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)
Urine Speaks Louder Than Words
Wingnut Dishwashers Union Lyrics
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I'll tell you without lying
I was born to quit smoking
I was born to quit dieing
On that day, not doing heroin
Will be easy as piss and on that day
I'll stop talking so much shit about the government
On a politician
Or on a prison warden
Urine speaks louder than words
I swear that today
I was born to be living!
I was born to be singing!
I was born to be fighting
But will somebody say
Is this resistance or a costume party?
Either way I think black with bandanas is a boring theme
I don't gotta tell ya
Crackers are great with amnesia
When you wanna forget something like
Centuries of racism
They say look at the man on
Center stage and pay no attention
While millions get locked in a cage
Riots break out in oakland
Urine speaks louder than words
On a prison warden
Or on a Bart policeman
Urine speaks louder than words
The lyrics of the song Urine Speaks Louder Than Words by Wingnut Dishwashers Union are a strong commentary on society, the government, and the people who hold power. The first verse talks about the desire to quit smoking, heroin, and talking bad about the government. The singer expresses the hope that they will be able to do all of these things as easily as urinating. This suggests that urine, which is usually regarded as something unpleasant, has more power than words. The singer believes that actions are more important than promises and that urine, a bodily function, can be more effective than verbal protests.
The second verse begins with the declaration that the singer was born to live, sing, and fight. However, they wonder whether their actions are really making a difference. They question whether their resistance is genuine or just a form of fashion. They criticize the use of black and bandanas as a generic protest theme, indicating that true resistance should be unique and non-conformist. They also point out that people tend to forget the atrocities of the past, such as centuries of racism, and focus only on what is happening in the present. The final lines of the song emphasize the power of urine, stating that it speaks louder than words when it comes to prison wardens, police officers, and politicians.
Overall, Urine Speaks Louder Than Words is a provocative and thought-provoking song that challenges societal norms and encourages listeners to take action against injustice. It highlights the importance of physical actions and the need for individuality and creativity in protest movements.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear that someday
I promise that one day
I'll tell you without lying
I will speak honestly
I was born to quit smoking
My purpose is to stop smoking
I was born to quit dying
I was meant to live and not die prematurely
On that day, not doing heroin
At that time, abstaining from heroin
Will be easy as piss and on that day
It will be effortless, like urinating
I'll stop talking so much shit about the government
I will cease to criticize the government excessively
'Cause urine speaks louder than words
Urine is a more powerful communicator than language
On a politician
Even a politician cannot ignore urine
Or on a prison warden
Urine can affect even those in positions of authority in a prison
I swear that today
Today, I promise
I was born to be living!
My purpose is to live my life fully!
I was born to be singing!
I was meant to express myself through music
I was born to be fighting
My purpose is to resist
But will somebody say
However, someone might ask
Is this resistance or a costume party?
Is this genuine resistance, or just a superficial event?
Either way I think black with bandanas is a boring theme
Regardless, I find the commonly-used black clothing and bandanas uninteresting
I don't gotta tell ya
I don't need to explain to you
Crackers are great with amnesia
There are some people who conveniently forget things, particularly white people
When you wanna forget something like
Especially when they want to ignore something like
Centuries of racism
The long history of racism
They say look at the man on
They try to divert attention to
Center stage and pay no attention
The focal point, while ignoring everything else
While millions get locked in a cage
Meanwhile, countless individuals are incarcerated
Riots break out in Oakland
Protests and disturbances occur in Oakland
On a prison warden
Even those responsible for running prisons cannot ignore urine
Or on a Bart policeman
Urine can have an impact on even an officer in the Bay Area Rapid Transit system
Urine speaks louder than words
Once again, urine is a more forceful means of communication than words
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.