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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What's New
Pilfers Lyrics
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Going talk and like there's just no end to it
Oh, sorry sappy but I can't see
What's falling down on top of me
What's new did you go and change your mind?
Seems to happen all the time
Are we the double yellow lines?
Here we go again
You're bubbling, bubbling, bubbling with Pilfers
Now I see things for what they are
The undiscovered truth about it
Once you find it you can't hide it
Open up and come my way
What's new did you go and change your mind?
Seems to happen all the time
Are we the double yellow lines?
Stretching out for miles and miles
And it always ends the same
Fucked up in these head games
Complications rise and rise
See yourself see yourself
It always end the same
Fucked up in these head games
On my back you ride and ride
See yourself in your own discise
I have a great appreciation for your beauty
Surpassed only by your personality baby
You make me freaky baby
With my emotions baby
You've got me drifting like debris in the sea
well here we go on this again
Going talk and talk like there's just no end to it
Oh sorry sappy but I can't see
What's falling down on top of me
Talk me up I like that sound
Your twisting how I feel around
Well I went swimming paid the price
Went down three times came up twice
What's new did you go and change your mind?
Seems to happen all the time
Are we the double yellow lines?
Stretching out for miles and miles
Here we go again, here we go again
Here we go again, here we go again
The lyrics to Pilfers' song "What's new" are about the ups and downs of a relationship. The lyrics suggest confusion and frustration on the part of the singer, who can't keep up with the constant changes in the relationship. The singer asks repeatedly "What's new?", suggesting that new problems or changes are always arising. The image of "double yellow lines stretching out for miles and miles" suggest a feeling of being stuck or trapped, unable to escape the pattern of the relationship. Despite the difficulties, the singer seems to have a strong emotional connection to their partner, as evidenced by lines like "I have a great appreciation for your beauty/ Surpassed only by your personality baby/ You make me freaky baby/ With my emotions baby/ You've got me drifting like debris in the sea."
There are some hints in the lyrics that the relationship is unhealthy or even abusive. The line "On my back you ride and ride/ See yourself in your own disguise" could suggest that the singer feels burdened by their partner, or that the partner is hiding their true nature. The repeated refrain "It always ends the same/ Fucked up in these head games/ Complications rise and rise/ See yourself see yourself" suggests that the partner is manipulative and causing emotional turmoil for the singer.
Overall, the song is a complex exploration of the emotional rollercoaster of a troubled relationship. The lyrics suggest a deep connection and love between the two people involved, but also hint at the difficulties and pain caused by the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well here we go on this again
Starting over again with a new situation
Going talk and talk like there's just no end to it
Talking nonstop without an end in sight
Oh sorry sappy but I can't see
Unable to see past the emotions
What's falling down on top of me
Feeling overwhelmed by the situation
Talk me up I like that sound
Enjoying the compliments and attention
Your twisting how I feel around
Being manipulated by the other person's words and actions
Well I went swimming paid the price
Taking risks that had consequences
Went down three times came up twice
Failing multiple times before succeeding
What's new did you go and change your mind?
Questioning the other person's intentions and loyalty
Seems to happen all the time
Experiencing repeated disappointments and letdowns
Are we the double yellow lines?
Wondering if we're just stuck in the same place and going nowhere
Stretching out for miles and miles
Feeling like this situation has been going on forever
And it always ends the same
Experiencing the same outcome every time
Fucked up in these head games
Being caught up in manipulative mind games
Complications rise and rise
Feeling like the situation is becoming even more complicated
See yourself see yourself
Taking a closer look at yourself and how you contribute to the problem
It always ends the same
Experiencing the same outcome every time
On my back you ride and ride
Feeling burdened by the other person's expectations and demands
See yourself in your own disguise
Realizing that you've been hiding or pretending to be someone you're not
Now I see things for what they are
Understanding the situation clearly
The undiscovered truth about it
Realizing the hidden or unknown aspects of the situation
Once you find it you can't hide it
Once you know the truth, you can't ignore it or pretend it doesn't exist
Open up and come my way
Being receptive to new ideas and solutions
I have a great appreciation for your beauty
Recognizing and admiring the other person's physical attractiveness
Surpassed only by your personality baby
Valuing the other person's personality traits more than their looks
You make me freaky baby
Feeling aroused and excited by the other person
With my emotions baby
Being controlled by one's emotional responses to the other person
You've got me drifting like debris in the sea
Feeling at the mercy of the other person's actions and unable to steer one's own course
Here we go again, here we go again
Starting over with the same situation and person
Contributed by Anthony P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Magus44
This was on an amazing compilation CD called Busted Again in 1999. That thing was the sound of my youth. Such a great track.
@EddyCrooks
Clinically underrated, to this day
@WrestleMetal90
WWF SuNDAY NiGHT HeAT.