1) An Irish rock ban… Read Full Bio ↴Whipping Boy could refer to two different acts:
1) An Irish rock band who were active in the 1990s. They came to public attention with the critically acclaimed Heartworm album. They had been together a number of years at this stage, and had already released a low-key debut, Submarine. Despite its critical acclaim, Heartworm sold poorly and the band was subsequently dropped from their label, Columbia Records. They released a self-financed, self-titled follow up album, which again got huge critical acclaim. However, without the backing of a major record company the record once again flopped. The band had already grown disheartened with their experience and had broken up in 1998, 3 years before they could afford to release their final album. Despite little commercial success, Whipping Boy frequently appear in "best album" and "best band" polls in their native Ireland, and have gained celebrity fans such as Billy Corgan and Lou Reed (who said if the band's single We Don't Need Nobody Else isn't a huge hit, he knows nothing about music).
Whipping Boy consisted of members:
* Colm Hassett (drums)
* Myles McDonnell (bass guitar)
* Fearghal McKee (vocals)
* Paul Page (guitar)
The band reformed in September 2005 announcing 2 Irish dates around Christmas, and the possibility of recording another album.
2) A hardcore punk band from Palo Alto, California. The band was created in 1982, made up of students from Stanford University. Their sound featured lightning-fast melodies, tight, chunky rhythms, and violently incoherent vocals. They espoused a radically anti-government view that caught the attention of Dead Kennedys' Jello Biafra and led to his support. Their first LP, "The Sound of No Hands Clapping" was produced by DK's Bassist, Klaus Fluoride. The band enjoyed moderate success, and a national tour in 1983 was capped by the release of the psychedelic "MuruMuru" in 1983. This abrupt change in style was not welcomed by Whipping Boy's fanbase, and after several personnel changes and the release of another record, "The Third Secret of Fatima," the band broke up in 1986. Incendiary frontman Eugene Robinson is now in the experimental rock band Oxbow.
Fiction
Whipping Boy Lyrics
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I've sat down and washed out greed
Turned on shyness, conquered weakness
Out of kindness some say need
Hear me, I can't find a place where I belong
Hear me, never give much thought to what went wrong
I can't control myself
No more songs for swinging lovers
Streams of whisky over me
U.C. Bjorling be my teacher
Dress me down like Kid Chelene
Bleed me, there must be more to life than this
Bleed me, I can't recall the things I miss
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
God knows that I'm only trying
Only trying to please me
Not for me your idol worship
Not for me your games of greed
Forgive me, I can't find a line to fit this song
Forgive me, I'm not a friend who lasts for long
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
The Whipping Boy's song "Fiction" speaks of the singer's transformation from a life of drinking, fighting, and selfishness to one of self-reflection and self-control. The lyrics convey a sense of journey and growth, emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "I can't control myself." The singer expresses a desire for something more, a higher purpose or calling, but struggles to find their place in the world.
The verse "No more songs for swinging lovers, streams of whisky over me" suggests a desire to break free from destructive behaviors and toxic relationships, while "U.C. Bjorling be my teacher, dress me down like Kid Chelene" may refer to a mentor or role model who can guide the singer towards a better way of life. The lines "Bleed me, there must be more to life than this, Bleed me, I can't recall the things I miss" convey a sense of longing and searching for meaning that is perhaps just out of reach.
Overall, the song presents a complex portrait of a person evolving and growing, struggling to find their place and purpose in the world. It speaks to the universal human desire for growth, change, and a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Done with drinking, thinking, fighting
I have put an end to my drinking, thinking, and fighting habits.
I've sat down and washed out greed
I have stopped being greedy and materialistic.
Turned on shyness, conquered weakness
I have become more reserved and overcome my weaknesses.
Out of kindness some say need
I have chosen to be kind instead of being driven by necessity.
Hear me, I can't find a place where I belong
I feel lost and unable to fit in anywhere.
Hear me, never give much thought to what went wrong
I don't dwell on past mistakes and focus on moving forward.
No more songs for swinging lovers
I am no longer interested in writing love songs.
Streams of whisky over me
I used to drink a lot of whiskey.
U.C. Bjorling be my teacher
I want to learn from U.C. Bjorling.
Dress me down like Kid Chelene
Teach me a lesson like Kid Chelene.
Bleed me, there must be more to life than this
There must be more to life than the current routine.
Bleed me, I can't recall the things I miss
I can't remember what I have lost and miss.
God knows that I'm only trying
I am trying my best to be a good person.
Only trying to please me
I am trying to do things that make me happy.
Not for me your idol worship
I don't care for the worship of idols and celebrities.
Not for me your games of greed
I am not interested in playing games of greed and power.
Forgive me, I can't find a line to fit this song
I apologize, I am unable to find the appropriate words for this song.
Forgive me, I'm not a friend who lasts for long
I apologize, I don't stay friends with people for long periods of time.
I can't control myself
I am unable to control my thoughts and actions.
I can't control myself
I am unable to control my thoughts and actions.
I can't control myself
I am unable to control my thoughts and actions.
I can't control myself
I am unable to control my thoughts and actions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIM MARR, JOHNNY WILLETT, WENDY PAGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mahatmacote
What a great track!
Tommaso Guarducci
Done with drinking, thinking, fighting
I've sat down and washed out greed
Turned on shyness, conquered weakness
Out of kindness some say need
Hear me, I can't find a place where I belong
Hear me, never give much thought to what went wrong
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
No more songs for swinging lovers
Streams of whiskey over me
You. C. Bjorling be my teacher
Dress me down like Kid Chelene
Bleed me, there must be more to life than this
Bleed me, I can't recall the things I miss
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
God knows that I'm only trying
Only trying to please me
Not for me your idol worship
Not for me your games of greed
Forgive me, I can't find a line to fit this song
Forgive me, I'm not a friend who lasts for long
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
I can't control myself
Aardvark IT
Correction: Whipping Boy produces three albums - Submarine (1992), Heartworm (1995) and Whipping Boy (2000). A great band that should have made it worldwide. They were a bit too artistically honest for their own good.