They began their career in 1991, cutting their first 7" record later that year with the lineup of Joey Vindictive (vocals), Johnny Personality (bass), Billy Blastoff (guitar), Dr. Bob (guitar), P.J. Parti (drums) and Erik Elsewhere (drums). The band would end up releasing 12 albums until July of 1996, when Joey Vindictive revealed that his health issues would prevent the band from going on. Luckily for him, he overcame his ailments to re-form the band in 2000, cutting a new album and overseeing the re-release of a significant part of their catalog. Dr. Bob died in 2003 due to a heroin overdose. Their song "The Invisible Man" was featured in the Ubisoft game Watch Dogs, where it attracted attention to restart the band once more in 2013, releasing a new EP titled Mono-Flexi, and to remaster most of their previous songs as Songbooks coming in volumes starting from I to III.
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Bonnie's Rampage
The Vindictives Lyrics
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Perpetuated by irrational obligations,
She switches emotions that bend to her beliefs,
But the duties ahead set forth won't bring relief.
So go tail spinning,
There goes little Bonnie again, nose diving.
There goes little Bonnie again,
Having a fit again, having a fit again, having a fit again.
If I were youze I'd move far far far away.
She's got her sneaky little games to play.
The bonds that bind her see through lies are weak
And the tempest is rising in the back of her mind,
But I think I've go something caught in my eye.
So go tail spinning,
There goes little Bonnie again, nose diving.
There goes little Bonnie again,
Having a fit again, having a fit again, having a fit again.
There goes little Bonnie again, watch her spin
The Vindictives's song Bonnie's Rampage seems to be about a woman named Bonnie who is struggling with her emotions and responsibilities. She's trapped in her own confusion, fueled by irrational obligations and beliefs. The song notes that she's constantly switching emotions to suit her beliefs, but the duties ahead of her won't bring her relief. As a result, Bonnie often goes on a rampage, losing control, having fits and spiraling down.
The lyrics suggest that Bonnie's behavior is unpredictable, and the people around her would rather stay away from her than risk being caught up in her "sneaky little games." Bonnie seems to be manipulative - the bonds that bind her seem through lies are weak. Yet, it appears that she's quite good at playing these games, and one can't help but feel a little amused by her antics, much like the singer in the song who thinks he has something caught in his eye.
Overall, Bonnie's Rampage comes off as a cautionary tale of sorts, warning people to stay away from those with unstable personalities who can't find peace in their lives. It's a reminder to people that sometimes it's better to cut ties, rather than be caught in a whirlwind of emotions and chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Secluded in her own confused frustration,
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed by her own conflicting feelings and thoughts, Bonnie finds herself isolated and unable to make sense of her situation.
Perpetuated by irrational obligations,
Bonnie's discontent is fueled by obligations that hold no logic or meaning in her mind, but that nonetheless weigh her down and make her restless.
She switches emotions that bend to her beliefs,
Despite her inconsistency and mood swings, Bonnie's actions and feelings are firmly linked to her beliefs, which often shift erratically and unpredictably.
But the duties ahead set forth won't bring relief.
Although Bonnie feels pressure to fulfill certain obligations, she knows that these tasks won't bring her the relief or satisfaction that she craves.
So go tail spinning,
As Bonnie's emotions spiral out of control, she becomes increasingly erratic and unpredictable, much like a plane that's losing control and spinning out of the sky.
There goes little Bonnie again, nose diving.
Despite everyone around her attempting to stop her from crashing, Bonnie seems to be on a collision course with her own self-destructive tendencies, plunging headfirst into chaos.
If I were youze I'd move far far far away.
Knowing the destructive potential of Bonnie's behavior, the singer warns others to distance themselves and seek safety from the chaos that's sure to come.
She's got her sneaky little games to play.
Bonnie's behavior is often manipulative and underhanded, as she resorts to tricks and deceit to get what she wants and to control those around her.
The bonds that bind her see through lies are weak
Even though Bonnie is deceitful and manipulative, those around her often see through her lies and tricks. Despite this, their ability to call her out and resist her influence is limited and unsteady.
And the tempest is rising in the back of her mind,
Bonnie's internal struggle is intensifying as she tries to maintain control of her own self while feeling buffeted by external pressures and forces.
But I think I've go something caught in my eye.
While trying to observe Bonnie's behavior and situation, the singer becomes temporarily sidelined and distracted, highlighting the difficulty of truly understanding the chaos and confusion that surrounds her.
So go tail spinning,
As Bonnie's internal and external pressures continue to mount, she becomes increasingly unstable, unable to maintain control, and spirals further into chaos.
There goes little Bonnie again, nose diving.
Despite all attempts to help Bonnie, she remains determined to self-destruct, plunging headfirst into the chaos without any regard for the damage that she's causing or the impact it will have on herself or others.
Having a fit again, having a fit again, having a fit again.
Bonnie's erratic behavior and mood swings manifest in a pattern of fits and outbursts, as she tries to cope with her confusion and frustration in increasingly destructive ways.
There goes little Bonnie again, watch her spin.
The situation with Bonnie is like watching a train wreck in slow motion, as her chaotic behavior continues to spiral out of control and impact everything in its path.
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.