1996 they released an album which is regarded as their masterpiece, "Now I Got Worry". An unwieldy mess of an album, Now I Got Worry, starts with a series of piercing screams and never stops confounding until the end. Featuring the legendary Rufus Thomas howling and barking on Chicken Dog, and The Dub Narcotic Sound System on Fuck Shit Up, Now I Got Worry was a glorious celebration of what an open mind(s) could do with white trash rock and roll.
Touring endlessly, JSBX gained a small but enthusiastic global audience. Subsequent albums were "Acme" (1998), "Xtra Acme USA" (1999), "Plastic Fang" (2002), "Damage" (2004) and the earlier "Crypt Style" (1992) and "Jon Spencer Blues Explosion" (1992).
Jon Spencer as well as the other members of the band had several side-projects. They recorded an album together with The Dub Narcotic Sound System. Jon Spencer played together with R.L. Burnside ("A Ass Pocket Of Whiskey"), David Holmes ("Bow Down to the Exit Sign"), The Honeymoon Killers ("Hung Far Low") and other artists. He is also a member of Boss Hog, along with his wife Cristina Martinez. Together with Matt Verta-Ray of Speedball Baby Spencer formed a rockabilly revival band called Heavy Trash which has released three albums. The band has also been associated in various ways with The Beastie Boys, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others.
On the Blues Explosion's album "Damage" (2004) they left out the "Jon Spencer" prefix of the band's name to show that they are a genuine band.
history of lies
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Lyrics
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Come home, I been a fool too long
There's blood within that's bad
You grown so ugly, Vampire
I can't even look at you, stupid child
Why do you lie? I'm gonna treat you
Treat you like a stepchild
Late night Hollywood, you're so alone
Baby, angels in the sand, I'm on high
Where you goin? Understand
Let me tell you about it
It's hot, it's cold
It's hot and it's cold
At the same time, you and I
That's history lies
Our bodies are made up of
Like molecules between you and I, son
There ain't much difference
You still got to choose
Come on, you and I, that's history lies
You and I, forty-five, ssh
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's song "History of Lies" is a complex and intriguing piece that delves into themes of betrayal, honesty, and acceptance. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the piece: "You're still talkin' all that shit out your mouth / Come home, I been a fool too long." Here, the singer is calling out someone for their insincerity and urging them to come clean.
As the song progresses, we see the singer grappling with their feelings of anger and frustration towards this person, whom they refer to as a "vampire" and a "stupid child." The chorus echoes the sentiment of the opening lines, with the repeated refrain of "You and I, that's history lies." This suggests that there is a long-standing pattern of dishonesty and betrayal between the two parties.
The bridge of the song takes a dreamlike turn, with lines like "Late night Hollywood, you're so alone / Baby, angels in the sand, I'm on high." Here, the singer seems to be reflecting on their own sense of detachment from the situation, perhaps feeling like an outsider looking in. However, the closing lines of the song bring us back to reality: "Come on, you and I, that's history lies / You and I, forty-five, ssh." The repetition of "you and I" emphasizes that the singer is not alone in this situation, and the use of "forty-five" suggests that there are likely deep-seated issues between the two parties that may never be resolved.
Overall, "History of Lies" is a powerful and introspective piece that explores the complexities of human relationships and the often-turbulent emotions that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're still talkin' all that shit out your mouth
You're still speaking lies and spreading rumors
Come home, I been a fool too long
I've been deceived by you for too long, it's time for you to come clean
There's blood within that's bad
There's something dark and negative inside of you
You grown so ugly, Vampire
You've become so unpleasant, like a vampire who sucks the life out of people
I can't even look at you, stupid child
You're so foolish and deceitful that I can't stand to be around you
Why do you lie? I'm gonna treat you
Why do you continue to deceive me? I'm going to respond with harsh punishment
Treat you like a stepchild
I'm going to treat you with neglect and disrespect
Watch it, you and I, that's history lies
Be careful, our past interactions have been marked by lies and deceit
Late night Hollywood, you're so alone
During late nights in Hollywood, you are isolated and alone
Baby, angels in the sand, I'm on high
My mind is in a different place, I feel angelic and pure
Where you goin? Understand
Where are you headed? Do you comprehend?
Let me tell you about it
Allow me to explain my perspective to you
It's hot, it's cold
Our relationship is erratic and unstable
It's hot and it's cold
Our relationship is both passionate and distant
At the same time, you and I
Simultaneously, we are together and apart
That's history lies
Our past has been filled with deception and falsehoods
Our bodies are made up of
Our physical beings are comprised of
Like molecules between you and I, son
Similar to the particles between us, my child
There ain't much difference
There isn't a substantial disparity
You still got to choose
Despite our similarities, you still have the option to decide
Come on, you and I, that's history lies
Come on, we both know our past has been full of deceit
You and I, forty-five, ssh
You and I are both equals, let's keep this quiet
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tjs6025
This whole record absolutely crushes
Katie Joy
One of the best songs from one of the best albums of all time… possibly my favorite ever. Damn: “It’s hot 🥵 and it’s cold … at the same time!” And the way Judah plays that feedback in the solo & at the end is magical beyond measure! 🙌
Francisco de Arriba B.
Me encanta esta canción.
Dave Anchovies
"The Blues Is Number ONE!!"
Biggs AARON
Blues explosion number one in Dayton Ohio
Paul Davis
Three people deserve to be treated like a stepchild for those dislikes.
David Anchovies
Our bodies
Made up of
Lotsa water molocuuuuules