The Eyeliners formed several years ago when three sisters from Albuquerque, NM wanted to start a band.
Gel Baca and Lisa Baca took on the responsibilities of guitar and bass respectively and Laura Baca was going to be the singer. Since they never set out to form an all-girl band, The Eyeliners auditioned both male and female drummers, but couldn’t find anyone who understood the direction they wanted to go in. They began to wonder if this band would ever become a reality. That’s when fate stepped in. Gel had borrowed a drum set from a friend that they were using for the drummer auditions. One day, Gel and Lisa were rocking out to "I Love Rock N Roll" when Laura walked in. They persuaded Laura to try the simple drumbeat on the borrowed drum set. Although she had never played drums before, she picked up the drumbeat remarkably fast. About halfway through the rendition of the song, she started to sing along. It was then that Laura took on the task of lead vocalist and drummer and what was to become the Eyeliners was soon underway.
The band played their first show under the name Psychodrama but upon touring the west coast, they decided to change their name to something much more appropriate and unique - The Eyeliners.
A few months later, fate stepped in again when The Eyeliners played a show with the Red Aunts. Red Aunts frontwoman, Terri Wahl was so impressed with the band that she introduced them to owner of Sympathy For the Record Industry - Long Gone John and pretty soon, the Eyeliners debut CD and 7" were in the works! Two more seven inches ("Do The Zombie" and "Rock N Roll, Baby") followed on Sympathy for the Record Industry over the next couple of years.
In 1999, The Eyeliners caught the attention of Ben Weasel and he was eager to release their newly recorded album "Here Comes Trouble" on his label Panic Button Records, to be co-released with Lookout! Records. "Here Comes Trouble," which was recorded with Mass Giorgini (Screeching Weasel, The Queers, Groovie Ghoulies etc.), was released in March 2000 to rave reviews, the Eyeliners then joined up with the Mr. T Experience and American Steal on the Lookout! Freakout Tour in September 2000 and followed that up with 2 sold out shows with Screeching Weasel at the House of Blues in Chicago.
2000 saw the release of "Here Comes Trouble", followed by other pop-punk gems such as "Sealed With A Kiss", and their latest release is "No Apologies".
It was during this time that they truly began to sharpen their sound, blending well-crafted pop punk songs about love and heartbreak with 50’s rock n roll style and attitude. "Sealed with a Kiss," was recorded and produced by Ryan Greene (NOFX, Lagwagon, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, No Use For A Name, Lunachicks, etc.) With it The Eyeliners take their song writing to a new level musically while maintaining their trademark style and attitude that they are known and loved for.
Having played over 250 shows with such bands as Screeching Weasel, Fugazi, L7, The Queers, The Mr. T Experience, Red Aunts, Groovie Ghoulies, The Specials, The Avengers, Vice Squad, Flogging Molly, Southern Culture on the Skids, Dillinger 4 and Man Or Astroman, The Eyeliners have earned the respect of reviewers, press, and fans alike as an energetic and unpredictable live band that is not to be missed.
Albums
Confidential (Sympathy for the Record Industry, 1997)
Here Comes Trouble (Lookout/Panic Button, 2000)
Sealed with a Kiss (Lookout/Panic Button, 2001)
No Apologies (Blackheart, 2005)
High School
The Eyeliners Lyrics
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Expensive clothes
I know you - you were
One of those
Who talked shit, made
Lives miserable posing
To be a friend
One day it'll come
You in the end
It's been a long time
Go back to high school
I didn't like you then
And I won't start to
I've got better things
To do than sit here
And ignore you
You're just the same
As before
Self serving ego is
What you are
Have you found it
Didn't get you
Very far
After all this time it
Seems like nothing's changed
And you're wondering
Why you're running
Out of friends
The song "High School" by The Eyeliners is a scathing critique of individuals who act fake and shallow in high school, who then continue to maintain those same insincere behaviors well into adulthood. The lyrics are directed at a person who used to talk behind the singer's back and treat her unkindly, and who now wants to be friends again. The singer, however, is not interested in reconnecting, as she has moved on to more important things, and sees no point in expending energy on someone who is likely to continue the same toxic patterns of behavior.
The first verse of the song talks about the typical high school hierarchy, where people with expensive clothes and makeup hold a lot of social power. The singer knows the person she is addressing the song to and remembers her as someone who used to spread rumors and cause other people to feel miserable to make herself feel better. The singer harbors disdain for such behavior and sees right through it. She warns the person that eventually their cruel actions will catch up with them, despite how popular they may be in the moment.
The second verse accuses the person of having a self-serving ego and living in a bubble of privilege. The repetition of "after all this time, it seems like nothing's changed" highlights the insincerity of this person's character, and how they have not grown or matured over the years. They continue to act the same way they did in high school, without considering how their actions may be hurting others, and without realizing that they are running out of people who are willing to tolerate their behavior. The singer has moved on from these petty and immature antics and sees no reason to go back and engage with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Make up, gossip, and
Focusing on appearance and hearsay.
Expensive clothes
Valuing material goods.
I know you - you were
The singer is familiar with the person they're addressing.
One of those
The person is part of a group that the singer recognizes.
Who talked shit, made
The person spoke negatively and caused harm.
Lives miserable posing
The person pretended to be a friend while causing distress.
To be a friend
The person put up a facade of friendship.
One day it'll come
The consequences of their actions will catch up to them.
Back to you and get
Their actions will have consequences for them.
You in the end
The person will ultimately suffer for their negative behavior.
It's been a long time
A considerable amount of time has passed.
Go back to high school
The person's behavior is reminiscent of high school immaturity.
I didn't like you then
The singer had a negative opinion of the person in the past.
And I won't start to
The singer's opinion hasn't changed.
I've got better things
The singer has more important matters to attend to.
To do than sit here
The singer doesn't want to waste time dealing with the person.
And ignore you
The singer would rather not interact with the person.
You're just the same
The person hasn't evolved or improved since high school.
As before
Their character hasn't changed.
Self serving ego is
The person is motivated by their own interests.
What you are
Their behavior is a reflection of their true nature.
Have you found it
The person hasn't received the validation they seek.
Didn't get you
Their behavior hasn't brought them success or happiness.
Very far
Their actions have not lead to personal growth or fulfillment.
After all this time it
Despite the person's experiences and the passage of time.
Seems like nothing's changed
The person remains stagnant in their behavior and mindset.
And you're wondering
The person is confused or frustrated with their current situation.
Why you're running
Their behavior has pushed people away.
Out of friends
The person has lost the support and companionship of those around them.
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