There are multiple artists called The Gits: 1) A disbanded American punk ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called The Gits: 1) A disbanded American punk rock band from Seattle Washington; and 2), an active Polish Skinhead Rock/Oi! band.

1) The Gits were an American punk rock band, formed in Yellow Springs, Ohio in 1986. Known for their part in the burgeoning Seattle music scene of the early 1990s, they were known for their fiery live performances. Members included singer Mia Zapata, guitarist Joe Spleen (born Andy Kessler), bassist Matt Dresdner and drummer Steve Moriarty. They dissolved in 1993 after the murder of Zapata.

During their existence, the band released two studio albums, one compilation of early recordings, one live recording, three 7" singles and appeared on various compilations. The band also recorded on a few independent labels, and released its two studio albums on C/Z Records. In 2003, each release in the band's discography was remastered and expanded with bonus tracks on Broken Rekids.

Though the band never signed with a major label and never reached a mainstream audience, Zapata has nevertheless been cited as an influence by many female vocalists.

Members
*Mia Zapata - vocals
*Joe Spleen - guitar
*Steve Moriarty - drums
*Matt Dresdner - bass guitar

album discography:

Frenching the Bully ( C/Z records)
1992
CD/Cass/LP

Enter: the Conquering Chicken (C/Z - Broken)
1993 CD/LP

Kings & Queens ( Broken )
1995 (recorded 1988)
LP/CD

Seafish Louisville ( Broken )
2000 (recorded 1993 )
LP/CD

Best Of The Gits (Adrenalin)
2008 (various dates)
CD
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2) Another group called The Gits are a Skinhead Rock/Oi! band from Lublin, Poland, founded in 1992 as Surowa Generacja (raw generation), and renamed to The Gits in 1998. This band is in no way related to the original Seattle "The Gits".

Discography:
As Surowa Generacja:
Skinheads, 1995 Fan Records (6-band compilation)
Wojownicy Ulicy, 1996 Fan Records
Rock Przeciwko Komunizmowi, 1997 Hard Records Prod (5-band compilation)
We Will Never Die! Vol. 1, 1998 Nordisc (14-band compilation)
Nie Jesteś Jednym Z Nas!, 1998 Fan Records
As The Gits:
We Will Never Die! Vol.2, 1999 Nordisc (15-band compilation)
Never Say Die! Vol. 2, 2000 Sick Mind Records (12-band compilation)
East Side Stories, 2000 Nordisc
Chuligański Trud, 2000 Fan Records
Gits & Guts, 2002 Nordisc
Papierowa Dziewczyna, 2002 NSR
As Pure As Vodka, 2003 R.A.C. Records
Tak Czyste Jak Polska Wódka, 2003 Odłam Skiny
Holiday In Majdanek, 2003 Strong Survive Records
Muzyka dla Elity!, 2003 Olifant Records (split with Sztorm 68)
Polish Your Boots!, 2004 Strong Survive Records (split with Retaliator)
Muzyka Ulicy - Muzyka Dla Mas Vol. 1, 2004 Olifant Records (20-band compilation)
Muzyka Ulicy - Muzyka Dla Mas Vol. 2, 2004 Olifant Records (22-band compilation)
Głos Słowiańskiej Dumy Vol. III, 2004 Strong Survive Records (20-band compilation)
Polska Gola!, 2006 Olifant Records (12-band compilation)
Day of The Rope vol. 2, 2006 Strong Survive Records (17-band compilation)
Oi! Pro Patria vol. 1, 2009 Olifant Records (split with All Bandits)
From The East To The West, 2009 Strong Survive Records (split with Kill Baby, Kill)

Most songs were originally done in their native Polish but they subsequently released two albums, one in English and one in Polish of the same songs (the English version called As Pure As Polish Vodka' and the Polish version called 'Holiday In Majdanek') in the year 2003. The band has been working on lots of split albums with Western Oi! and RAC bands as well, thus also releasing a lot in English these days.

A
The Gits Lyrics

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There goes your burning, you can't anticipate
The things you push for now are just forgotten the next day
And then you masturbate in your thoughts in our own eyes
Then you push some things on us you wont let us deny
There you go pushing us again

Well, I wont always have to understand
There you're setting your own life on lies, forget about tomorrow, we're here to survive

You apologize and I accept it all on faith
But still you do not try to push away your old mistakes.

And now I find myself underhand to what you want, you think you'll find it better, child?
Well, go out and find it all!

Overall Meaning

The Gits’ song “A” is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of arrogance and selfishness. The first verse describes a person who is obsessed with their own desires and uses others to fulfill them. They are forgetful and inconstant, always focused on the latest thing that catches their attention. And yet, despite their disregard for others, they demand that others give in to their whims. The second verse speaks directly to this person, urging them to reconsider their priorities. The singer admits that they do not always understand this person’s actions, but they implore them to think about the consequences of their choices. The closing lines of the song suggest that the person should take control of their life and make meaningful changes for the better.

Overall, the song seems to be a call for empathy and awareness of others. The person described in the song is not necessarily malicious, but they are careless and self-centered. The singer urges them to consider the impact of their choices on those around them, and to take responsibility for their actions. In a larger sense, the song can be seen as a critique of a society that values individualism above all else. It suggests that real fulfillment comes not from satisfying one’s own desires, but from making meaningful connections with others.

Line by Line Meaning

There goes your burning, you can't anticipate
You're going all in, without thinking about the consequences.

The things you push for now are just forgotten the next day
You don't really care about what you're promoting, you just want to be seen as active.

And then you masturbate in your thoughts in our own eyes
You like to think high of yourself, while others see you as a hypocrite.

Then you push some things on us you won't let us deny
You don't respect other people's opinions and beliefs, and force your own on them.

There you go pushing us again
You keep repeating the same pattern of behavior, not learning from your past mistakes.

Well, I won't always have to understand
I won't keep putting up with your irrational behavior and choices.

There you're setting your own life on lies, forget about tomorrow, we're here to survive
You're living in a delusion that affects your future, while we're focusing on living through difficult times.

You apologize and I accept it all on faith
You say you're sorry and I want to believe it, but I'm not really sure if you mean it.

But still you do not try to push away your old mistakes.
You make empty promises of changing, while not doing anything new to improve your actions.

And now I find myself underhand to what you want, you think you'll find it better, child?
I'm not able to comprehend your motives anymore, you think you can do better, kid?

Well, go out and find it all!
You want to find your own path, then go and do it, but don't drag others along with you in the wrong direction.

Writer(s): John Moriarty, Mia Zapata, Matthew Dresdner, Andrew Kessler

Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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