They released three singles for the label but made no real headway until Link Records released their debut album In Search Of The Crack in 1989.
Even then, though, despite building a decent grassroots following, the band never reached a level that justified their talents.
They had great, catchy songs, muscular but tuneful musicianship, and a great frontman in Steve Jones, whose delivery was often compared to the aforementioned Sir Nod of Holder.
Steve Jones
Vocals, guitar
Shane Woolridge
Guitar
Dean Gifford
Bass
Tony Capaldi
Bass
Pete Maszlag
Lead Guitar
Dave Beale
Bass
Mark Hannan
Drums
Everybody
The Crack Lyrics
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It makes me glad I'm here
I close my eyes away
From days just like today
This glass of in between
Protects the can't be seen
I pull these blinds away
You pull these blinds away
Chorus
Maybe I can fool everybody tonight
Maybe I can make everybody believe in me
Maybe I can fool everybody
And fool myself if I'm really lucky
Maybe I can fool everybody tonight
These trails in frantic pace
Into the lions face
I stand in cautious wait
A lion at the gate
This dress of in between
Protects the can't be seen
I pull this coat around
You pull this coat around
The lyrics of this song, "Everybody" by The Crack, convey a sense of fear and insecurity that the singer tries to hide from everyone else. The opening lines suggest that the singer is in a place where he feels a sense of fear and apprehension, but he is glad that he is there. He wants to close his eyes to shut out the world around him and forget about the current day. The glass of in-between he mentions is perhaps a metaphor for how he feels he's in the middle ground where he's not standing out but also not being ignored. He tries to protect his vulnerabilities by pulling blinds away.
The chorus suggests that he may be trying to fool people about who he really is, including himself. He hopes that he can make everyone believe that he's got it all together, even if he knows that's not the case. He's portraying a made-up version of himself and is, perhaps, trying to convince himself that it's true. It's as if he is hiding behind a mask with the hope of being accepted by everyone else.
The next stanza talks about how the singer is making his way on trails in a frantic pace towards the lion's face. This could suggest that he's going towards where the danger lies hoping to face it, but he's still very cautious in his approach. The dress of in-between and the coat around, which he pulls around himself, are again ways of protecting himself from the dangers and also hiding his vulnerabilities.
Overall, the song is powerful in its honesty and the vulnerability it brings forth. It's about trying to fit in with society and trying to hide one's insecurities, even if it's a temporary thing.
Line by Line Meaning
This place it hides this fear
I am afraid but the place I am currently in helps me hide my fear
It makes me glad I'm here
Though I am afraid, the presence of the place or situation makes me happy
I close my eyes away
I am trying to avoid the reality by shutting my eyes
From days just like today
I am trying to escape from the reality of my current situation
This glass of in between
There is a barrier that separates me from the outside world
Protects the can't be seen
This barrier is meant to conceal or hide things that are not visible or apparent to others
I pull these blinds away
I am trying to remove the barrier that divides me from the outside world
You pull these blinds away
You are helping me remove this barrier
Chorus Maybe I can fool everybody tonight
I am hoping to deceive everyone around me tonight
Maybe I can make everybody believe in me
I want everyone to trust and have faith in me
Maybe I can fool everybody
I want to deceive everyone around me
And fool myself if I'm really lucky
I hope to deceive myself by believing my own lies
Maybe I can fool everybody tonight
I hope to deceive everyone around me tonight
These trails in frantic pace
I am running away quickly
Into the lions face
I am facing danger or a difficult situation
I stand in cautious wait
I am waiting carefully and taking precautions
A lion at the gate
I am facing a dangerous or difficult situation
This dress of in between
I am wearing a barrier that separates me from the world
Protects the can't be seen
This barrier helps to hide things that cannot be seen
I pull this coat around
I am covering myself with a barrier
You pull this coat around
You are helping me to cover myself with a barrier
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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I wish DVDA would bring out an album - Matt & Trey even said themselves they've got an albums worth of material :)
China_is_asshole
Damn... that must be one of those misfits coffin collection box jobs🤣👌
jarod banks
there is no reason anyone should be as talented as trey parker.
Amalek Goyim
Sure there is! To provide us, the people, with this amazing comedy
LimePeel96
just to be in the presence of these brilliant men just for a minute, would be the best minute of my life
s. batcakes
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I was at this show and for the last 10 years I have been trying to explain the brilliance of this song!!
The Electrician
Where was this?!
BjornGrim
the best and most financially viable Bro-mance of all time; Trey Parker & Matt Stone. Fucking awesome song!
Elmer J Fapp
this is pure gold. i can't believe i haven't hear this before
dadsanders
I fuckin' love Matt 'n' Trey. Keep us laughing guys.