Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.
“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!). Having moved past the dark and critical themes of “No Self Control”, “Mighty” became the band’s most success record internationally after being licensed by labels in Japan, Europe, Russia, Brazil and Australia.
The Planet Smashers released their first and only DVD “10” in 2004, commemorating the last 10 years of the band. Countless tours all over the world, 12 videos, 5 full length releases and a ton of good times. The Planet Smashers celebrated their 10th by joining the Vans Warped 2004 which also entered it’s 10th year. In 2005, the Smashers released “Unstoppable” their sixth and most recent commercial offering. The album was licensed in Japan by Sky/Sony, in the UK by Household Name Records/Plastic Head, in Europe by Leechredda/Cargo and in Russia by AudioFind. In 2006 the band played over 60 shows in Europe including Moscow, London, Vienna, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Dublin and many more.
In terms of touring, not many indie Canadian bands come close. They have headlined countless tours in North America, 8 European tours, been included on 5 Vans Warped Tour as well as a Japanese tour in 2002. They have toured with such acts as AFI, the Toasters, Sick of it All, Billy Talent, Rancid, Mustard Plug, Simple Plan, Samiam, The Aquabats, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and countless others.
Get Out My Baby
The Planet Smashers Lyrics
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Then you sold me out to the cable man, woah, my dear
You say you're not guilty, you say you've been telling the truth,
But I caught you kissing the other boy and lying is just more proof
Get out, get out my baby
'Cause you've been messing with the other boy
Take back your second hand records
Take back your second hand clothes
Where you won't cheat anymore
You still say you're not guilty
You still say you're telling the truth
But I caught you messing with many a boy
And lying is just more proof
Get out, get out my baby
Driving me crazy, my lying cheating baby
The Planet Smashers’ song “Get Out My Baby” is an upbeat ska punk tune that showcases a story of a lover who is dealing with the aftermath of finding out that their significant other is cheating. The lyrics expound on the trust issues that can result from dishonesty and how it can make one feel betrayed and hurt. The song starts with the singer revealing that they have been diligently saving their money for many years. However, their significant other has sold them out to the cable man. This can be interpreted as the significant other betraying the trust that has been established between the two parties.
The lyrics go on to argue that the significant other continues to deny any lack of integrity, but the singer has evidence that they are cheating, which is the cause of their further mistrust. The singer then demands that their significant other leave them and return all the things that belong to them, such as second-hand records and clothes, and to leave their presence entirely. The lyrics end with the singer reiterating the detachment they feel and blaming the significant other for having made them feel “crazy.”
Overall, the song speaks to the heart-wrenching feelings that come with having to deal with dishonesty in a relationship. If one partner is not honest with the other, it can lead to a lack of trust between them, eventually causing the relationship to fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been saving my money for many a year
I've been putting effort into our relationship for a long time by saving money.
Then you sold me out to the cable man, woah, my dear
You betrayed me by collaborating with the cable man behind my back.
You say you're not guilty, you say you've been telling the truth,
You claim you're innocent and truthful.
But I caught you kissing the other boy and lying is just more proof
However, I have proof of you cheating and lying.
Get out, get out my baby
Leave me alone and get out of my life.
'Cause you've been messing with the other boy
You've been cheating on me with another boy.
Take back your second hand records
Return the records you borrowed from me.
Take back your second hand clothes
Return the clothes you borrowed from me.
I'll send you back to your mothers
I'll make you go back to your parents' house.
Where you won't cheat anymore
So you won't have the chance to cheat on me again.
You still say you're not guilty
Even though I have caught you red-handed, you still deny being guilty.
You still say you're telling the truth
You insist on your innocence.
But I caught you messing with many a boy
But I found out that you've cheated on me with more than one guy.
And lying is just more proof
All your lies prove that you're not trustworthy.
Get out, get out my baby
I can't stand your lies and cheating anymore, leave me alone.
Driving me crazy, my lying cheating baby
Your unfaithfulness and lies are driving me insane.
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