In 2004, the Briefs went on European tour without Lance Romance, who had stayed behind to get his GED. They took in his place bassist Steve Kicks of Vancouver's New Town Animals. Lance rejoined the line-up for the 2004 release party of Sex Objects, however retired from the band in 2005. Kicks has since become a permanent addition and was a full member for the follow up Steal Yer Heart.
Lyrically the Briefs have carried on many themes prevalent in `77 era punk rock. The Sex Objects single "Orange Alert" gained notoriety as a seething criticism of the Bush administration and the of the culture of fear in post-9/11 America. It is one of a number of songs critical of the U.S. Government, including "No More Presidents" and "Destroy The USA" from Sex Objects, and "We Americans" from Off the Charts. The band has written a number of love songs a consciously off kilter style similar to the Buzzcocks' "Orgasm Addict." Through songs like "Dolly Parton" the band has also shown a penchant for light-hearted absurdity.
The Briefs are currently on hiatus while Chris is in Germany and Daniel continues his quest towards becoming the world's littlest astronaut, training at a secret location underground, possibly in California. Nix and Kicks are both in a new band called Steve E. Nix and The Cute Lepers. They play a very similar style of music as The Briefs with some added power pop drive. They have released a 7" single for the songs "Terminal Boredom" backed with "Prove It" on 1-2-3-4 Go! Records. Two more singles are due on the europeon labels NFT and Drunk'n'Roll records.
Poor and Weird
The Briefs Lyrics
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I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird I'm getting weirder by the second
I used to have somebody but my alter ego spent it
I was talking to a lady sellin something at a mall
I think the older I get its more apparent to me every day, HEY HEY
I fell on my head when I was just a little kid
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
The chance that you will ever see someone like me is slim to nothing
You kinda smart babe but you got no heart
I see the clothes that people wear I see the food that people eat
I see a little purple man disappearing in the street
I think the older I get its more apparent to me everyday
I got hit on the head when I was just a little kid
Yeah I mind
It's funny
It's on my mind
I
I think I never want to notice just what I did just what I did
I think I never want to notice what I did just what I did alright
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
Get out a dollar baby
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
The Briefs' "Poor and Weird" is a song that conveys the feeling of being an outcast and not belonging in society. The song is centered around a character who is poor, strange and misunderstood, and is in search of someone to accept them for who they are. However, the singer is aware that the chance of finding someone who will understand them is slim to none.
The lyrics point out that the character is aware of how unusual their behavior is, and they even recall a specific scenario where they were talking to a donkey and a wall. The line "I used to have somebody but my alter ego spent it" suggests that the character may have had someone in their past, but their quirks and oddities may have driven them away. As the song progresses, the character realizes that they have been strange from an early age, as they "fell on their head when they were just a little kid."
"Poor and Weird" comments on issues of class and social exclusion. The lyrics observe that people judge each other based on what they wear and what they eat. Ironically, the character is asking for a dollar from someone who's judging them, even though they cannot see their worth beyond the surface level. Overall, the song reflects on the struggles of people who feel like they don't fit in, with a catchy tune that will resonate with anyone who's felt like they don't belong.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm poor and I'm weird baby you got no time for me
I am an unusual and financially deprived person who you do not have any interest in spending your time with.
I'm poor and I'm weird I'm getting weirder by the second
My financial and societal status is deteriorating, and as a result, my behavior and actions are becoming increasingly peculiar.
I used to have somebody but my alter ego spent it
In the past, I had someone in my life, but my eccentric and abnormal personality traits caused me to lose them to my alternate, strange persona.
I was talking to a lady sellin something at a mall
I was conversing with a woman who was attempting to sell me a product in a shopping center.
Thinkin bout a donkey I was talkin to a wall
My mind was preoccupied with thoughts of a donkey, and I found myself speaking to an inanimate object instead of a person.
I think the older I get its more apparent to me every day, HEY HEY
As I age, it is becoming increasingly evident to me that my peculiarities are more pronounced than ever before.
I fell on my head when I was just a little kid
When I was young, I experienced a head injury that may have contributed to my current odd behavior and mindset.
The chance that you will ever see someone like me is slim to nothing
It is highly unlikely that you will encounter another individual who is as strange or economically disadvantaged as I am.
You kinda smart babe but you got no heart
While you possess some intellectual capability, you lack any sense of empathy or compassion for individuals such as myself.
I see the clothes that people wear I see the food that people eat
I observe the clothing and dietary choices of individuals in mainstream society.
I see a little purple man disappearing in the street
I witness strange occurrences or visions that others may not perceive or understand.
I think the older I get its more apparent to me everyday
It is becoming more evident to me each day that my uniqueness and financial struggles are a central aspect of my identity as I age.
I got hit on the head when I was just a little kid
When I was a child, I experienced a head injury that has likely impacted my current state of mind and behavior.
I think I never want to notice just what I did just what I did
I may intentionally avoid acknowledging my odd actions or thoughts to prevent further ostracization or negative judgment from others.
I think I never want to notice what I did just what I did alright
I may make a conscious decision to ignore or deny my peculiarities and simply accept them as part of who I am.
Get out a dollar baby
Give me a dollar or some form of financial assistance, as I am currently struggling to make ends meet.
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@tylerullyot189
Saw them and met them in Orlando in 2008. Wildest night of my life. Blacked out and woke up the next morning in some random alley downtown, with some drifter named Neo. He helped me get home.
I’ll never forget that man. Got me home safe, knowing I don’t remember or knew him.
@voidofhope6259
Sounds like an experience man….fuck yeah!!
@Queenofthebifauxnen
I'm liking the bassline, classic. Nice upload
@tonnroc
I was brought here from school of rock Seattle
@joshweinberg6321
Best punk band of the 2000s
@WaitingForTheHook
The Exploding Hearts say hi
@artz.fartzche6315
@@WaitingForTheHook love the Exploding Hearts, but I consider them more Power Pop than punk.
@WaitingForTheHook
Art Z. Fartzche I dunno they’re both to me. they were ferocious
@joshweinberg6321
@@WaitingForTheHook I remember finding out about them via Adam Cox, was in contact with him via email about getting some old Spider Babies singles (his old band) right before the accident. Very sad, I think they would have done very well in the early 2000s. If you want ferocious, check out the Spider Babies, one of the rawest punk bands of the 90s.
@quackquacksable
Melcher!!!!!!!