Their first single release was on the Outpunk Records compilation Outpunk Dance Party, to which they contributed the song "I Can't Sleep". They have released many singles and LPs, mainly on the independent record label Lookout! Records and on Alternative Tentacles.
Their discography is as follows:
That's So Gay
Alternative Tentacles 3/09
The Essential Pansy Division
Alternative Tentacles 1/06
Total Entertainment!
Alternative Tentacles 8/03
Absurd Pop Song Romance
Lookout 9/98
More Lovin' From Our Oven
Lookout 8/97
Wish I'd Taken Pictures
Lookout 2/96
Pileup
Lookout 2/95
Deflowered
Lookout 6/94
Undressed
Lookout 3/93
You can read more about them on their official website: www.pansydivision.com/Biography/pd_biography.html
Luck Of The Draw
Pansy Division Lyrics
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Went up his apartment
Pretty quickly, things turned bad
Passion wasn´t his department
Too busy shoving poppers up his nose
To notice me
Took a chance with another
Frolicking in bed
Unless I help a pillow tightly over his head
Just your average boy next door
Well they say some day prince will come
Not holding my breath anymore
You gotta kiss some frogs
You´ve heard that one before
Now i´ve kissed a lot of frogs
Am I better off than I was before
Sitting here alone chapped lips
I´ve never been a slut
Though i´ve slept with more than a few
Maybe that´s something that
I could aspire to
There´s a lotta people in this town
Who never seem to come to grips with
How they feel from the waist down
Well i´ve been reading the personals
There seems to be two kinds
Helpless romantics, or guys with
Absolutely nothing on their minds
But the endless bump and grind
Living in a fishbowl
Here at the edge of the world
You can´t go west forever
Or you´ll hit ocean bottom
Looking up from the golden gate
I can´t see east of the berkeley hills
But some people wanna live in north dakota
Maybe you can go far in fargo
The song "Luck of the Draw" by Pansy Division tells the story of a person who has had a series of sexual experiences with different partners, with each encounter presenting a unique challenge. The singer reminisces about a past relationship that turned sour when they found out their partner was more interested in poppers than passion. They then talk about another partner who needed a pillow over his head in order to become sexually aroused. Despite these obstacles, the singer continues to search for love, stating that they have kissed many "frogs" and are unsure if they are better off alone or with someone else.
The lyrics touch upon themes of sexual exploration, the search for meaningful connections, and the ongoing complications that can arise in romantic relationships. The singer reflects on the different types of people they have encountered while reading the personals, describing them as either "helpless romantics" or those with "absolutely nothing on their minds." The song ultimately suggests that finding love is a matter of chance and that sometimes you have to embrace the randomness of life and take risks in order to find what you're looking for.
Overall, "Luck of the Draw" is a candid and humorous exploration of sexual experiences and the search for love. It tackles the complexities of relationships with honesty and vulnerability, and encourages listeners to embrace their own unique paths to finding happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Once slept with a black-haired lad
I had sex with a guy with black hair.
Went up his apartment
I went to his apartment.
Pretty quickly, things turned bad
The sex wasn't great and things ended quickly.
Passion wasn't his department
He wasn't passionate.
Too busy shoving poppers up his nose
He was too busy doing drugs to pay attention to me.
To notice me
He didn't notice me.
Took a chance with another
I tried again with someone else.
Frolicking in bed
We were fooling around in bed.
But he couldn't get exited
He couldn't get excited.
Unless I help a pillow tightly over his head
He needed me to choke him with a pillow to feel aroused.
Just your average boy next door
He seemed like a normal guy.
Well they say some day prince will come
People say that one day I'll find love.
Not holding my breath anymore
I'm not expecting it to happen anytime soon.
You gotta kiss some frogs
I have to date a lot of guys to find the right one.
You've heard that one before
This phrase is a common saying.
Now I've kissed a lot of frogs
I've dated a lot of guys.
Am I better off than I was before
I'm not sure if anything has really changed.
Sitting here alone chapped lips
I'm alone with dry, chapped lips.
I've never been a slut
I haven't had sex with a ton of guys.
Though I've slept with more than a few
But I have slept with quite a few.
Maybe that's something that
Maybe I should embrace my sexuality.
I could aspire to
I should strive for that.
There's a lot of people in this town
There are many people in this city.
Who never seem to come to grips with
Some people can't seem to understand.
How they feel from the waist down
They don't understand their own sexuality.
Well I've been reading the personals
I've been reading ads for singles.
There seems to be two kinds
There appear to be two types of people.
Helpless romantics, or guys with
Sappy people, or guys who only care about sex.
Absolutely nothing on their minds
They only think about sex.
But the endless bump and grind
But sex is all they want.
Living in a fishbowl
I feel like I'm being watched by everyone.
Here at the edge of the world
I feel like I'm at the end of the earth.
You can't go west forever
You can't keep running away from your problems.
Or you'll hit ocean bottom
Otherwise you'll hit rock bottom.
Looking up from the golden gate
I'm looking up from the Golden Gate Bridge.
I can't see east of the Berkeley hills
I can't see past the hills in Berkeley.
But some people wanna live in North Dakota
Some people have different priorities than me.
Maybe you can go far in Fargo
Maybe they'll find what they're looking for in Fargo.
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