The band announced their split on 15 February 2021 , on the 10th anniversary of their debut album.
Rubber
Yuck Lyrics
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Would you make something that time will stand?
I've tried painting on the walls
But I've done nothing that stands alone.
If I put rubber in your skin,
Would you move around and rub it in?
I've tried painting from the inside out,
But I've done nothing that I can shout about.
Should I give in?
If I put rubber in your hand,
Would you make me into a man?
Put me on a chain and change my name
And lead me to the place that I need to go.
Ah
Yes, I give in
The song "Rubber" by Yuck talks about the search for personal creativity and struggling to produce something that truly stands out. The lyrics in the song suggest the use of rubber as a metaphor for flexibility and malleability, as well as the potential for transformation. The question posed in the chorus, "If I put rubber in your head, would you make something that time will stand?" is a challenge to the listener, to make something lasting and impactful in their life.
The songwriter expresses their own attempts at being creative, such as painting on the walls and working from the inside out, but feeling like they have nothing to show for it. The line "Would you move around and rub it in?" could be interpreted as seeking a physical and tangible way to feel the creative process. The final verse talks about the desire for someone to change and transform them, to make them into something greater than what they currently are.
Overall, the song "Rubber" is a reflection on the struggle to create and the search for something meaningful that will stand the test of time. It speaks to the human condition of wanting to leave a lasting impact and be remembered for something great.
Line by Line Meaning
If I put rubber in your head,
If I gave you the ability to create and be innovative,
Would you make something that time will stand?
Would you create something unique and timeless?
I've tried painting on the walls
I've attempted to create art and express myself
But I've done nothing that stands alone.
But nothing I've created stands out or is remarkable
If I put rubber in your skin,
If I provided you with creativity and inspiration,
Would you move around and rub it in?
Would you use it to its fullest potential and create something great?
I've tried painting from the inside out,
I've attempted to express myself from within
But I've done nothing that I can shout about.
But I haven't created anything I'm proud enough of to boast about
Should I give in?
Should I stop trying to create and be innovative?
If I put rubber in your hand,
If I provided you with the ability to create and be innovative,
Would you make me into a man?
Would you provide me with fulfillment and success?
Put me on a chain and change my name
Control me and shape me into something new
And lead me to the place that I need to go.
And guide me towards my personal fulfillment and success.
Ah
Denotes feeling of contemplation and questioning
Yes, I give in
Acceptance of the limitations of creativity and self-expression
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL BLUMBERG, MAX JOEL BLOOM
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@user-hr3du1is1d
If I put rubber in your head
Would you make something that time will stand?
I've tried painting on the walls
But I've done nothing that stands alone
If I put rubber in your skin
Would you move around and rub it in?
I've tried painting from the inside out
But I've done nothing that I can shout about
Should I give in?
If I put rubber in your hand
Would you make me into a man?
Put me on a chain and change my name
And lead me to the place that I need to go
Aah
Yes, I give in
@TheJacko177
rip yuck. one of the most important bands to me growing up. thanks for the music and the memories x
@monsterblister3879
Is it a rule that every"alternative"band has to have weird videos,like Pavement e Sonic Youth!I really like this band!
@user-hr3du1is1d
If I put rubber in your head
Would you make something that time will stand?
I've tried painting on the walls
But I've done nothing that stands alone
If I put rubber in your skin
Would you move around and rub it in?
I've tried painting from the inside out
But I've done nothing that I can shout about
Should I give in?
If I put rubber in your hand
Would you make me into a man?
Put me on a chain and change my name
And lead me to the place that I need to go
Aah
Yes, I give in
@valendrgtt
I don't know why, but somehow this make me so so sad. Like I'm literally crying. Wtf?
@vodaploda
i know
@Revealingstorm.
It makes me sad because the band basically doesn't exist anymore
@screamwall
Beautiful, disgusting, beautiful, disgusting... Thanks for the ride, Yuck. I love it.
@emiiiii1000
Good thing I saw them live at Laneway Festival before they're gone =/
@joeybadinoz6203
Found this CD is the back of a used beat to shit car. With about a hundred other cds. Took me almost a year to finally play the songs...... This one stoop out. Might be my favorite of all time.. Up there with pearl jams ten
@cuezaireekaa
damn i miss these "yuck" days