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
Fate
SNFU Lyrics
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Not sure if he'd jump or fall
The driver of the big black Hearse
He sat there waiting
Waiting for the worst
Waiting for the word
When the boy climbed down on his own
The driver of the big black Hearse
Call it luck, I call it fate
As sun shines over the small town
The graveyard is no place for anyone
The lyrics to SNFU's song "Fate" depict a scene of desperation and potentially suicidal thoughts. "Dogboy" climbs a tower, uncertain of his intentions, as the driver of a hearse waits below, seemingly anticipating the worst. The melancholy tone of the song is immediately set by the opening line, "Dogboy climbed the tower," revealing a character who feels helpless and trapped.
As the lyrics progress, we learn that the driver of the hearse is waiting for the worst to happen, indicating that he may be there to collect Dogboy's body if he falls or jumps. However, Dogboy ultimately climbs down on his own, and the people of Dogtown are grateful for his safe return. The driver of the hearse, meanwhile, attributes this outcome to luck or fate.
The final line of the song, "The graveyard is no place for anyone," serves as a reminder of life's preciousness and the importance of seeking help in times of desperation. The song's overall message is one of hope, despite the dark subject matter. It encourages listeners to value their lives and seek support when needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Dogboy climbed the tower
A person named Dogboy climbed a tower, for unknown reasons
Not sure if he'd jump or fall
It is uncertain whether Dogboy intended to jump or fall from the tower
The driver of the big black Hearse
A person driving a large, dark hearse is present at the scene
He sat there waiting
The driver is waiting for something to happen
Waiting for the worst
The driver is waiting for a negative outcome or event to occur
Waiting for the word
The driver is waiting for some kind of signal or message
Dogtown was elated
The people in a place called Dogtown were excited about something
When the boy climbed down on his own
Dogboy eventually descended from the tower without any assistance
The driver of the big black Hearse
The same driver from earlier is mentioned again in the song
Call it luck, I call it fate
The driver's perspective is that some fortunate event has occurred, while the song's writer considers it a predetermined event
As sun shines over the small town
The sun is shining in a particular location, implying a cheery atmosphere
The graveyard is no place for anyone
The song's writer expresses their belief that cemeteries are not fit for living individuals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRENT JONATHON BELKE, MARC STEVEN BELKE, KEN STEVEN CHINN, ROBERT ARTHUR JOHNSON, DAVID ANTHONY REES
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Dogboy climbed the tower
Not sure if he'd jump or fall
The driver of the big black hearse
He sat there waiting
Waiting for the worst
Waiting for the worst
Dogtown was elated
When the boy climbed down on his own
The driver of the big black hearse
He sat there waiting
Waiting for the worst
Waiting for the worst
Call it luck, I call it fate
As the sun shines over the small town
The graveyard is no place for the young
The graveyard is no place for anyone
Brent Wilson
Much love to the SNFU crew. RIP Ken. You will be missed dearly.
Demi Litious
I GET GOOSEBUMPS EVERYTIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG. would love this to play on my funeral!
Matthew Parent
RIP Chi.. the above crew just brought up a legend.. will rock out ur songs forever
Brett James
SNFU are truly unique
Jettaturas
these guys are really underrated... cheers from amsterdam!
Cris Langill
Rest in Peace my Friend!!
Best frontman Ever!!
cirrozeskater
Melhor banda do mundo letra sem comentarios
Riccardo Pieruccini
I love them...pure love.
Joeyyyu d Bib
Riccardo Pieruccini pure love!!!!
Bola Esquerda
Caraca, o clipe.
Muito Foda!!!