They have released numerous EPs and albums that they have recorded in dubiously idiosyncratic scenarios: Tu-Plang (1996) in the remote jungle outside Bangkok; the triple platinum selling Unit (1997) in a condemned Fortitude Valley warehouse as wreckers waited outside; …art (1999) in a sun soaked Byron Bay beach house lapping up the waves; Eduardo & Rodriguez Wage War on T-Wrecks (2001) in the thick cigar smoke of Andy Gill’s London lounge-room; the post Warner release of Mishmash (2004) done in a glass box in Federation Square as part of the disturbing Band in a Bubble parody of reality shows and it’s way before it’s time multiple streaming media mayhem; Love and Paranoia (2007) in a bullet riddled studio in Rio de Janeiro under the looming rock arms of Corcovado; SuperHappyFunTimesFriends (2011) in their home studios over a period of 3 weeks sparked after a debate about whether what they were doing constituted an album; to their most recent and possibly final twisted piece of mangled pop culture Dirty Pop Fantasy (2013) recorded high in an Hong Kong skyscraper and then mixed on the streets of Melbourne… all of this long with their first 2 EPs (Regurgitator and New), the Olympic induced Crush the Losers, the manic EPs Bong in my Eye and Distractions… and the Warner destroying Jingles compilation (2003).
In the past 20 or so years they have toured all over Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UK, Europe, USA, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Laos and other parts of Asia. Late 2009 they played a small festival in the Japanese Alps with Hoodoo Gurus… before working with dance choreographer Gavin Webber on the live music/dance/theatrical project Rock Show at QPAC in Brisbane. In 2010 they performed a highly successful live soundtrack to Japanese anime film AKIRA at Sydney Opera House. They then decided to give up the album style of approach announcing they would just release tracks… with a batch coming out under the title Distractions as they toured Australia, played festivals and took off for shows in London, Dubai and Bahrain… returning for Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. 2011 started in Brisbane with a huge two night flood benefit show and a massive 3 song set at the Brisbane Soccer Grand final that they won in an exciting penalty shoot out. The seventh album SuperHappyFunTimesFriends released on vinyl, cassette, download and a playable badge (playbutton) which set them off on a trajectory of touring – the sold out national Annual Sail tour with NZ guest Disasteradio - possibly their most enthusiastically received tour and release for some years. Regurgitator’s UNIT was voted #10 on the Triple J Top 100 Australian albums coincided with performances of the album “UNIT” over Falls & Southbound festivals for the end of 2011. 2012 kicked off with the Big Day Out tour – their 6th time around - plus performances at the Margaret River Surf Classic, Red Deer Festival in Qld before touring seminal albums Tu Plang and Unit – The Retrotech2012 tour (with special guests from Indonesia Senyawa and China Hedgehog) was highly successful with the majority of shows sold out. Following this with the hot spot on the sold-out 2012 Meredith Music Festival.
The past few years have seen Regurgitator do some superfluous shit. It’s all pretty interesting – the costume changes, the gimmicky record and release strategies, the full-album live sets – but tonight they achieved something far more pure. In straight power-trio formation (no spandex onesies, no heavy metal wigs), they performed what could well be the set of their careers. Hearing thousands sing along to I Will Lick Your Arsehole never gets old. They’re a punk band at heart, and one of the finest this country has produced. (Beat Magazine Dec 2012)
In April 2013 they headed out on the rural Groovin’ The Moo festival tour and released album #8 Dirty Pop Fantasy September 2013… followed with national Dirty Pop Tour with guest from Portland Wampire… ending up playing their last show for who knows how long as part of a short Asia tour in Beijing mid December 2013 with friends New Pants.
TONEDEAF: “You might not even be aware of your inner dark pop fantasies, but Regurgitator’s sensational new opus will definitely awaken them. In 2013, Gurg’s raw authenticity is still in perfect condition” 8.5/10
BEAT MAG: Dirty Pop Fantasy soaks up forty years of pop from Austin to Zurich, wringing out familiar tunes strained of cliché. They're winking at you going "Your kiss like a Caramel Twix, sweeter than a Kinder Surprise”. The 'Gurge’s Dirty Pop Fantasy isn't simply a label – it's their bony fists banging like a gavel, demanding your ear. The nature of their fantasy is irrepressible!
Never ones to compromise or shy away from the unusual, the untried, or any genre that infects their creative sensibility… more than ever they find themselves extending the vitality of their live performances, continuing to infuse them with exuberance, mania and their mashedup motion of rock, punk, electro, funk, pop, where it goes vibes.
For further visit:
WEBSITUATION: www.regurgitator.net
BANDCRAMP: http://regurgitator.bandcamp.com/
FACEBOOKINGS: www.facebook.com/pages/Regurgitator
YOUTUBE regurgitator's MUSIC BOX: www.youtube.com/user/Regurgitators
TWITS: http://twitter.com/regurgitators
SOUNDCLODDING: http://soundcloud.com/regurgitrax
MYSPACED: www.myspace.com/regurgitators
Freshmint!
Regurgitator Lyrics
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i don't want to stop
we're goin' to the top
there's nothing stopping us now
we're not going to lose
and yeah we've got all the moves
just keep the shine in our shoes
we'll never let you down
no pain no gain
light up the sky like a flame
and bum a whole in your brain
no more decisions are ours
and when you're where it's at
you can't do better than that
how could it be such pap?
one thing i never knew
and every time i go to bed
these things keep running through my head
there's nothing going on out there...
nothing going on out there...
be be be baby i could be your superstar
and take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
k k k keep my skin soft and shining from afar
for my high speed death in the back of a car
we're on the way down
and when you hit the ground
you know you make no sound
and no-one sweeps you away
it's tough at the top
you never know when you'll pop
but when you've got what you've got
you never think twice
you don't remember my name
you don't remember my face
thought it was burnt on your brain
was it so long ago?
and now i'm losing my hair
you know that just can't be fair
and next to nobody cares when it's over
and every time i go to bed
these things keep running through my head
there's nothing going on out there...
nothing going on out there...
be be be baby i could be your superstar
and take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
k k k keep my skin soft and shining from afar
for my high speed death in the back of a car
be be be baby i could be your superstar
and we could boot champagne and snort caviar
s s s stick with me honey and you'll go far
as we watch the world burning from a heated spa
burn baby burn (x4)
be be be baby i could be your superstar
and take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
k k k keep my skin soft and shining from afar
for my high speed death in the back of a car
be be be baby i could be your superstar
and we could boot champagne and snort caviar
s s s stick with me honey and you'll go far
as we watch the world burning from a heated spa
be be be baby i could be your superstar (x8)
The lyrics of Regurgitator's song Freshmint! talk about the glamorized image of success and the desperation to reach the top. The first verse speaks about the confidence of success, with the belief that nothing can stop them. However, the second verse talks about the negative effects of fame, such as losing hair, and feeling like nobody cares. The chorus reassures the listener that they can be a superstar, with the use of drugs, and living a high life but realizing that in the end, nothing really matters.
The song is about the illusions of fame and fortune, and how people will do anything to achieve it, but in the end, they may not be truly happy. It speaks about the pressure society puts on people to be successful, and how it can lead individuals down a path of self-destruction. Although the lyrics are somewhat satirical, they also emphasize the harsh realities of pursuing a life of glamour and wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
we're on the way up
We are making progress and moving forward with our goals and aspirations.
i don't want to stop
We are determined to keep going and achieving success, without any delays or setbacks.
we're goin' to the top
Our ultimate destination is success and we won't rest until we reach our goals.
there's nothing stopping us now
We are confident in our abilities and nothing can hinder our progress or success.
we're not going to lose
We are determined to win and nothing can get in our way or prevent us from achieving success.
and yeah we've got all the moves
We are well prepared and equipped with all the necessary skills and strategies to achieve success.
just keep the shine in our shoes
We need to maintain our dignity and present ourselves well in order to achieve success.
we'll never let you down
We are determined to deliver on our promises and never disappoint our supporters or team members.
no pain no gain
We believe that hard work and perseverance are key ingredients for achieving success, and that there are no shortcuts or easy paths to success.
light up the sky like a flame
We aim to make a strong impression and stand out from others, like a bright and noticeable flame in the sky.
and bum a whole in your brain
Our message or music will leave a lasting impression or influence on the listener's mind.
no more decisions are ours
We have achieved success and have more options or opportunities available to us, and perhaps it's harder to make difficult decisions when there are so many possibilities.
and when you're where it's at
Once you have achieved success, then you have reached the pinnacle of your aspirations.
you can't do better than that
After achieving success, there is no higher achievement or fulfillment, and you have reached your best possible outcome.
how could it be such pap?
It's hard to believe that success is so great when the path to get there may have been full of hard work and obstacles.
one thing i never knew
There is still much to discover, even after achieving success.
every time i go to bed, these things keep running through my head
Success and fame can be stressful and constantly weigh on your mind, even when you're trying to rest.
there's nothing going on out there... nothing going on out there...
Sometimes it's hard to see what's happening in the world around you when you are so focused on your own success.
be be be baby, i could be your superstar
The singer is projecting a fantasy persona of themselves, as a celebrity or superstar.
and take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
The singer is presenting a dark and unhealthy lifestyle commonly associated with celebrities and trying to show it in a glamorous light.
k k k keep my skin soft and shining from afar
Appearance and image are essential to maintaining the fantasy of being a celebrity or superstar.
for my high speed death in the back of a car
The dangers of the celebrity lifestyle are hinted at here, where fame and fortune can lead to reckless behavior and even death.
we're on the way down
After achieving success, there's a sense of having peaked and that the only direction is downwards.
and when you hit the ground
After falling from grace, there can be a feeling of having no support or safety net to catch you.
you know you make no sound
When you fall from grace, those who once supported you now distance themselves, leaving you feeling isolated and unheard.
and no-one sweeps you away
There is no one there to help or save you once you've lost support or failed.
it's tough at the top
Being successful can be challenging, and not everyone can handle the pressure or maintain their status.
you never know when you'll pop
Success is often short lived and can disappear suddenly without warning.
but when you've got what you've got
Once you've achieved success, it may feel like you've accomplished everything and have nothing left to gain.
you never think twice
After achieving success, there's no need to second guess or question your actions.
you don't remember my name
After losing support or success, people may forget or ignore you, and you may become anonymous.
you don't remember my face
After losing support or success, people may forget or ignore you, and you may become unrecognizable or forgettable.
thought it was burnt on your brain
Success can leave a lasting impression on others and may be remembered long after it's gone.
was it so long ago?
Time passes quickly and success can fade away just as quickly as it appeared.
and now i'm losing my hair
Aging and losing youthful qualities can be hard to accept after achieving success.
you know that just can't be fair
It may seem unfair to lose qualities or attributes that contributed to your success.
and next to nobody cares when it's over
People may move on to the next big thing or forget about you once you've lost support or success.
be be be baby, i could be your superstar (x8)
The song loops back to the fantasy of being a celebrity or superstar, emphasizing the obsession with fame and success.
as we watch the world burning from a heated spa
In the singer's fantasy of being a celebrity or superstar, there is a detachment from the problems and issues that plague the world, and it's enjoyed from a distance.
burn baby burn (x4)
This line may be interpreted in various ways, but it seems to suggest a desire to cause something to ignite or explode with energy or passion.
and we could boot champagne and snort caviar
Again, the singer is presenting a dark and unhealthy lifestyle associated with celebrities and trying to show it in a glamorous light.
s s s stick with me honey and you'll go far
The singer is projecting a sense of confidence and promise to others that they can also achieve success by following along.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: QUAN YEOMANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Norman
We're on the way up
I don't want to stop
We're goin' to the top
There's nothing stopping us now
We're not going to lose
And yeah, we've got all the moves
Just keep the shine in our shoes
We'll never let you down
No pain, no gain
Light up the sky like a flame
And bum a hole in your brain
No more decisions are ours
And when you're where it's at
You can't do better than that
How could it be such pap?
One thing I never knew
And every time I go to bed
These things keep running through my head
There's nothing going on out there
Nothing going on out there
Baby, I could be your superstar
And take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
Keep my skin soft and shining from afar
For my high speed death in the back of a car
We're on the way down
And when you hit the ground
You know you make no sound
And no one sweeps you away
It's tough at the top
You never know when you'll pop
But when you've got what you've got
You never think twice
You don't remember my name
You don't remember my face
Thought it was burnt on your brain
Was it so long ago?
And now I'm losing my hair
You know that just can't be fair
And next to nobody cares when it's over
And every time I go to bed
These things keep running through my head
There's nothing going on out there
Nothing going on out there
Baby, I could be your superstar
And take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
Keep my skin soft and shining from afar
For my high speed death in the back of a car
Baby, I could be your superstar
And we could boot champagne and snort caviar
Stick with me honey and you'll go far
As we watch the world burning from a heated spa
Burn, baby, burn
Burn, baby, burn
Burn, baby, burn
Burn, baby, burn
Baby, I could be your superstar
And take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
Keep my skin soft and shining from afar
For my high speed death in the back of a car
Baby, I could be your superstar
And we could boot champagne and snort caviar
Stick with me honey and you'll go far
As we watch the world burning from a heated spa
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Read more: Regurgitator - Freshmint! Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Fuck you YouTube I don't want to fucking change my username you fucking fuckheads
Considering the technology back in 1997 this animation is incredible. And Quan himself created this. A man of many talents, he is.
Hey Devil
he shaped my perception and inspired me so much with his music videos, and i don't even know if he likes animation that much
Scotty* Bucks
Absolutely. It's great all round.
HYRULE
Needs more recognition. The 'Gurge have been underrated for too long! Tell people, show them the music, let them know about the awesome!
Adam Jones
How sad im only getting this way too late...i never got this when it landed....but now after nearly a decade its brilliance is undeniably boss...
m box
... how sad this comment is 1yr old
Surely there are at dozens per month checking this out
Say something, stand up and be counted!
Chris Norman
We're on the way up
I don't want to stop
We're goin' to the top
There's nothing stopping us now
We're not going to lose
And yeah, we've got all the moves
Just keep the shine in our shoes
We'll never let you down
No pain, no gain
Light up the sky like a flame
And bum a hole in your brain
No more decisions are ours
And when you're where it's at
You can't do better than that
How could it be such pap?
One thing I never knew
And every time I go to bed
These things keep running through my head
There's nothing going on out there
Nothing going on out there
Baby, I could be your superstar
And take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
Keep my skin soft and shining from afar
For my high speed death in the back of a car
We're on the way down
And when you hit the ground
You know you make no sound
And no one sweeps you away
It's tough at the top
You never know when you'll pop
But when you've got what you've got
You never think twice
You don't remember my name
You don't remember my face
Thought it was burnt on your brain
Was it so long ago?
And now I'm losing my hair
You know that just can't be fair
And next to nobody cares when it's over
And every time I go to bed
These things keep running through my head
There's nothing going on out there
Nothing going on out there
Baby, I could be your superstar
And take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
Keep my skin soft and shining from afar
For my high speed death in the back of a car
Baby, I could be your superstar
And we could boot champagne and snort caviar
Stick with me honey and you'll go far
As we watch the world burning from a heated spa
Burn, baby, burn
Burn, baby, burn
Burn, baby, burn
Burn, baby, burn
Baby, I could be your superstar
And take too many drugs in a celebrity bar
Keep my skin soft and shining from afar
For my high speed death in the back of a car
Baby, I could be your superstar
And we could boot champagne and snort caviar
Stick with me honey and you'll go far
As we watch the world burning from a heated spa
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Baby, I could be your superstar
Read more: Regurgitator - Freshmint! Lyrics | MetroLyrics
Mark Lewis
Freshmint and Happiness ranks on the top of songs for the Gurge' :D *thumb wayy up* :D
Syburi
What a great clip! I've had this album and been listening to this song for years, but never seen this clip before. I love these guys!! <3
andytallman101
I feel that this is their most underrated song