There are two notable bands called The Whip
1. A current English electro… Read Full Bio ↴There are two notable bands called The Whip
1. A current English electronic-rock band
2. An influential American punk band

1) The Whip is an electronic rock band from Manchester, UK, formed in 2006. The band members are Danny Saville, Fiona "Lil Fee" Daniel, Nathan Sudders and Bruce Carter. In 2006, they released both Frustration and Trash. This was soon followed in 2007 by the release of three singles through a selection of labels; Muzzle No.1, Divebomb and Sister Siam.

The band's debut album, 'X Marks Destination', was released on Southern Fried Records on March 24th 2008. The album was preceded by the re-release of a newly recorded version of Trash. There is also a remixed version of the album, known as 'RemiX Marks Destination'

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2) The Whip was a Northwestern punk band. The band released a 7" and broke up shortly after the death of drummer Scott Jernigan in a boating accident. The group featured Joe Preston of Thrones, Melvins, High on Fire, amd Earth fame as well as Jared Warren of KARP and future member of Tight Bros From Way Back When,Big Business and Melvins. They released a 7" on the Wantage USA label (Freelance Liason/Sheep and Goat Judgement) had one tour ep that featured five songs, and a cover of Queen's Stone Cold Crazy as well as multiple live shows available online.

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Riot
The Whip Lyrics

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There's a malign cage and it's gonna get out, yeah
It's gonna get out, yeah
It's gonna get out, yeah
Stop two tracks, getting ready to shout
Getting ready to shout
Getting ready to shout
It's killing me softly, someone make it stop
Someone make it stop

Someone make it stop
You've got three-four questions and you ready to pop, yeah
You ready to pop, yeah
You ready to pop, yeah

You're always just about ready to go pop, pop
You're always just about ready to go pop, pop
You're always just about ready to go pop, pop
You're always just about ready

It's just another riot
It's just another riot in town
Yeah, it's just another riot
It's just another riot in town, in town, in town

There's an itch in my brain and it's gonna get out, yeah
It's gonna get out, yeah
It's gonna get out, yeah
The lights in my eyes don't trick my mind anymore
Trick my mind anymore
Trick my mind anymore
We heard it all before but I get ripples and shocks
I get ripples and shocks
I get ripples and shocks
You've got three-four questions and you ready to pop, yeah
You ready to pop, yeah
You ready to pop, yeah

You're always just about ready to go pop, pop
You're always just about ready to go pop, pop
You're always just about ready to go pop, pop
You're always just about ready

It's just another riot
It's just another riot in town
Yeah, it's just another riot
It's just another riot in town, in town
It's just another riot
It's just another riot in town
Yeah, it's just another riot
It's just another riot in town, in town, in town

It's just another riot
It's just another riot in town
Yeah, it's just another riot
It's just another riot in town, in town
It's just another riot
It's just another riot in town

Yeah, it's just another riot
It's just another riot in town, in town, in town.

Overall Meaning

The Whip's "Riot" is an energetic and intense song that expresses the feeling of being trapped and ready to explode. The first verse highlights the idea of feeling trapped in a cage and ready to get out, while the second verse speaks to the feeling of having an itch in your brain that needs to be alleviated. The chorus repeats that it is just another riot in town, emphasizing the feeling of chaos and restlessness.

The lyrics of the song seem to suggest that there is an overwhelming force that needs to be released. The singer wants someone to make it stop, but it is not clear what they are referring to specifically. The repeated phrase "you're always just about ready to go pop" suggests that the singer is always on the verge of some sort of outburst. The song seems to express the feeling of being fed up with the status quo and ready to lash out against it.

Overall, "Riot" is a high-energy song that speaks to the feeling of being trapped and ready to break free. Its intense lyrics and catchy chorus make it a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they are on the verge of exploding.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a malign cage and it's gonna get out, yeah
There's a malevolent force that's been trapped, and it's about to be unleashed.

Stop two tracks, getting ready to shout
Prepare to take action.

It's killing me softly, someone make it stop
The situation is causing emotional distress and must be resolved.

You've got three-four questions and you ready to pop, yeah
You're on the brink of losing control, and just a few questions away from reaching your breaking point.

You're always just about ready to go pop, pop
You're constantly on the edge of losing control.

It's just another riot
This is just another instance of conflict and unrest.

There's an itch in my brain and it's gonna get out, yeah
An idea or thought is festering in the mind and must be expressed.

The lights in my eyes don't trick my mind anymore
The deception that was once effective is no longer working.

We heard it all before but I get ripples and shocks
Past experiences are providing insight, but the current situation is still jarring.

It's just another riot
This is just another instance of conflict and unrest.

Yeah, it's just another riot
Yes, this is just another instance of conflict and unrest.

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