The band released one demo tape and played many New York area shows, before self releasing their debut, self-titled album, in 1998. Response was positive enough, that the band was signed to Mojo Records, and they released Chawalaleng, one year later.
Soon after their major label debut, Anna Milat-Meyer and James Blanck, left the group. Anna Milat-Meyer took a position, playing bass, in Latin Jazz band, Los Mas Valientes. Carl Barc, of the band Ever Since Day One, took over on bass and Dave Karcich of Spring Heeled Jack USA took over on drums. The band continued to tour, and build a strong fanbase. The band recorded a live show at CBGB's, intending for it to be released on CD. The album would never see release though, since the band split up in 2001.
Soon after the breakup, started a solo career, recording and playing shows around the world with back up band Fear Nuttin' Band. Nick Bacon joined Lost City Angels, who were looking for a second guitarist. Nobile, Barc and Karcich, joined with Spring Heeled Jack USA guitarist, Mike Pellegrino to perform as Cenzo, for a World Trade Center benefit show in 2001. Karcich also took the drum position in Avoid One Thing, a band fronted by former Mighty Mighty Bosstones bass player, Joe Gittleman.
Sadly, Karcich suffered a sudden brain aneurysm and passed away, in April of 2002. Eight months later, a tribute show was held at Toad's Place, in honor of Karcich. During a performance by Cenzo, Nobile and Barc welcomed Coolie Ranx and Nick Bacon onstage for a brief reunion of Pilfers.
In November of 2005, the original five members of Pilfers, reunited at the Knitting Factory, in New York for a sold-out show. It remains to be seen if the band will continue playing together. In the meantime, Coolie Ranx continues with his solo career as Vinny Nobile and Nick Bacon continue with Cenzo and Lost City Angels, respectively.
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Roller Coaster
Pilfers Lyrics
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I exhale with a sigh of relief now.
Maybe it was the prospect of being your first man,
But not even that can quench my thirst to escape.
Goin goin going going gone! We out! Sonja, she ah Japanese and mi a Nigerian. Two cultures with different traditions. She mussee wan mi brain fi go malfunction. Gone are the days when my life was in confusion. I placed myself in the weirdest of situations. Maybe it was the fear of being on my own, but not even fear can impede my voice to be liberated.
Can't stay loyal to the memory. Can't salvage joy from pain. I look forward to tomorrow, I look forward to today. Sonja, she ah gwan on like she nah understand the ratio to man is about 7 woman. A whole heap of fish swim inna de ocean. You betta move it Ah tell her Ah Coolie Ah World wide Ah Nuff ties Ah Pilfers Ah Long side Ah Cho bomba clat.
Yes ah Natchalos man mi fresh out de pack. Champion joc and everybody knows dat. Slim and mi nah fat a mis a dark skin black. Ah and when mi come a dance mi ah yuh hard nut fi crack.
The lyrics of Pilfers’ song ‘Roller Coaster’ captures the idea of a turbulent and intense personal relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines of the song suggest a sense of relief and release as the ‘roller coaster’ ride finally comes to an end. Despite the initial excitement of being the ‘first man’ in the woman's life, the singer realizes that he needs to escape and move on from the relationship.
The next stanza of the lyrics provide more detail into the relationship and the cultural differences between the two individuals. The singer is from Nigeria while the woman referenced in the lyrics was Japanese. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase ‘Goin goin going going gone! We out!’. This phrase emphasizes the sense of finality and closure that the singer feels as he moves on from the relationship. In the final stanza, the singer asserts his newfound sense of independence and confidence. He looks forward to the future with hope and optimism, and resolves to ‘move it’ and live life to the fullest.
Overall, the lyrics of Pilfers’ ‘Roller Coaster’ capture the emotional complexity and intensity of a tumultuous personal relationship. The song speaks to the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and the desire for independence and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
The roller coaster has finally come to an end now.
I am relieved that this emotional roller coaster has ended.
I exhale with a sigh of relief now.
I feel a sense of release now that this journey is over.
Maybe it was the prospect of being your first man,
Perhaps it was the excitement of being with someone new.
But not even that can quench my thirst to escape.
But even that couldn't stop me from wanting to leave.
Goin goin going going gone! We out!
We are leaving quickly, without hesitation.
Sonja, she ah Japanese and mi a Nigerian.
Sonja is Japanese and I am Nigerian.
Two cultures with different traditions.
Our cultures have unique customs and practices.
She mussee wan mi brain fi go malfunction.
She tries to manipulate me with her words.
Gone are the days when my life was in confusion.
I am no longer confused about my life.
I placed myself in the weirdest of situations.
I found myself in strange and uncomfortable situations.
Maybe it was the fear of being on my own, but not even fear can impede my voice to be liberated.
Perhaps I was afraid of being alone, but nothing can stop me from speaking my truth.
Can't stay loyal to the memory. Can't salvage joy from pain.
I cannot hold onto the past or find happiness in my pain.
I look forward to tomorrow, I look forward to today.
I am hopeful about the future and present.
Sonja, she ah gwan on like she nah understand the ratio to man is about 7 woman.
Sonja doesn't seem to understand that there are many women for every man.
A whole heap of fish swim inna de ocean.
There are plenty of fish in the sea.
You betta move it Ah tell her Ah Coolie Ah World wide Ah Nuff ties Ah Pilfers Ah Long side Ah Cho bomba clat.
I suggest that she move on, as there are plenty of other options available.
Yes ah Natchalos man mi fresh out de pack.
I am a newcomer to this scene.
Champion joc and everybody knows dat.
I am an expert in my field.
Slim and mi nah fat a mis a dark skin black.
I am thin and dark-skinned.
Ah and when mi come a dance mi ah yuh hard nut fi crack.
I am confident in my dancing abilities.
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.