According to the label, the name "Test Icicles" is derived not from the word testicles but rather from an alleged practice of early man of "testing" icicles for strength and fitness for use as weapons. This, however, is extremely debatable — especially considering the fact that an earlier band featuring members of Test Icicles was named Balls.
The three members were and are additionally extremely musically active outside of Test Icicles, claiming to be variously involved in over twenty side-projects among them. Hynes and Mehran participate in a hair metal–hip hop fusion project, NLS Crew; Attwell is a member of several other bands including Lock Horns and Dogger.
On the 22nd Febuary 2006, it was announced that once the band had finished their April tour of the UK, they were to go their separate ways. Some claim it transpired that the Test Icicles were in fact founded for a joke, dared into seeing how far they could get. Domino were duped into signing them, and they soon realised the joke had gone too far, despite releasing some fantastic singles. Other accounts have suggested that the band never liked their own music, and had grown tired of the band. Along with a lot of other information on the band, there is a mix of fact and fiction.
Additional Info:
Raary Deci-hells has gone on to form RAT:ATT:AGG but they have now gone the same way. He now plays in Kasms.
Devmetal has had success with a solo project, releasing an album, also on Domino under the name Lightspeed Champion. He later went on to gain mainstream attention and success under the name Blood Orange
Snowball
Test Icicles Lyrics
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Looking for a hole,
He needs a brand new wife,
He needs a bone,
Say you wanted to dance,
But you couldn't get out of bed,
With all of those angry thoughts,
One of the heard eh,
One more time,
Play it again Sam,
Before we die.
Hey hey what's that tune?
Hey hey turn it off,
Hey hey what's that tune?
Hey hey are you still here?
He was a son of the east,
He was badly dressed,
He had a knot in his hand,
And stains on his rags.
He was a son of the east,
And after all he comes last,
He still couldn't kill,
The wicked witch of the west.
Think quick,
Duck right,
Slow down,
Repent.
We're coming down,
Coming way down from up up above,
Hear it rolling down,
Isn't it time we kicked up a fuss?
Like a snow ball rolling down the hill,
Like someone who's terminally ill,
Take this disease its tasting worn,
Take this shake,
Roll a ball.
Hey hey, what's that tune?
Hey hey turn it off x3
Hey hey what's that tune
Hey hey are you still here
Snow ball
Throwing the ball
The song "Snowball" from Test Icicles talks about a dog who is looking for a hole and a bone, and a person who wants to dance but can't because of the angry thoughts going around their head. The song also mentions a man who was from the east and poorly dressed, and even though he couldn't beat the wicked witch of the west, he still managed to come in last. The lyrics also talk about repentance and slowing down while warning to think quickly and duck right.
The song is about life, struggles, and finding oneself in difficult situations, and it also suggests that issues will always come back around. The metaphor of a snowball rolling down the hill represents the negative feelings and emotions that build up and become uncontrollable if not stopped.
The song appears on their 2005 album "For Screening Purposes Only" and is known for its fast pace and catchy melody. The band was known for its experimental and eclectic style, and "Snowball" is no exception, incorporating elements of dance-punk, post-punk, and noise rock.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a dog at the door,
A dog is present at the entrance, possibly looking for a way in.
Looking for a hole,
The dog is trying to find a way to enter the house.
He needs a brand new wife,
The dog desires a new companion, possibly a female dog.
He needs a bone,
The dog desires a bone, possibly to chew on or as a treat.
Say you wanted to dance,
Suppose you had a desire to dance.
But you couldn't get out of bed,
However, you are unable to get out of bed for some reason.
With all of those angry thoughts,
Your mind is filled with angry, negative thoughts.
That you've got flowing round your head.
These negative thoughts are swirling around your mind.
One of the heard eh,
One of the group heard something.
One more time,
Please, play it again.
Play it again Sam,
This is a request to the person who played the music to play it once more.
Before we die.
Before we pass away or before the party ends.
Hey hey what's that tune?
Someone is asking about the music that is playing.
Hey hey turn it off,
Someone else is requesting the music to be turned off.
Hey hey are you still here?
Asking if the person who requested the music turn off is still present.
He was a son of the east,
Referring to a male individual who comes from an eastern region.
He was badly dressed,
This person is poorly dressed or has an unappealing appearance.
He had a knot in his hand,
The individual is holding an object that is tied in a knot with their hand.
And stains on his rags.
The person's clothing is dirty or stained.
And after all he comes last,
This individual is considered last or insignificant in some context.
He still couldn't kill,
Despite his situation, he was unable to defeat someone or something.
The wicked witch of the west.
This phrase references the antagonist character from the Wizard of Oz story.
Think quick,
Someone is suggesting to think quickly or be fast.
Duck right,
A request to duck or move to the right direction.
Slow down,
A contrary request to the previous line to slow down.
Repent.
This line urges someone to feel sincere regret for their past actions and change their behavior.
We're coming down,
We are descending from a higher location or situation.
Coming way down from up up above,
This is emphasizing the previous line that the descent is from a significantly higher point.
Hear it rolling down,
Something is rolling down or making a sound during the descent.
Isn't it time we kicked up a fuss?
A rhetorical question asking if it is time to cause a commotion or make a scene.
Like a snow ball rolling down the hill,
This line is a metaphor similar to the previous lines about descending in motion or situation.
Like someone who's terminally ill,
This line is also a metaphor probably emphasizing the helplessness of the situation.
Take this disease it's tasting worn,
This line suggests to take something that is old, used, or no longer needed.
Take this shake,
This line is a suggestion to take something, probably a drink or something to consume.
Roll a ball.
The line seems to be suggesting to continue rolling something.
Snow ball
The song's title repeated.
Throwing the ball
Someone is throwing a ball.
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