As a group, S.T.U.N. are unified in delivering a message, both through their lyrics and through their music. Some of the topics S.T.U.N. deal with on EVOLUTION OF ENERGY are the Government’s growing control of the globe through lies and deception, the healing power in finding your own answers, the warning of the trap of blind compliance, the cowardess and effect of judgment, and the celebration of love and chaos until equality is accomplished. Their name says it all: it’s an acronym for Scream Toward the Uprising of Non-Conformity. Influenced as much by linguist Noam Chomsky and author Daniel Quinn as they are by The Clash or Jane’s Addiction, S.T.U.N’s message is central to their music. “Our music is a call for unity and awareness,” says Neil Spies, guitarist and songwriter/lyricist. “When I grew up, every effort was used to force me to comply with the thought process that whoever was in authority was right – and that’s rarely the truth. We’re here to prove that if you are brave enough to fight adversity for what you believe in that you will have your own message to send that will enlighten the world.
“We’re not pushing opinions on anyone – everyone should question everything, and make decisions for themselves,” Spies continues. “We feel that we have a responsibility, though. When I was a kid, music saved and taught me you can’t feel more alive then when you are part of revolution. When we talk to the kids, they really seem to be starving for a band to fight the “play it safe,” fabricated passion state of the music industry right now. We are playing for them.”
The members of S.T.U.N. were equally absorbed by Jane’s Addiction, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Super Furry Animals, Pixies, and David Bowie. “We believe in melody, but these don’t feel like traditional melodies to me,” says singer Christiane J. understating one of the many distinctive elements of the band’s incendiary music. Produced by Sean Slade (Radiohead, Hole, The Cure, 60 ft. dolls, Sebadoh, Circle Jerks, Boo Radleys), and mixed by Slade and Paul Kolderie (Pixies, Dinasour Jr., The Lemonheads, Billy Bragg,) and Andy Wallace (Nirvana, At the Drive-in, Rage Against the Machine, Jane’s Addiction, System of a Down) EVOLUTION OF ENERGY is a record that runs on both adrenalin and free-moving intensity.
True to their no-frills aesthetic, the S.T.U.N. saga is short, sweet and to the point. Formed just under three years ago in Los Angeles around the uncompromising music and liberating message of Spies, the group’s members found themselves experiencing a process akin to creative osmosis. “There was a chemistry between us from the moment we met,” asserts lead singer Christiane J. “The challenge was to build on that and take it to the next level.”
“We played any where we could and every chance we got,” said drummer Bobby Alt. “We played parties, local clubs, and eventually, record company showcases. It was a quick, but natural progression, and what meant most to us was the music seemed to make an immediate connection with all different types of music fans.”
S.T.U.N. slowed down their lightning fast ascent long enough to carefully consider their choice of producer. “We chose Sean Slade because he had a real understanding of the bands that influenced us and how those influences came out in our music,” continues bassist Nick S. Recorded at Slade’s Q Division Studios in Boston over the proverbial forty days and forty nights, EVOLUTION OF ENERGY took shape quickly and decisively. “We came in totally prepared, mentally and physically,” says Spies. “The focus was on capturing as much of the sensory overload from our live shows as we could, while still using studio technology to bring out new aspects of music. Slade allowed just the right amount of improvisation and experimenting which I think is lacking in records these days.” Geffen heard the finished record, and signed the band to a deal in the Spring of 2002.
S.T.U.N. is political and thought provoking – all the while somehow instilling a unified, entertaining, celebratory atmosphere. Their audience crosses over the genre-divide: there are people who are into hip-hop coexisting with people who are into punk. You never know what’s going to happen next at our shows. They are never the same, that’s how it should be. S.T.U.N.’s live shows have been described as “sensory overload.” or, as Neil describes it, chaos. “It’s chaos with a reason,” he says. “It’s chaos that creates love and unity.”
“We’re still playing for certain audiences that have not seen our live show before,” Christiane adds. “So when we tour, people are in shock – and then there’s anarchy. On stage, I’m in freefall. I’ve never jumped out of a plane without a parachute, but that is how I would explain the feeling I get when I’m performing.”
“I don’t write about myself right now. I did everything I could to write about what everyone in the world is going through and could relate to,” says Neil. “There’s so much that I’ve learned. There’s so much I’ve come to understand. I got bruised going against the grain and not accepting things I knew were lies -- but I also found a beauty and an urgency in life from it, and that’s what S.T.U.N. is about living in the moment. We are just a moment away. 05.03
Twisted
S.T.U.N. Lyrics
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Say she wanna take a trip down to the keys (Florida baby, Florida baby)
Now I got this bitch singing like Alicia Keys (key baby, keys)
I don’t really listen to what you say to me (No)
She keep asking for a variety pack of twisted teas (She want the tea)
And when it’s done she put a pillow right there under her knees (Ha suck, suck it)
Yeah I’m praying to the lord that’s why I’m on my knees (Yeah)
I know you got the answers, when you gone let me see
And when we get some fame, we won’t let the hate anger us (No)
Ohhh met her in the party and she’s dangerous (She’s dangerous)
Ohhh she took too many and it’s dangerous (Dangerous)
Ohhh she need someone to save her (Save her)
She need someone to saver her (Save her)
She tell me hold her down like anchors
And I said It ain’t nothing major
Tell me what do you want from me (Yeah)
I see it in your eyes that you need (Yeah)
Somebody like me in your life (Yeah haha)
Still drinking on Mcdonald’s sprite (Yeah)
And now i’m at Benihana on a friday night (Eating steak, steak)
Still drinking on Mcdonald’s sprite
And now i’m at Benihana on a friday night
And she keep having mood swings, mood swings, mood swings (Mood swings)
She just wanna dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance (Dance, dance)
She don’t care about her man, man, man, man, man, man
Because i’m in the party, party, party (Yeah)
If he lay he lay his hands on me (Yeah)
It’s gone become a tragedy
No I don’t wanna have to do it to him
No I don’t wanna have to do it to him
(Ahh, yeah)
Say she wanna take a trip down to the keys (Florida baby, Florida baby)
Now I got that bitch singing like Alicia Keys (keys baby, keys)
I don’t really listen to what you say to me (No)
She keep asking for a variety pack of twisted teas (She want the teas)
And when it’s done she put a pillow right there under her knees (Ha suck, suck it)
Yeah i’m praying to the lord that’s why i’m on my knees
I know you got the answers, when you gone let me see
The lyrics of S.T.U.N.'s song Twisted portrays the story of a woman who wants to party hard and escape from her worries. The song talks about the singer who is enjoying the company of a woman who is a party-goer and loves to get drunk. She wants to go to Florida keys and sip on twisted tea, while the singer is on his knees praying to god for answers. The woman is dangerous and has mood swings, but the singer is there to hold her down like anchors. The song also highlights the singer's reluctance to get into a fight, but he warns that if someone lays a hand on him, it will become a tragedy.
The lyrics are an unapologetic reflection of today's party culture, where people want to let loose and forget their worries. The singer is like any other person who is trying to have a good time and impress the woman by getting her twisted tea. The woman in the song is portrayed as an independent individual who wants to have fun and is not looking for a relationship.
The song, Twisted, is a reflection of the current generation and their lifestyle. It talks about the desire to have a good time and escape from daily stress. The song highlights the freedom to be oneself and not care about what others think.
Line by Line Meaning
Say she wanna take a trip down to the keys (Florida baby, Florida baby)
She wants to go to the Florida Keys for a vacation.
Now I got this bitch singing like Alicia Keys (key baby, keys)
I have her singing like famous singer Alicia Keys.
I don’t really listen to what you say to me (No)
I'm not paying attention to her words.
She keep asking for a variety pack of twisted teas (She want the tea)
She keeps requesting a variety of twisted tea drinks.
And when it’s done she put a pillow right there under her knees (Ha suck, suck it)
Afterwards, she puts a pillow under her knees, presumably for support and comfort during sexual activity.
Yeah I’m praying to the lord that’s why I’m on my knees (Yeah)
I am on my knees, praying to a higher power.
I know you got the answers, when you gone let me see
I believe that a higher power has answers, but I am waiting to see them.
And when we get some fame, we won’t let the hate anger us (No)
If we become famous, we won't let negative comments and criticism affect us emotionally.
Ohhh met her in the party and she’s dangerous (She’s dangerous)
I met her at a party and she seems to be reckless and unpredictable.
Ohhh she took too many and it’s dangerous (Dangerous)
She consumed too much alcohol or drugs and it is potentially harmful to her health.
Ohhh she need someone to save her (Save her)
She needs someone to help her out of her harmful situation.
She need someone to saver her (Save her)
She needs someone to rescue her from her dangerous condition.
She tell me hold her down like anchors
She wants me to restrain her, possibly during sexual activity.
And I said It ain’t nothing major
I replied that it's not a big deal.
Tell me what do you want from me (Yeah)
She wants to know what I can offer her.
I see it in your eyes that you need (Yeah)
I can tell from the look in her eyes that she is in need of something.
Somebody like me in your life (Yeah haha)
I think I could be the person she needs in her life.
Still drinking on Mcdonald’s sprite (Yeah)
I am still drinking Sprite from McDonald's fast food chain.
And now i’m at Benihana on a friday night (Eating steak, steak)
I am now at a Japanese restaurant, Benihana, eating steak.
She just wanna dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance (Dance, dance)
She just wants to dance and have fun at the party.
She don’t care about her man, man, man, man, man, man
She is not concerned about her boyfriend or partner.
If he lay he lay his hands on me (Yeah)
If her partner becomes physically violent towards her, I will intervene.
It’s gone become a tragedy
If her partner becomes violent, it will be a catastrophic event.
No I don’t wanna have to do it to him
I don't want to have to use force or violence against her partner.
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Written by: N!cky, Nickolas Gutter
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