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.
Treat Me Good
The Slackers Lyrics
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And I'll treat you better than you ever had before
Treat me good
And I'll treat you better than you ever had before
Treat me right
And you'll be alright be me
Treat me right
And you'll be alright be me
You come 'round my house
But I won't let you in
You can play with my head
But I won't let you play with my mind
My mind is open
But my sould is boundless
My time may be cheap
But my space is precious
Chorus
Any day, or any night
Instrumental Interlude
(Tell me what you say) x4
Chorus
Any day, or any night
The Slackers's song Treat Me Good is a call for mutual respect and healthy relationships. The lyrics showcase that treating each other with kindness and respect can lead to an even greater level of care and affection. The singer makes a simple but powerful request for their partner to treat them good, promising that in return, they'll treat their partner better than they've ever had before. The singer is essentially saying that if both parties show kindness and respect towards one another, it can lead to a healthier and happier relationship.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's awareness of their self-worth and the importance of setting boundaries. The lines "You come 'round my house, but I won't let you in, You can play with my head, but I won't let you play with my mind" suggest that while the singer is open to the possibility of a relationship, they are not willing to be taken advantage of or mistreated. The singer recognizes that although their time may be cheap, their space and well-being are precious and should be respected.
Overall, The Slackers's song, Treat Me Good, is an ode to the importance of mutual respect in relationships. The singer asks for basic respect and kindness, forever reminding the listener, "Treat me right, and you'll be alright by me, any day or any night."
Line by Line Meaning
Treat me good
If you treat me with love, care and respect
And I'll treat you better than you ever had before
Then I promise to treat you even better than you have ever been treated
Treat me right
If you treat me fairly and justly
And you'll be alright be me
Then I will be there for you and you will have no worries while you are with me
Any day, or any night
I will be there for you whenever you need me, at any time of the day or night
You come 'round my house
If you come to visit me at my home
But I won't let you in
I won't allow you to come in unless you treat me with respect
You can play with my head
You can try to manipulate me emotionally
But I won't let you play with my mind
But I won't let you control my thoughts or decisions
My mind is open
I am willing to listen and understand different perspectives and opinions
But my soul is boundless
But my spiritual and emotional self is limitless
My time may be cheap
My time might not be very valuable
But my space is precious
But my physical and personal space is very important to me
(Tell me what you say) x4
Asking the person to express their true feelings and intentions towards me
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.