Rol… Read Full Bio ↴"NogginToboggan is one of the most innovative punk bands out there."
Rolling Stone--2006
NogginToboggan began in the summer of 1996. Jeff, Jeremy and Mike met at an ice cream social. They started practicing together and became good friends. In 1997, Bryan joined the band and soon realized he didn't need them; Noggin then recorded a 13-song EP at Moon Studios, and success followed shortly. In the meantime Bryan's solo career with the Mexican mafia as a drug mule was taking off. The band had 1,000 CDs pressed and distributed under harvey's records and it sold out. It is impossible to get this album; not even the band has a copy!
The band played many shows as they matured. When 1998 rolled around, they signed onto Bettie Rocket Records. In March 1999 they released a second album, "Snapcase"; the band was unhappy with both the cover and the title. Finally, the band started getting some of the recognition it deserved.
"Snapcase" sold well, so well that the band had to wait a year to release their second album, "Your Days Are Numbered'. In their spare time between writing new material, recording it and touring, the band came up with the idea and eventually got a punk Valentine's Day compilation album made, which was released by their label, Bettie Rocket.
Since they released "Your Days Are Numbered", the band has gone through two lineup changes. Their original drummer Mike left the band to pursue a high profile position on Wall Street, pencil pushin' and paper chasin'. Mike was replaced by Nick, who was found "down at fraggle rock...clap, clap" sleeping on the job. During the European leg of the summer 2000 tour, it was discovered that Nick had narcolepsy and would fall asleep during every other song. Noggin asked him to leave, but he was asleep, so they just kicked him out. (Somewhere back there rich played for, like, five seconds, cuz that's about as long as he could keep the beat.)
Jeff is currently married to his long time sweetheart Kim and is a phlourishing photographer, soon to become the first pregnant man. (He rides a f@%$ing scooter.)
Jeremy continued to book world tours for himself. He pitched it as "spoken word", but it mostly consisted of balloon animals and hand puppets. There was that dark year of opening up for Carrot Top in Sin City. Coining the phrase: "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!!!" turned out to be the real mother load. With newfound success and an endless supply of dick pills, Justin's one and ONLY sister found him simply irresistable. They are still married.
Justin has since rolled three cars, survived a failed common law marriage, lost his house, his dog, a s***load of CD's, and returned to california only to kiss The Home Depot's corporate ass. (I heard it's awesome to live in your parents' spare bedroom at 30.) He is currently receiving high marks in his computer aided drafting class.
Jeremy's still bangin' the drummer's sister!
taken from: http://www.myspace.com/noggintoboggan
End Of The Line
Noggin Toboggan Lyrics
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Dependencies a loss of hope
It's not her fault
Unfortunate to say the least
She's come this far on damaged feet
It's not her fault
It's not the end of the line
Don't let the feeling sleep tonight
Is all you need in spite of all your fears
She's searching for a way outside
A speck of hope she cannot find
It's not her fault
In Noggin Toboggan's song End Of The Line, the lyrics depict a 16-year-old girl who is feeling lost and hopeless due to her dependencies. Despite her struggles, the song acknowledges that it is not her fault and that she has made it this far on "damaged feet." However, the lyrics suggest that there is hope for her to move forward, as it is not the end of the line.
The song emphasizes the importance of not letting negative feelings overpower you and encourages the listener to not let the feeling sleep tonight. The song suggests that love is what the girl needs, despite her fears and hardships. The girl in the song is depicted as searching for a way out and struggling to find hope, yet the song reassures her that it is not her fault.
Overall, Noggin Toboggan's song End Of The Line is a poignant reminder that despite hardships and struggles, there is always hope and that it is important to hold onto love and not let negative feelings consume you.
Line by Line Meaning
She's just 16 feels all alone
At only sixteen years old, she already feels isolated and disconnected from others.
Dependencies a loss of hope
Her dependencies have led her to feel hopeless and uncertain.
It's not her fault
She is not to blame for the circumstances she finds herself in.
Unfortunate to say the least
It's regrettable, but this situation is the reality.
She's come this far on damaged feet
Despite being wounded, she has come a long way.
It's not her fault
Despite the challenges, she is not responsible for what has happened to her.
It's not the end of the line
Even though things may look bleak, there is still hope for a brighter future.
Don't let the feeling sleep tonight
Don't allow these emotions to take hold and weigh you down.
I'm sure you'll find love
Love is out there, and it will come to you when you least expect it.
Is all you need in spite of all your fears
Love has the power to overcome fear and provide comfort.
She's searching for a way outside
She is looking for a way out of the current situation she finds herself in.
A speck of hope she cannot find
Although she wants to remain optimistic, she cannot seem to find any reason for hope in her present circumstance.
It's not her fault
Again, she is not accountable for the situation she is in.
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.