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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Tip of My Tongue
Tub Ring Lyrics
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Off with the lights, off with their heads
See how they run
And they're on the tip of my tongue
Caught in the act, Oh-eh-oh!
When you're out of secret handshakes
And tied to the tracks, oh-eh-oh!
Stuck in the trap, oh-eh-oh!
Could you live without it
If your option's gone stale
See how the words run
(see how the words run)
And they're on the tip of my tongue
The lyrics of "Tip of My Tongue" by Tub Ring seem to be about something or someone being on the verge of discovery or exposure. The opening lines suggest that the singer has had conflicts with others, but they have resolved their differences ("one by one, we've made amends"). However, the next line implies that there are still some people who need to be "off with their heads," suggesting that they are not willing to make amends. This line could also be interpreted as a nod to Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," where the Queen of Hearts famously cries "Off with their heads!"
The chorus of the song ("see how they run, and they're on the tip of my tongue") seems to reinforce the idea that something or someone is about to be exposed. It's possible that this refers to a secret or hidden truth that the singer has discovered, or it could be interpreted more broadly as a commentary on the nature of power and corruption. The repeated refrain at the end of the song ("See how the words run, and they're on the tip of my tongue") suggests that the singer is struggling to articulate what they've seen or discovered.
Overall, "Tip of My Tongue" seems to be a song about the tension between truth and power, and the difficulty of speaking up when you know something is wrong. The imagery of being "tied to the tracks" and "stuck in the trap" underscores the feeling of being trapped and unable to act, while the repeated refrain of "see how they run" suggests that the singer is trying to expose something, but is finding it difficult to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
One by one, we've made amends
We have resolved our issues one at a time
Off with the lights, off with their heads
Turning off the lights and getting rid of the distractions
See how they run
Notice how everyone scurries around in panic
And they're on the tip of my tongue
I know all the secrets and information and can reveal them at any moment
Caught in the act, Oh-eh-oh!
Experiencing the consequences of one's actions
When you're out of secret handshakes
When one is not familiar with exclusive knowledge or practices
And tied to the tracks, oh-eh-oh!
Feeling trapped by circumstances outside of one's control
And it's bearing down
There is immense pressure to succeed or survive
Stuck in the trap, oh-eh-oh!
Feeling helpless and unable to escape from a difficult situation
Could you live without it
Can one imagine life without something or someone important?
If your option's gone stale
When there are no longer any viable choices or alternatives
See how the words run (see how the words run)
The information is spreading quickly and uncontrollably
And they're on the tip of my tongue
I know all the secrets and information and can reveal them at any moment
Contributed by Elijah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.