They began practicing in the music room in the basement of Moore Hall at KSU, and threw all their diverse influences into one big pot and let it simmer until the Ruskabank sound came out. They mixed up heavy metal, ska, jazz and even Rush to create a potent, danceable mix of sounds. Ruskabank's debut CD is titled "This Took Some Time," and can be purchased along with other band merchandise through their web site, even though the band no longer exists.
Ruskabank was:
David Darby - drummer
Donnyves Laroque - keyboard
Chris Mayne - trumpet
Jamie Rogers - trumpet
Ben Schierling - tenor sax
Dave Spiker - guitar, vocals
Dave Studnicka - trombone
Jayson Sullivan - bass
Give It Up
Ruskabank Lyrics
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The lyrics of Ruskabank's song Give It Up talk about a recurring feeling that the singer cannot shake off. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and helplessness as the singer is unable to deal with this feeling. The phrase 'Oh no, oh no!' at the beginning of the song is an indication of the singer's despair. The feeling is described as something that is 'built in my heart', indicating that it is a deep-seated emotion that is difficult to ignore.
The chorus of the song, 'Give'n it up. You get me down, you've gotta give it up!', is a plea to whoever or whatever is causing the feeling to let go of it. The singer is asking for some respite from this feeling that is weighing them down. In the second verse, the lyrics mention that the singer didn't want 'it all going down that way' and 'going through my head', alluding to some unpleasant experience that might have triggered this feeling. The lyrics then declare that 'you don't get me down, you'd better give it up', indicating that the singer is determined to not let this feeling defeat them. However, the song ends on a slightly bleak note, with the singer acknowledging that 'that feeling's come again' and perhaps implying that they are resigned to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, oh no!
An exclamation of distress, indicating that something unwanted is going to happen or has just happened.
That feeling's come again.
A recurring emotion or sensation that is difficult to control or get rid of has returned.
Built in my heart, and I can't get rid of it.
The unwanted feeling has been deeply embedded in the singer's emotions, making it hard to eradicate.
Come on, give it up! (Give'n it up. You get me down, you've gotta give it up!)
The artist is urging the object of their distress to give up whatever is causing the recurring feeling, as it is weighing them down and affecting their well-being.
I didn't want it all going down that way. You give me two more!
The artist did not want the situation or relationship to end badly, but the object of their distress has made it worse with additional actions or behavior.
I didn't want it all going through my head. What I could say: you don't get me down, you'd better give it up, but that feeling's come again!
The singer did not want to be consumed by thoughts of the unwanted feeling and tried to resist it by telling the object causing it to give it up. However, the singer is still struggling with the distressing emotions.
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.