None More Black is a New Jersey-based punk rock band. They were formed in 2… Read Full Bio ↴None More Black is a New Jersey-based punk rock band. They were formed in 2000 by lead singer/guitarist Jason Shevchuk after the demise of Kid Dynamite. Their name originates from a line in mockumentary movie This Is Spinal Tap. Several of the band's song titles are references to jokes from the television show Seinfeld.

Jason left Kid Dynamite so that he could finish film school, and "to sort some things out." While at school, Jason had written some songs and would play them with his roommate Dan and a drum machine. By 2000, they had a second guitarist and a real drummer. That lineup soon fell apart, but by 2001 Jason and Dan had recruited Jason's brother Jeff, along with a new drummer. But after recording a 7" for Sub Division Records, that lineup fell apart, this time leaving only Jeff and Jason. But finally in 2002 (after a few more lineup changes) a solid (or so it seemed) lineup was established, featuring Paul from Kill Your Idols on bass. A demo was recorded, circulated, and the band went on to release their first full length on Fat Wreck Chords. The band split up in 2007.

On July 7, 2008 the band announced on their Myspace blog that they have decided to re-form and will be recording a new album.

From their myspace:
"Ok, here's an update:

March 7th 2009 we will be playing the Harvest Of Hope Festival in St. Augustine , Fl. Along side many good friends. Its gonna be a great time, So were excited, and whoever reads this should consider buying plane tickets while they're still cheap!!

Onto some big news. It saddens us to announce the departure of our long time drummer and brother, Jared Shavelson, from the band. He shared the most time with us, and is possibly one of the best drummers around today. However, the time has come for both entities to move in different directions. He is, and will always be our friend, and a part of our family. We were lucky to have someone of his caliber be in our band, and play on one of our records. We wish him the best.

So, with that being said. We'd like to introduce the newest addition to the NMB family, who most of you may know from bands such as, New Mexican Disaster Squad & Gatorface. As well as being the man behind Horsebites Design.. Richard Minino!! Richard has been a long time friend of ours, and it's a pleasure to announce his addition to the band. He has some big shoes to fill, but we are confident he's gonna kill it and sooner than later you'll get to see/hear some more of us!!

We're also workin on some new music, which will not be made available anytime soon, nor will be complete anytime soon. Just know the machine is slowly moving and preparing to crush in 2009."

Dinner's For Suckers
None More Black Lyrics

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Lets go
Stop
Drop the medicine
I don't feel normal

I never did
Room start spinning
Make boredom useful and back again

Come home too fucked to know what side's up

Side's down
My senses stayed for another round
Don't feel the set up
Don't feel the sting

Only feel fatgue where the body used to break
Don't feel the set up
Don't feel the sting, yeah
And I want

Wake up hardly remembering
Softly knowing that I was king
Short lived
Could be imagining that things were simple

But easily wake up not knowing what's up or down
Face flush
Amnesia sucks
Just one more time

Don't feel the set up
Don't feel the sting
Only feel fatigue where the body used to break
Don't feel the set up

Don't feel the sting, yeah
And I want
Don't feel the set up
Don't feel the sting

Only feel fatigue where the body used to break
Don't feel the set up

Don't feel the sting, yeah
And I want more

Overall Meaning

The song "Dinner's For Suckers" by None More Black is a contemplation on the use of drugs to escape the boredom and routine of life. The opening lyrics "Stop, Drop the medicine, I don't feel normal" immediately set the scene for the singer's use of drugs. They go on to describe their experiences of being high, feeling their senses staying for another round and not feeling the "set up" or "sting" of their problems. Instead, they only feel a sense of fatigue where their body used to break, suggesting that their drug use has become an escape from reality.

The singer continues to describe their experiences of waking up barely remembering what happened, but feeling a sense of power and simplicity in that state. However, they also describe the downside of their drug use, including the face flush and amnesia that comes with it. Yet despite this, they still want more, suggesting a dependency on drugs as a means of coping with life.

The song is a commentary on the dangers of using drugs as a means of escape, highlighting the moments of euphoria and freedom that come with it, but also the negative consequences that can have lasting effects on one's well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

Lets go
Beginning the experience

Stop
Requesting to halt current actions

Drop the medicine
Discarding medication

I don't feel normal
Sensation of lacking normalcy

I never did
Always experienced this sensation

Room start spinning
Experiencing dizziness

Make boredom useful and back again
Trying to make the most of mundane situations

Come home too fucked to know what side's up
Being in a disorienting state after returning home

Side's down
Feeling upside-down

My senses stayed for another round
Continuing to feel altered

Don't feel the set up
Not sensing the progression of the situation