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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My Job Here Is Done
Tub Ring Lyrics
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Listen up first there's something you should know
My time will come again
My time will come my friends
A brief flash it comes our way
And on such a beautiful day
Analyze the sum of all things the total was one
And this must have worked somehow
And you can take everything back
My job here is done
No one expected such a massive endeavor
So all the praises sung will echo forever
False hope and a rocky start
One landscape torn apart
And there were skeptics about what was begun
It won't pass if it's not serene
The code's red, but the grass is green
I'm taking everything back
My job here is done
Sleep now it's getting late
Soon we will participate
In learning all the methods and the ends
Weapons are just for sport
Cause there's nothing to report
Boredom is the only thing we fend
Moments pass I'm forced to sit
Humbled by the scope of it
Ridding all dissention and all pain
Hours will chip away
Passion died upon that day
Curiosity was left to blame
The lyrics of "My Job Here is Done" by Tub Ring is a farewell message. The singer seems to be leaving and is packing his things. However, he wants to impart some knowledge before he leaves, stating that his time will come again. He seems to be alluding to the concept of reincarnation. The next lines go on to describe a brief flash of life that comes with one beautiful day. Here, the lyricist is probably referring to the fragile nature of life and how we should cherish each moment.
The song then takes a philosophical turn as the singer implores the listeners to analyze the sum of all things - everything that led up to this moment. The total was one, meaning that all the different factors, good or bad, led to this moment which is perfect now. The next line is quite ambitious as he says that he is taking everything back, signifying that he is taking all the experiences with him. The lyrics seem to be about the journey of life and how we should view each moment, good or bad, as part of the larger picture.
The next verse talks about a large endeavor that no one expected. However, despite the rocky start and skepticism, it has come to fruition. The singer seems to be reflecting on a specific experience where they had to fight against all odds. Yet, they emerged victorious. In the end, the singer implores the listener to sleep and prepare for the journey ahead. Weapons are just for sport, and there is nothing to report. In the end, all that is left is boredom, and the only thing to fend off is curiosity.
Overall, "My Job Here is Done" is a reflective song about life and the journey that it entails. The lyrics seem to be about the singer leaving a specific situation, but they could also be interpreted as a broader commentary on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh pack all my things it's time for me to go
I am leaving and need to gather my belongings.
Listen up first there's something you should know
Before I go, I need to tell you something important.
My time will come again
I will have another chance to do something significant.
My time will come my friends
I will have another opportunity to do something great with the people I care about.
A brief flash it comes our way
Opportunities are fleeting and quickly pass by.
And on such a beautiful day
This opportunity came at a time when everything seemed perfect.
Analyze the sum of all things the total was one
Reflecting on what was accomplished, it all amounted to one successful outcome.
And this must have worked somehow
Despite initial doubts, the plan was successful.
Cause everything is perfect now
The result was so perfect that there is no room for improvement.
And you can take everything back
I don't need anything else because the project is complete.
My job here is done
There is nothing more for me to do here.
No one expected such a massive endeavor
The project was bigger than anyone had anticipated.
So all the praises sung will echo forever
The success of the project will be remembered and celebrated forever.
False hope and a rocky start
The project had a discouraging beginning.
One landscape torn apart
The project had a significant impact on the environment.
And there were skeptics about what was begun
Some people didn't believe in the project's potential success.
It won't pass if it's not serene
The project won't succeed if there is chaos and conflict.
The code's red, but the grass is green
There were some obstacles and setbacks, but the end result is still positive.
I'm taking everything back
I don't need anything else because the project is complete.
My job here is done
There is nothing more for me to do here.
Sleep now it's getting late
It's time to rest because the project is complete.
Soon we will participate
In the future, we will be involved in new projects.
In learning all the methods and the ends
We will continue to learn and refine our skills.
Weapons are just for sport
There is no need for weapons because there is nothing to fight for.
Cause there's nothing to report
There is no news or updates because everything is complete.
Boredom is the only thing we fend
There is nothing left to do, so we are stuck in a state of boredom.
Moments pass I'm forced to sit
We are in a state of limbo, waiting for the next project to come along.
Humbled by the scope of it
Reflecting on the project, we are in awe of the incredible size and impact.
Ridding all dissention and all pain
The project resolved any conflicts and created a positive outcome for everyone involved.
Hours will chip away
Time will pass, and we will move on to new projects.
Passion died upon that day
The excitement and passion we once had for the project is gone now that it is complete.
Curiosity was left to blame
The only thing left is curiosity about what will happen next.
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.