This eventually led Oh No Oh My to invade Europe, gallivanting around the continent wreaking havoc upon the entire population with their awesome and mighty "ROCK". In between rocking the face off of the people of Western Europe, the band took a small break in the summer of 2008 to record some songs that had been kicking around for a couple of years. These 5 songs formed the EP entitled "Dmtirij Dmitrij" named for their beloved driver and friend, Dima, who had become fast friends with the band whilst speeding like mad men across the Autobahn at night, for the show must go on!
After some more tours and self reflection, an epiphany was formed amongst the members of the road weary band. It had been almost 4 years since the band last attempted to write and record a large collection of songs. And even then, the previous "album" was never recorded with the intention of being released as such. So, to rectify this situation, it was decided that a big fat "HOLD" must be placed on all other band related activities at the time, and Oh No Oh My's first album (at least intentionally) was to be made!
So after much time passing while writing and recording, the band is now set to release a collection of 12 brand new songs upon the world, to collectively be called "People Problems". Because most problems in life stem from people, and what better thing to write about than people, and our problems with them? A fairly dramatic stylistic departure from the previous music Oh No Oh My was known for, the songs of "People Problems" are made up in a much more somber, yet grand scale, which include arrangements for a string quartet. Recorded sporadically over 8 months in Austin, Texas at Public Hi-Fi (owned by Spoon drummer/producer, Jim Eno) by Jeff Byrd and Brad Bell, as well as at the Sugarcube (Daniel's own studio).
The Party Punch
Oh No Oh My Lyrics
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Said stick your toes all up in the air,
Come on it, it'll be fun!
Some tried they thought you were a little strange.
They were all right
We did thirteen-thousand exercises
They were all ashamed
But we were all okay
I was uptight
Only punches below the neck
Not the pretty face
They all came and they gathered around
Now is our time
Chaos was followed by stupid laughs
But, I don't even care
No, I don't even care
I don't even care
Stay back!
Stay home!
The lyrics to Oh No Oh My's song "The Party Punch" depict a scene of chaotic fun and revelry, with a playful and carefree tone. The song begins with someone sitting down on a leather chair and inviting others to join in the party. They encourage everyone to stick their toes up in the air, promising that it will be fun.
Some people initially think the person is strange, but they all eventually join in the festivities. The group ends up doing thirteen-thousand exercises, which leaves some feeling ashamed, but the singer insists that they were all okay. The party continues with silly chaos and laughter, and the singer claims that they don't even care about any negative consequences or judgments from others.
The final lines of the song, "Stay back! Stay home!" may suggest a desire to retreat from society and its expectations, and simply enjoy the moment with the people present. Overall, the song conveys a sense of joy and playfulness, encouraging listeners to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
You sat down on our leather chair, called everyone.
You took control of the party and invited everyone over to experience your brand of fun.
Said stick your toes all up in the air,
You had an unconventional way of starting the party with an odd request to put toes in the air.
Come on it, it'll be fun!
You encouraged everyone to follow your lead and enjoy themselves.
Some tried they thought you were a little strange.
Some party-goers didn't quite understand your approach and found it weird.
They were all right
Those who thought you were strange were actually correct.
We did thirteen-thousand exercises
You took things to an extreme by engaging everyone in thousands of exercises.
They were all ashamed
Those who participated in the exercises felt embarrassed afterwards.
But we were all okay
Despite the awkwardness, everyone was still okay and had a good time overall.
You called me up said Boy, you can't handle this!
You challenged one of the attendees to handle your idea of fun, adding a sense of competition to the party.
I was uptight
The person you challenged felt anxious and uncomfortable with the situation.
Only punches below the neck
You set some boundaries to the fun, insisting on no punches above the neck to avoid any serious injuries.
Not the pretty face
You specifically emphasized the face being off-limits to protect it from damage.
They all came, and they gathered around, now is our time
The party-goers rallied together and got excited to experience your idea of fun.
Chaos was followed by stupid laughs
The exercise and punching chaos evolved into laughter, with everyone enjoying the ridiculousness of it all.
But, I don't even care
You were willing to embrace the absurdity of the party and didn't take yourself too seriously.
No, I don't even care
Your enjoyment of the party was unshaken despite the strangeness of it all.
Stay back!
You were warning people to stay away if they couldn't handle your brand of fun.
Stay home!
Alternatively, you were telling people they should've stayed home if they weren't willing to participate in your party antics.
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.