In 2013, pop punk sweethearts The Dollyrots reproduced. But their new baby didn’t slow them down: they just brought him on tour. Thus the title of their upcoming live CD/DVD, Family Vacation: Live in the Los Angeles.
Released on March 11, 2016, Family Vacation is a concert film with a companion live album that captures The Dollyrots on their 2015 summer tour with long-time roadmates Bowling For Soup. It’s 40 minutes of pure rock frenzy, harnessed by filmmaker Ian MacLeod and delivered as both a video/audio download and deluxe double disc set.
The term “family” not only describes singer/bassist Kelly Ogden, guitarist Luis Cabezas, and their baby River, but also the extended family of Dollyrots fans, who supported the creation of this live CD/DVD by crowdfunding it on PledgeMusic. Those who contributed to the project received the film and album weeks before the public street date, and were also privy to some special extras, including a bonus studio EP and exclusive memorabilia. As Kelly puts it, “There are a lot of fans who might never get out to a Dollyrots show in the flesh, so we did our best to bring the experience to them. The only things missing are the ringing ears and sweaty hugs…but other than that I think we nailed it!”
Since their formation 15 years ago, The Dollyrtos have played over a thousand shows and released five studio albums, but Family Vacation is their first ever official live record. After releasing material on both Lookout! Records and Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records, the band decided to go completely independent for their last few releases, and 2014’s Barefoot and Pregnant (released through the band’s own label, Arrested Youth Records) enjoyed a #7 debut on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. They hope their fans will similarly embrace Family Vacation, which comes on the heels of multiple US tours in 2015 and a three-week tour of the United Kingdom with Bowling For Soup this past February.
Screaming, staying up all night, and vomiting everywhere: Family Vacation shows that punk rock and parenting aren’t so different after all. And it stands as proof that just because you grow up doesn’t mean you have to stop being awesome.
Kick Me To The Curb
The Dollyrots Lyrics
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Up when you're hungry
I'll make some dinner but not to day
You only thank me
When you get greedy
You know I'll take you back so it's okay
You only take me
When you get lonely
And then we'll light a cigarette, for two
Maybe we'll ride on handlebars, so new
Go on and give it to me
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
You only spank me
When I get naughty
Sometimes my manners they go astray
You only thank me
When you get greedy
You know I'll take you back so it's okay
And then we'll light a cigarette, for two
Maybe we'll ride on handlebars, so new
Go on and give it to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!
You only thank me
When you get greedy
You know I'll take you back so it's okay
You only take me
When you get lonely
Into the sunshine where we can play
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
The Dollyrots's song "Kick Me to the Curb" is about a toxic relationship where one person is constantly being used and mistreated by the other person. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the mistreatment but still allows it to happen because they believe they will be taken back no matter what. The repetition of the phrase "you only" highlights the one-sidedness of the relationship and the singer's lack of power. The lines "you only wake me up when you're hungry / you only thank me when you get greedy" show how the other person only seeks the singer's attention when it benefits them, and the line "you only take me when you get lonely" suggests that the singer is just a convenience to the other person. The line "you only spank me when I get naughty" may be interpreted in multiple ways- it could either mean that the other person is physically abusive or that they only pay attention to the singer when they have done something wrong. Ultimately, the singer realizes that they need to be kicked to the curb, indicating that they would rather be alone than stuck in a one-sided, toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You only wake me
Up when you're hungry
You only pay attention to me when you need something from me, like food.
I'll make some dinner but not to day
I'll make you dinner, but not right now because I'm tired of being taken for granted.
You only thank me
When you get greedy
You know I'll take you back so it's okay
You only show appreciation when you want something from me, and I always forgive you when you treat me poorly.
You only take me
When you get lonely
Into the sunshine where we can play
You only want to hang out with me when you're bored and want to have fun in the sun.
And then we'll light a cigarette, for two
Maybe we'll ride on handlebars, so new
Go on and give it to me
We'll do things that are exciting and fun, like smoking and riding bikes, but it's always you who decides what we do.
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
I need to be pushed away and left alone because I deserve to be treated better than how you treat me.
You only spank me
When I get naughty
Sometimes my manners they go astray
You punish me when I act out of line, despite the fact that I'm only acting this way because of how poorly you treat me.
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
Again, I need to be pushed away and treated better because I deserve more.
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Bugna
You only wake me
Up when you're hungry
I'll make some dinner but not to day
You only take me
When you get lonely
Into the sunshine where we can play
And then we'll light a cigarette, for two
Maybe we'll ride on handlebars, so new
Go on and give it to me
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
You only spank me
When I get naughty
Sometimes my manners they go astray
You only thank me
When you get greedy
You know I'll take you back so it's okay
And then we'll light a cigarette, for two
Maybe we'll ride on handlebars, so new
Go on and give it to me
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
lyrics of the song
Chris Bugna
You only wake me
Up when you're hungry
I'll make some dinner but not to day
You only take me
When you get lonely
Into the sunshine where we can play
And then we'll light a cigarette, for two
Maybe we'll ride on handlebars, so new
Go on and give it to me
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
You only spank me
When I get naughty
Sometimes my manners they go astray
You only thank me
When you get greedy
You know I'll take you back so it's okay
And then we'll light a cigarette, for two
Maybe we'll ride on handlebars, so new
Go on and give it to me
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah, just kick me to the
Yeah Yeah Yeah just kick me to the curb,
That's what I'm needing
lyrics of the song
Sonny Lee
Best song from great "Eat My Heart Out" album :))
Demetria Deusch
Love this song
Tomato~Shi
I think I have to thanks the series Reaper for making me discover this awesome band. I haven't stopped listening to them since :D
fooman65
Great track
Stanze
Jag-Stang owners unite! Rock on Dollyrots! <3
Keilakat
Please come back to the southeast. We need some Dollyrots.
McDizzle !
Is that Gavin Rossdale on guitar?
adventuretom
That's Luis
Peter Koslovski
I like that 2020 =), see you later