There have been two punk rock bands called the Ducky Boys:

1.) The D… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two punk rock bands called the Ducky Boys:

1.) The Ducky Boys are a street punk band from Boston, Massachusetts. Since forming in 1995 in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, the band has spanned over ten years with two tenures that have led to four full-length albums and over 50 songs. The band derives its name from the name of an Irish street gang in the 1979 movie, "The Wanderers".
Lead on bass and vocals by band frontman Mark Lind and drums by mainstay Jason Messina, while featuring a rotating cast of guitarists, the band released four full length albums before being put on hiatus in 2007. The band is currently operating on a "part-time" basis, performing a small amount of shows throughout the year, featuring the lineup of Lind, Messina, and Sullivan.
Over the last ten years, the band's sound has evolved from quick punk riffs to more stripped down rock music and a developing message of social consciousness. However, the band's influences, which include Rancid, Social Distortion, The Clash, Bruce Springsteen, and dozens of other punk and rock n' roll bands, still remains a prevalent element in the band's sound.

Members:
Mark Lind - bass, lead vocals
Jason Messina - drums
Douglas Sullivan - guitar, vocals

Former members:
Mike Marsden - guitar, vocals
Mike O'Leary - guitar, vocals
James Lynch - guitar, vocals
Joe Riot - guitar, vocals
Tom DeRecco - guitar, vocals

2) The first Ducky Boys put out at least one 7" EP in 1982 on Spoiler Records. The EP was called Mercenary and the front cover shows the band trying to look tough in military regalia. Both photos show only four people, yet five band members are listed.

Members:
Al Catraz - guitar, vocals
Charlie Cutemup - bass
Alma Merced - vocals
Phlegm - drums
Broadway Turk Superstar - vocals

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The Ducky Boys Lyrics

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If I did it all over again
Would you, would you find a way
If you did it all over again
Would you, would you end up dead

Finding all the things your after
Took it's toll my friend
Search for all the things your after

If it kills the pain
Your all alone when you come down
Your all alone when you come down

Too young to burn out like you did
But you pick the life you lived
Too young to burn out like you did

Finding all the things your after
Took it's tool my friend
Search for all the things your after
If it kills the pain
Your all alone when you come down
Your all alone when you come down

Yeah it's russian roullette with a loaded gun
You reach for one more round your done

Your all alone when you come down
Your all alone when you come down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Ducky Boys's song [untitled] are haunting and introspective. The singer's reflection on whether they or their loved one would make the same choices if they could live their lives again adds an extra layer of sadness to the already mournful melody. The lyrics also touch on the self-destructive nature of addiction and the feeling of isolation that comes with it. The line "Finding all the things your after/ Took it's toll my friend" speaks to the fact that the pursuit of happiness often comes at a great cost, and the "things you're after" can ultimately lead to your destruction. The mention of "Russian roulette with a loaded gun" and "picking the life you lived" suggests that the singer and/or their loved one made choices that they knew would have dangerous and potentially fatal consequences.

Overall, the song [untitled] is a powerful lament on the weight of regret and the struggle to find meaning in a world that can seem cruel and unforgiving.

Line by Line Meaning

If I did it all over again
Reflecting on past choices and considering the potential for different outcomes

Would you, would you find a way
Questioning whether another person would be involved in a hypothetical redo and if they would contribute to a different result

If you did it all over again
Posing a similar question to the previous line, but directed at the other person

Would you, would you end up dead
Reflecting on the gravity of past actions and imagining the possibility of fatal consequences

Finding all the things your after
Pursuing personal desires, goals, or happiness

Took it's toll my friend
Acknowledging that this pursuit may have negative effects on oneself or relationships

Search for all the things your after
Encouraging the continued pursuit of these goals despite potential consequences

If it kills the pain
Suggesting that achieving these goals may be a way to cope with emotional or mental pain

Your all alone when you come down
Implying that the pursuit of these desires may lead to feelings of isolation or loneliness

Too young to burn out like you did
Remarking on the short amount of time the other person had to experience life and suggesting that their burnout was premature

But you pick the life you lived
Acknowledging the other person's agency in their choices and decisions

Yeah it's russian roullette with a loaded gun
Comparing risky or dangerous behavior to playing russian roulette, a game of chance that often involves a loaded gun

You reach for one more round your done
Suggesting that pushing limits or taking one more risk could have irreversible consequences

Your all alone when you come down
Repeating the earlier line to reinforce the idea of isolation or loneliness after pursuing personal goals

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Comments from YouTube:

JCEleetar

2y↑15

I'm not exactly sure why this scene is so terrifying. Being lost in an unknown area is one thing, especially at night. Seeing the Ducky Boys in church receiving communion knowing full well that they are killers is eerie. The priest was shoving the hosts into their mouths because he must know they are bad kids. One of them even eyes the priest as if to say, do it again and I'll kill you. The fact that they say not a word is also scary. Poor Turkey was looking for someone to talk to and this dude up and cuts him with a smirk on his face. Then it is as if they all appear out of the dark and fog turning 1 into hundreds. Once Turkey falls to his death, they move on as if nothing happened or they are satisfied with their 'kill'. I know that it was a gang movie, but the Ducky Boys were almost like a hoard of zombies thirsty for blood but in a 'gang' sort of way.

Jalen Ikezeue

41w↑1

Well I say Turkey Gets what he deserves He betrayed The Wanderers

MaryAnne Weldon

40w

Read Richard Prices novel. The priest was a Ducky Boy in his youth. He had his share of violence. He also most likely gave a few Duckys some of those scars and welts. He wasn't afraid to take them into his chambers and procede with punishment for sins. Great novel. A must read if you love the movie.