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
Trash
Pansy Division Lyrics
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Heavy metal, trick or treat
Uh-huh
He's only seventeen
On the level, trashes me
Uh-huh, uh
Caught the flavor, want it all
Uh-huh
He's only seventeen
Bet you love the trash I meet
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
His tangled hair trails halfway down his back
On his head, a backwards baseball cap
He's only seventeen
I'll pick up the trash I see
Uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh
Oh!
The lyrics to Pansy Division's song "Trash" explore the idea of customization versus conformity and the appeal of "trashy" or rebellious behavior, particularly among teenagers. The opening lines pose the question, "Are you customized or ready-made?" which could be interpreted as asking if the person is an individual who chooses to stand out or someone who follows the trends and conforms to societal expectations. The reference to heavy metal and trick or treating suggests an affinity for subcultures that may be viewed as outside the mainstream. The repetition of "uh-huh" and "oh yeah" throughout the song creates a sense of excitement and validation for these nonconformist behaviors.
The song specifically references a seventeen-year-old who is "trashing" the singer, implying that their behavior is provocative or rebellious in some way. The line "caught the flavor, want it all" suggests that this teenager is caught up in the excitement of breaking rules and defying norms. The description of his appearance - with "tangled hair trails halfway down his back" and a "backwards baseball cap" - also conveys an attitude of nonconformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you customized or ready-made?
Asking if the person is genuine or fake.
Heavy metal, trick or treat
A reference to dressing up for Halloween or playing with gender norms, possibly insulting the person.
Uh-huh
Expressing agreement with previous lines.
He's only seventeen
Pointing out the age of the person, suggesting they are not mature enough.
On the level, trashes me
Accusing the person of being honest about disliking them.
Uh-huh, uh
Expressing agreement again.
Teenage fever, oh you got it bad
Suggesting that the person is immature and obsessed with trash or drama.
Caught the flavor, want it all
Saying that the person is eager to indulge in things that others might find distasteful.
Bet you love the trash I meet
Making a jab that the person has bad taste in relationships.
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Expressing excitement or satisfaction.
His tangled hair trails halfway down his back
Describing the person's appearance specifically.
On his head, a backwards baseball cap
Further describing their outfit.
I'll pick up the trash I see
Claiming to have a better taste in partners than the person being insulted.
Uh-huh, uh
Expressing agreement one last time.
Uh-huh, uh
Closing out the song with an agreement.
Uh-huh, uh
Finalizing the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN FERRY, PHIL MANZANERA
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