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.
It Doesn't Matter
The Gits Lyrics
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A statue full of vengeance
Gaping at the mouth
One day where you had been
Down on your knees begging for
A little bit of answers
Well how many times
I fall down in my prayer
Beautiful vengeance
Never ever thought to think maybe
It's all I have well all day long well
Screaming like a little child, go down
In our dungeon and find just a little bit of anger
Here comes the night
Really really feel it burning
It never ever really occurred to me
It never ever really occurred to me
Down there on my grave
Beautiful vengeance
Never ever thought to think maybe it's all I have
There I go I don't feel nomore
Of their emotion, it doesn't matter
It feels good when the time is right
But I don't care it doesn't feel good
I drink too much but I rarely fuck
I don't care doesn't matter
Well you never seem to give a shit for me
Why should I be chasing after
As I'm leaving there you walk by
Just standing still and I turn the other way
As you walk on by and I don't care it doesn't matter
Well it just feels a little too tough
I don't care it doesn't feel good
I drink too much and I always will
I don't care doesn't matter
Well you never seem to give a shit for me
Why should I be chasing after
As I'm leaving there you walk by
Just standing still and I turn the other way
As I'm leaving there you walk by
Just standing still and I turn the other way
As you walk on by and I don't care it doesn't matter
Well it just feels a bit too strong
I don't care it doesn't feel good
I drink to love and I always will
I don't care doesn't matter
Well you never seem to give a shit for me
I'm tired of always chasing after
As I'm leaving there you walk by
Just standing still and I turn the other fucking way
The Gits' song "It Doesn't Matter" speaks about the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of anger, frustration, and indifference. The lyrics describe someone who is lashing out and searching for answers, but doesn't seem to be getting anywhere. The line "One day where you had been/Down on your knees begging for/A little bit of answers" suggests that the singer has been in a position of vulnerability, but is now consumed by anger and is unable to move past it. The phrase "beautiful vengeance" indicates that the anger is almost enjoyable to the singer, but at the same time acknowledges that it is unhealthy.
The second half of the song shifts to a feeling of detachment and numbness. The singer no longer feels any emotion towards others or their own life, and is engaging in self-destructive behavior. The line "I drink too much but I rarely fuck" hints at a hedonistic lifestyle that doesn't bring any sense of fulfillment. The final repetition of "As I'm leaving there you walk by/Just standing still and I turn the other fucking way" reinforces the idea that the singer is closing themselves off from any potential connection or change.
Overall, "It Doesn't Matter" is a song that speaks to the cyclical nature of negative emotions and the difficulty of breaking free from them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're laying there
You are lying motionless
A statue full of vengeance
You are angry and bitter
Gaping at the mouth
You are in disbelief
One day where you had been
You remember a time when you were different
Down on your knees begging for
You were pleading desperately for
A little bit of answers
Some explanation or resolution
Well how many times
I ask myself
With your questions?
Trying to understand
I fall down in my prayer
I turn to religion for comfort
Beautiful vengeance
Anger and bitterness can still be beautiful emotions
Never ever thought to think maybe
I never considered the possibility that
It's all I have well all day long well
My anger has consumed me and it's all I think about
Screaming like a little child, go down
My desperation has turned me into a childlike state
In our dungeon and find just a little bit of anger
Searching for any bit of fuel for my rage
Here comes the night
The darkness of night brings a longing for something more
Really really feel it burning
I'm consumed by my emotions to the point of destruction
It never ever really occurred to me
I never considered the possibility that
Down there on my grave
I will forever be trapped by my anger
There I go I don't feel nomore
I have numbed myself to all other emotions
Of their emotion, it doesn't matter
I don't care about other people's feelings
It feels good when the time is right
It's satisfying to act on my anger sometimes
But I don't care it doesn't feel good
Most of the time, my anger doesn't bring me happiness
I drink too much but I rarely fuck
I turn to alcohol as a crutch and don't often seek physical pleasure
I don't care doesn't matter
I'm apathetic and it doesn't bother me
Well you never seem to give a shit for me
You never cared about me
Why should I be chasing after
I shouldn't bother trying to get your attention
As I'm leaving there you walk by
As I'm walking away, you show up
Just standing still and I turn the other way
I don't want to interact with you
Well it just feels a little too tough
Dealing with you is challenging
It just feels a bit too strong
The intensity of my feelings is overwhelming
I drink to love and I always will
I turn to alcohol because I can't find love
I'm tired of always chasing after
I'm fed up with trying to get your attention
Just standing still and I turn the other fucking way
I completely avoid you as you stand there doing nothing
Contributed by Hunter J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
veddercinnamongirl
I have never listened to this song before. I don't have this album! This sounds like the Gits meet Soundgarden! Love this! I need to put my hands on this album now.
jam31970
Thanks for putting this up! The Gits Rule!!!x1000!
fcjbb
Agree with all!! The Ratfaced Snivelling GITS were just ace!!! Full of innovation...sadly missed!!
Tobi 97
I love this Song
Felipe C.
Mia Zapata - Vocalist
Joe Spleen - Guitarist
Matt Dresdner - Bassist
Steve Moriarty - Drummer
¡Viva Zapata!
(1965- 1993)
Steven Bailey
kinda I agree..its heavy and evil and just cool.
Myron Magruder
RIP girl
Felipe C.
¡Viva Zapata!
(1965- 1993)