Most recordings by this band are out of print. They are widely available to pirate online, which is openly encouraged by the band themselves. You can still get the full length, full band CD "Burn the earth! Leave it behind!" from the DIY Bandits at http://www.diybandits.com. You can order a really cheap solo CD of the first batch of Wingnut Dishwashers Union songs from the undercover label Rock-It Records by looking really carefully on http://www.plan-it-x.com. There are still copies of two different split seven-inches lying around, put out by http://www.craftyrecords.net and Triumph of Life Records if you can track them down.
An incomplete list of musicians that played with Wingnut Dishwashers Union during their career. Never shall they all be remembered! Pat "The Bunny" (guitar/vocals) Flash-C (trumpet/drums) Ian Skumfuk (washtub bass), Davis (drums), Mike (guitar/harmonica/piano/accordion/bass) Agatha (banjo) Matt (guitar/bass/trumpet/slide guitar/piano) Dallas (drums/bass) Jacob (guitar) Douglas (theramin) Alex (noisebox) Scott (guitar/drums) Kris (bass) Michael (clarinet) Adhi (saxaphone) Michael Jordan (drums) Thorin (guitar) Emily (cello) Niki (banjo)
For a Girl In Rhinelander WI
Wingnut Dishwashers Union Lyrics
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'Cause she doesn't think that girls can sing rock 'n' roll songs.
Well I don't think they got Bikini Kill records in small town
Wisconsin record shops, but that's where they need them now more than ever.
So if there's still girls still growing up in this world
To believe they can't sing rock 'n' roll,
I don't wanna live in this world anymore.
Wingnut Dishwashers Union's song For a Girl In Rhinelander WI is a commentary on gender stereotypes and the lack of representation of women in the rock 'n' roll genre. The lyrics convey the frustration of the songwriter with the fact that there are still girls who believe they cannot sing rock music. The reference to Kathleen Hanna, the lead singer of Bikini Kill, is a nod to her influence on the Riot Grrrl movement which aimed to encourage women to participate in punk rock.
The song points out the irony that small town Wisconsin record shops may not be stocked with Bikini Kill records, even though that is where they are needed the most. The songwriter is stating that there is a deficit of empowerment for women in small towns, and all over the world. This lack of exposure to female punk rockers and their music reinforces the belief that rock music is a male-dominated genre, discouraging women and girls from pursuing their dream of singing rock music.
In conclusion, Wingnut Dishwashers Union's song For a Girl In Rhinelander WI expresses a desire for a world where women are free to pursue their passion for rock music without facing gender stereotypes and inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there's a girl in Rhinelander who needs Kathleen Hanna
There's a girl in Rhinelander who's struggling with her self-confidence when it comes to singing rock 'n' roll and is in need of a role model like Kathleen Hanna.
'Cause she doesn't think that girls can sing rock 'n' roll songs.
The girl in Rhinelander doesn't believe in herself and her abilities to sing rock 'n' roll songs, thinking that it's a male-dominated genre.
Well I don't think they got Bikini Kill records in small town
Small town Wisconsin record shops probably don't carry albums from Bikini Kill, a feminist punk rock band formed in the early 90s.
Wisconsin record shops, but that's where they need them now more than ever.
Despite the lack of availability, it's more important than ever for girls like the one in Rhinelander to have access to music that promotes female empowerment and challenges patriarchal norms.
So if there's still girls still growing up in this world
If there are still young girls who are developing their sense of identity and self-worth in a world that continues to perpetuate gender stereotypes,
To believe they can't sing rock 'n' roll,
And if those girls still believe that they can't sing rock 'n' roll music simply because of their gender,
I don't wanna live in this world anymore.
Then the songwriter is expressing a deep sadness and disappointment in society for not creating an environment that supports and empowers girls to pursue their passions and dreams, and has lost hope in this world.
And no I don't wanna live in this world anymore.
This line is a repeat of the previous one, emphasizing the songwriter's despair and loss of faith in society's ability to eliminate gender-based discrimination and promote inclusivity.
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emily Schramke
I live in this town<3 and we really need record stores now more than ever.
Zero 01111010
Glad you enjoyed the song Emily!
Pseudonym
Are you the girl? :O you can sing rock n roll songs you know!
Cormboy
hell yeah, i love seeing comments on pats songs from 2020 oh i miss that time
Meme Kampf
I DONT WANNA LIVE IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE
Tyler Callaghan
I'm here 2o2o hope u are too!
Aaron Bentzler
I live about 30 minutes away from that hell hole. This song is way to accurate to be honest and they could use a punk scene. Everyone I've spoken to shouts the same bullshit, but I've yet to speak to anyone one with their own ideas, instead all i get is regurgitated bullshit because they lack the capacity to have free thought.
Shiloh Stout
I am here with my fiance and we got free sodas from the kwik trip by walmart and they let us make ramen there. We got a shit ton of food and towels from the Frederick house, too.
Shiloh Stout
It seems really peaceful here
emma
perfection