The Zero Boys were a hardcore punk quartet from Indianapolis, Indiana front… Read Full Bio ↴The Zero Boys were a hardcore punk quartet from Indianapolis, Indiana fronted by Paul Mahern . Other members included bassist David "Tufty" Clough, drummer Mark Cutsinger and guitarist Vess Ruhtenberg .

Their first release, Livin' in the '80s, was a 7" EP released by the band on their home-brew Z-Disc label. Their debut full length album, Vicious Circle, was released in 1982 with its distinctively ugly bright yellow cover on the local label Nimrod Records. Many punk fans nationwide were surprised to find a band like the Zero Boys coming out of the Midwest rather than from the larger and more established scenes in and around Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York City and elsewhere. Vicious Circle was reissued on Toxic Shock later in the 1980s, with added bonus tracks taken from the Affirmation Records compilations LPs The Master Tape and The Master Tapes 2. It was reissued again in 2000 by Lookout! Records, without the Master Tape tracks, but with two additional songs from the original album sessions, "She Said Goodbye" and "Slam and Worm", which had been given limited release on a 7" single.

It has occasionally been reported that the band never recorded further material after this. This is true only in the sense that the lineup of the band that made Vicious Circle never recorded new material. After David Clough left the band to join Toxic Reasons, the Zero Boys did manage to record a handful of tracks intended for a second LP, but broke up before the album could be finished. These tracks were released on the History of the Zero Boys cassette on Affirmation, along with the above mentioned compilation tracks and other demo tracks and outtakes.

Around 1990, Selfless released a 7" single featuring the Zero Boys on one side and Toxic Reasons on the other. The Zero Boys then reformed with a new bass player and guitarist and recorded two further albums, Make It Stop (released on Germany's Bitzcore label in 1992) and The Heimlich Maneuver (released on Skyclad in 1993.)

In the last couple of years, the band has reunited for the occasional show, such as one of a series of shows at CBGB's designed to raise money to help keep the club open, and a series of shows in the spring and summer of 2006 where they performed the entire Vicious Circle album.

Paul Mahern went on to form the power pop band the Datura Seeds and has since become a producer. He also owns the Affirmation Records label.

Tufty owns a punk clothing store in Indianapolis called future Shock as well as a progressive music bar named Radio Radio.

You Can Touch Me
Zero Boys Lyrics

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Melymel - You and Me

Melymel, La Melmelada
Clinico, Tengo Un Plan Macabro Contigo

Me Ta Ubicando Le Ta yegando
Eta Moyeta Tiene to Lo que tu quiere
Habiendo Tanta Mujeres A mi Es que me prefiere

Eh Que no me Le Quito Cuando Se Trata De Placeres
Deja el Papi, Sabes que toi Pa ti
To Lo que Me Pide Se Lo Pongo Facil
Porke El quiere Una Mermelada
Que sea Una Veterana Que dure Hasta La Mañana

You & Me You & Me ie ie ie ie ie ie
You & Me You & Me ie ie ie ie ie ie
To Lo que tu Quiera Conmigo Se da
To Lo que tu Quiera Conmigo Se da
Se Da Se Da Se Da
Ie ie ie ie ie ie

Tu ere el que Pide Ma
Yo soy La que Doy Ma
No me Le Buah Kita
Eso Esta Claro Yah
El Me dice Mami Ven Subete Muevete
Tratalo Como Debe ser
Bebe Hay Bebe Vee

Deja El Papi Tu sabe que toi Pa ti
To Lo que Me pide Se lo Pongo Facil
Porke Quiere Una Mermelada
Que sea Una Veterana Que dure
Hasta La Mañana

You & Me You & Me ie ie ie ie ie ie
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To Lo que tu Quiera Conmigo Se da
To Lo que tu Quiera Conmigo Se da
Se Da Se Da Se Da
Ie ie ie ie ie ie

Me Lo lleve Pal Rio Me Lo Lleve Pal Mar
Pa darle El detalle que se que Le HIba a Gustar
Tu sabe Baina Tropical
Calenton, Carnaval, Dicoteca 1A
Que tu quiere Pide Mah
El quiere Pasarse el dia Haciendo Con la Rapera
El quiere Un Mini Concierto En Privado AccaPela
Pasiarse Por Mi tierra, Quisquella La Bella
Los Cuartos, La Sembras, El Romo, La Melma

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To Lo que tu Quiera Conmigo Se da
To Lo que tu Quiera Conmigo Se da
Se Da Se Da Se Da
Ie ie ie ie ie ie

Pa tii
Melymel, Una Melmelada
Nico

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Overall Meaning

The song "You and Me" by Melymel is sung in Spanish and is about a man and a woman who are involved in a sexual relationship. The song starts with Melymel saying that she has a plan for the man she is with, and then she describes the sexual nature of their relationship. She says that the man prefers her over other women and that she is willing to do anything that he wants. Throughout the song, Melymel repeats the phrase "You & Me" and emphasizes that she is willing to do whatever the man wants.

The lyrics suggest that the man is in control of the relationship and that Melymel is willing to do anything to please him. The repetitive nature of the song emphasizes the power dynamic in the relationship, with the man being in control and Melymel being submissive. The lyrics also suggest that the relationship is purely physical and lacks emotional connection.

Overall, "You and Me" is a song that portrays a sexual relationship that is based on power dynamics and physical desire. The lyrics suggest that the man is in control of the relationship and that Melymel is willing to do whatever he wants to please him.

Writer(s): PAUL MAHERN, TERRY HOWE

Contributed by Brayden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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