Latin rockers Tito and Tarantula are headlined by singer/guitarist Tito Larriva, previously best known for founding the seminal Los Angeles punk band the Plugz. Larriva was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico but spent his early years living outside Fairbanks, AK; his family later relocated to El Paso, TX, where he studied violin and flute as a member of his school orchestra. After high school he flirted with attending Yale University before landing in L.A. during the mid-1970s; there Larriva formed the Plugz, which in 1979 released their debut LP Electrify Me, the first album to emerge from the city's thriving punk scene. Shortly after scoring Alex Cox's 1984 cult classic Repo Man, the Plugz were rechristened the Cruzados, signing to Arista to release a self-titled 1985 LP; After Dark followed two years later, and the group disbanded in 1990. From there Larriva continued writing film music, also turning to acting; with guitarist Peter Atanasoff and a host of other L.A. session vets he eventually formed Tito and Tarantula, which quickly emerged as a major favorite on the local club scene. Among their most vocal supporters was filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, who not only enlisted the group to contribute material to his movies Desperado and From Dusk till Dawn but also found small roles for Larriva in both; Rodriguez additionally helped produce 1997's Tarantism, released on the band's own Cockroach label.
Since the release of Andalucia, Tito & Tarantula have made numerous personnel changes, starting with the departure of drummer Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez. Achim Farber was hired in his place, but left the band later on as well. One of the most notable changes, however, was the loss of the band's valuable founding member Peter Atanasoff. Little is known about his departure, but on the band's myspace blog, it says, "...So if ever you find yourself in Switzerland you want to make your way to the Moonwalker and say hello to Peter..." Io Perry quit the band to pursue a solo career, but stayed in business with Larriva by having him produce her first solo album. Along with Atanasoff, Perry, and Hernandez, the band lost multi-instrumentalist Marcus Praed, eventually leaving Larriva and Steven Hufsteter as the only remaining members who had played on the last album. Dominique Davalos (who had played bass on Little Bitch) took over on bass and Rafael Gayol took over on drums. The only members from the previous line-up were Larriva and Hufsteter. With this new "fab four" incarnation, they toured Europe thoroughly. At some point in mid-2007, Davalos left the band, and was replaced by Caroline "Lucy" Rippy. With her, the band has continued to tour its usual areas in western Europe.
In late 2006, the band promised an album out in early 2007 on their myspace blog. In early 2008, the band finally announced the approaching arrival of their next album, titled Back Into The Darkness. The album was released on April 18, 2008.
Discography:
*Tarantism (1997)
*Hungry Sally and other Killer Lullabies (1999)
*Little Bitch (2000)
*Andalucia (2002)
*Back Into The Darkness (2008)
Come Out Clean
Tito & Tarantula Lyrics
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I'm not a singer
And when i dance
I ain't a dancer
When i cry
I'm not a cryer
And when i lie
I ain't a liar
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
When you break
While you're not broken
(can't figure this one out)
When you cry there's always more
When you lie,well i don't care
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
When i sin
I'm not a sinner
When i fly
I'm not a flyer
When i dream
I'm not a dreamer
When i try
I'm not a tryer
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
I wanna come out clean
I wanna come out clean
I want to come clean...
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
The lyrics of Tito & Tarantula's song "Come Out Clean" convey a sense of self-awareness and a desire for honesty and authenticity. The singer acknowledges that when they sing, dance, cry, or lie, they do not fully embody these roles or emotions. They are not trying to put on a façade or create a scene, but instead want to be transparent and true to themselves.
The repetition of phrases like "I'm not a singer," "I'm not a cryer," and "I'm not a liar" suggests a rejection of societal expectations and labels. The singer is asserting their individuality and refusing to be defined by these roles or actions. By stating that they "wanna come out clean," they express a longing for sincerity and a desire to shed any pretense or pretensions.
Line by Line Meaning
When i sing
Even though I sing, it doesn't define me as a singer.
I'm not a singer
I don't claim to be a professional singer.
And when i dance
Similarly, when I dance, I'm not necessarily a dancer.
I ain't a dancer
I don't consider myself a skilled or professional dancer.
When i cry
I may cry at times, but it doesn't make me a crying person.
I'm not a cryer
I don't identify as someone who constantly cries or is emotional.
And when i lie
If I lie, it doesn't define me as a habitual liar.
I ain't a liar
I don't consider myself a person who lies frequently or dishonestly.
I'm not trying to start scene
I don't intend to cause a commotion or create drama.
Darlin' don't you want to
My dear, wouldn't you prefer a peaceful situation?
When you break
(Can't figure this one out)
While you're not broken
Although you may break emotionally, you are not permanently damaged.
When you cry there's always more
Whenever you cry, there are additional reasons behind your tears.
When you lie, well i don't care
When you lie to me, I don't feel affected or concerned about it.
When i sin
Even if I commit sins, it doesn't make me a sinful person.
I'm not a sinner
I don't see myself as someone defined by their sins or transgressions.
When i fly
When I fly, I am not necessarily a frequent flyer or pilot.
I'm not a flyer
I don't identify as someone who regularly travels by air.
When i dream
When I dream, it doesn't mean I am a constant dreamer.
I'm not a dreamer
I don't consider myself someone who dreams excessively or unrealistically.
When i try
Even if I make an effort, it doesn't label me as a 'try-hard'.
I'm not a tryer
I don't identify as someone who always tries hard or excessively.
I wanna come out clean
I desire to be open, honest, and transparent in my actions.
I want to come clean...
I have a genuine desire to confess and reveal the truth.
I'm not trying to start scene
I don't aim to cause a disturbance or create a spectacle.
I wanna come out clean
I aspire to express myself honestly and without hidden agendas.
I wanna come out clean
I desire to be sincere and truthful in all my actions and interactions.
I want to come clean...
I truly want to confess and reveal the truth about myself or a situation.
I'm not trying to start scene
I don't have any intentions of creating drama or chaos.
I want to come out clean
I genuinely want to be transparent and genuine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lolita Larriva, Steven Hufsteter, Tito Larriva, Humberto Larriva
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cosmic Macaque
When i sing
I'm not a singer
And when i dance
I ain't a dancer
When i cry
I'm not a cryer
And when i lie
I ain't a liar
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
When you break
While you're not broken
(can't figure this one out)
When you cry there's always more
When you lie,well i don't care
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
When i sin
I'm not a sinner
When i fly
I'm not a flyer
When i dream
I'm not a dreamer
When i try
I'm not a tryer
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
I wanna come out clean
I wanna come out clean
I want to come clean...
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
Rick Komorowski
This folks is what music is supposed to be about . It's not the notes or how fast you play , it's all about the emotion that you put into it .
This band is one of the best at that . Thank you Tito !
Duttan Gokin
Мне понравилось исполнение Tito & Tarantula Спасибо вам :):):)
El Taco Mex
I could smell the old beer, the good tacos and the lime juice in the air 😆
These guys Rock 🤘
Tarot interactivo 🔮🌙 Gisela
Que buena banda. Aguante Tito & Tarantula !!! desde Argentina! Amo su Musica!!!
Its me Bran
Unbelievable !! Just discovered this song. BY FAR, ONE of their BEST !! Salud !
James Kendall
Tito and Tarantula are on my radar now. I always love bands that play like this like they really mean it. If you don't mean it don't bother. This band does mean it and they do bother and it improves my life. Some of their stuff might be a little bit of copycat from the Byrds or something but the gemisch in Los Angeles lives.
hughbo52
Peter on lead just crushes this! I love his style, he is so smooth.
Blackforestrock66
Fantastic!
Tito & Tarantula rules.
Paul de Backer
The true outlaws of rock!!!
Cosmic Macaque
When i sing
I'm not a singer
And when i dance
I ain't a dancer
When i cry
I'm not a cryer
And when i lie
I ain't a liar
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
When you break
While you're not broken
(can't figure this one out)
When you cry there's always more
When you lie,well i don't care
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
When i sin
I'm not a sinner
When i fly
I'm not a flyer
When i dream
I'm not a dreamer
When i try
I'm not a tryer
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
Darlin' don't you want to
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean
I wanna come out clean
I wanna come out clean
I want to come clean...
I'm not trying to start scene
I wanna come out clean