A DC located band that existed from 1987-1990.

They released two ful… Read Full Bio ↴A DC located band that existed from 1987-1990.

They released two full length albums: 's/t' and 'Hell Yes I Cheated' as well as two 7" EPs: '"Down" and ""With Dave". A 3rd ep was released by THD Records after the band broke up and contains songs that were not used on the Down ep. A complete discography is available from Jade Tree Records.

Members have gone to or have been in: Dag Nasty, Bluetip, Retisonic, Sweetbelly Freakdown, Jesus Eater, Shudder to Think, Fury, Leslie and Red Hare.

Tylenol
Swiz Lyrics

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You don't even know me you know
The color of skin if i could
Change myself you think i'd do it for you
You don't see colors it's only black and white
It's only right or wrong
Now how can i be wrong
Wouldn't change who i am even if I could

Overall Meaning

In the song Tylenol by Swiz, the lyrics convey a powerful message about racial identity and individuality. The opening line "you don't even know me you know the color of my skin" speaks to the common stereotype and judgement individuals face based solely on the color of their skin. Swiz is implying that even though people can recognize him by the color of his skin, they do not actually know who he truly is as a person. Swiz proceeds to challenge the idea that he should change himself to fit into a societal mold when he says "if i could change myself you think i'd do it for you". This line suggests that it is not up to others to dictate how he should present himself.

Swiz then goes on to address the issue of racism and highlight the binary thinking that often accompanies it. The lyrics "you don't see colors it's only black and white" juxtaposes how racism oversimplifies the complexity of human identity into a two-sided problem. Swiz believes that this issue is not simply right or wrong, but instead a complex, nuanced issue that requires a deeper understanding. He concludes by stating that he would not change who he is, even if he had the ability to. This lyric suggests that Swiz is proud of the person he is and is confident in his own identity. Overall, this song serves as a powerful commentary on race, identity, and individuality.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't even know me you know
You have no real acquaintance with me, but you seem to assume certain things about me.

The color of skin if i could
Perhaps if I had the power to, I would alter the color of my skin for various reasons.

Change myself you think i'd do it for you
If I were to change something about myself, it would be because I want to, not because someone else demands it of me.

You don't see colors it's only black and white
You prefer to see the world in absolute terms, ignoring the nuances and complexities of various issues.

It's only right or wrong
You are convinced that everything falls into either a 'right' or 'wrong' category and there's no in-between.

Now how can i be wrong
I'm not necessarily claiming that I'm never wrong, but I'm suggesting that there's more to a given situation than just 'right' or 'wrong'.

Wouldn't change who i am even if I could
I'm content with who I am, and I'm not interested in changing to please others or meet their expectations.

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