Created in 1978 by Peter (vocals) and Del (vocals and guitar) in Peter's Dads garage in Peacehaven, Sussex, their early gigs were fun filled events with electrifying tunes and plenty of entertainment. Harmless humour of those early gigs was captured on their debut album, "Pissed And Proud". From those early gems, the Test Tubes just got better and better. The next crop of songs, "Jinx", "Blown Out Again" and "September" all featured on "The Mating Sounds Of South American Frogs", which stayed at number one for four months at the top of the independent charts. A US tour followed, climaxing with a 4,000 capacity sell out show at the Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium.
The Test Tubes first US domestic release, "Soberphobia", is probably one of their finest moments. The use of keyboards and sax on some tracks may not have been what people expected but it worked a treat. The much sought after CDs "Cringe" and "The $Hit Factory" again proved the Test Tubes unpredictability in the early '90s.
The mid '90s saw the release of "Supermodels" and the departure from the band of originals 'Trapper' and 'Ogs' (bass and drums). The band brought in fresh blood:local heroes Rum and AD, on bass and drums respectively,joined to promote the 'Supermodels' album. The band then went on a 25 date tour of Germany, Holland and Switzerland.
On their 20th anniversary in 1998 the band flew to Germany to record the "Alien Pubduction" album, their first with AD and Rum. The band also undertook a massive US and Canadian tour that lasted five weeks, lots of UK gigs and of course the annual German Christmas tour.
Rum & AD quit in 1999 due to the punishing tour schedule. Paul 'H' Henrickson, known to the band and a Brighton stalwart, took over on bass and Dave 'Caveman' 'O'Brien' was soon added behind, and sometimes on top of, the drum kit . The band hit the road again with renewed vigour touring repeatedly throughout the UK, Germany, Ireland, USA, France, Australia, New Zealand and making an impact on the summer festival circuits.
In 2005, after a seven year hiatus in the studio, the band released "A Foot Full of Bullets", recorded at Ford Lane Studios, Ford, West Sussex. The album was definitely worth the long wait demonstrating a familiar core sound matched with smart self assurance gained from decades of experience. Storming on with characteristic vigour, the Test Tubes gained praise as "the best band of the weekend" (Lars Friedrickson) at the WASTED festival before closing the year with the annual German Xmas Tour 2005. A remix of "A Foot Full of Bullets" was produced with contributions from Campino (Die Toten Hosen) and Olga (The Toy Dolls) at the start of 2006. "For a Few Bullets More".
Peter and the Test Tube Babies continue to tour and perform at festivals across the globe and remain one of the best punk bands to come out of Europe. See them live if you ever get the chance and check they're gig listings for all the latest show news and events!!
Big Mouth
Peter and the Test Tube Babies Lyrics
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But you don't know you're saying it.
You're talking shit, all day long.
And all you say is always wrong.
You've got a big mouth .. ..
Got no friends and I'm not suprised.
No-one listens to what you say.
'Cos it's all bullshit anyway.
You've got a big mouth .. ..
You're voice stands out, in the crowd.
'Cos you are, so fucking loud.
You cheat and lie, all day long.
What you need, is a fucking gag.
You've got a big mouth .. .. so keep it shut !
The song "Big Mouth" by Peter and the Test Tube Babies is an aggressive statement against someone who talks too much and too loudly without knowing what they are talking about. The lyrics express the singer's disgust for the person who constantly spews lies and nonsense all day long, and who has no real friends as a result. The chorus "You've got a big mouth" is repeated throughout the song, serving as a direct attack on the person's character.
The first verse of the song highlights the fact that the person with the big mouth is talking shit without even realizing it, suggesting that they have no awareness of the impact their words are having on those around them. The second verse emphasizes the lies that this person tells, and the singer's disdain for the person's inability to tell the truth. The third verse emphasizes how the person's loud voice makes them easily recognizable in a crowd, and how they cheat and lie all day long.
Overall, "Big Mouth" is a direct and unapologetic call-out song that aims to shame those who talk too much without anything valuable or truthful to say.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta big mouth, your talking shit.
You speak with arrogance and are saying things that aren't true or useful.
But you don't know you're saying it.
You are unaware of your words and their negative effect on others.
You're talking shit, all day long.
Your speech is consistently useless and unproductive.
And all you say is always wrong.
You always say something that's incorrect or misleading.
Got no friends and I'm not suprised.
Your lack of friends is no surprise given your disposition.
Because you tell so many lies.
Your tendency to fabricate things makes people not want to be your friend.
No-one listens to what you say.
People don't give importance to your words due to your unreliable nature.
'Cos it's all bullshit anyway.
The substance of your talks is insulting, obnoxious, and meaningless.
You're voice stands out, in the crowd.
Your voice is noticeable in crowds or public as it is very loud.
'Cos you are, so fucking loud.
Your loud and obnoxious tone is unpleasant and disturbing.
You cheat and lie, all day long.
You cheat and lie habitually throughout the day.
What you need, is a fucking gag.
You require a muzzle to keep you from causing more problems.
You've got a big mouth .. .. so keep it shut !
Your mouth is too big, and it's better to keep it shut in order to avoid annoying and offending people.
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Julie Ju
My mood tonight
teriakamoto
Nice