Just prior to the EP's release, they publicly vented their hatred for Dischord Records boss Ian MacKaye and made themselves even more unpopular amongst Washington D.C.'s hardcore punk scene. They subsequently left for New York where they released a limited-edition cassette-only cover album of the Rolling Stones' Exile on Main Street. They followed this up in January 1987 with another self-released mini-set Pussy Gold 5000. Shortly after this Martinez left the band and formed Boss Hog a few years later.
In September 1987, Pussy Galore recorded their debut album and their first recording for another label, Right Now! on Caroline Records. Shortly following the release of Right Now!, Hagerty left the band and was replaced by Kurt Wolf but he was to return to the Pussy Galore line-up following the release of the Sugarshit Sharp EP with Wolf leaving to join Loudspeaker. Their second full-length set Dial M for Motherfucker, was released in 1989 and continued their formula of nihilistic guitar noise and punk rock provocation, with additional studio trickery filling out the material.
They released a split single in 1989, a cover of Black Flag's "Damaged II" with Tad covering "Damaged I" on the other side, for Sub Pop Records and another split single with Black Snakes for Japanese indie Supernatural Records. They were now a three-piece after Julie Cafritz left. The trio of Spencer, Hagerty and Bert released one final album in 1990 called Historia De La Música Rock for Caroline Records before calling it a day the same year.
Spencer co-founded Boss Hog with former Pussy Galore guitarist Cristina Martinez in the late '80s just prior to the dissolution of Pussy Galore itself. Spencer and Martinez had married in 1989 (and are still married today). He also went on to form The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Neil Hagerty continued his noise-terrorist career with his girlfriend, self-confessed heroin addict Jennifer Herrema, in blues rock duo Royal Trux, which the pair had formed in Chicago during 1987.
Turd on the Run
Pussy Galore Lyrics
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I mean, I dunno, this is just like the way the Stones do it
Shut up
Stupid fuck
Is the mic that you're singing into in channel A?
Shut up, shut up
Fuck
Will you fucking tell me what the fuck you're doing
You have to hit me
I can't see, I'm looking at the fucking lyrics
Grabbed hold of your coat tail but it come off in my hand
Reached for your lapel but it was so nice and grand
Big fat everything follow you upstairs
And I lost a lot of girls over you
Got down on my knees and grabbed a hold of your pants
But you just kept on running while they come off in my hands
Diamond rings, vaseline, you gave me disease
But I lost a lot of girls over you
Boot you in the balls and I boot you in the stall
Tie you hands, tie you feet and throw you to the sharks
Make you sweat, make you scream, make you shhhh everything
I lost a lot of girls over you
Yeah, you
Ahhhh
Over you
Yeah you
The lyrics to Pussy Galore's "Turd on the Run" may seem nonsensical and provocative at first glance, but a deeper analysis reveals that the song is about a destructive and toxic relationship. The opening lines, "Shut up, stupid fuck / Is the mic that you're singing into in channel A?" suggest frustration and resentment towards a partner who is not listening or taking responsibility for their actions. The references to grabbing coat tails and lapels, as well as diamond rings and vaseline, is a metaphor for trying to hold onto a person who is slippery and difficult to grasp. The lines "Make you sweat, make you scream, make you shhhh everything" suggest a desire for control and domination, but ultimately, the singer admits to losing a lot of girls over this damaged relationship.
The title itself, "Turd on the Run," is a reference to the Rolling Stones' song "Tumbling Dice," which features the line "The women factor, you know it's the biggest turd that I have ever seen." Pussy Galore's song is a reinterpretation of the Stones' track, with additional lyrics that comment on the destructiveness of relationships and the desperation that can come from trying to hold onto someone who is not good for us.
Line by Line Meaning
Like after the second chorus, then there's like a guitar solo
This part of the song follows a similar structure to the Rolling Stones' songs.
I mean, I dunno, this is just like the way the Stones do it
I am not completely sure, but this song seems to follow the Rolling Stones' style.
Shut up
Be quiet.
Stupid fuck
An insult to the person being addressed.
Is the mic that you're singing into in channel A?
Are you using the correct input for the microphone?
Shut up, shut up
Stop talking.
Fuck
Strong language used to express annoyance or anger.
Will you fucking tell me what the fuck you're doing
Urgent request for information on what is happening.
You have to hit me
I need a physical cue to know when to start my part.
I can't see, I'm looking at the fucking lyrics
I am relying on the written words to sing the song correctly.
Grabbed hold of your coat tail but it come off in my hand
I tried to hold on to your coat tail, but it ripped off.
Reached for your lapel but it was so nice and grand
I tried to grab your lapel, but it was too fancy or elegant for me to touch.
Big fat everything follow you upstairs
You attract a lot of attention and people.
And I lost a lot of girls over you
I lost many potential romantic partners because of you.
Got down on my knees and grabbed a hold of your pants
I kneeled and took hold of your pants.
But you just kept on running while they come off in my hands
You did not stop moving while I was holding onto your pants, and they came off.
Diamond rings, vaseline, you gave me disease
You gave me an STD, along with expensive gifts.
But I lost a lot of girls over you
I lost many potential romantic partners because of you.
Boot you in the balls and I boot you in the stall
I will physically harm you by kicking you.
Tie you hands, tie you feet and throw you to the sharks
I will restrain you and expose you to dangerous situations.
Make you sweat, make you scream, make you shhhh everything
I will force you to experience physical and emotional pain.
I lost a lot of girls over you
I lost many potential romantic partners because of you.
Yeah, you
You are responsible for my lack of success with women.
Ahhhh
Vocalization to express pain or discomfort.
Over you
My difficulties are a result of my involvement with you.
Yeah you
You are the source of my problems.
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jefrey5578
Better than the fucking stones!!!
@gkaplan2000
Worst band ever? They're in the conversation!
@hostilesex
i hope in those past years you've educated yourself on what punk music is