In an interview, Albini reported that 'Rapeman' is "... the title character in a Japanese comic book that I had come across through a friend of mine. The comic book is just a total mind-bender. There's a whole genre of comics in Japan, rape stories where women are raped in really graphic detail for whatever reason, and it's an amazing thing that this is just an accepted part of their sort of normal popular culture." Albini and Washam became "sort of obsessed" with the comic, and named their new group after the titular antihero.
Rapeman's performances would often be the target of protestors, who felt that the band was mocking or even encouraging rape and violence against women. Albini has described such criticisms as idiotic, arguing that punk ideology is generally very sympathetic to feminism.
The playing style at times was reminiscent of more traditional noise punk (as on "Up Beat"), at other times cranky art-rock (as on "Monobrow"), their sound gave centre stage to the signature guitar style of Albini.
The band broke up for personal reasons, but not, as has been rumoured, over a dispute relating to their name. Albini launched his career as a recording engineer and played bass with Flour before going on to form Shellac. Sims reunited with ex-Scratch Acid vocalist David Yow to form The Jesus Lizard.
Trouser Minnow
Rapeman Lyrics
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he just followed me in there.
It was like, "...what the?"
and he just took my shirt up...
And we just... right, right there on the sink.
I was so drunk I was dizzy,
and she was in the kitchen
while we were downstairs fucking and she called me a bitch, and
I've gotta stop drinkin' around men,
they take advantage of me.
I want all men to use me
for their only satisfaction.
I'm really drunk...
There's nobody over...
Why don't you come by?
You'll like it...
You wanna stay up with me?
We can... buy a pizza.
I've gotta stop drinkin' around men,
they just wanna bust a nut.
I hate it when they're on top and
they all have little dicks. I
think I'll get out of town wh-...
where a girl can find some peace of-...
Maybe move to another country wh-...
where men aren't all so sexist.
Maybe if I hide in the closet...
maybe with a bottle of wine...
I'll crack you on the noggin' -
we'll have a real wild time!
Remember what it used to be like when-...
when all we did was eat and fuck?
I let you shave my pussy;
you let me, paint your dick.
You were always late for work...
you said it didn't matter.
Then after a while,...
I guess it-... I guess it did start to matter.
I've gotta stop drinkin' around men,
they take advantage of me...
and they'd all wanna use me,
but they're all satisfied now.
I've gotta stop drinkin' around men,
they just wanna bust a nut.
I hate it when they use me;
they have such little dicks.
The lyrics to Rapeman's song "Trouser Minnow" depict the experience of a woman who is drunk and vulnerable in the presence of men who take advantage of her. She shares a story of being followed into a bathroom and having sex on the sink with someone she didn't intend to be with. She also mentions having sex with someone else while another person is in the kitchen and being called a name by that person.
Throughout the song, the woman expresses frustration at her own vulnerability and the way men treat her. She wants to be used by men for their satisfaction but also resents them for it. She talks about wanting to escape to another country where the men aren't all sexist and even contemplates violence against men as a form of revenge.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is struggling with her own desires and the ways in which society and sexism have complicated her relationships with men. The song is a commentary on the objectification of women and the impact it can have on their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear I didn't say anything, he just followed me in there.
I was not making any advances, he followed me into the room without my consent.
It was like, '...what the?' and he just took my shirt up...
I was surprised and taken aback when he lifted my shirt suddenly.
And we just... right, right there on the sink.
We ended up having sex on the sink without any prior discussion or consent.
I was so drunk I was dizzy, and she was in the kitchen while we were downstairs fucking and she called me a bitch, and I tried to tell her it was nothing...
I was heavily intoxicated and had sex with someone downstairs while another woman was upstairs calling me names. I tried to dismiss her accusations as unfounded.
I've gotta stop drinkin' around men, they take advantage of me.
I need to be more careful when drinking as some men try to take advantage of me.
I want all men to use me for their only satisfaction.
I wish to be objectified by all men and be used solely for their pleasure.
There's nobody over... Why don't you come by? You'll like it... You wanna stay up with me? We can... buy a pizza.
There is no one around so why don't you come over? We could spend time together and have some pizza.
I hate it when they're on top and they all have little dicks. I think I'll get out of town wh-... where a girl can find some peace of-... Maybe move to another country wh-... where men aren't all so sexist.
I dislike it when men are dominating me and their penis size is disappointing. I might consider moving to a country where men are more respectful towards women.
Maybe if I hide in the closet... maybe with a bottle of wine... I'll crack you on the noggin' - we'll have a real wild time!
Perhaps I'll hide in the closet with a bottle of wine and attack you when you enter. It will be a crazy and unpredictable time.
I let you shave my pussy; you let me, paint your dick. You were always late for work... you said it didn't matter. Then after a while,... I guess it-... I guess it did start to matter.
We had a lot of sexual fun, such as me letting you shave my pubic hair and you letting me paint your penis. However, your habit of being late to work started becoming an issue.
and they'd all wanna use me, but they're all satisfied now.
Many men seek to use me, but they have all been satisfied by me at this point.
I hate it when they use me; they have such little dicks.
I dislike the feeling of being used by men, especially ones with small penises.
Contributed by Nolan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@henryaley6887
heard this in the secret life of pets 2, been on repeat ever since!
@limerick9146
what
@GATERROR
WHAT
@linglingjr
I so wish this was true. I'd watch it just to hear this.
@cragnog
lol you just trying to trick us into watching the whole film huh? jokes on you maybe Ill like it!
@heymay724
why hpoww why why why what why
@izzypoop8047
"You said it didn't matter... And after a while... I guess, I guess it did start to matter."
Absolute master of nervous raw energy
@thelungoyster
Used to play this in a goth/indie club in Australia, 1990ish. Most unlikely floor filler...ever.
@housewares
I could see that. It's kind of like "Gold Digger" right
@lollercoaster2010
I think of this comment every time I listen to this song.