Debut album “Frump Experiments” was released in 2000 as a limited pressing sold only to fans at gigs. The band's first full release was “Total Sonic Mayhem” on the Thundersqueak label in 2002, which consisted partly of some remastered songs from Frump Experiments and some of the tracks included on unofficial Total Sonic Mayhem Session 2 bootleg (finally issued officially for download here in 2014). 2004 album/EP “Offensive” consisted of four new songs and four previously released songs, including live favourite "Idiot", as bonus tracks.
In 2006, the band changed name to UFX and released the album “Crack" and in 2009 the "Sick Sick Sex" album was released.
On 26 January 2014, after a 3 year hiatus, the band's final album "Reverse Engineering (Exits Exist)" is officially released on Last FM and made available for full download .
Rattlesnake
UFX Lyrics
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Cut me from this rope
I've been hangin' here for fifty years
You know that I can't cope
My blackened eyes have seen you
Like corpses round your table
I'd like to join you in your feast
But you know that I'm not able
Take me in, take me i-i-in
Take me in, take me in, take me in
Rattlenake
Take me in, take me down
Hold me by your side
You'll know that I'm a rattlesnake
By my tattooed hide
I can wrap myself around you
And I can shed my skin
You'll know that I'm a rattlesnake
When you take me in
Take me in, take me i-i-in
Take me in, take me in, take me in
Rattlenake
Help me out, help me down,
Cut me from this rope
I've been hangin' here for fifty years
You know that I can't cope
My blackened eyes have seen you
Like corpses round your table
I'd like to join you in your feast
But you know that I'm not able
Take me in, take me i-i-in
Take me in, take me in, take me in
Rattlenake
The lyrics of UFX's song Rattlesnake speak of someone who has been hanging on a rope for fifty years and needs help. The person is pleading for someone to take them in and hold them by their side. The rattlesnake in this song is a metaphor for the person, as they describe themselves as one with a tattooed hide, able to wrap themselves around the person and shed their skin. The rattlesnake is also known for its deadly venom, which adds to the sense of danger and desperation in the lyrics.
The song speaks of a desire to be a part of something, to join others at their feast, but the person knows they are not able to. This could be interpreted as a sense of isolation and loneliness, as the person has been hanging on their own for fifty years. The use of the image of corpses around a table creates a sense of macabre, and it is not clear whether the person is speaking metaphorically or literally.
Overall, Rattlesnake is a song that speaks of desperation and a need for connection. The use of the rattlesnake as a metaphor adds a sense of danger and unpredictability to the lyrics. The haunting melody and repetitive chorus create a sense of urgency, which adds to the emotive power of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me out, help me down,
The singer is pleading for someone to rescue them from their current state
Cut me from this rope
The singer is literally tied up and needs to be freed
I've been hangin' here for fifty years
The singer has been stuck in this difficult situation for a very long time
You know that I can't cope
The artist is admitting that they are unable to handle the situation on their own
My blackened eyes have seen you
The artist has been watching and observing the others in the situation
Like corpses round your table
The singer is emphasizing the bleakness and despair of the situation
I'd like to join you in your feast
The singer wants to be a part of the group and share in their success and happiness
But you know that I'm not able
The artist knows that they are incapable of fully participating in the group dynamic
Take me in, take me i-i-in
The artist is still pleading to be accepted into the group
Take me in, take me in, take me in
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of the artist's request
Rattlenake
The chorus serves as a reminder that the singer is dangerous and has a hidden agenda
Take me in, take me down
The artist wants to be taken down from their current position so that they can be closer to the group
Hold me by your side
The singer is asking for physical comfort and reassurance
You'll know that I'm a rattlesnake
The singer is warning that they are not to be trusted
By my tattooed hide
The singer's tattoos are a physical manifestation of their hidden agenda
I can wrap myself around you
The artist is using their charms to try to win people over
And I can shed my skin
The artist is capable of reinventing themselves to better manipulate those around them
Take me in, take me i-i-in
The singer is still trying to convince the group to accept them
Take me in, take me in, take me in
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of the singer's request
Rattlenake
The chorus is a warning that the artist is dangerous and should not be trusted
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.