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.
Stuck On You
The Briefs Lyrics
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I'm stuck on you, yeah, I know I'm stuck
Don't wanna chit chat on the telephone
I wanna stay after I walk you home
Stuck on you, all right
Stuck on you, all right
A sticky habit I don't want to stop
On you like shampoo
Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere
A gummy bear in your underwear
I'm stuck to you, yeah, I'm stuck right there
You're sweet like gum, you're the brand I chew
I'll chew it and stick it right on you
Stuck on you, all right
Stuck on you, all right
Pomade in your teased hair
I'm stuck on you, you're not going anywhere
Stuck to me you're without a doubt
Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere
Stuck on you
Stuck on you
Stuck on you
Stuck on you
And when I'm stuck on you
I say nothing ever beats it (nothing ever beats it)
And when I'm stuck on you
It's everything I needed (everything I needed)
I get so stuck on you
And you've never been a bore (never been a bore)
I get so stuck on you
And I wanna stick to you some more
Some more, some more
Stuck on you [8x]
Yeah, Yeah you [4x]
I'm stuck
I'm stuck
The Briefs’s “Stuck On You” is a catchy and humorous ode to the feeling of being infatuated with someone. The lyrics describe the singer’s attraction to someone who is both cute and tough. The singer is stuck on this person and never wants to be away from them. They don’t want to just chat on the phone – they want to spend time with the person after walking them home.
The metaphors used in the song are sticky, literally. The person the singer is attracted to is like glue that they want to huff (inhale). The singer is stuck on the person like shampoo, a gummy bear stuck in underwear, and gum that they’ll chew and stick to the person. The chorus repeats “stuck on you” to emphasize the obsession. The pre-chorus and bridge add to the light and playful tone of the song with lines like “pomade in your teased hair,” and “You've never been a bore.” The song concludes with the repeated phrase “I'm stuck,” emphasizing that the singer can’t let go of this infatuation.
Overall, The Briefs use humor and wit to express the feeling of being infatuated in “Stuck On You.” The sticky metaphors add to the playful tone of the song while capturing the essence of the singer’s obsession with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
You're pretty cute, you're pretty tough
You are very attractive to me and also have a strong personality
I'm stuck on you, yeah, I know I'm stuck
I am infatuated with you and acknowledge that I cannot escape my feelings
Don't wanna chit chat on the telephone
I don't want to waste time talking on the phone
I wanna stay after I walk you home
I want to spend more time with you after escorting you home
You're the glue that I want to huff
You have become someone I am addicted to, just like an inhalant drug
A sticky habit I don't want to stop
My feelings for you are addictive and I don't want them to end
On you like shampoo
I am all over you like shampoo when it gets to your hair
Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere
I am always around you, no matter where you go
A gummy bear in your underwear
I am stuck to you, in a way that is both sweet and sticky
I'm stuck to you, yeah, I'm stuck right there
I am attached to you in a particular area and cannot detach myself from you
You're sweet like gum, you're the brand I chew
You are as pleasant as chewing gum and I can't get enough of you
I'll chew it and stick it right on you
I will enjoy you and remain attached to you
Pomade in your teased hair
Your hairstyle is unique and stylized with pomade
I'm stuck on you, you're not going anywhere
I am infatuated with you and you cannot escape my feelings
Stuck to me you're without a doubt
You are completely attached to me and there is no question about it
Stuck on you
I cannot escape my feelings for you
And when I'm stuck on you
Whenever I am infatuated with you
I say nothing ever beats it (nothing ever beats it)
I declare that there is no greater feeling than being stuck on you
It's everything I needed (everything I needed)
Being infatuated with you is everything I have been looking for
I get so stuck on you
I become incredibly infatuated with you
And you've never been a bore (never been a bore)
You have never been dull or uninteresting to me
And I wanna stick to you some more
I want to remain attached to you for a longer time
Some more, some more
I desire to be close to you for an extended period of time
Stuck on you [8x]
I cannot escape my infatuation with you
Yeah, Yeah you [4x]
Yes, it is you who I am attached to
I'm stuck
I am unable to break free from my feelings towards you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER M OLIVA, JOHN N OLIVA, KEITH COLLINS
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Shteve67
They're my new favorite band. I wish I knew about them years ago.
dZakBPMRC pmrc
the shades , singin into the toilet plunger and revved up pop punk... PERFECTION
Connor McGrath
saw these guys in Philly with Clit 45 back in like 2006. Great band.
Jade McDonald
Oh my god who would ever guess that they'ed look somewhat like some of their influences. Who would have guessed?!?! Are you one of those people that comment on every punk video and say they sound like the Ramones lmao!
Mike Ragan
BYO REC'$, really scored with this band, great video...
dzietrupy
Sounds like Ramones looks like Toy Dolls
Dan Bradshaw
Kicks rules
tama1266
They look's like Captain Sensible of The Damned lml
Liv Damage
They even use the same black and red striped background the Damned use on a couple singles...i mean the Damned are one of the greatest bands ever...so nice hustle
Mendo Kid
tama1266 hahaha