Forging this sound in 2001, Tub Ring has been a force of nature in the left-of-center world of music, building momentum and inertia with every day that passes. The band's first album of avant-garde pop, Drake Equation, was produced by Mr. Bungle's Trey Spruance. Since, Tub Ring has released a total of 4 albums and a DVD/B-Side double pack.
With each album charting into double digits on the CMJ Top 200, Tub Ring's music has also been featured on Fox Sports, Xbox 360's "Amp Snow Boarder 3", various MTV/MTV2 programs, Spike and Mike's Twisted Animation films, and several Mt. Dew commercials. Most recently, Tub Ring played live in the TRL room on MTV2, and was featured in the MTV reality based contest show "Dew Circuit Breakout".
Tub Ring has created an enormous underground market with their bizarre genre of spazzed pop rock, with no financial help, no manager, NOTHING... except hard work, non-stop touring, and inventive song writing with intelligent lyrics. Clocking in at over 150 shows per year from 2001 to 2009 throughout North America, Europe and Japan, there are few bands that can match Tub Ring's determination and commitment to music. Touring partners include Mindless Self Indulgence, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Kill Hannah, Dog Fashion Disco, Clutch, Karate High School, Black Light Burns, Foxy Shazam!, and more!
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Bernard's Three Awakenings
Tub Ring Lyrics
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And I Don't Want To Wake Up
With You Anymore
And I Don't Think It's My Place To Say
All The Things That You Brought
Across The Bedroom Floor
Morning Made For Being Sorry
Brain Cells Who They Fought
To Save Exit Wounds
Are All The Rave, Yeah
Crowds They View Upon A Slant
Worship The Agave Plant, Yeah
Let's All Praise The Sun
Three Weeks My Home Has Been This Hospital Bed
Not Much Longer 'Til I Wish I Were Dead
The Chart Records My Health According To Day
By Now I Feel That I Have Something To Say
Something To Say
Something To Say
Something To
Though The Evening Sent Us Soaring
Bernie Is The King Of Morning
Fearless With His Russian Friend
Bernie Stays Until The End, Yeah
Focusing On The Something New
Sometimes The Night Is Never Through, Yeah
Let's All Praise The Sun
I Hear Your Voice As You Visit My Side
Immobilization Does Nothing For Pride
There's Vacancy In This Spot Where I Lay
By Now I Feel That I Have Something To Say
Something To Say
Something To Say
Something To
Long Fermented Wheat And Barley
Morning Made For Being Sorry
Brain Cells Who They Fought
To Save Exit Wounds
Are All The Rave, Yeah
Crowds They View Upon A Slant
Worship The Agave Plant, Yeah
Let's All Praise The Sun
And I Don't Want To Wake Up In Pain
And I Don't Want To Wake Up With You Anymore
The song "Bernard's Three Awakenings" by Tub Ring delves into themes of pain, regret, and the desire for something new. The lyrics "I don't want to wake up and I don't want to wake up with you anymore" suggest a feeling of dissatisfaction and the need for change in a current situation or relationship. However, the singer acknowledges that it may not be their place to voice all of their grievances, as represented by the line "all the things that you brought across the bedroom floor."
The use of "long fermented wheat and barley" and "morning made for being sorry" in the lyrics creates a sense of malaise and regret, indicating that the singer is reflecting on their past actions and decisions. The lines "brain cells who they fought to save exit wounds are all the rave" suggest a struggle with addiction or past trauma.
The mention of Bernie and his "Russian friend" establishes a sense of camaraderie and solidarity, as well as the idea that new experiences and relationships can offer a way out of pain and regret. The repetition of "something to say" throughout the song indicates the singer's growing sense of agency and desire to express themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I Don't Want To Wake Up
And I Don't Want To Wake Up
With You Anymore
The singer does not want to wake up with their partner anymore.
And I Don't Think It's My Place To Say
All The Things That You Brought
Across The Bedroom Floor
The singer feels uncomfortable talking about the things their partner left in the bedroom.
Long Fermented Wheat And Barley
Morning Made For Being Sorry
Brain Cells Who They Fought
To Save Exit Wounds
Are All The Rave, Yeah
Crowds They View Upon A Slant
Worship The Agave Plant, Yeah
Let's All Praise The Sun
Alcohol-related substances and behaviors are popular and celebrated, but the singer sees the negative effects.
Three Weeks My Home Has Been This Hospital Bed
Not Much Longer 'Til I Wish I Were Dead
The Chart Records My Health According To Day
By Now I Feel That I Have Something To Say
The artist has been in the hospital for three weeks and feels hopeless. They have something to say about their experience.
Though The Evening Sent Us Soaring
Bernie Is The King Of Morning
Fearless With His Russian Friend
Bernie Stays Until The End, Yeah
Focusing On The Something New
Sometimes The Night Is Never Through, Yeah
Let's All Praise The Sun
Bernie is a friend of the artist who is optimistic and stays with them until the end. They focus on positivity and celebrate the sun.
I Hear Your Voice As You Visit My Side
Immobilization Does Nothing For Pride
There's Vacancy In This Spot Where I Lay
By Now I Feel That I Have Something To Say
The singer hears their partner's voice but feels helpless and lacks pride. They have something to say about their situation.
And I Don't Want To Wake Up In Pain
And I Don't Want To Wake Up With You Anymore
The singer does not want to wake up in pain or with their partner anymore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEVIN CHARLES GIBSON, ROBERT KLEINER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ALFAJERK_BFH
I saw them open up for Mindless Self Indulgence. One of the guys in Tubring had to fill in for the chick who plays bass for Mindless because Urine (lead vocals) playfully kicked her in the chest way too hard the night before.
Tom exe
mr bungle 1.0
Jason NierenbergVEVO
I thought the same thing
Therapissed
+Tom exe
I recall reading in the liner notes of the CD that Trey Spruance was involved in production.