In 1999 Retard-O-Bot came into existence as music to accompany a series of … Read Full Bio ↴In 1999 Retard-O-Bot came into existence as music to accompany a series of cartoons. Their music was basically ridiculous synthesizer music with a drum machine to handle the beats. The songs were basically meant for comedy, like "Chuck Norris", "Jox", "Arsenio Hall", and "Auctioneer". Their live shows consisted of them starting every show in full, cardboard box robot suits. Their first two releases, 8-Track and Cassette Tape, followed this formula.

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.

Friendship Forever
Retard-O-Bot Lyrics

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My dreams come in every shape

And when I close my eyes

I can't help what I come to realize

That everything starts making sense

If I have something I'm trying to forget

Regret won't let me let it go

I can't shake it until I awake

Until I awake

Cut loose from these rules

That only hold me back and

Retract what I thought was clear

Now that I can't live this way

You're gone now

And nobody cares

And nobody cares

Year in year out, take that smile

(?)

(?)

I stuck around

This is what I need

My dreams come in every shape

And when I close my eyes

I can't help what I come to realize

That everything starts making sense

If I have something I'm trying to forget

Regret won't let me let it go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Retard-O-Bot's song "Friendship Forever" speak to the universal human experience of processing emotions and memories during periods of upheaval and change. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that their dreams take on many forms, and that they often find clarity in these dreams when their eyes are closed. However, they also acknowledge that some things they are trying to forget are difficult to shake, and that they often feel regret about the past. This regret holds them back and prevents them from moving forward until they are able to "awake" from it.

The second verse speaks to the idea of breaking free from constraints, and the sadness that can accompany the realization that some relationships are no longer serving us. The singer laments that "nobody cares" about the pain they are feeling, but ultimately decides that they need to stick around and prioritize their own needs.

Overall, the song seems to be about the process of personal growth and the difficulty that comes with leaving the past behind. The lyrics are somewhat ambiguous, but there is a sense of hope that comes through - a recognition that even though change can be painful, it is often necessary for our own development.

Line by Line Meaning

My dreams come in every shape
I have many different aspirations and goals that I wish to achieve.

And when I close my eyes
During my moments of solitude or contemplation, I begin to reflect on my life and my dreams.

I can't help what I come to realize
I can't control the thoughts that enter my mind when I begin to reflect on my life and dreams.

That everything starts making sense
During my moments of reflection, I begin to find clarity and understanding about my life.

If I have something I'm trying to forget
If there is something from my past that is weighing on me, I try to forget it so that I can move on.

Regret won't let me let it go
However, I find it difficult to move on from my past mistakes or regrets.

I can't shake it until I awake
Even in my dreams, my regrets and mistakes continue to haunt me.

Cut loose from these rules
I want to break free from the expectations and limitations that society has placed upon me.

That only hold me back and
As I try to break free, I realize that these rules and expectations are preventing me from achieving my dreams.

Retract what I thought was clear
As I question these societal expectations, I begin to doubt what I once believed to be true and clear about my life.

Now that I can't live this way
I have come to the realization that I cannot continue living my life according to these societal expectations.

You're gone now
As I begin to make changes to my life, I realize that certain people or things that were once important to me will no longer be a part of my life.

And nobody cares
As I make changes to my life, I may feel isolated or unsupported by those around me.

Year in year out, take that smile
Despite the challenges and obstacles I face, I continue to put on a facade of happiness and positivity year after year.

(?)
This line is unclear and its meaning cannot be determined.

I stuck around
Despite the difficulties and challenges, I continue to persevere and remain resilient.

This is what I need
These changes that I am making to my life are necessary for my personal growth and fulfillment.

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