1. Smut Peddlers were … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands sharing this name:
1. Smut Peddlers were a legendary hip-hop act from around late 90's. The group consisted of Mr. Eon (Eric Meltzer) and Mighty Mi (Milo Berger) of The High & Mighty fame and Cage.
2. SMUT PEDDLERS are a punk band from California.
SMUT PEDDLERS started in the summer of 1993. Originally it was Gish and a guitar player just jamming out in an apartment at 220 Avenue H apt. B, Redondo Beach, CA. Julia was in apartment A. Gish did some recruiting and she and John Ransom joined up shortly thereafter. There were a couple other people involved in the beginning, but no one that ever stuck around more than a few weeks.
SMUT PEDDLERS, the early years... So they played their first show at Toe's Tavern in Redondo Beach. Toe's is gone now; I think they sell rattan and wicker there. They played shows at Frog's in Lawndale, the Wolves Den in Manhattan Bch., the Crest Bar in Torrance, Hermosa Saloon in Hermosa Bch., the Pitcherhouse in Hermosa Bch., Sacred Grounds in San Pedro, various VFW halls & YMCA's, backyard parties, etc... They played those places until they closed down or until the establishment decided they couldn't handle "punk rock" bands anymore. Gish moved south, to Orange County and Julia followed suit a few years later. John Ransom still resides in the South Bay. So it remains, the original triad of John, Gish and Julia. The list of guitarists: ...who really cares about the past, what matters now is the present, and presently we have Cleveland to So. Bay to Orange County back to the So. Bay to Los Angeles transplant, Scott O'Brien on ripping guitar.
SMUT PEDDLERS made their first trip to Europe in August 2002, playing 16 cities throughout Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium, headlining all shows except three. They were very well received! In 2003, Smut Peddlers toured Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Vermont. After a dissapointing second European Tour cancellation, SMUT PEDDLERS took the U.S. by storm in May/June of 2005, making it to the East Coast and back in 3 weeks!
Some bands they have played with: X, Pennywise, T.S.O.L., Hot Water Music, Swingin Utters, Flogging Molly, Youth Brigade, the Dwarves, the Distillers, Agent Orange, Voodoo Glow Skulls, the Vibrators, U.K. Subs, the Adicts, the Skulls, Channel 3, the Dwarves, D.I., the Controllers, Dr. Know, Ill Repute, Decry, ANTI, the Crowd, Angry Samoans, the ADZ, Mau Maus, the Humpers, U.S. Bombs, One Man Army, Duane Peters & the Hunns, Cadillac Tramps, Throw Rag, the Stitches, Smogtown, Bonecrusher, the Exploding Hearts, the Frogs, the Virus etc... etc...
So, now its 2007!!... To date SMUT PEDDLERS have 5 full length cds and two seven inch records out on their own label, Ransom Records. For the 2nd 45rpm, the band went into the studio with the one and only Billy Zoom (X); Nice Guy and Punk Legend, and recorded 3 songs which were released on a limited edition 7" titled "eXit plan" on Ransom Records. In 2004 the band joined the TKO Records family. A fifth full length on TKO titled, "Coming Out", was released in Summer of 2004 and received rave reviews (see the press page) . Orange Countys Hostage Records has put out two seven inches, Silicone & STP and Bipolar Girl, as well as having two exclusive songs on the Hostage Situation cd compilation, one exclusive song on their Cuts Vol.1 cd series compilation and a new song on the vinyl only compilation, "Tower 13". SMUT PEDDLERS have been on a ton of misc. projects (check out the discography page). Smut Peddlers have a song in MTV's "jackass: the movie". The song, "Let's Get F***ed Up" is in the movie and available on the soundtrack. The director of jackass, Jeff Tremaine, and the director of photography, Rick Kosick, also shot a video of the the song. The newest MTV show WILDBOYZ also has featured several of the newest SMUT PEDDLERS songs. Green Hell/ Stereodrive Records in Germany released ISM, out on limited edition vinyl in Europe which promptly sold out. Other releases include a ten inch vinyl only release on Deadbeat Records titled "Ten Inch" with 8 songs (all exclusive recordings, 4 songs exclusive to this record only). In Summer of 2005 TKO filmed a live set at DiPiazza's Lounge in Long Beach for a live dvd released in April 2006. A 22-SONG, LIVE CD is be included with the DVD to make it a 2 disc set!! It's now available for purchase.
OUT NOW!... "jackass: number two" the movie and the soundtrack, featuring a brand new SMUT PEDDLERS song!!! !! Most recently released is the "1993-1994: THE DEMOS" CD. The uber rare, cassette only first two demos were unearthed, transferred and mastered to create this huge piece of Smut Peddlers history! It includes a few NEVER before heard songs and some very exclusive recordings of known songs.
Explode
Smut Peddlers Lyrics
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Like a puzzled panther waiting to be caged
Which way do I go, is it back the way that I came
Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode
I'm wound too tight, The fuse is getting short.
Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode
I'm wound too tight, The fuse is getting short.
Too old to gang bang, I already dyed my hair
Will I be here tomorrow or will I disappear
I used to wonder why, now I don't care
Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode
I'm wound too tight, The fuse is getting short.
Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode
I'm wound too tight, The fuse is getting short.
I've tried drinking alcohol like a gentleman
And I've tried mixing massive amounts smack with my blow
If you ask me if I was in control
I'd have to answer no
But when I focus on what's right up in front of me
It looks like there might be hope
Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode
I'm wound too tight, The fuse is getting short.
Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode
I'm wound too tight, The fuse is getting short.
The song "Explode" by Smut Peddlers is a reflective piece about a man who is struggling with the monotony of his life. He wakes up every day feeling trapped like a caged panther and questioning his direction. He sees himself as being wound too tight and the fuse is getting short. He's too old for the gang lifestyle and realizes now that he doesn't care for the things he used to wonder about. He's tried all the drugs he can think of and has come to realize that he's not in control. However, he still holds out hope for his future.
The repeating lyric "Think I'm gonna explode" signifies the singer's need to break out of his routine and to find something new, something exciting. He feels like he's stuck in a rut and needs to change his life or he's going to go crazy, hence the feeling of being wound too tight. The lyrics about trying different kinds of drugs highlight his willingness to experiment and take risks, but also the fact that he recognizes he's not in control. The song ends with a glimmer of hope that the singer will find something to focus on and move forward with his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I wake up it's always the same
The singer feels stuck in a cycle of monotony and lacks direction in their life.
Like a puzzled panther waiting to be caged
The singer feels trapped and uncertain about what to do next, like a predator taken out of its natural habitat.
Which way do I go, is it back the way that I came
The singer is unsure about their options and whether they should try to return to a previous path.
Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode, Think I'm gonna explode
The repetition of this phrase indicates the urgency and severity of the artist's emotional state.
I'm wound too tight, The fuse is getting short.
The artist feels overwhelmed and is close to losing control of their emotions.
Too old to gang bang, I already dyed my hair
The singer reflects on their past and the changes they have made, but is still unsure about their future.
Will I be here tomorrow or will I disappear
The singer is uncertain about their mortality and what the future holds for them.
I used to wonder why, now I don't care
The artist has become disillusioned with their past motivations and no longer sees the point in worrying about them.
I've tried drinking alcohol like a gentleman
The artist has attempted to cope with their problems in socially acceptable ways, but has found it ineffective.
And I've tried mixing massive amounts smack with my blow
The artist has turned to drugs to deal with their issues, but has found it to be dangerous and out of control.
If you ask me if I was in control, I'd have to answer no
The singer admits that they feel powerless and unable to manage the situation.
But when I focus on what's right up in front of me, It looks like there might be hope
The artist has found a glimmer of optimism and possibility by focusing on the present moment.
Writer(s): Gish James D, Kelly Julia Ann, Ransom John Garbett
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.