Pulley's debut, Esteem Driven Engine, was released in 1996 by Epitaph. Riddle joined No Use for a Name full-time soon afterwards and was replaced by Tyler Rebbe. Follow-ups included 60 Cycle Hum in 1997 and their eponymous third album in 1999.
They also released Together Again for the First Time (after the death of Jim Cherry) and Matters, both showing their disillusionment with the aging out of the 'old' scene.
Hooray for Me
Pulley Lyrics
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In "Hooray for Me," Pulley critiques the homogenization of music and being forced into making music for commercial gain. The lyrics reject the idea of being just another interchangeable musician that sounds the same as everyone else. The singer admits to being a hypocrite for living out their dreams in the music industry while simultaneously criticizing it. However, they assert that the music they create, despite not making a difference or making sense to others, is important to them and they will take it with them to the grave. The song transitions to a section where the singer talks about losing steam and creative energy. They express frustration with writer's block and being unable to find the words to tell their story. The song ultimately ends on a note of brokenness, maintaining that their story will go untold.
The lyrics of "Hooray for Me" are highly critical of the music industry, and Pulley often uses their music to express political and social opinions. The band itself has a long history of political activism, and the song reflects the band's desire to stay true to themselves, rather than making music solely for commercial purposes.
Line by Line Meaning
call me stupid call me crazy call me what you will
Feel free to insult me however you want.
i don't write this music with intent to pay my bills
I don't make music just for money.
another cardboard cutout brand we all sound the same
Most musicians are just generic and unoriginal copies of each other.
guess i'm just a hypocrite for living out my dreams
Maybe I'm contradicting myself by achieving my aspirations.
may not make a difference not trying to make you see
Our music may not change the world, and I'm not trying to force anyone to understand it.
may not make no sense to you but oh it does to me
You might not understand our lyrics, but they hold great significance for me.
when it's all been said and done know that i had fun
Regardless of the outcome, I enjoyed making this music.
take it to the grave with me this music still lives on
Even after I die, my music will continue to exist.
what can i say that i haven't said before
I've probably already covered every topic I can think of.
not afraid to be mistaken not afraid to try
I'm not scared to take risks and make mistakes.
not afraid to be uncertain not afraid to die
I'm not scared of the unknown or of death.
when the words stop coming out the music finally stopped
If I can't think of anything to say, then the song is over.
pound my head against the wall my bubble has been popped
I'm frustrated and can't come up with any ideas.
lost the vibe the fluid feel the ink dried up my pen
I'm no longer inspired and can't write anything meaningful.
picked apart there's nothing left will it come back again
I've analyzed and scrutinized everything, but there's no more inspiration left.
to tell the tale of a broken man i just can't find the words
I want to express my emotions, but I'm struggling to articulate them.
my story goes unheard the tale of a broken man broken!
My struggles and experiences go unnoticed, and it's left me feeling broken.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRETT GUREWITZ
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John Paul M
One of the best punk bands in history and I've heard them all. Incredibly underrated.
Rod Burkholz
Radikowski’s voice is so epic for punk music. Pulley (and earlier TenFootPole) deserve to be in the same conversation as Bad Religion, NOFX, Descendents, etc. They are top 5 punk bands imho.
driftke70
Nofx and others havent lasted the test of time. Bad Religion has some albums like process of belief that have stood the test of time very well but not all their music. I still routinely listen to all pulley and i think its gotten better with age. One for tye ages. I think bands like pulley, zero down, no fun at all, guttermouth etc are true punk bands and musicians. Groups like nofx are stage acts.
Dr Doctor
"I don't write this music with intent to pay my bills" Pulley was so fucking good... so underrated in this scene.
Cornflakes Eater
i listen to this song every morning to boost my energy!
hike8876
Goosebumps at 1:53 everytime
tofu
so good. full of energy. punk-rock-melodic-hardcore at its best
driftke70
up there in my opinion as the best song ever written
SOULFAME
Your not far from wrong.
Timothy Ira
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