Made up of guitarist and frontwoman Kaia Wilson, bassist Alison Martlew, and drummer Melissa York, the band has been performing together since the recording of their first album, Are We Not Femme? in 1998. Since then, the trio has recorded three subsequent albums, Population: 1975 in 1999, 3 in 2001, and Make Yr Life in 2004. They have also appeared on a number of compilations of note, including Being Out Rocks, produced by the Human Rights Campaign (Centaur Productions, 2002), and Fields And Streams (Kill Rock Stars, 2002). In 2005 the band announced a hiatus.
The first three albums were released by the now-defunct Mr. Lady Records, run by Kaia Wilson and Tammy Rae Carland. It was named after Wilson's first solo LP, Ladyman, created after leaving Team Dresch. The label also released the first two Le Tigre recordings. Make Yr Life was released by Yep Roc. The track, "Sex (I'm a Lesbian)" appeared on Mr. Lady's 1999 sampler album, New Women's Music Sampler. In 2001, a live rendition of the track, "Disco", appeared on another sampler album, Calling All Kings & Queens.
Kaia Wilson had previously performed in Adickdid and Team Dresch, appearing on their first two albums, Personal Best and Captain My Captain; Melissa York was also in Team Dresch, playing drums on the second LP and, prior to that, performing in Vitapup and Born Against.
The Butchies also played on the 2001 Amy Ray (of the Indigo Girls) album Stag on Daemon Records and backed her up on tour.
Shooting Star
The Butchies Lyrics
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a desert for you my thoughts are flying to where you
are i would go through a desert for you right on the
edge of a storm tonight i'll be with you and warm to
lie in the circle of your arms i would go through a
desert for you and for me i would go through a desert
for you the sky had been falling when i heard your
name calling me by name calling me by my name out of
you're such a shooting star that's what you are you're
just a shooting star mountains are moving in the desert
sun i am crossing this desert for you it is a lesson
and it must be done i am crossing this desert for you
The song "Shooting Star" by The Butchies is a love song that expresses the overwhelming desire to be with someone, even if it means traveling through great challenges to get to them. The first verse describes the intense weather and the feeling of being willing to brave anything to reach the person they are thinking of. The second verse speaks to the magic of the person, describing them as a shooting star that blazes brightly by. The chorus reiterates this sentiment, declaring that the person is indeed a shooting star, and that the singer would do anything, even crossing a desert, to be with them.
The bridge of the song provides a slightly different perspective. It acknowledges that the journey to be with this person is indeed challenging, but that it is necessary to take on this challenge for the sake of the relationship. This is phrased as a lesson that must be learned, and it is something that the singer is willing to do for their love.
In addition to the romantic lyrics, the song features a catchy and upbeat melody that suits the energy of the lyrics. The driving rhythm and bouncy guitar riffs make the song feel like a joyful celebration of love and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
thunder is shaking the roof of my car i would go through
The intense sound of thunder is vibrating the roof of my car. I am willing to go through any obstacle to be with you.
a desert for you my thoughts are flying to where you
My mind is wandering to where you are. I would travel through a barren desert just to be with you.
are i would go through a desert for you right on the
I am willing to traverse a desert just to be with you. No matter where you are, I am committed to finding my way to you.
edge of a storm tonight i'll be with you and warm to
Even though there may be potential danger with the upcoming storm, I am dedicated to being with you tonight, and providing warmth and comfort in your arms.
lie in the circle of your arms i would go through a
I am willing to go through anything to be with you, even if it means braving difficult situations, just to be wrapped in your loving embrace.
desert for you and for me i would go through a desert
I am willing to travel across vast deserts, not only for you, but for myself as well. Our love is worth any journey.
the sky had been falling when i heard your
When I heard your name, it was during a tumultuous time when it felt like the sky was literally falling down around me.
name calling me by name calling me by my name out of
I heard you call my name, loud and clear, out of nowhere. It was as if the universe was aligning in that moment, bringing us together.
the corner of my eye i saw you blazin' brightly by
As I was looking elsewhere, I caught a glimpse of you blazing by brightly in the corner of my eye. It was a moment of serendipity.
you're such a shooting star that's what you are you're
To me, you are a force of nature, much like a beautiful, brilliant shooting star. You shine bright and make my world more beautiful.
just a shooting star mountains are moving in the desert
Despite your incredible brilliance and unique beauty, your essence is fleeting, like a shooting star. You may be a small part of the vast desert, but you are still incredibly important to me.
sun i am crossing this desert for you it is a lesson
I am traversing this desert, with the scorching sun beating down on me, to be with you. It is a lesson in perseverance and dedication to our love, proving that we can overcome any challenge.
and it must be done i am crossing this desert for you
This difficult journey to be with you is something that must be done. Our love is worth any struggle and hardship that we may encounter along the way.
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