Their third release, Scatter-Brained, showed a drastic turn in the band's style. TJ's drumming was added to the music and did a lot for their sound. The tone of the album was much more serious, abrasive, and angry, with Johnny handling most of the vocals with his gruff rapping, Peter's high-pitched vocals and piercing screams backing him up. This was also when they dropped the 2000 from their name. After SB, Johnny left the band, uneasy with the direction it was heading, and pursued other projects. Peter took charge of the band and pushed forward as hard as possible. Benny Normal joined the band to play live keytar. The Rabid EP was released and distributed only at live shows, and after a short break from the extensive touring, Friendship Forever was released. In 2007, after another tour, the Bot released I Don't Think You Really Mean It, an EP which contained several remixes of "I Don't Think You Really Mean It" and "Piggly Wiggly," and re-recordings of songs from Rabid.
Over the years they gained some pretty phenomenal success, including touring spots with the Genitorturers, Screaming Mechanical Brain, Mindless Self Indulgence, and Psychostick, to name a few.
In 2009, Retard-O-Bot was disbanded after lead singer Peter Pepper went on to create a solo project. The sound is similar to Retard-O-Bot with more pop and industrial elements.
Derelict
Retard-O-Bot Lyrics
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I'm not sorry
Just because you think I'm wrong
Sorry, doesn't mean I'm fucking wrong
There's always something
Some one, some where
some where, Don't care
Discrepancies not often seen
Smile and a hand shake
Turning gears, a lightbulb lights
Neatiness and greed shines from the dark
(?) knew to expect this from you
A friend's only worth the good they do
A friend's only worth the good they do
So I've been expecting this from you
Sorry, why should I be sorry
I'm not sorry
Why should I be
(Why should I be) Bending over backwards to become safe with you
(I'm not) Turning you around anymore to do what you got
(Why should I be) So fucking overwhelmed
Sorry, why should I be sorry
I'm not sorry
Just because you think I'm wrong
Sorry, doesn't mean I'm fucking wrong
Sorry, why should I be sorry
I'm not sorry
Just because you think I'm wrong
Sorry, doesn't mean I'm fucking wrong
The lyrics to Retard-O-Bot's "Derelict" convey a sense of defiance, confidence, and indifference towards the criticism and judgement of others. The repeated line "Sorry, why should I be sorry, I'm not sorry" serves as a clear and recurring statement of the singer's self-assurance and unwillingness to apologize for being themselves or their actions. The lyrics suggest that others may doubt or question the singer's behavior, but they remain steadfast in their conviction that they are not in the wrong simply because others disagree or disapprove.
The lyrics also touch on themes of friendship and expectations. The lines "A friend's only worth the good they do / So I've been expecting this from you" suggest that the singer has certain standards for those they consider friends, and perhaps this person has not lived up to those expectations. It's possible that the singer has been let down or betrayed by this friend, and as a result, they are unapologetically standing their ground and refusing to be swayed or manipulated.
Overall, the lyrics of "Derelict" convey a strong message of embracing one's individuality, remaining true to oneself, and not allowing others' judgment to dictate one's actions or self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry, why should I be sorry
I have no reason to apologize
I'm not sorry
I am not remorseful for my behavior
Just because you think I'm wrong
Your disagreement doesn't make me incorrect
Sorry, doesn't mean I'm fucking wrong
An apology doesn't equate to being mistaken
Sorry for nothing
I have done nothing that warrants an apology
There's always something
There is always a situation that arises which requires attention
Some one, some where
There is always someone in need somewhere
some where, Don't care
I am indifferent to the unknown location where someone requires assistance
Discrepancies not often seen
The issues at hand are not frequently encountered
Smile and a hand shake
Superficial pleasantries exchanged when in the company of others
Turning gears, a lightbulb lights
Ideas and solutions coming to fruition
Neatiness and greed shines from the dark
The unsavory nature of clean appearances and greediness revealed
(?) knew to expect this from you
An expectation of a particular behavior from a specific individual
A friend's only worth the good they do
The value of a friend lies solely in the positive actions they perform
So I've been expecting this from you
This behavior is not unexpected from this friend
Why should I be
There is no valid reason for me to behave in a certain way
(Why should I be) Bending over backwards to become safe with you
I should not have to make great efforts to feel secure around you
(I'm not) Turning you around anymore to do what you got
I am no longer going out of my way to accommodate your demands
(Why should I be) So fucking overwhelmed
I should not be in a state of extreme stress due to your actions
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