Soon after, a mutual friend, Tal Bayer moved in. He was very much into ska and reggae and suggested that the band play some of the catchy songs that they loved to drink to. It proved to be the direction they needed, as well as an easier style to cover. Soon, The Slugs were skipping classes and practicing for hours to learn songs by Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Skatalites, The Business, and others. Unfortunately, the name The Slugs was already taken and the band needed a new name. Some British neighbors used to refer to the heftier guys in the band as Pietasters, which is British slang for "fat guys". The name stuck and The Pietasters were born.
A few months later, a similar band from the DC area, The Skunks asked The Pietasters to play a local ska night at a bar in Georgetown. The Pietasters were still rough around the edges, but when you’re in college, quality stage performances take second place to getting free beer. Soon, The Pietasters were playing every dive bar in DC. The manager of one such bar befriended the band and helped them record their first record, The Pietasters, more commonly known as Piestomp.
In the summer of 1993, The Pietasters set out on their first national tour in a used school bus they'd bought for $900. The tour was haphazard with stops in Ohio, Oregon, Kansas and even many stops in Canada. By the end of the tour, almost all of the original members quit the band. To this day, only trumpeter, Carlos Linares, and lead singer, Steve Jackson, remain as original members.
The Pietasters auditioned many players and decided on Jeremy Roberts, Toby Hansen and Alan Makranczy as their horn players, Rob Steward (Covington) on drums, and Paul Ackerman on keys. Tom Goodin remained on guitar. The new line-up continued to tour whenever possible, and soon attracted the attention of Bucket Hingley, front man of The Toasters and owner of Moon Ska Records. He asked if The Pietasters wanted to be a part of a tour package called, "Skavoovie 94". The Pietasters accepted and were soon touring with The Toasters and The Scofflaws. The tour was much more organized than their last outing and proved to be very educational. By the end of the tour, The Pietasters were scheduled to record "Oolooloo" on Moon Ska with Victor Rice producing.
Oolooloo came out in the summer of 1995. The Pietasters continued to tour the country, and even managed to record "Strapped Live" between stops in Raleigh, NC and the Black Cat Club in Washington, DC. "Strapped Live" was released in 1996 and quickly became a fan favorite and the closest thing to a live Pietasters show. Throughout this period, The Pietasters had been recording new songs, re-recording older ones, and recording some covers. The results ended up as "Comply", and the song selection foreshadowed their next release.
While touring with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, the band made a stop in Los Angeles. Backstage at the show, Tim Armstrong from the band, Rancid, approached the band and asked if they'd like to be a part of a new label he was putting together. The Slackers, Hepcat and Dropkick Murphys were already committed and he wanted The Pietasters on board.
After clearing such a move with Moon Ska, The Pietasters signed with Epitaph Records and their next album, Willis was recorded and released in 1997. A tour of the US soon followed as well as their first ever tour of Europe. The Pietasters also made appearances on the Warped Tour and opened for such acts as The Reverend Horton Heat, Cherry Poppin Daddies, and Ozomatli.
By 1999, The Pietasters were in the studio again to record Awesome Mix Tape #6 for Epitaph's Hellcat Records. They finished the album and hit the road again touring Europe with the Warped Tour, then the US again with the Pilfers and Spring Heeled Jack, and closing out 1999 with an opening stint for the legendary Joe Strummer. Years of touring finally took it's toll on Paul Ackerman and Tom Goodin, who amicably left the band. Bassist Todd Eckhardt also left the band and was replaced by Jorge Pezzimenti of The Decpticonz. Erick Morgan, formerly of The Skunks, took over keys, and Toby Hansen replaced Tom Goodin on guitar.
In late 2001, The Pietasters were well into recording their next album when they learned that former bassist, Todd Eckhardt, had died in his sleep. The news was extremely hard on The Pietasters and their fans. The Pietasters soldiered on and released a new album Turbo, a nickname of Todd's, in 2002. The new album's blend of Jamaican riddims and Northern Soul won praise from fans and critics alike. It even caught the attention of James Brown who asked The Pietasters to be his backing band at a sold-out concert in Washington DC in 2003. The following year, The Pietasters released their first ever DVD, Live at The 9:30 Club. In 2006, The Pietasters played the International Ska Circus in Las Vegas.
On August 21, 2007, seventeen years after their inception, The Pietasters released a new studio album entitled, "All Day".
Discography:
Studio albums:
The Pietasters - 1993 on Slug Tone Records
Oolooloo - 1995 on Moon Ska Records
Willis - 1997 on Epitaph Records
Awesome Mix Tape vol. 6 - 1999 on Hellcat Records
Turbo - 2002 on Fueled by Ramen
All Day - 2007 on Indication Records
Rare Albums, EP's, Singles, and Others:
The Ska-Rumptious 7 Inch"" - 1992 on Slug Tone Records
All You Can Eat (EP) - 1992 on Slug Tone Records
Soul Sammich - 1994 on Slug Tone Records
Ocean - 1996 on Moon Records
Strapped Live! (live album) - 1996 on Moon Records
Comply - 1996 on Moon Records
Out All Night (Promo) - 1997 on Hellcat Records
Out All Night (EP) - 1998 on HellCat Records
Yesterday's Over (Promo) - 1999 on Hellcat Records
The Pietasters 1992-1996 - 2003 on VMS Records
Live at the 9:30 Club (DVD) - 2005 on MVD
Band members:
Current lineup:
Stephen Jackson - vocals
Toby Hansen - guitar, trumpet
Jorge Pezzimenti - bass
Rob Steward - drums
Alan Makranczy - saxophone
Jeremy Roberts - trombone
Carlos Linares - trumpet
Jon Darby - keyboard
Past members:
Talmage Bayer - vocals
Tom Goodin - guitar
Pat Kelley - guitar
Todd Eckhardt - bass
Chris Watt - bass
Ben Gauslin - drums
Eric Raecke - tenor saxophone
Rob French - trombone
Caroline Boutwell - farfisa
Paul T. Ackerman - keyboards
Erick Morgan - keyboards
Jeb Crandall - keyboards
Out All Night
The Pietasters Lyrics
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But I never lie
I don't need to bow to you
You're just passing by
I never wanted to be the one you bitch and moan and come home to
But as long as you look good, I'll talk back to you
Get inside my troubled mind
With all of your threats
Not before we met
I never wanted to be the one that you depend on for your life
When you cry it smells like soup,
Sometimes shown at night, never be the way
[Chorus]
Stay out all night, I've got a right each time I
Stay out all night, know I just might you make me
Stay out all night, it's just the side of you tonight that makes me
Stay out all night, I'm gonna stay out all night
You're an evil little girl
I'm a twisted man
Tear into your perfect world
Make you understand
I never wanted to be the one you bitch and moan and come home to
But as long as you look good
I'll talk back to you and you have things to do
[Chorus]
I will never treat you bad
You deserve the best from me
If you want to keep you place
You'd better get down on you knees
[Chorus]
The Pietasters’s song “Out All Night” is a song that portrays a complicated relationship where the singer speaks about their lover or partner whom they call an “evil little girl”. The lyrics “I don't need to tell the truth, But I never lie” suggest that the singer is not entirely honest with their partner, but they also do not want to deceive them. The singer implies that their partner is not significant to them as they claim, “You’re just passing by,” but also says they never wanted to be the one their partner depends on for their life.
The chorus “Stay out all night, I've got a right each time I, Stay out all night, know I just might you make me, Stay out all night, it's just the side of you tonight that makes me, Stay out all night, I'm gonna stay out all night” is an indication that the singer is frustrated with their partner and wants to go out and have fun without them. The lyrics “You'd better get down on your knees” suggest that the partner needs to submit to the singer's desire for freedom.
Overall, the song is about a complicated relationship where the singer is frustrated with their partner but still desires them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not a perfect person, and their partner is not entirely at fault.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need to tell the truth
I have the freedom to hide the truth from you.
But I never lie
Despite having the freedom to hide the truth, I choose not to lie.
I don't need to bow to you
I have no obligation to respect or acknowledge your authority.
You're just passing by
You are not a significant part of my life or journey.
I never wanted to be the one you bitch and moan and come home to
I never wanted to be the person you constantly complain to and seek comfort from.
But as long as you look good, I'll talk back to you
But since you appear attractive to me, I will engage in conversation with you.
Get inside my troubled mind
Understand my complex and distressed thoughts.
With all of your threats
Despite all the negative things you say or do to me.
Sometimes I think I was blind
At times, I feel like I wasn't able to see things clearly.
Not before we met
Until I came into contact with you.
I never wanted to be the one that you depend on for your life
I never desired to be someone you relied on for your survival.
When you cry it smells like soup, sometimes shown at night, never be the way
Your tears have a peculiar odor and occasionally appear when it is dark. This situation cannot continue.
[Chorus] Stay out all night, I've got a right each time I
I have the privilege to stay out all night.
Stay out all night, know I just might you make me
I may be compelled to stay out all night because of your actions.
Stay out all night, it's just the side of you tonight that makes me
Your current behavior is prompting me to stay out all night.
Stay out all night, I'm gonna stay out all night
I have made the decision to stay out all night.
You're an evil little girl
You have a wicked or malicious demeanor.
I'm a twisted man
I have an abnormal and distorted behavior.
Tear into your perfect world
I will expose the flaws in your seemingly flawless world.
Make you understand
Help you comprehend the implications of your actions.
I never wanted to be the one you bitch and moan and come home to
I never wished to be the person you confide in and complain to.
But as long as you look good, I'll talk back to you and you have things to do
But since you appear attractive to me and have things to do, I will engage in conversation with you.
I will never treat you bad
I will always treat you with respect and kindness.
You deserve the best from me
You are worthy of the highest level of treatment from me.
If you want to keep you place
If you desire to maintain your position in my life.
You'd better get down on you knees
You should show humility and deference to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TODD ECKHARDT, BRETT GUREWITZ, CARLOS LINASES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pol3ntta
I don't need to tell the truth
But I never lie
I don't need to bow to you
You're just passing by
I never wanted to be the one you bitch and moan and come home to
But as long as you look good, I'll talk back to you
Get inside my troubled mind
With all of your threats
Sometimes I think I was blind
Not before we met
I never wanted to be the one that you depend on for your life
When you cry it smells like soup,
Sometimes shown at night, never be the way
CHORUS
Stay out all night, I've got a right each time I
Stay out all night, know I just might you make me
Stay out all night, it's just the side of you tonight that makes me
Stay out all night, I'm gonna stay out all night
You're an evil little girl
I'm a twisted man
Tear into your perfect world
Make you understand
I never wanted to be the one you bitch and moan and come home to
But as long as you look good
I'll talk back to you and you have things to do
CHORUS
I will never treat you bad
You deserve the best from me
If you want to keep you place
You'd better get down on you knees
@Ginga
There's nothing better than jamming to this song while recruiting 4 and 5-star prospects in NCAA Football '06.
@pokemaster211
Ncaa 06, what a year. This song brings me tears. My brother isnt here anymore but this reminds me of the times when he was and all the good times that fame brought us. Live im the moment, it may never happen again
@Max-zv8hm
Yes.
@Pleaserewind
Street Sk8er introduced me to this band. What a great soundtrack!
@jannemikaelpasanen6277
Street sk8er is where i heard this and it made me explore a whole new genre when i was a teen (approx 15 years ago). Still to this day i listen to less than jake which was a group i listened to in search of this song.
@wudang9727
Janne Mikael Pasanen weston
@gta123987
Same here
@dhaub7174
That game launched a lifelong love of punk and ska for me.
@VivaValhalla
Yep me too. Great game, great soundtrack
@Wis-ti
NCAA 06 had the best soundtrack ever in a video game