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)
Pop Jam
Wingnut Dishwashers Union Lyrics
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Some call that anarchism, I call it
Having a fucking heart that beats
I do believe in freedom and never giving up home,
I met this madness they're calling a war,
I do what I got to to feel able to breathe
And if you quit your job well you can do a little breathing with me.
Cause a punk rock song wont ever change the world,
So tonight we're gunna fuck shit up
Tonight we're gunna fuck shit up
Tonight we're gunna fuck shit up
So sing with me now
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Wha-na-na-na-na-oh-oh-oh-oh
Wha-na-na-na-na-oh-oh-oh-oh
Because a punk rock song wont ever change the world,
But I can tell you about a couple that changed me
So tonight we're gunna fuck shit up
Tonight we're gunna fuck shit up
Tonight we're gunna fuck shit up
So sing with me now
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Wha-na-na-na-na-oh-oh-oh-oh
Wha-na-na-na-na-oh-oh-oh-oh
Wha-na-na-na-na-oh-oh-oh-oh
Wha-na-na-na-na-oh-oh-oh-ohhh
In this song, Wingnut Dishwashers Union is clearly expressing their anti-establishment beliefs. They reject the idea of cops, bosses, and politicians, and believe in the freedom of oneself. While some may call this anarchism, the band sees it as simply having a heart that beats, and exhorts their listeners to not give up hope. The singer has experienced the madness of war, but emphasizes that they will do whatever it takes to feel able to breathe. They invite those who have quit their jobs to join together with them and "do a little breathing." The chorus "Tonight we're gonna fuck shit up" is a call to action to reject societal norms and to rebel against those in power.
The latter half of the song emphasizes the power of music to change lives. While acknowledging that a punk rock song may not change the world, the singer still believes that music has the power to change individuals. They exhort their listeners to join in and sing with them, as they have found solace and hope through music. The use of group singing and "whoa-ohs" gives the song an anthem-like quality, with the repetition of the chorus acting as a rallying cry.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pop Jam" reflect the band's anarchist and anti-establishment beliefs, while providing an empowering message through music. The band encourages their listeners to reject societal norms and to join together to create a community of like-minded individuals who can support each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe in cops, bosses, or politicians
I reject the idea of authority figures in any guise
Some call that anarchism, I call it, Having a fucking heart that beats
Others may label my beliefs as anarchistic, but to me, it's simply having empathy and compassion
I do believe in freedom and never giving up hope
I value personal liberty and resilience in the face of adversity
I met this madness they're calling a war, I do what I got to to feel able to breathe
I have experienced the trauma of war and will do whatever it takes to cope and maintain my well-being
And if you quit your job well you can do a little breathing with me
If you reject the drudgery of wage labor, you can join me in seeking a more fulfilling and meaningful existence
Cause a punk rock song wont ever change the world, But I can tell you about a couple that changed me
I acknowledge the limitations of music to effect systemic change, but recognize its power to inspire and shape individual perspectives
So tonight we're gunna fuck shit up
We will take action to subvert oppressive systems and institutions
So sing with me now
Join me in expressing our collective dissatisfaction with the status quo
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zaq Carter
isn't this called fuck shit up?
Fuck Yeah, Folk Punk!
+Zaq Carter To be honest, yeah, sort of. This was listed on the orignial album (Live in Plattsburgh, NY) as Pop Jam, and it basically is Fuck Shit Up.