Band members are as follows:
Vic Ruggiero - Keyboards, Vocals
Jay "Agent Jay" Nugent - Guitar
Dave Hillyard - Saxophone
Glen Pine - Trombone, Vocals
Marcus Geard - Bass
Ara Babajian - Drums
Former members and contributors:
Marq "Q-Maxx 4:20" Lyn - Vocals
TJ Scanlon - Guitar
Luis "Zulu" Zuluaga - Drums
Jeremy "Mush One" Mushlin - Trumpet, Vocals
Allen Teboul - Drums
Dunia Best- Vocals, Flute
Jeff "King Django" Baker - Trombone
Tobias Fields - Congas
Eric "E-ROC" Singer - Alto Saxophone
Victor Rice - Bass
Dave Hahn - lead guitar
Justin Redekop- Trumpet
The next album released was Redlight, on HellCat Records in 1997. This album solidified their sound and further fixed the line-up.
The band released its latest album, entitled Self Medication, in May of 2008.
Keep It Simple
The Slackers Lyrics
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I'm giving all the love that I can
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I'm giving all the love that I can
On a fall day
You would ask me
For my love
You said that I could trust you
Yeah you said you're gonna be my man
Ooh but one lie
Led to another
And I know that I lied myself
You see, one lie
Leads to another lie
But how many men do our lies kill?
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I'm giving all the love that I can
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I'm giving all the love that I can
C'mon
Well give me your excuses
Lord knows I heard them all
So has your momma and the F.B.I.
And they're both listenin' through the wall
They say one lie
Leads to another
I told it to the policeman
He said: "One lie leads to another lie
"But how many lies kill how many men?"
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I'm giving all the love that I can
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I'm giving all the love that I can
What part of love
Don't you understand?
Say, what part of love
Don't you understand?
Some folks say
"Man, take it easy"
Some folks say
"Man, take a walk"
Well, maybe I'll take myself
On down to the river
And throw myself off the dock
When you
See my body floatin' on by
You can
Throw me down a wreath
Then you can send my bleedin' heart off the Washington
Attention: Commander In Chief
Woo!
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I'm giving all the love that I can
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I'm giving all the love that I can
Said I try to...
Keep it simple...
So you would...
Understand...
Said the only thing worse in the whole wide world is another solid man
Said the only thing worse in the god damn world would be another quiet man
You know I try to keep it simple
I give you all the love that I can
The Slackers' song "Keep It Simple" is a romantic and political song at the same time. The song is telling the story of a woman who trusted a man with her heart, and he betrayed her with lies. The lyrics signify how lies can destroy not only an individual but relationships, communities, countries, and even the world.
The chorus expresses the singer's intention to keep it simple, given how difficult it is to navigate your way through life when lies abound. The singer's message is clear: he's giving all the love he can, and in return, he expects nothing but trust.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of betrayal, which, as seen in the song, can lead to catastrophic results. The singer implies that lies are so rampant in the world that even law enforcement agents are not spared from their impact.
Overall, “Keep It Simple” emphasizes how our actions and the lies we tell have consequences that can ripple through time and destroy everything in their path. Therefore, it’s essential to be truthful and honest with ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to keep it simple so you understand
I strive to make things clear for you
I'm giving all the love that I can
I am showing all of my affections to you
On a fall day
It was once a specific autumn day
You would ask me
You approached me with a question
For my love
You desired my affection
My friend
You addressed me as a comrade
You said that I could trust you
You claimed that I could have faith in you
Yeah you said you're gonna be my man
You professed that you would be my significant other
Ooh but one lie
However, a falsehood was spoken
Led to another
This deception prompted another
And I know that I lied myself
I acknowledge that I also deceived
You see, one lie
It's true, a single falsehood
Leads to another lie
Can cause someone to say another untruth
But how many men do our lies kill?
But how many human lives do our lies take?
C'mon
Come on
Well give me your excuses
Provide me with your reasons
Lord knows I heard them all
I have heard every excuse before
So has your momma and the F.B.I.
Your mother and the Federal Bureau of Investigation heard them too
And they're both listenin' through the wall
And they are both eavesdropping
They say one lie
According to them one falsehood
I told it to the policeman
I recited it to a law enforcement officer
He said: "One lie leads to another lie
He responded: "One falsehood can lead to more
But how many lies kill how many men?"
But think about how many lives it ruins
What part of love
Which aspect of love
Don't you understand?
Are you incapable of comprehending?
Some folks say
Some individuals claim
"Man, take it easy"
"Relax, man"
Some folks say
Others claim
"Man, take a walk"
"Go for a stroll"
Well, maybe I'll take myself
Perhaps I will go by myself
On down to the river
Down to the waterway
And throw myself off the dock
Where I will jump off the platform
When you
If you
See my body floatin' on by
Observe my lifeless body drifting past you
You can
You are able to
Throw me down a wreath
Place a wreath on my corpse
Then you can send my bleedin' heart off the Washington
And afterwards dispatch my agonized heart to Washington
Attention: Commander In Chief
Attention: The Head of the Military
Woo!
An exclamation denoting enthusiasm
Said the only thing worse in the whole wide world is another solid man
Claimed that there is nothing worse than another dependable male figure in the world
Said the only thing worse in the god damn world would be another quiet man
Claimed that there is no worse category of people than quiet men in the world
You know I try to keep it simple
You understand that I attempt to be straightforward
I give you all the love that I can
I display as much affection as I am capable of
Contributed by Eli D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.