1. The Killjoys - a UK punk band… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple bands have used this name:
1. The Killjoys - a UK punk band (1977)
2. - The Killjoys - Australian indie pop band (1988 - present)
3. - The Killjoys - Canadian
1. The Killjoys were a British punk band which formed in 1977. The band released only one single, "Johnny Won't Get to Heaven". Their lead singer, Kevin Rowland, later formed Dexys Midnight Runners
2. Formed by Craig Pilkington and Anna Burley as a pop-folk group, from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, received critical acclaim for their 1990 Album Ruby, include receiving an ARIA award for best independent release. still going strong with their newest album Pearl released in 2011.
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3.The Killjoys were Canadian alternative rock band formed in 1992.
Their first album was Starry, released in 1994, followed by Gimme Five in 1996, and Melos Modos in 1997. In 1998 a live album was released entitled Onenight and a Morningafter. A "best of" compilation was released in 2005 called Essentials.
They received a Juno Award for "Best New Group" in 1997 and a Rock Radio Award for "Independent Artist of the Year".
The singles "Today I Hate Everyone" and "Dana" were played on MuchMusic and MusiquePlus. The song "Rave + Drool" from Gimme Five was included on the very first Big Shiny Tunes compilation album. However, the band did not receive much exposure outside of Canada.
In 2000, lead singer/guitarist Mike Trebilcock released his first solo album entitled Shield Millions.
Rave & Drool
The Killjoys Lyrics
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I know that I'm wrong and you were right
I can't look you in the face.
Settle with my normal grace
You can't put me on the shelf
Then take me down again when you feel like myself...
I come undone, while too tight
I can't look you in the face.
Settle with my normal grace
You can't put me on the shelf
Then take me down again when you feel like myself...
It was just another cure...
Never bothered, just ignored...
I'm not anything at all...
I'm not a monster, I'm a friend who raves and drools.
You come on round. Well, you might
I know that I'm wrong and you were right
I can't look you in the face.
Settle with my normal grace
You were pristine I was filth
Let's just get it out and get it over with...
It was just another cure...
Never bothered, just ignored...
I'm not anything at all...
I'm not a monster, I'm a friend who raves and drools.
I can't look you in the face.
Settle with my normal grace
You can't put me on the shelf
And then take me down again when you feel like myself...
It was just another cure...
Never bothered, just ignored...
I'm not anything at all...
I'm not a monster, I'm a friend who raves and drools.
The Killjoys's song Rave + Drool delves into themes of self-doubt and the struggle to maintain a sense of identity. The lyrics suggest a conflict between the singer's desire for independence and their need for acceptance from others. The opening line, "I come undone, while too tight," highlights the singer's emotional instability and internal dissonance. They recognize that they are wrong, but they cannot bring themselves to admit it or face those they have wronged.
The line "You were pristine I was filth" suggests a contrast between the singer's perceived flaws and the perceived goodness of those they are in conflict with. The idea of being put "on the shelf" and taken down again at someone else's whim portrays a sense of powerlessness and objectification. The repeated phrase "I'm not anything at all" hints at a loss of identity and a feeling of being overlooked or insignificant. The lines "I'm not a monster, I'm a friend who raves and drools" suggest that the singer may be struggling with internalized stigma about their behavior and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I come undone, while too tight
I am unraveling under the pressure and anxiety of the situation
I know that I'm wrong and you were right
I acknowledge that I made a mistake and you were correct in your judgment
I can't look you in the face.
I am ashamed and embarrassed to face you
Settle with my normal grace
I usually handle things with composure and control, but now I am struggling to maintain that facade
You can't put me on the shelf
Then take me down again when you feel like myself...
You cannot use me and put me aside at your convenience, only to return when you need me again
It was just another cure...
Never bothered, just ignored...
You do not really care about me or my well-being, you simply see me as a means to an end
I'm not anything at all...
I'm not a monster, I'm a friend who raves and drools.
I am not a bad person, even if I sometimes act out of control and reckless
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Brohim
One of the most underrated Canadian band of nineties.
Charles Barriault
With moist
Chris W
I think there was a lot of those.
Random Dude
Goddamn, is this what it's like to feel old haha? This was a legit era in my life. Edgefest, house parties, so many sick Canadian bands and acts. The Killjoys were the soundtrack of my teens, the nostalgia is real! Cheers
Igavehimadollar !
Oh man just wrote a similar comment above . I remember playin with friends at huge parties where the other bands where friends it was all so cool. So many gorgeous women too and the music was so good easy to play as well. My youngest is 29 and she regularly says ‘we don’t have bands like your generation dad ‘
Erich Stagat
Cheers to that! Here here! Couldn't agree more. Memories of a less stressful time
Habitual Line Stepper
90's Canadian Rock is on another level. Rave+Drool is on my essential top 5 canadian songs list. First on the list that I always recommend.
The tootis squad
Agreed. Great tune and great band. So many Canadian bands that were great. Im lucky I lived in Buffalo, to hear them all
elchapeau
didn't realize my speakers were that powerful
Benjamin Disapfectation
Original and interesting progressions and melodies along with great lyrics. Simply awesome.
For what it's worth, thanks for your music.