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Shellshag is a spastic, minimal, two-piece, rock band spewing the sound and tradition of old punk with the feeling and noise of no wave; their music and live shows are very unpredictable.
These minimalists have a thunderous sound and an innovative approach. It seems that after more than ten years of shredding instruments they have mastered their tools and song writing techniques. Their noisy, pop hooks have catchy phrasing, tune and melody; their noise infiltrates these hooks and words, creating a very ambiguous sound that enhances their image.
Throughout this decade they have always had their fingers on the pulse of the times. They have played with some of their earlier peer influences such as, Iggy Pop, The Cramps, J. Mascis, Evan Dando and have been recorded by Pavement drummer Gary Young. Recently, during their one year long tour, they shared the stage and floor with such acts as Le Savy Fav, Coachwhips, Lightning Bolt, Jucifer and Ruins.
Shellshag’s live act is very unusual. They created their own mic stand…the flying V. It is two stands combined, creating a V and leaving them face-to-face. During their slower pop ballads it seems like these two lovebirds are on their way to the bedroom after a romantic stroll through the park; during their angst driven tunes it seems like they are about to throw their instruments at each other (which they sometimes do) and violently thrash each other.
Shell is an animated, elongated, caricature of himself. His uniqueness drives his guitar squeals and riffs deep into the ear canal, bouncing down the spine and blasting out the anal orifice. His performance is very distinctive, using the room as his stage. He might start the show in the middle of the audience and end it exhausted on the floor behind the stage.
Shag stands up actively playing and wearing body percussion. This percussion princess plays a floor tom, rack tom, and snare, all high on their stands; she wears body percussion made of shells, bells and broken tambourine parts. As she plays she dances on the stage hopped up on a mixture of adrenaline, whiskey and soul.
Although they are often compared to X, The Desendents and the Raveonettes these two zany performers create a sound and image equivalent to none and second to only themselves. ShellShag has blasted minds and changed lives…see and hear for yourselves, that is, if you have the nerve. www.panacherock.com/booking/?x=7#bio
Face To Face
Shellshag Lyrics
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I think it'll be more fun
And I'll get to know you
And you'll get to know me and
We'll go walking, you'll get to talking
The sun will be glistening
You'll know I'm listening and
I hear you say
Easy
Kiss me
Face-to-face
I'll buy us both rootbeer floats
Take a ride on a banana boat
Admire the sunset
Return the fish that we catch
You'll teach me the ocean
And I'll teach you to walk again
We'll sail away together
Two birds of a feather
I hear you say
Face-to-face
Easy
Kiss me
Face-to-face
We'll raise a family
Building lots of memories
And grow old together
What could be better
We'll keep playing shows
Brooklyn to ol'Frisco
What could be better
To grow old together and
Hear you say
Face-to-face
Easy
Kiss me
Face-to-face
Easy
Just kiss me
Face-to-face
The song Face to Face by Shellshag is a romantic ballad about two people getting to know each other intimately. The lyrics suggest a desire to establish a genuine, face-to-face connection with someone, taking things slow before fully diving in. The opening lyrics, "I'd rather go one-on-one, I think it'll be more fun" indicate a preference for establishing a deeper understanding before progressing sexually. The theme of connecting through genuine human interaction is played out throughout the song, with mentions of pleasant activities, like taking a walk, admiring a sunset, and even learning from one another.
The lyrics suggest a wholesome connection, with a desire to grow old together and continue making music. While the lyrics have a romantic tone, they are not overtly sexual, instead focusing on playful, fun activities that the couple can engage in. The line "We'll sail away together, two birds of a feather" emphasizes the theme of connection and companionship that runs throughout the song. Ultimately, the message of the song suggests that true connection comes through shared experiences, and that intimacy is built over time.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd rather go one-on-one
I prefer getting to know you through a face-to-face interaction, just the two of us
I think it'll be more fun
I believe it will be more enjoyable to converse with you in person than online or on the phone
And I'll get to know you
By spending time with you, I'll be able to learn more about who you truly are
And you'll get to know me and
Similarly, you'll be able to get to know me more intimately if we meet face-to-face
We'll go walking, you'll get to talking
While we walk together, we'll have the opportunity to have a meaningful conversation
The sun will be glistening
The shining sun will create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
You'll know I'm listening and
You can be confident that I am paying attention to what you're saying
I hear you say
Face-to-face
Easy
Kiss me
Face-to-face
You enjoy being close to me and are attracted to me, which would be hard to express over a screen
I'll buy us both rootbeer floats
To make the experience even more enjoyable, I'll treat us to delicious rootbeer floats
Take a ride on a banana boat
We can have fun and adventurous experiences together, like riding on a banana boat
Admire the sunset
We can appreciate the beauty of nature and share a romantic moment together while enjoying a sunset
Return the fish that we catch
Even simple activities, like fishing, can be enjoyable as long as we are able to spend quality face-to-face time together
You'll teach me the ocean
Through our experiences together, I will learn more about the ocean and the unique features it has to offer
And I'll teach you to walk again
Similarly, I can teach you things that you may not have known before, like walking in a new way
We'll sail away together
We'll embark on new journeys together, both literally and figuratively
Two birds of a feather
Through our similar interests, we will be a strong and compatible team
We'll raise a family
Our relationship will grow and deepen over time, and we will start a family together
Building lots of memories
As we spend more time together, we will build countless happy memories that we'll treasure for years to come
And grow old together
Our love will last a lifetime, and we will age together, experiencing all of life's ups and downs by each other's side
What could be better
In each other's company, we will find happiness and contentment in life
We'll keep playing shows
We'll continue to share new experiences together and take on new challenges
Brooklyn to ol'Frisco
We'll explore new places and create more cherished memories along the way
To grow old together and
Hear you say
Face-to-face
Easy
Kiss me
Face-to-face
Easy
Just kiss me
Face-to-face
Our intimate physical relationship will continue to bring us closer together for many years to come
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.