After a brief run as a recording-only project based in Austin, founding vocalist David Yow, bassist David Wm. Sims and guitarist Duane Denison relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1989, finding kindred spirits in recording engineer Steve Albini and the Touch and Go Records imprint. With the addition of drummer Mac McNeilly, they began operating as a live band, expanding their following beyond Chicago's alternative scene into an international audience. Drummer Jim Kimball replaced McNeilly late in 1996, and was himself replaced by Brendan Murphy two years later.
Despite releasing a split single with leading alt-rockers Nirvana and signing to Capitol Records, the band failed to find commercial success amid the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s, and disbanded in 1999. Their reunion from 2008 to 2010 and following tour enjoyed positive responses from audiences and critics.
In October 2013, The Jesus Lizard were set to play at the All Tomorrow's Parties event Release the Bats in Melbourne, Australia. They cancelled this show due to "unforeseen circumstances."
Members:
David Yow - vocals;
Duane Denison - guitars;
David Wm. Sims - bass;
Mac McNeilly - drums.
Former members:
Jim Kimball - drums;
Brendan Murphy - drums.
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Sunday You Need Love
The Jesus Lizard Lyrics
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you wanna wanna wanna have her like before Sunday you need love Monday be alone
but you gonna use her, shape her for your needs Sunday you need love Monday be alone
you gonna make promises you never never keep, Sunday you need love Monday be alone
you gonna leave her out on her own, Sunday you need love Monday be alone
cause Sunday you need love love Monday be alone lone
Sunday you need love Monday be alone
Hey you you you you tender young lady
Hey you ever lovin woman
beware you don't pass the borderlines of light
You gonna use her use her, shape her for your needs Sunday you need love Monday be alone
You gonna make promises you never never keep Sunday you need love Monday be alone
You gonna leave her out on her own Sunday you need love Monday be alone
cause sometimes you want her want her then again you don't Sunday you need love Monday be alone
Sunday you need love love Monday be alone lone
Sunday you need love Monday be alone
Hey you you you you, tender young lady
wonder where you go, where you sleep tonight
Hey you, ever lovin woman
beware you don't pass the borderlines of light
Better find someone else, to treat you well
better find a good man to give you some respect
begin the rockin'
Hey you you you you, tender young lady
The Jesus Lizard's song "Sunday You Need Love" is a tale of a man who is obsessed with a woman that he sees dancing on the floor. He is torn between wanting to be with her and wanting to be alone. On Sunday, he needs love and craves the attention of this woman, but on Monday he wants to be alone and doesn't want anything to do with her. The lyrics suggest that he will use her for his own needs and make promises that he never intends to keep. The chorus repeats that he only needs love on Sundays, leaving the woman alone and abandoned on Mondays. The verses are a warning to the woman to beware of this man and not to "pass the borderlines of light," meaning not to let him take advantage of her.
The singer is caught up in his own desires and needs, ultimately using the woman to satisfy his own selfish wants. He is aware of his own actions and is almost warning the woman of his intentions while still trying to seduce her. The chorus is almost a mantra, repeating the cycle of his desires and actions which leave the woman alone and abandoned. The lyrics reflect the dark and disturbing nature of relationships where one person seeks to use and manipulate another for their own needs.
Line by Line Meaning
You see her dancing out on the floor Sunday you need love Monday be alone
You are drawn to her when it's Sunday and you need love, but when it's Monday, you want to be alone.
you wanna wanna wanna have her like before Sunday you need love Monday be alone
You want her like you did before, but your feelings change based on the day of the week.
but you gonna use her, shape her for your needs Sunday you need love Monday be alone
You will use her to fulfill your needs and mold her to fit what you want, but only when you need love on Sundays.
you gonna make promises you never never keep, Sunday you need love Monday be alone
You will falsely promise things to her that you will never fulfill, but only when you crave love on Sundays.
you gonna leave her out on her own, Sunday you need love Monday be alone
You will abandon her on her own after you've used her, but only when you seek love on Sundays.
cause Sunday you need love love Monday be alone lone
Your behavior toward her changes depending on whether you are seeking love on Sunday or want to be alone on Monday.
Hey you you you you tender young lady
Direct address to the woman being referred to in the song.
wonder where you go, where you sleep tonight
Questioning where the woman goes and sleeps at night.
Hey you ever lovin woman
Direct address to the same woman as before, emphasizing her being loving.
beware you don't pass the borderlines of light
Warning the woman not to cross moral or ethical boundaries.
Better find someone else, to treat you well
Advice to the woman to find someone who will treat her with kindness and respect.
better find a good man to give you some respect
Furthering the advice of finding a man who will provide respect and care.
begin the rockin'
Encouragement to start dancing and having fun, despite the negative message of the song.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MysticHydra
Wow, I had no idea this was originally a Trio song.
Mark Lungo
Both versions of this song kick ass.
Dan Hintz
trio kills. great band.
Mark Lungo
You see her dancing out on the floor Sunday you need love Monday be aloneYou wanna wanna wanna have her like before Sunday you need love Monday be aloneBut you gonna use her, shape her for your needs Sunday you need love Monday be aloneYou gonna make promises you never never keep, Sunday you need love Monday be aloneYou gonna leave her out on her own, Sunday you need love Monday be aloneCause Sunday you need love love Monday be alone loneSunday you need love Monday be aloneHey you you you you tender young ladyWonder where you go, where you sleep tonightHey you everlovin womanBeware you don't pass the borderlines of lightYou gonna use her use her, shape her for your needs Sunday you need love Monday be aloneYou gonna make promises you never never keep Sunday you need love Monday be aloneYou gonna leave her out on her own Sunday you need love Monday be aloneCause sometimes you want her want her then again you don't Sunday you need love Monday be aloneSunday you need love love Monday be alone loneSunday you need love Monday be aloneHey you you you you, tender young ladyWonder where you go, where you sleep tonightHey you, everlovin womanBeware you don't pass the borderlines of lightBetter find someone else, to treat you wellBetter find a good man to give you some respectBegin the rockin'Hey you you you you, tender young lady
cyclingmerlin
It's good, but the original is better. Trio's is unique while this one sounds like any punk/rock song.
rocksaltandnails
Well, not just any
drew gordon
Classic.
Carsten Marquardt
As a German I must say : not bad either
BenSunhoof
How come no one knows The Jesus Lizard, huh?
eric berghorn
One of the best. A store clerk was talking to me about music and I told them they need to listen to the Jesus lizard. They wrote it on a post it and I hope they did