The five members were: Su Tissue (Sue McLane), Vex Billingsgate (William Ranson), John Gleur (John McBurney), Frankie Ennui (Richard Whitney) and Chuck Roast (Charles Rodriguez).
Gossip
Suburban Lawns Lyrics
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I don't deceive you
Can't you remember?
Your appeal is slum
I don't remember
They are not bad now
I need some more to run
I will hit your head now
I will hit your head now
I will hit your head now
I will hit your head now
You're a bit chagrin
Languid languor
Oh, stato staunch
Oh, so welkin
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
The song "Gossip" by Suburban Lawns presents a disjointed and experimental collection of lyrics that attempt to convey a sense of confusion, rejection, and aggression. The repeated line "I don't believe you / I don't deceive you" serves as a sort of mantra that expresses the singer's distrust and resentment towards the subject of the song. The chorus, which consists of the phrases "Lies, paradox, a parade of rest" repeated several times, seems to imply a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the world in general.
The rest of the lyrics are more difficult to decipher, as they seem to be a series of disconnected phrases and images that don't easily cohere into a clear narrative or meaning. The line "Your appeal is slum / I don't remember" suggests a sense of alienation or detachment from the subject, while the phrase "You're a bit chagrin / Languid languor" seems to imply a sense of ennui or dissatisfaction. The violent and aggressive phrase "I will hit your head now" is repeated several times, adding a sense of menace and danger to the song.
Overall, "Gossip" by Suburban Lawns is a challenging and thought-provoking song that defies easy interpretation. Its fragmented and often surreal lyrics offer a variety of meanings and interpretations, while the dissonant and experimental music adds to the sense of disorientation and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe you
I doubt the truthfulness of what you say
I don't deceive you
I will not lie to you or give you false information
Can't you remember?
Do you not recall?
Your appeal is slum
Your attractiveness or charm is lacking
I don't remember
I cannot recall
They are not bad now
Things are currently not negative
These days are cruel
The current time period is harsh or unforgiving
I need some more to run
I require additional resources or support to proceed
I will hit your head now
I am going to physically strike your head
You're a bit chagrin
You feel somewhat embarrassed or disappointed
Languid languor
Lackadaisical weariness
Oh, stato staunch
Oh, a firm and resolute condition
Oh, so welkin
Oh, such a heavenly sky
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Untruths, contradictions, and routines of inactivity
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Untruths, contradictions, and routines of inactivity
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Untruths, contradictions, and routines of inactivity
Lies, paradox, a parade of rest
Untruths, contradictions, and routines of inactivity
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.