Centering around brothers Jimmy Flemion and Dennis Flemion, guitarist and drummer respectively, the Frogs added bassist Jay Tiller in 1983. That same year, Jimmy began wearing what was to become his trademark stage gimmick, a pair of six-foot bat wings. Although in their early days, the Frogs played mostly in coffeehouses, they soon developed a large following, due mostly to their fan-friendly shows. In 1988, the Frogs, ardent home-tapers, self-released their first official album, in limited quantities. In that same year, Brian Hill joined the group as bassist.
These home tapes eventually reached Gerard Cosloy in 1989, then head of Homestead Records, who released a collection of 12 tracks under the title It's Only Right and Natural. All but one of the tracks on the release supported the brothers' claim that they were leaders in a new gay supremacy movement. The album was received with mixed reactions; some listeners were generally ecstatic, although others, who either disliked the subject matter, or misunderstood the concept, weren't as enthusiastic.
In 1990, the Frogs produced a new album, called Racially Yours, with a cover of the brothers, one in whiteface, one in blackface. With pseudo-racially-charged songs, their label was unwilling to release it (although it was distributed freely by fans, and was finally released in 2000), and The Frogs' further plans, for a live album, went unfulfilled, as labels they pursued all seemed to be suffering through bankruptcy and management problems.
Tiller left in 1992, to be replaced by Damian Strigens, although there were several substitutes in the meantime, including such notables as Eddie Roeser from Urge Overkill and Kelley Deal from The Breeders. The Frogs followed Cosloy to his new label, Matador Records, releasing a single in 1994, the same year that they appeared on a Pearl Jam B-side, covering "Rearviewmirror". In 1996, the Frogs released a new album, My Daughter the Broad, and in 1997, their Starjob EP was produced by Billy Corgan. The Frogs later appeared on the Smashing Pumpkins' "Tonight, Tonight" single, as well as contributing their version of "Vacation" to the "Unsealed" Go-Gos tribute album. They also released Bananimals in 1999 and Hopscotch Lollipop Sunday Surprise in 2001.
The Frogs were often mentioned in conjunction with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Sebastian Bach, and Smashing Pumpkins, due to their fervent support of the album It's Only Right and Natural. The band, through their unique sense of humor, targeted homosexual and racial stereotypes, mainly pretending to be the minorities they sang about (with the band's name sometimes said to be an acronym for Founding Revolutionaries Of Gay Supremacy). Although critics have attacked the Frogs for poor taste, bands seen normally as politically correct have come to their defense.
The Frogs released two new albums on Saturday 7 July 2012 through iTunes, Squirrel Bunny Juniper Deluxe and Count Yer Blessingz. Sadly, Dennis drowned in a boating accident the same day while on vacation with his family.
You & I
The Frogs Lyrics
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I feel like making love to all the men tonight
Yeah, yeah, it's a beautiful night
Making love to every guy in sight
(Every)
Yeah, yeah, it's a beautiful night
Yeah, a night
Lots of cute guys in the club tonight
(You're not kidding)
Lots of juicy asses hangin' out
What's your name?
(Like I've told you before)
As I've said so many times before
I don't wanna play no games
Don't wanna play no games with you tonight
But I tend to be a loner
So when you get up in the morning
I may not be there
I don't care if you disrespect me
Just so you love me
The Frogs's song You & I is a provocative and subversive exploration of sexuality and gender norms. The opening lyrics, "That was a good drum break, I feel like making love to all the men tonight," immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer's desire for men is unapologetically expressed, as he revels in the opportunities the night brings to be with multiple partners. The chorus reinforces this message, emphasizing the beauty of the night and how it facilitates his sexual desires. The second verse is even more explicit in its depictions of the club's patrons, with the singer admiring men's physical qualities.
However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that there is more going on beneath the surface. The singer dismisses the idea of playing games and encourages the object of his affection to love him, regardless of any disrespect he might encounter. The lines "But I tend to be a loner, so when you get up in the morning, I may not be there" suggest that there is a sense of transience to the singer's lifestyle, perhaps reflecting the struggles and complexities of being openly gay.
Overall, You & I is a thought-provoking and boundary-pushing song that challenges societal expectations of gender and sexuality. Its frankness and honesty make it a powerful statement that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
That was a good drum break
I enjoyed that musical interlude
I feel like making love to all the men tonight
I am feeling flirtatious and attracted to multiple male individuals in this moment
Yeah, yeah, it's a beautiful night
The current evening is lovely and enjoyable
Making love to every guy in sight
I am eager to engage in sexual activity with any attractive male in my vicinity
(Every)
Emphasis on the fact that I am interested in any and every eligible male
Lots of cute guys in the club tonight
There are many handsome men present at this establishment
(You're not kidding)
Acknowledgement of agreement with the preceding statement
Lots of juicy asses hangin' out
There are many attractive derrieres visible in the room
What's your name?
May I know your identifying title?
(Like I've told you before)
As I have previously mentioned in conversation
As I've said so many times before
I have stated this information on multiple occasions
I don't wanna play no games
I am not interested in any manipulative or dishonest actions
Don't wanna play no games with you tonight
I specifically do not want to engage in any such behavior with you during this particular night
But I tend to be a loner
I generally prefer to spend time alone
So when you get up in the morning
Upon awakening the next day
I may not be there
It is possible that I will not be present in your company
I don't care if you disrespect me
I am not bothered by any negative treatment or words from you
Just so you love me
My sole desire is that you harbor fond feelings for me
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