In 1995, Jeff Rosenstock began playing with Joe Werfelman together and started The Arrogant Sons of Bitches. By 1996, the two had spent time writing and finding members for their band. At this time they recorded The Arrogant Sons of Bitches Demo Tape on tape but never released it. At this time they also began playing shows in their friends' basements and bedrooms.
Patric Santiago and Chris Valentino joined the band and the Greatest Hits Tape (1996) was made to play the Rockfest, at a local church. They were denied and instead played a show in Jeff Rosenberg's backyard with members of Taking Back Sunday, Bomb the Music Industry!, The Matt Kurz One, and Sevenwiser.
In 1997, Chris Baltrus joined playing bass and Joe Vazquez to play drums after Patric Santiago left the band because of a conflict with other members of the band who break into his house to get amplifiers. His parents were furious and forced him to quit.
In 1998, Joe Vazquez was replaced with Bryan Cohen and ASOB records the Integrity Tape in Joe's garage. Dave Dickerman joined on trombone and Bryan Cohen left the band. They began playing places like Q-Zar, Scotty Dee's Coffee Shop, and an outdoor festival with Post-Emo Indie Rock innovators, Inside. John DeDomenici then stepped in on drums and the band began planning their first album. They payed $1000 for 12 songs.
Mike Costa replaced John DeDomenici on drums. They recorded Built to Fail which was planned to be released by Zach and Breaking the Law Records, however, due to conflicts the band decided to self release it.
In 1999, ASOB started branching out, playing shows with Channel 59, Sprout, Microwave Orphans, Who Cares, WCF, Edna's Goldfish, Catch 22, The Toasters, and Step Lively. Arty's Taxi's member, Eric Bucello who plays the trumpet, and subsequently joined the band. In August, the band recorded "Fuck You" for a Runaway Records compilation with the Jestrebzki Family. They also started work on their new full-length, Pornocracy.
By 2000, the band entered the studio and finished up in June. It featured JT from Sprout. Soon after, Chris Baltrus left the band for college and Joe Bove from Arty's Taxi joined. They played a CD release show with Racecar Breakup.
In 2001 ASOB recorded "Built to Fail Motherfucker" for a compilation and began touring that summer. Many members quit and the remnants of ASOB played a show in upstate New York on a driving range with a new band featuring members of Shabooti. Joe Rosenstock stated to his girlfriend, "If this band ever gets big, I want you to kill me." The band ended up being Coheed and Cambria.
Rosenstock began writing new material and was to open a show for Thursday, but it fell through. A new roster was drawn up that included Tim Ruggeri (Channel 59/WCF/Tall Hannds), Jon Rossman (Everyone Else), and Chris Taylor but this also fell through. Mike, Baltrus, Dave, and a few members of the High School Football Heroes and Premarital Sax play with ASOB.
In 2002, ASOB tried to re-record Built to Fail unsuccessfully. They recorded an Arrogant Sons of Bitches 7'' that was never released. They did a CD release show for All the Little Ones Are Rotting and played a battle of the bands at The Downtown winning fourth place. They landed a deal with Kill Normal Records. They also played a Halloween show and did ska covers of Taking Back Sunday songs.
A year later, in 2003, ASOB re-released their EP with videos, a live set, and much more. They opened for Bowling for Soup and Count the Stars. They toured out to the west coast, and JT from Sprout joined full time. They played outside of the Idaho Warped Tour, and the next day played inside a hip-hop tent electrically. They stayed on Warped Tour and played to 3000 people in New York. Joe Werfelman was kicked out of the band.
Three Cheers for Disappointment was finished being written and they recorded with AJ Quashee, but the recording didn't go well and was scrapped. Sean Qualls was auditioned on guitar. Joe Bove had a panic attack on stage and leaves bass, giving Sean the spot on bass.
Afterward, the band recorded some more and started working on releasing a "Complete Discography". The band later got on Streetlight Manifesto shows that feature Big D and the Kids Table.
The band finally began recording Three Cheers for Disappointment at Moontower Studios in Boston, Massachusettes with Steve Foote. After it was finished, the band booked a tour, ordered merch, talked to record labels, and replaced Sean Qualls with James Lynch on bass. The band took a break in September.
In October, The Arrogant Sons of Bitches played two last shows at Mr. Beery's - one all ages, one 18+. Shortly afterward, Jeff Rosenstock started Bomb the Music Industry!, Sean started Bashi-Bazouk, JT started his solo project, Mike Costa started his solo project and Dave registered to finally go to college.
In 2005, they finish Three Cheers for Disappointment and in 2006, the band plays three shows in the Northeast in support of it.
In 2007, they play their last show and officially break up.
In 2012, the Arrogant Sons of Bitches reunite for one last show at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, New York.
Royale Fuck Deluxe
The Arrogant Sons of Bitches Lyrics
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You have gone so soon, like the moon.
You know what I miss? The old you.
You're a cold hearted-fool.
You swore to me that things were still cool. How untrue.
The cards have been dealt and my hand doesn't exactly rule.
As I looked at the sky, I was glad I didn't cry.
Love-- thrown away.
I'm happy that you are undauntedly mistreating me.
Look at my life you can't honestly say that I could
and it would be better for us both.
So what now I feel sick?
I was right, did I have to be so cruel, like the moon.
Hiding away as the sun shows the pain in the world.
Now my heart has been broke and you're the one crying.
Is this some sick joke?
Maybe next time someone dicks in your crotch you'll pray that he chokes.
Months-- thrown away.
You pissed on my trust and that's always the way that I'll see you and me.
And as it stands now that's the way that it always will be.
So we're done and in the end it wasn't all real fun.
You're the one who ended up not being the one.
and as time passes by, its stands ever still and I just can't figure out why.
Heartsick disease.
You hand-cooked me royally fucked with tomato and cheese.
I'm at ease, cause I don't care now.
Have fun the choice isn't me.
Good-bye again
as I tell myself over and over that's we'll still be friends, but I know
It won't be the same in the end.
Have fun in your life without me.
I know that I don't care about you.
The lyrics to The Arrogant Sons Of Bitches's song Royale Fuck Deluxe speaks of heartbreak and the pain of a failed relationship. The singer looks at the moon with closed eyes, realizing that his lover has left just like the moon disappears in the sky. He misses the old version of his lover and is hurt by how cold-hearted and untrue they became. He realizes that his love was thrown away and that he is happy that his ex-partner is mistreating him. The singer acknowledges that his cruel behavior towards his lover was uncalled for and hopes that in the future he won't have to be as cruel.
The lyrics show that the singer is heartbroken but has come to terms with the end of the relationship. He understands that the love he shared with his ex-partner is gone and will never be the same. The line "Have fun in your life without me. I know that I don't care about you" shows that he has moved on and is ready to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
As I look at the moon, my eyes are closed.
I am trying to ignore the painful reality of you leaving me.
You have gone so soon, like the moon.
You left me abruptly and unexpectedly, just like the moon disappears in the sky.
You know what I miss? The old you.
I miss the person you used to be before you changed and hurt me.
You're a cold hearted-fool.
You are heartless and foolish for hurting me the way you did.
You swore to me that things were still cool. How untrue.
You lied to me about our relationship being okay, and now it's clear it wasn't.
The cards have been dealt and my hand doesn't exactly rule.
I am stuck in a situation I didn't choose and have little power over.
As I looked at the sky, I was glad I didn't cry.
I am trying to stay strong and not let my emotions overwhelm me.
Love-- thrown away.
Our love was discarded and wasted.
I'm happy that you are undauntedly mistreating me.
I am being sarcastic, and actually very unhappy about your mistreatment of me.
Look at my life you can't honestly say that I could and it would be better for us both.
I am arguing that ending our relationship might be better for you as well, given the state of my life.
So what now I feel sick?
I am feeling sick and unsure about what to do next.
I was right, did I have to be so cruel, like the moon.
I am acknowledging that I was right about the situation, but questioning if I needed to be as harsh as the moon can be.
Hiding away as the sun shows the pain in the world.
I am trying to hide from the pain in the world that the sun is highlighting.
Now my heart has been broke and you're the one crying.
I am hurt and heartbroken, while you are the one who should be feeling regretful and sorry.
Is this some sick joke? Maybe next time someone dicks in your crotch you'll pray that he chokes.
I am angry and feeling vengeful, hoping that you will experience the same pain and humiliation that you caused me.
Months-- thrown away.
Our months together were meaningless and ended up being wasted time.
You pissed on my trust and that's always the way that I'll see you and me.
You broke my trust and that is how I will always remember our relationship.
And as it stands now that's the way that it always will be.
Our relationship is irreparably damaged and cannot be fixed.
So we're done and in the end it wasn't all real fun.
Our relationship is over and it didn't turn out to be enjoyable or fulfilling.
You're the one who ended up not being the one.
You are the one who betrayed and hurt me, and in the end, you are not the one for me.
and as time passes by, its stands ever still and I just can't figure out why.
Time is standing still and I can't understand why our relationship had to end this way.
Heartsick disease.
I am feeling brokenhearted and emotionally sick as a result of our breakup.
You hand-cooked me royally fucked with tomato and cheese.
You royally messed me up and caused me a lot of pain and heartache.
I'm at ease, cause I don't care now.
I am trying to convince myself that I am at ease and don't care anymore, but in reality, I do still care.
Have fun the choice isn't me.
I am telling you to have fun in your life without me, as I am no longer a part of it.
Good-bye again as I tell myself over and over that's we'll still be friends, but I know It won't be the same in the end.
I am saying goodbye to you and trying to convince myself that we'll still be friends, but deep down, I know our relationship will never be the same.
Have fun in your life without me.
I am telling you to have a good life without me, as I am ready to move on from our relationship.
I know that I don't care about you.
I am trying to convince myself that I don't care about you, but in reality, I do still have feelings for you.
Contributed by Nathaniel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nleekey
how are they not fucking famous as fuck
damien helmet
Why is this
Age-restricted?
Glen Kioni
They hired a nude model for the cover. Plus they use the F Word.
I was kind of there, b/c I went to that studio, b/ not for these sessions.