The band released four albums, Crow Pot Pie, Barrel Chested, Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today, and Slippage. In early 2005 the band called it quits for a period, but are touring again as of 2009. Their concerts are well known for good rock and roll, booze, good times, and almost always at least one Neil Young cover song.
During the sabatical from Slobberbone, Brent Best, Jess Barr, and Tony Harper of Slobberbone joined up with Keith Killoren and Chad Stockslager formerly of Budapest One to form The Drams.
Write Me Off
Slobberbone Lyrics
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Through all of my jackassery a reason not to mind
And this is not some act, no calculation on my part
I pretty good with endings, but I don't know where to start
It's one thing to have tolerance, another to have faith
I've tried my best to give you my worst, how much will you take?
How much time before you find such a ludicrous cause lost?
And what do I gotta do to help you write me off?
With a need for recognition, I am just like anyone
It's your subsequent extension of attention that I shun
So don't await me to reciprocate, I won't pretend to try
I'm pretty good at faking, but I will not tell a lie
Be careful with your confidence, it might just be misplaced
For every good impression, how much bullshit gets replaced?
How much trust must I exhaust before your towel gets tossed?
Yeah, and what do I gotta do to help you write me off?
Write me off
Sooner more than later everyone gets figured out
And I am no exception, it's the suspense I can do without
I'd live on pins and needles if I weren't so full of holes
Some things don't hold water, I'm a slow leak but the pressure grows
It's not to idealistic, it's not some praiseworthy conceit
But it's a bit more realistic if I pre-admit defeat
And all I might suggest is expectations have their cost
Yeah and what do I gotta do to help you write me off?
Write me off.
The song "Write Me Off" by Slobberbone is a reflective piece that explores ideas of self-doubt, insecurity, and the fear of being rejected by others. The opening lines, "Communication's staticky but somehow you still find / Through all of my jackassery a reason not to mind," suggest that the singer is difficult to understand or communicate with but that the recipient of their message finds value in it nonetheless. The lyrics then delve into the singer's concerns about being seen as fake or insincere, as they express a need for attention but resent the attention they receive. The chorus, "And what do I gotta do to help you write me off?" expresses the desire to end a relationship before being rejected, speaking to the fear of being abandoned or left behind.
The second verse further explores the theme of trust and authenticity, as the singer questions the level of truth they put forth in their interactions with others. The line "For every good impression, how much bullshit gets replaced?" speaks to the difficulty of determining who is genuine and who is not in social interactions. The bridge of the song, "Sooner more than later everyone gets figured out / And I am no exception, it's the suspense I can do without," speaks to the fear of being exposed as a fraud or not living up to expectations. The final choruses ask how much trust must be exhausted before the listener gives up on the singer, suggesting that the singer may be seeking an escape from their own self-doubt and fear of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Communication's staticky but somehow you still find
Despite my communication difficulties, you still manage to understand me.
Through all of my jackassery a reason not to mind
Even though I have behaved badly, you still have a reason to forgive me.
And this is not some act, no calculation on my part
I am not pretending or calculating my behavior.
I pretty good with endings, but I don't know where to start
I know how to end things, but I am not sure how to begin.
It's one thing to have tolerance, another to have faith
Being tolerant is different from having faith in someone.
I've tried my best to give you my worst, how much will you take?
I have done my worst, how much can you still tolerate?
How much time before you find such a ludicrous cause lost?
When will you realize that this is a lost cause?
And what do I gotta do to help you write me off?
What can I do to make you give up on me?
With a need for recognition, I am just like anyone
I am like everyone else, I need validation.
It's your subsequent extension of attention that I shun
I do not like the attention you give me.
So don't await me to reciprocate, I won't pretend to try
I will not pretend to reciprocate your attention.
I'm pretty good at faking, but I will not tell a lie
I am good at pretending, but I will not lie.
Be careful with your confidence, it might just be misplaced
Do not be too confident, you might be wrong.
For every good impression, how much bullshit gets replaced?
How much of my true self do I hide behind a good impression?
How much trust must I exhaust before your towel gets tossed?
How much can you still trust me before giving up?
Yeah, and what do I gotta do to help you write me off?
What can I do to make you give up on me?
Sooner more than later everyone gets figured out
Eventually, everyone's true self is revealed.
And I am no exception, it's the suspense I can do without
I am not an exception, and I do not like the suspense of pretending.
I'd live on pins and needles if I weren't so full of holes
I am not perfect, and I cannot handle living on edge.
Some things don't hold water, I'm a slow leak but the pressure grows
I cannot keep my facade up, and the pressure is mounting.
It's not too idealistic, it's not some praiseworthy conceit
My suggestion is not too optimistic or arrogant.
But it's a bit more realistic if I pre-admit defeat
It is more realistic if I admit defeat beforehand.
And all I might suggest is expectations have their cost
Expectations come with a price.
Yeah and what do I gotta do to help you write me off?
What can I do to make you give up on me?
Write me off.
Abandon me.
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Written by: BRENT BEST
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