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
I'm Real Scared
SNFU Lyrics
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But there's no hope to run and hide
It's gonna make you sweat, you're gonna end up wet
It's no wonder why I'm so scared
I'm real scared, no turning back
No need for you and that's a fact
I'm real scared, no turning back
We got the heavies sitting on our chests
Weary tired, but cannot rest
The razor's sharp, you're bleeding in the dark
It's no wonder why I'm so scared
Now the cruel temperature's getting really high
And modern man continues to lie
I look forward to happier days
But it's no wonder why I'm so scared
The lyrics of SNFU's song "I'm Really Scared" express the feeling of being overwhelmed by the challenges and fears of life. The pressure that builds up deep inside of the singer in the song indicates a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape their problems. The lines "It's gonna make you sweat, you're gonna end up wet" emphasize that the situation is intense and requires action that may be uncomfortable or even painful. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm real scared, no turning back" to highlight the singer's helpless position and their unwillingness to give up.
The second verse of the song describes the physical burden of stress and anxiety in the image of "heavies sitting on our chests." The razor's sharpness and being "bleeding in the dark" suggest a sense of being wounded in a way that can only be felt, but not seen. The final verse of "I'm Really Scared" reflects the disillusionment of modern times with its "cruel temperature getting really high" and continues to lie. Despite this, the singer looks forward to happier days, but the chorus repeating "no turning back" demonstrates the character is struggling to believe that things will improve.
Overall, SNFU's "I'm Really Scared" is a poignant reminder of the feeling of being trapped in one's fears and the emotional pressure that comes with it. The intense lyrics and repeating chorus create a message that is easy to relate to and digest.
Line by Line Meaning
The pressure builds up deep inside
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by my fears and anxieties
But there's no hope to run and hide
There is no escape from these feelings and they will catch up to me eventually
It's gonna make you sweat, you're gonna end up wet
The intensity of my fears will cause physical symptoms such as sweating
It's no wonder why I'm so scared
It's understandable that I'm terrified given the circumstances
I'm real scared, no turning back
I am truly scared and cannot go back to the way things were
No need for you and that's a fact
Your presence or attempts to comfort me won't solve anything
And I don't want to die!
I am afraid that my fears will eventually lead to my demise
We got the heavies sitting on our chests
Our fears and anxieties feel like a heavy burden weighing down on us
Weary tired, but cannot rest
We are exhausted from the constant worrying, but still cannot find peace
The razor's sharp, you're bleeding in the dark
The pain caused by our fears is just as intense as a physical injury
Now the cruel temperature's getting really high
The intensity of my fears is increasing and becoming unbearable
And modern man continues to lie
The world and society around us is not truthful and adds to our fears
I look forward to happier days
I hope that there will be a time where I am less consumed by fear and anxiety
But it's no wonder why I'm so scared
Despite this hope, my fear is still justified given my experiences and situations
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badass wolf shirt
one of the best bands of all time
Ken Suitor
I love being scared it makes you feel alive.
dkeveryday
lol this record was released in 1984.
Ty
Society's No Fucking Use!
Risk Records
Original hardcore. Soooooo many idiots don't realize the time and place this was from...
Billie Mackenzie
Let em eat jellybeans..🖕
HeLLN
1984 ;-)