1996-2001: Hollywood Records years
In 1995 the band signed to Hollywood Records, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. 1996 saw the release of their first album, Destruction by Definition. Its blend of punk rock and ska brought the national attention in the midst of the mid-1990s punk rock mainstream revival. The single "No Face" became a minor hit on modern rock radio stations and the album was supported through extensive touring across the United States. They released a follow-up in 1998 entitled Battle Hymns, which continued their ska punk style while incorporating more aggressive elements of hardcore punk, with nearly all of its songs lasting under two minutes in length.
Following the release of Battle Hymns Grant left the band. He went on to play with numerous groups including Thoughts of Ionesco, The Vandals, face to face, and Telegraph before finding a permanent position in the Alkaline Trio. He was replaced by Erin Pitman for some touring before new permanent drummer Ryan Vandeberghe joined. In 2000 this lineup released The Suicide Machines, a more pop rock oriented effort that moved away from the ska influences of their earlier releases. They received some radio and video play for the single "Sometimes I Don't Mind" and performed on the Warped Tour that Summer. In 2001 they released Steal This Record, which continued their exploration of pop punk style while mixing in elements of their earlier ska punk and hardcore albums.
2002-2005: Side One Dummy years
Following touring in support of Steal This Record bassist Nunley left The Suicide Machines to start his own band, Blueprint 76, and was replaced by Rich Tschirhart. The band also ended their contract with Hollywood Records, fulfilling their contractual obligations by releasing the compilation album The Least Worst of the Suicide Machines. They then moved to the independent label Side One Dummy Records. Their next album A Match and Some Gasoline, released in 2003, found the band abandoning the pop experimentations of their previous two albums and returning more to the ska punk and hardcore styles of their earlier years. They also began to explore sociopolitical themes in songs such as "Did You Ever Get a Feeling of Dread?" and "Your Silence," which were critical of President George W. Bush's administration, its response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. They toured internationally in support of the album and again performed on the Warped Tour.
In 2005 the band released the album War Profiteering is Killing Us All, which continued their political themes by openly attacking the Bush White House, the continuation of the Iraq War, and conservative Republicanism. Navarro also launched his own record label, Noise Riot Records, and released On the Eve of Destruction: 1991-1995, a compilation of the band's early EPs, singles, and demos.
2006: Breakup and post-Suicide Machines activity
In 2006, while touring in support of War Profiteering is Killing Us All, the band abruptly broke up. Explanations given by the band members for this included Vandeberghe's desire to take a break from touring, which he did while friend Steve McCrumb filled for a performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on May 11. A tour of Mexico had been planned to follow this, and Navarro had suggested that the band perform its final shows that Christmas. However, interpersonal tensions came to a head after the Troubadour show when Lukacinsky refused to finish the tour. Lukacinsky himself further elaborated that the band had been planning to break up for some time.
Following the band's breakup, Navarro and Vandeberghe continued working with Left in Ruin, a band they had started as a Suicide Machines side project and had worked on and off with for almost 6 years. Vandeberghe also joined the new band Hifi Handgrenades. Lukacinsky, meanwhile, started his own band Bayonetting the Wounded. Navarro is currently fronting Hellmouth. Tschirhart is in The A-Gang.
I Don't Wanna Hear It
The Suicide Machines Lyrics
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I don't want to hear it, all you do is talk about you
I don't want to hear it, cause you know none of its true
I don't want to hear it, sick and tired of all your lies
I don't want to hear it, when are you gonna realize
I don't want to hear it, I know you're full of shit
I don't want to hear it, I know you're full of shit
I don't want to hear it!!!
Shut your fucking mouth I don't care what you say
You keep talking and you're talking every day
First you're telling stories then you're telling lies
When the fuck are you gonna realize
[Chorus]
The Suicide Machines’s “I Don’t Wanna Hear It” is a powerful song about the frustration of dealing with someone who only talks about themselves, lies, and is full of shit. The lyrics in the chorus repeat the phrase “I don’t want to hear it” four times, conveying the singer's level of annoyance and detachment from their subject. They are sick and tired of the lies, the self-centeredness, and the constant talking about things that are not true. The singer is fed up with someone who never seems to get the message, pleading with them to recognize and take responsibility for their behavior.
The second verse of the song is particularly poignant with lines like “First you're telling stories then you're telling lies, When the fuck are you gonna realize.” This is a direct attack on the person’s credibility as well as an expression of the singer's feelings about being constantly deceived. They cannot stand another false narrative, and are now ready to confront this person, demanding that they close their mouth and stop talking.
“I Don’t Wanna Hear It” is full of energy, and the melody is fast-paced which adds urgency to the message being conveyed. The lyrics are powerful and clear, making it an easy song to connect with. The song has been used in political campaigns, and the message of the song can be applied not only in personal relationships but also in broader contexts.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to hear it, all you do is talk about you
I'm tired of listening to you constantly talk about yourself and your accomplishments
I don't want to hear it, cause you know none of its true
I don't believe anything you say because I know you're lying
I don't want to hear it, sick and tired of all your lies
Your constant lying has exhausted me and I can't take it anymore
I don't want to hear it, when are you gonna realize
You need to understand that nobody is interested in your lies and stories
I don't want to hear it, I know you're full of shit
I'm aware that you're lying and I don't want to hear it anymore
Shut your fucking mouth I don't care what you say
Stop talking because I don't give a damn about anything you have to say
You keep talking and you're talking every day
You're constantly blabbering and it's becoming unbearable
First you're telling stories then you're telling lies
You start with tall tales and end up lying, it's never-ending
When the fuck are you gonna realize
You need to recognize that your lies are doing you more harm than good
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Written by: BAKER, MACKAYE, NELSON, PRESLAR
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Morgan
This song was so crazy live. Everyone got on stage and wrecked shit. So fucking good!
will Irish
The bassist is killin it !!!!!