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.
Watch This
The Slackers Lyrics
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I said man you betta watch this
shes gonna make ya take down
shes gonna make you do right
shes gonna make ya stay around all night
I said man you betta watch this
shes gonna make you do right
make ya stay around all night
when ya wanna be free...
as free as a bird in the trees
and ya wanna be free...
as free as ya wanna be
now a bee in a birdsnest neva made no honey
and a bird in a hive sang no song
god made the man, man makes some money
so who am I, who am I to judge?
watch this (repeat four times)
watch this (repeat four times)
watch this (repeat four times)
I said man you betta watch this
shes gonna make ya do right
shes gonna keep you inside
make ya stay around all night
when ya wanna be free...
as free as a bird in the breeze
and ya wanna be free...
as free as ya wanna be
now I cry but I can't complain
I supply my own ball and chain
now I'm tierd, tierda than the races
so who am I, who am I to judge?
watch this (repeat four times)
watch this (repeat four times)
watch this (repeat four times)
The song "Watch This" by The Slackers is a cautionary tale about falling in love and the potential consequences of becoming involved with someone who will change your life in ways you may not be ready for. The repetitive chorus of "I said man you better watch this / She's gonna make you do right / She's gonna keep you inside / Make you stay around all night" serves as a warning to the singer of the song about the woman he is involved with. It is clear that the singer knows from experience what it's like to be in this situation and is trying to offer advice to his friend.
The second verse expands on the theme of freedom and how being with this woman will constrain the singer's ability to be free. The metaphor of a bird in a tree or a bee in a bird's nest serves to highlight the idea that sometimes it's better to be on your own and free, rather than in a constraining situation. The final verse takes a different turn and talks about personal responsibility and accountability. The singer acknowledges that he may not be living the life he wants, but ultimately it's his own fault and he can't blame anyone else.
Overall, "Watch This" is a well-crafted song that touches on themes of love, freedom, and personal responsibility. It offers a unique perspective on relationships and is a cautionary tale that is engaging and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
I said man you better watch this
The singer is warning someone about a woman who will try to control them.
She's gonna make a take down
The woman will try to take control of the situation.
She gonna make you do right
The woman will try to make the person do the right thing.
She gonna make you stay 'round
The woman will try to keep the person around her.
I said man you better watch this
The artist reiterates the warning.
She's gonna make you do right
The woman will try to make the person do the right thing.
She's gonna keep you inside
The woman will try to keep the person inside with her.
Make you stay around all night
The woman will try to keep the person around all night long.
When you want to be free
The person wants to be free to do what they want.
As free as a bird in the breeze
The person wants to be as free as a bird.
And you want to be free
The person desires freedom.
As free as you want to be
The person wants to be completely free.
Now a bee in a birds nest never made no honey
It's important to be in the right place in order to be productive.
And a bird in a hive sang no song
It's important to be true to oneself in order to be happy.
God makes the man
God created humans.
Man makes the money
Humans have created a system where money exists.
So who am I, and who am I to judge
The artist is questioning their place in the world.
Now I cry but I can't complain
The person is unhappy but feels they have no right to complain.
I supply my own ball and chain
The person is responsible for their own problems.
And now I'm tied tighter than the races
The person's problems have gotten worse.
So who am I,who am I to judge
The artist reiterates their uncertainty about their place in the world.
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