… Read Full Bio ↴The Muffs are a rock band based in Southern California, formed in 1991.
After releasing their initial 7" EPs and singles independently and on local labels, The Muffs signed to Warner/Reprise in the early '90s. The band was heavily promoted along with acts such as Mudhoney in the hope of repeating the commercial success of Green Day. Despite the wide exposure afforded by appearing on a wide variety of movie soundtracks ("Clueless" director Amy Heckerling, in particular, had taken a keen interest in their songs) as well as a lucrative Fruitopia commercial, The Muffs were eventually dropped from the label. The Muffs have since continued to release new records on various independent labels.
The Muffs' leader was singer-songwriter Kim Shattuck. The original lineup also included guitarist Melanie Vammen (like Shattuck, a former member of 1980s all-female garage rock outfit The Pandoras), bassist Ronnie Barnett and drummer Criss Crass. Vammen and Crass left after the band's self-titled debut album. Crass was replaced by Jim Laspesa for their 1993 tour with the Goo Goo Dolls, and later by Roy McDonald in 1994. Ironically, McDonald's former band Redd Kross had released a 1987 single, "Play My Song," whose chorus was viewed by many as directed toward The Pandoras, who had recently moved into a hair metal direction: "No metal sluts or punk rock ruts for me, oh no." The Muffs have been a 3-piece since 1995 with members Kim Shattuck, Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald.
Lead singer Kim Shattuck died on October 2, 2019, and the band disbanded shortly after.
A character on Mr. Show (HBO, 1995-1999) was named Dr. Shattuck, this was a reference to the lead singer of The Muffs.
Saying Goodbye
The Muffs Lyrics
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And better things to listen to
Than all your ranting and raving on me
It's all of the time now
And it's too late for you to find reality here
Now I want you out of my life
What they say is you're outta your mind
And all my alibis
It makes me want to cry
But you're out of my life
What'd I say?
I'm saying goodbye, yeah
No matter what you say
No matter what you do
I'll always have a low opinion of you
I've finally done it
And it's too late for you to try and make up with me
Now I want you out of my life
What they say is you're outta your mind
I regret the days gone by
And all my alibis
It makes me want to cry
But you're out of my life
What'd I say?
I'm saying goodbye, yeah
Now I've got you out of my life
And I've got you out of my mind
I regret the days gone by
The Muffs's song "Saying Goodbye" is a powerful break-up song with lyrics that speak to the frustration and pain of ending a toxic relationship. The singer has had enough and wants to move on, saying that they have "better things to do" and "better things to listen to" than the constant negativity and accusations from their former partner. They acknowledge the regret and sadness that comes with saying goodbye, but ultimately know that it's the best decision for their own well-being.
The lyrics also address the difficulty of letting go when someone else is trying to hold onto the relationship. The singer asserts that it's "too late" for their former partner to "try and make up" with them and that they will always have a low opinion of them, no matter what they say or do.
Overall, the lyrics of "Saying Goodbye" capture the complex emotions that come with ending a relationship, from exasperation to regret to sadness, and the need for self-care and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got better things to do
I have more important things to occupy my time than to entertain your insignificant existence.
And better things to listen to
I have more interesting things to hear than your constant complaints and criticisms.
Than all your ranting and raving on me
I am exhausted from enduring your incessant outbursts and negative energy directed at me.
It's all of the time now
Your behavior has become a pattern that is too frequent and too draining.
And it's too late for you to find reality here
Your warped perception of reality has no place in my life, and it's too late for you to change that.
What they say is you're outta your mind
I have heard from others that you are unstable and irrational in your behavior.
I regret the days gone by
I feel sadness and disappointment about the time I have wasted on this relationship.
And all my alibis
I recognize that I have made excuses for your behavior and tried to justify it, but now I see the truth.
It makes me want to cry
The emotional toll of this relationship is overwhelming and painful.
But you're out of my life
I have finally ended this toxic relationship and moved on.
No matter what you say
Your words have lost all power and influence over me.
No matter what you do
Your actions no longer affect me or my life decisions.
I'll always have a low opinion of you
Despite any attempts you make to redeem yourself, I will always view you negatively.
I've finally done it
I have taken the necessary steps to end this toxic relationship and move on to a healthier one.
And it's too late for you to try and make up with me
Your chance to fix this relationship has passed, and there is no going back now.
Now I've got you out of my life
I have successfully cut you out of my life and am moving forward without your negativity.
And I've got you out of my mind
I have freed myself from the constant thoughts and stress that came with this relationship.
What'd I say?
Did you not hear me the first time? I said goodbye.
I'm saying goodbye, yeah
I am officially ending this relationship and moving on to a better life without you.
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