Their music includes elements of country blues, Southern gospel, and other forms loosely grouped as Americana or alternative country. The Auto Club is sometimes labeled "country gothic" due to the juxtaposition of apocalyptic religious imagery with stories of alcohol, violence, and relationships gone awry. Jay Munly (often credited as "Munly") is also a key member of the current lineup of the band. In addition to contributing songwriting, vocals, and banjo, he also serves as a sidekick to Cessna on stage.
Other current and/or former members (in no particular order) include Rev. Dwight Pentacost, Ordy Garrison, Shane Trost, John Rumley, Frank Hauser, and Danny Pants (aka Daniel Jon Grandbois)
No Doubt About It
Slim Cessna's Auto Club Lyrics
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She gasped, 'life'll have its way with us' - I nod my head kinda dumb
Poem read, "folks seek enemies - its been us for centuries"
Youre gonna know theyre kicking you
When theyre kicking you
~Theres no doubt about it~
I blame myself for my sisters legs - how they gave when she was pushed
I said naught to that scum - who pushed her hard from behind
When we pass I can't meet his eye
that bastard had his way with life
~Theres no doubt about it~
I dodge the calls thrown at me - from the men all round town
They wonder why I don't get hard - with that man who had his way with us
I got a scene played in my head - of when I finally take him down
Id finally stand with the men
throwing insults at someone else
~Theres no doubt about it~
My Mother slides from my sweat-palm - she fall onto my sisters legs
I lick the milk from around my lips - as she nods at her enemy
And you know theyre kicking you
~When they are kicking you
This life has had its way with us
~This life will have its way with us
~Theres no doubt about it~
The song "No Doubt About It" by Slim Cessna's Auto Club depicts a story of the singer and his family enduring challenging experiences in life. The opening lines of the song describe the singer holding his mother's hand tightly while reciting a poem that suggests that some people are looking for enemies and the singer's family has been the victim of this for centuries. The refrain, "there's no doubt about it," is reiterated throughout the song, emphasizing the inevitability of life's hardships.
The second verse continues the story with the singer blaming himself for not being able to protect his sister from being pushed, causing her legs to give out. He then describes his desire to take revenge on the man who harmed his family. In the final verse, the singer reveals his avoidance of the men who taunt him for not getting hard with the man who wronged his family. The scene ends with the mother falling onto the sister's legs with a sense of acceptance and the realization that life will continue to be difficult.
The lyrics of this song convey a powerful message about the harsh realities of life and the impact that pain and suffering can have on individuals and families. The repetition of the phrase "there's no doubt about it" strengthens the theme of inevitability, highlighting that these struggles are an intrinsic part of human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I held hard to my Mothers hand
My grip was tight on my Mother's hand
She gasped, 'life'll have its way with us'
My Mother sighed, acknowledging life's impact on us
Poem read, "folks seek enemies - its been us for centuries"
A poem I read explained how people have always looked for an enemy and found it in our kind for hundreds of years
Youre gonna know theyre kicking you
You'll feel the impact when they're kicking you
When theyre kicking you
The impact will be felt when they're kicking you
~Theres no doubt about it~
Undoubtedly, this is the way it is
I blame myself for my sisters legs - how they gave when she was pushed
I hold myself responsible for my sister's legs giving out when she was pushed
I always drank her milk for her - cause she claimed it made her hurt
My sister said milk hurt her, so I drank it for her
I said naught to that scum - who pushed her hard from behind
I didn't say anything to the person who pushed her hard from behind, as they were scum
When we pass I can't meet his eye
When we see that person, I can't bring myself to look at them
that bastard had his way with life
That person has succeeded in life despite being a terrible person
I dodge the calls thrown at me - from the men all round town
I avoid the verbal insults from men all throughout town
They wonder why I don't get hard - with that man who had his way with us
They wonder why I don't retaliate against the person who has wronged us
I got a scene played in my head - of when I finally take him down
I can picture myself defeating him in my mind
Id finally stand with the men
I would finally be accepted by the other men
throwing insults at someone else
I would join in insulting someone else
~This life will have its way with us~
Life will always have an impact on us
My Mother slides from my sweat-palm - she fall onto my sisters legs
My Mother's hand slips from mine and she falls onto my sister's legs
I lick the milk from around my lips - as she nods at her enemy
I lick leftover milk from my lips as my mother acknowledges the person who has wronged us
And you know theyre kicking you
You can feel when they're kicking you
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.