The band packed it in 2005 not long after the release of In The Mean Time and In-Between Time. Marc "Muc" Belke went back to school, and the other band members went their own ways rather than try to replace him.
That is, until 2007 when Ken "Mr. Chi Pig" Chinn appeared on stage again fronting a band he was calling "asSNFU" for a small number of shows to celebrate the band's long history.
Allegedly an acronym for Society's No Fucking Use, SNFU initially comprised Chi Pig, the Belkes, bassist Warren Bidlock and drummer Evan "Tadpole" Jones. However, over the next decade the group's rhythm section changed from album to album and tour to tour. As you can see from the list to the left, there are currently 17 people on the SNFU roster that have played at one time or an other with the band.
SNFU's first two releases, 1985's ...And No One Else Wanted to Play and If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish, were straight- ahead skate punk albums with strongly political lyrics, released on BYO Records. For 1988's Better Than a Stick in the Eye the quintet moved to the larger indie label Cargo Records, for whom they also recorded 1992's mostly live The Last of the Big Time Suspenders, intended to be their final album.
Just as SNFU appeared to be finished, Epitaph Records -- the most commercially successful U.S. independent label of the 1990s -- offered them a record contract. Along with new bassist Rob Johnson and drummer Dave Rees, Chi Pig and the Belkes returned with 1993's Something Green and Leafy This Way Comes, which, not surprising, had a more typical West Coast/Epitaph sound. Following the release of 1995's The One Voted Most Likely To Succeed, the group returned with 1996's FYULABA (produced by Dave Ogilvie of Skinny Puppy), their first album not to have a seven word title (though it does have a seven letter title). In 1997 Brent Belke and David Rees left the group; SNFU decided to continue on as a four-piece with new drummer Sean Stubbs, recording the Canada-only live release Let's Get It Right the First Time.
In 2000 SNFU released a 5 song EP on Alternative Tentacles titled The Ping Pong EP. Currently (Sept. 2004), SNFU has recorded their 8th full-length album In the meantime and in between time. This future release is set to be released on their own record label, Rake Records. On July 16th, 2020 Ken Chinn pasted away at the age of 57.
Past SNFU Lineups:
SNFU mach 1:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc "muc" belke - guitar
brent "bunt" belke - guitar
warren bidlok - bass
evan c "tadpole" jones - drums
SNFU mach 2:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent "bunt belke - guitar
jimmy schmitz - bass
evan c "tadpole" jones - drums
SNFU mach 3:
mr.chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
dave bacon - bass
jon card aka seth hornblend - drums
SNFU mach 4:
mr.chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
dave bacon - bass
ted simm - drums
SNFU mach 5:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc bellke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
curtis creager - bass
ted simm - drums
SNFU mach 6:
mr.chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
curtis creager - bass
jon card - drums
SNFU mach 7:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
ken fleming - bass
david rees - drums
SNFU mach 8:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
brent belke - guitar
rob "starbuck" johnson - bass
david rees - drums
SNFU mach 9:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
rob johnson - bass
sean stubbs - drums
SNFU mach 10:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
rob johnson - bass
chris "cpl. ninny" thompson
SNFU mach 11:
mr. chi pig - vocals
marc belke - guitar
matt warhurst - bass
shane smith - drums
Eric's Had A Bad Day
SNFU Lyrics
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Eric stepped in human shit
He's had a bad day now
Eric drank a pint of salsa
Then he went into convulsions
He's had a bad day now
Eric bought a new amp
Then got kicked out of his band
He's had a bad day now
Eric busted his jaw
At the local skatepark
He's had a bad day now
What's a poor boy to do?
Flex your head, Eric
Flex your head
Nice blue dreads, Eric
Nice blue dreads
The lyrics of SNFU's song “Eric's Had A Bad Day” portray the story of a man named Eric who is struggling to catch a break. The first two lines introduce us to some of the minor problems that Eric experiences - getting a ticket for speeding and stepping in human excrement. However, the situation escalates as Eric drinks a pint of salsa which causes him to experience convulsions. Later, he is kicked out of his band after he had bought a new amp. He then goes on to injure himself at a local skatepark, resulting in a broken jaw. The singer then provides a small piece of advice for Eric, telling him to “Flex [his] head” and complimenting his “nice blue dreads.”
Taking a deeper look at the lyrics, one can notice the use of hyperbole and a slightly derisive tone towards Eric's choices. Drinking a pint of salsa to the point of convulsions is a bizarre choice and it's clear that the band is making a bit of fun of Eric. Additionally, the upbeat melody of the song contrasts with the generally negative lyrics, further highlighting the irony of Eric's bad day. The final verses encourage Eric to stay positive despite his bad day by admiring his blue dreadlocks and urging him to stay resilient, advocating for the punk subculture's “flexible” mentality in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Eric got a speeding ticket
Eric broke the law while driving and was punished with a fine.
Eric stepped in human shit
While going about his day, Eric accidentally stepped in excrement from another human.
He's had a bad day now
As a result of the unfortunate events that have occurred, Eric's overall mood and wellbeing has been negatively impacted.
Eric drank a pint of salsa
Eric consumed a large amount of spicy tomato sauce, which caused him to have a physical reaction in the form of convulsions.
Then he went into convulsions
As a result of his ingestion of a large amount of spicy sauce, Eric experienced sudden, involuntary movements of his muscles.
Eric bought a new amp
Eric purchased a piece of sound equipment to enhance his musical abilities or to enjoy music more fully.
Then got kicked out of his band
Despite his new purchase, Eric was ousted from the group of musicians he had previously played with.
Eric busted his jaw
While participating in a recreational activity at a public park, Eric sustained an injury to his facial bones by falling or being hit.
At the local skatepark
Eric's injury occurred at a facility designed for skateboarding, rollerblading, or other similar recreational activities.
What's a poor boy to do?
Eric is struggling to cope with the unfortunate events of his day and feels powerless to change his circumstances.
Flex your head, Eric
The singer is encouraging Eric to take control of his thoughts and emotions in order to better deal with adversity.
Nice blue dreads, Eric
The artist is acknowledging and complimenting Eric's appearance, specifically his hair which is a bright blue color.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARC BELKE, KEN CHINN, BRENT BELKE, DAVE REES, ROB JOHNSON
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SNFU always had one of the best punk frontman and some of the best guitar tones ever. RIP Mr Chi Pig.
Valarmorgolis
I love that this song has my name in it and that I was into them since their first album.
Aftertaste
Love mr. Chi songs since 1985 !!
Kyle Pruden
Rip Chi
Ryan Chapman
SNFU. Canadian punk legends!
Mike Lemaire
sickboy
offyourrocker1
timeless!!! Seen them 4times, need 1 more before they re gone for goid!
Greg Levrault
Did you?
Rock My World Canada!
SNFU is a hardcore punk band formed in 1981 in Edmonton, and relocated to Vancouver in 1992. The band has released ten full-length albums and have been a formative influence on the skate punk subgenre. Their work has on occasion been included in rankings of the best Canadian music. Their 1985 debut album ...And No One Else Wanted to Play has remained influential in underground circuits. They grew in popularity following two further studio albums, but disbanded in 1989 due to internal tensions. The group is fronted by the eccentric singer, lyricist, and artist Ken Chinn, credited as Mr. Chi Pig. Founding members and twin brothers Brent and Marc Belke helped create the band's melodic hardcore punk sound with dual guitar work before their departures in 1998 and 2005, respectively. Nearly 30 musicians have played in the group, with only Chinn remaining constant.
Rock My World Canada!
@Winston Smith the third Hey Winston - the article states that SNFU was an influence on the skate punk movement - there is no argument that SNFU is definitely a hard core band!