The band is a strong satire of the 70s and 80s heavy metal genre and scene, and their music reflects that, with blaring guitars, high vocals, and ridiculous lyrical themes, all of which take the stereotypes of the genre and exaggerate them to comedic extremes.
The first album of the band was a collection of songs made for the film, many of which were featured in the film itself. Their second album (Break Like The Wind) followed many years later, but was greeted with less enthusiasm, partially because people simply weren't interested in the band beyond their characters in the film, and partially because the heavy metal scene had already been killed by grunge by the time of the album's release. A third album, Back from the Dead, was released in 2009.
All three members of the band have continued to pursue their separate careers in film and television.
The first album (This is Spinal Tap) has a pure black cover, in reference to the movie, in which their latest album is forced to have a pure black cover ("none more black"). However, in the movie, the album is called "Smell the Glove," not "This is Spinal Tap."
Spın̈al Tap are played by Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. The three also play a folk group called The Folksmen in the film A Mighty Wind.
Spın̈al Tap have appeared in The Simpsons when Homer takes Bart and Milhouse to one of their gigs.
They recently made a 'comeback' appearance at LiveEarth at Wembley in 2007, and appeared on the Main Stage at Glastonbury 2009.
Bitch School
Spinal Tap Lyrics
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Don't do what I say.
You don't listen,
And you never obey.
Try to teach you,
But you just won't be good.
You won't behave the way a big girl should.
I'm gonna have to send you back to
Bitch School.
Bitch School.
You're a beauty.
You're the best of your breed.
You're a handful,
And I know what you need.
You need training.
Gonna bring you to heel.
I'm gonna break you with my will of steel.
'Cause discipline's my middle name
And no one comes back the same from
Bitch School.
Bitch School.
No more sniffing strangers,
Or running free at night.
You think my bark's bad, honey -
Wait till you feel my bite.
You got problems.
You whine and you beg.
When I'm busy,
You want to dance with my leg.
I'm gonna chain you.
Make you sleep out of doors.
You're so fetching when you're down on all fours.
And when you hear your master,
You will come a little faster, thanks to
Bitch School.
Bitch School.
Bitch School.
(Goin' have to send you back to)
Bitch School.
(Good Girl!)
The song "Bitch School" by the fictional band Spinal Tap is a satirical commentary on the idea of training women to be submissive and obedient, like dogs in an obedience school. The lyrics describe a woman who is "bad" and doesn't listen or behave as she should. The singer claims that he will "teach" her and "bring her to heel," using methods such as "whipping" and "chaining" her. The song uses animalistic language and imagery to dehumanize the woman and make her seem like a pet that needs to be trained.
However, despite the seemingly serious tone of the lyrics, the song is actually a parody of the misogynistic attitudes that were prevalent in the 1980s rock scene. The lyrics are intentionally exaggerated and absurd, using humor to critique the idea of women as objects to be controlled and dominated. The song is also a commentary on the power dynamics within relationships, with the man in the song exerting his dominance over a woman who is portrayed as weak and submissive.
In conclusion, "Bitch School" is a song that uses satire and humor to critique the misogynistic attitudes and power dynamics that were prevalent in the 1980s rock scene. The lyrics paint a disturbing picture of a man training a woman like a dog, but the exaggerated and absurd nature of the lyrics is meant to highlight the absurdity of these attitudes and challenge them.
Line by Line Meaning
You been bad
You have not followed instructions
Don't do what I say.
You have not obeyed my commands
You don't listen,
You have not paid attention
And you never obey.
You have not followed instructions
Try to teach you,
I have attempted to train you
But you just won't be good.
You have not improved your behavior
You won't behave the way a big girl should.
You have not acted properly
It's time to give that whip a crack.
It is necessary to increase punishment
I'm gonna have to send you back to
You need to return to
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
You're a beauty.
You are attractive
You're the best of your breed.
You are the most exceptional in your group
You're a handful,
You are difficult to control
And I know what you need.
I understand what is required to discipline you
You need training.
You need to be taught a lesson
Gonna bring you to heel.
I will force you to conform
I'm gonna break you with my will of steel.
I will overpower you
'Cause discipline's my middle name
Strict punishment is a core part of my identity
And no one comes back the same from
People are permanently changed by their experience at
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
No more sniffing strangers,
You will no longer be allowed to interact with unknown individuals
Or running free at night.
You will no longer have the freedom to wander
You think my bark's bad, honey -
You believe my reprimands are unpleasant
Wait till you feel my bite.
You will experience more severe punishment
You got problems.
You have issues with obedience
You whine and you beg.
You complain and plead for leniency
When I'm busy,
While I am preoccupied
You want to dance with my leg.
You attempt to disrupt my work
I'm gonna chain you.
You will be shackled
Make you sleep out of doors.
You will not be allowed to sleep indoors
You're so fetching when you're down on all fours.
You look attractive when you are crawling
And when you hear your master,
When you hear my commands
You will come a little faster, thanks to
You will comply more quickly because of
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
(Goin' have to send you back to)
(You will need to return to)
Bitch School.
A place where one is retrained to follow instructions
(Good Girl!)
(Praise for complying)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER GUEST, HARRY SHEARER, MICHAEL JOHN MCKEAN
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@markyncole
Spinal Tap: No one knows who they were or what they were doing.
But their legacy remains.
@winstonho0805c
Hewn into the living rock of Stonehenge...
@simonhunter3430
....or what they were DOIN'!
@simonhunter3430
'' doh=in!!!!
@ggsky99
Best song about dog training ever written.
@tedcrilly46
Patrice O'Neal approves of this song.
School a bitch today.
@Taselander
I think the only song about dog training. But it's awesome
@0311Mushroom
I have a female German Shepherd, and I sing this to her all the time.
@tracylynnedgar5788
😆
@sophiew1967
🐕❤