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.
Twinkle
Whipping Boy Lyrics
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Turning tricks just like your mother
Left my dreams for dead
Making out with every other
She's the air I breathe not too pure for me
She's the air I breathe not too cheap for me
She's the only one for me now and always
She's the only one for me now and always
She's the only one for me
Hole right through her head
I think I might be nothing to her
Sing it now she said
Fuck I might be here forever
She's the air I breathe not too pure for me
She's the air I breathe not too cheap for me
She's the only one for me now and always
Ringing in my head
Too clearly I can hear you moving
You talk sister fear
You're gonna pay for all the hate I'm giving
She's the air I breathe not too pure for me
She's the air I breathe not too cheap for me
She's the only one for me now and always
The lyrics to Whipping Boy's song "Twinkle" explore themes of love, addiction, and obsession. The song is written from the perspective of the singer, who is deeply in love with a woman who he sees as his everything - the air that he breathes. The woman, however, is portrayed as someone with a troubled past, who is caught up in a world of prostitution and drugs. Despite this, the singer sees nothing but perfection in her, declaring that she is not too pure or too cheap for him.
The first verse refers to the woman's past as a prostitute, implying that she learned this behavior from her own mother. The line "Left my dreams for dead" suggests that the singer has given up on his own goals and aspirations in order to be with her. In the chorus, he declares that she is the only one for him now and always, emphasizing the depth of his devotion to her.
The second verse delves deeper into the woman's psyche, with the line "Hole right through her head". This could be interpreted as a mental illness or emotional emptiness. The singer acknowledges that he may mean nothing to her, but he is willing to be with her forever, trapped in her world. The chorus repeats, again emphasizing his overwhelming love for her.
The final verse seems to betray a sense of turmoil within the relationship, with the line "You're gonna pay for all the hate I'm giving". The singer recognizes that his fixation on the woman has consumed him, and he is lashing out in anger and fear. However, he still sees her as the air he breathes - a toxic dependency that he cannot let go of.
Overall, the lyrics to "Twinkle" offer a complex portrayal of love and addiction, highlighting the lengths one can go to in order to hold onto someone who is ultimately destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting to be bled
Anticipating pain or suffering
Turning tricks just like your mother
Engaging in promiscuous behavior
Left my dreams for dead
Abandoned aspirations
Making out with every other
Kissing people frequently
She's the air I breathe not too pure for me
Referring to a lover as a necessity for life regardless of their moral character
She's the air I breathe not too cheap for me
Referring to a lover as someone valuable to them
She's the only one for me now and always
Expressing complete dedication and commitment to a lover
Hole right through her head
Implying a lack of intelligence or depth in a person
I think I might be nothing to her
Suspecting that one's value or importance to a person is minimal
Sing it now she said
Urging someone to express themselves confidently
Fuck I might be here forever
Feeling trapped or stuck in a situation
Ringing in my head
Memories or thoughts that are persistent and difficult to forget
Too clearly I can hear you moving
Sensing the presence of someone nearby strongly or loudly
You talk sister fear
Addressing the emotion of fear as a confidant, or interpreting fear as a person
You're gonna pay for all the hate I'm giving
Threatening retribution or consequences for negative actions
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@firaszaim6544
1995 !
WHAT A great MEMORIES 😢
@kingofthehill9177
Thank god for Fontaines DC covering this track and introducing me to this gem of a band
@Floptheraccoon1
I was typing the exact same, I love their acoustic cover
@thisisit3333
One of the best and truly genius bands. Never got the exposure they deserved.
@jimmima121
Can hear so much of this in Skinty Fia. No surprises Fontaines covered it.
@tinajakielski7765
Probably my favourite Whipping Boy song. It brings back so many memories as a Dublin lad living in London. It brought me back home listening to Heartworm.
@valentinag7481
Still one of the best albums of the 90s. Criminally underrated
@HenryWaltonJones
Probably the greatest Irish band along with Power of Dreams.Whipping Boy gets 80k views and The Cranberries get a billion.Makes no sense considering The Cranberries are fucking awful and always have been.The Sundays rip off merchants with much worse songs.
@minimumwage2millionaire
@@HenryWaltonJones a bit harsh on the cranberries and why turn music taste into sports day? There's no competition. Cranberries and Whipping Boy were both great at their respective art.
@HenryWaltonJones
@@minimumwage2millionaire Cause they're overrated,bland and crap and always have been