciprocate.
Overall, "Errand Boy" is a heartfelt and poignant exploration of the complexities of human emotions and the desire for connection and comfort in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been down the street
I have walked down this same street countless times.
A thousand times a week
I traverse this path too often, maybe even more than necessary.
Searching and believing a sweet rose can aid me in
I am searching for something or someone to make me feel better, like a sweet rose for ailing health.
Caught up in my moods
I am feeling very emotional and unpredictable at the moment.
A record I ensue
I am listening to a particular song on repeat, immersing myself in the melody and lyrics.
I wanna see a face I know one that I can use
I want to see someone familiar, someone I can rely on and trust.
I hope that it can be you too oh oh
I desire for that someone to be you, to find solace and comfort in your presence.
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