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)
No Future
Wingnut Dishwashers Union Lyrics
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With a thumb pointing out to get me to the next show
Tomorrow I'll be gone but I'll see you soon
I'm sure still bummin' smokes from everyone on this porch
Well I'm starting to believe these highways don't lead anywhere,
But I'm starting to believe that I don't really care
Because If we stop moving the way were living might catch up
Sheriff kicks me a 10 while I'm flying a sign I guess it's
Reparations for what his people done to mine
Think I'll spit into his face but I'll take the cash instead
Because principals are for the well fed
Well I'm starting to believe these highways don't lead anywhere
But, I'm starting to believe I'm arriving to my grave
Because If I stop moving I might forget how it's done
And I'll wanna be around when that day comes
Just get me anywhere
Just get my outta here
Just get me anywhere but here
The lyrics of Wingnut Dishwashers Union's song 'No Future' talk about the idea of being a traveler and the feeling of not having a future or a definite sense of direction. The song's protagonist acknowledges that the road is the only option for them, and they don't know where it's leading. The lyrics mention a hitchhiker waiting on the porch, bumming smokes from everyone and hitchhiking to the next show. The lyrics are symbolic of how the life of a traveler constantly moves without a sense of direction. The singer mentions that tomorrow they'll be gone, but they will see everyone soon. This line signifies the idea that the life of a traveler is transient and unpredictable, and there's no telling where their path might lead.
In the next verse, the singer admits that they are starting to believe that these highways don't lead anywhere, but they don't really care. They mention that if they stop moving, their way of life might catch up with them, and they might not be able to handle it. This idea highlights how the singer is comfortable being on the move, and they don't want to face the harsh realities of stationary life. The lyrics mention a sheriff giving money to the singer, which they deem as reparations. The singer mentions spitting on their face, but they take the money anyway, signifying how the idea of principles takes a back seat when struggling to survive on the road.
In the last verse, the song's protagonist admits to their fear of stopping and forgetting how to live their life on the move. The lyrics mention wanting to be around when life catches up with them, and they don't want to miss out. The idea is that the road is the only sense of security for the singer, and they don't want to give up that sense of security by stopping. The song's last line, "just get me anywhere but here," highlights the idea that the singer doesn't want to be tied down and wants to be able to move anywhere at a moment's notice.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got no future I suppose besides this road
I don't see much of a future for myself beyond traveling from one place to the next
With a thumb pointing out to get me to the next show
I hitchhike to get to my next gig
Tomorrow I'll be gone but I'll see you soon
I may leave tomorrow, but I'll be back eventually
I'm sure still bummin' smokes from everyone on this porch
I'm still asking everyone here for cigarettes because I don't have any of my own
Well I'm starting to believe these highways don't lead anywhere,
I'm beginning to think that the constant traveling on these roads isn't getting me anywhere meaningful
But I'm starting to believe that I don't really care
However, I'm starting to not care about where these roads are taking me
Because If we stop moving the way were living might catch up
If we stop moving, the reality of our lives might catch up to us and we'll have to face it
And I'll wanna be around when that day comes
I want to be present when that day comes, rather than running away from it
Sheriff kicks me a 10 while I'm flying a sign I guess it's
The sheriff gives me some money while I'm panhandling, probably as a form of reparation for how his people have oppressed mine historically
Reparations for what his people done to mine
I suspect the money the sheriff gave me is reparations for the harm his ancestors have inflicted on my community
Think I'll spit into his face but I'll take the cash instead
I'm contemplating spitting in his face to show my anger, but I'll still take the money he's giving me regardless
Because principals are for the well fed
Principles are a luxury that people with privilege can afford, but those who struggle to make ends meet sometimes have to compromise their principles to survive
Just get me anywhere
I just want to go to a different place than where I am now, any place will do
Just get my outta here
I want to leave this place, whatever it takes
Just get me anywhere but here
I don't care where I end up, as long as it's not here
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I've got no future I suppose besides this road
With a thumb pointing out to get me to the next show
Tomorrow I'll be gone but I'll see you soon
I'm sure still bummin' smokes from everyone on this porch
Well I'm starting to believe these highways don't lead anywhere
But I'm starting to believe that I don't really care
Because if we stop moving the way were living might catch up
And I'll wanna be around when that day comes
Sheriff kicks me a 10 while I'm flying a sign, I guess it's
reparations for what his people done to mine
Think of spiting in his face, but I'll take the cash instead
because principals are for the well fed
Well I'm starting to believe these highways don't lead anyplace
But I'm starting to believe I'll ride them to my grave
Because if I stop moving I might forget how it's done
And I'll wanna be around when that day comes
Just get me anywhere
Just get my outta here
Just get me anywhere but here x2
dirtydirt
I love pat no matter what band it is <3 he knows what my heart needs
Daman Garrison
It’s ridiculous how good Pat is
Solo GenericLastName
Love this version!
Kenneth Johnson
my name is kenny Johnson.
Nick Hudson
@Kenneth Johnson kenneth*
Kenneth Johnson
@Nick Hudson can't believe I let that one slip. Thank you for the correction.
Kenneth Johnson
@Eric Dykstra Thanks! Erichard! wait are you talking to me - I read 3/5th oh what you called me and now I'm confused.
Should I go by Kenji? is that cool?
Do you think I might sued by a famous saxophone player?
keegan craft
This is so raw that Gordon Ramsey threw it on the ground and yelled fuck
Mango_ Man
Patrick has been keeping me insane but sane during quarantine
Noodle Master
Yin and Yang my friend