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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Bite the Wax Tadpole
Tub Ring Lyrics
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Pen and paper
To write down, so in the morning I wouldn't forget.
Next day I looked over what was written and oddly it was only ones and
Zeroes,
But perfect in the fact that it completed my set.
Product of life I've been told, theories are stagnant and old
Time to demystify something new
Solely depending on point of view
Tonight, tonight I turn out my light and dream of carbon and protein
Which increase my might
(tonight, tonight I turn out my light and dream of hygiene and posture
Which make me seem right)
Research avoids some regret, predicting what we will get
Error accept and therefore gone.
Physics just hinder the dream, bite the wax tadpole it seems
Progress continues and marches on
Tonight, tonight I turn out my light and dream of vitamins and haircuts
And genetic delight
Last week I was working in my kitchen when oddly I discovered cold
Fusion,
So I wrote down the process on the back of my hand.
Next time when the recipe repeated I still thought that something else
Was needed
Cause texture and flavor were still quite bland.
I dreamt I was swimming in the ocean and came face to face with a blue
Whale.
It frightened me the size that it would grow.
I found my purpose, I must prevent this, before he hurts us.
Bite the wax tadpole.
The lyrics of Tub Ring's "Bite the Wax Tadpole" touch on the theme of human progress, scientific discovery, and the quest for knowledge. The first verse describes an individual who has an epiphany that they feel is significant enough to write down for future reference. However, upon reviewing their notes in the morning, they find that they have written only ones and zeroes, which serves as a metaphor for the complexity and ambiguity of scientific discovery. The chorus, "tonight, tonight I turn out my light and dream of..." introduces a dream sequence that incorporates other scientific themes including nutrition, hygiene, genetics, and cold fusion.
The second verse continues the theme of scientific discovery and progress by referencing the field of physics and the need to "bite the wax tadpole" in order to move beyond traditional theories and unlock new knowledge. The final verse introduces a personal mission for the singer, to prevent a blue whale from hurting humanity. This line further emphasizes the importance of scientific knowledge and discovery in promoting human progress and safety.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I awoke with all the answers and quickly I grabbed hold of
Pen and paper
To write down, so in the morning I wouldn't forget.
I had a moment of clarity and wrote it down before forgetting.
Next day I looked over what was written and oddly it was only ones and
Zeroes,
But perfect in the fact that it completed my set.
Realized what I wrote didn't make sense, but it still felt complete.
Product of life I've been told, theories are stagnant and old
Time to demystify something new
Necessity leads us to change, what we discover is strange
Solely depending on point of view
We need to explore new things because there's always something strange to be found depending on your perspective.
(tonight, tonight I turn out my light and dream of hygiene and posture
Which make me seem right)
My dreams are of the mundane things that make me feel better about myself, like basic hygiene and good posture.
Physics just hinder the dream, bite the wax tadpole it seems
Progress continues and marches on
Physics is holding us back, so we need to take risks and try something new to progress forward.
Tonight, tonight I turn out my light and dream of vitamins and haircuts
And genetic delight
This time my dreams are of seeking self-improvement through things like healthy vitamins and a fresh haircut.
Last week I was working in my kitchen when oddly I discovered cold
Fusion,
So I wrote down the process on the back of my hand.
I discovered something that could improve the world while in my kitchen and wrote it down for later.
Next time when the recipe repeated I still thought that something else
Was needed
Cause texture and flavor were still quite bland.
I tried my discovery again, but it still needed some improvement.
I dreamt I was swimming in the ocean and came face to face with a blue
Whale.
It frightened me the size that it would grow.
My subconscious fears are present in my dreams, such as encountering a giant whale that grows even larger.
I found my purpose, I must prevent this, before he hurts us.
Bite the wax tadpole.
I discovered my new mission to prevent harm, motivating me to take risks and try new things to achieve it.
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Written by: KEVIN CHARLES GIBSON, ROBERT KLEINER
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