(1) A German Rock band whic… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with this name:
(1) A German Rock band which formed in 2002, playing straight-forward guitar rock. They split up again in 2005, having recorded a single EP named "anna".
The members were Tommy Schulte-Wissermann (lead vocals and second guitar), Ulle Wolf (guitar), André Hoffend (drums) and Chris Wolff (bass).
Ulle and Chris are now playing in a band named "Garage Band" (see http://www.garage-band.de/).
(2) A duo formed in Los Angeles, California lead by Joey Stevens on vocals and guitar and Itaru DeLaVega on drums. They play locally in LA and have released a self-titled EP. www.myspace.com/rumspringa
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Personal Effects
rumspringa Lyrics
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All the things you wanna hear, yes I′ll whisper in your ear.
With hair, chained to my face, all the games you wanna play,
Yes we'll go outside, and play a board game.
Yes we′ll play it good, cause it's understood,
That the boys and girls of the neighborhood,
Will seize the day, and play and fight, and grow up fast, to love the night.
Oh lover, tell me on more time.
Ahh lover, tell me one more time,
All the things you wanna hear, yes I'll whisper in your little ear.
With hair, chained to my face, all the games you wanna play,
Yes we′ll go outside, and play a board game.
Yes we′ll play it good, cause it's understood,
That the boys and girls of the neighborhood,
Will seize the day, and play and fight, and grow up fast, to love the night.
Oh lover, tell me on more time.
And what′ya gonna do when you get out of jail?
I'm gonna have some fun.
And what do you consider fun?
Fun, nasty fun.
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The lyrics of the song “Personal Effects” by Rumspringa are filled with imagery and figurative language that hint at a deeper meaning. The lines “Lover, tell me one more time, all the things you wanna hear, yes I’ll whisper in your ear” could be interpreted as the desire for validation from a romantic partner. This is followed by the visual imagery of “hair, chained to my face” which suggests the burden of conformity and social pressure. The line “Yes, we’ll go outside, and play a board game” could signify the need for temporary escape from the hardships of reality. The message of the song might be that life is a game that everyone plays, and the key is to make the most out of it while one can.
The line “That the boys and girls of the neighborhood, will seize the day, and play and fight, and grow up fast, to love the night” could be interpreted as a commentary on the reckless nature of youth, where growing up too fast leads to embracing the darkness and the unknown. The repetition of “lover, tell me one more time” suggests a longing for something familiar, and perhaps the security that comes with having someone to rely on. The final few lines “And what’ya gonna do when you get out of jail? I’m gonna have some fun. And what do you consider fun? Fun, nasty fun” could be a reference to the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making every moment count.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover, tell me one more time,
Please say it again, my love.
All the things you wanna hear, yes I′ll whisper in your ear.
I'll tell you exactly what you want to hear so that you'll be pleased.
With hair, chained to my face, all the games you wanna play,
I am willing to do whatever you want me to do, no matter how weird it might seem.
Yes we'll go outside, and play a board game.
We'll do something simple and innocent like playing a board game together.
Yes we′ll play it good, cause it's understood,
We'll play the game according to the rules because that's what is expected of us.
That the boys and girls of the neighborhood,
All the young people around us,
Will seize the day, and play and fight, and grow up fast, to love the night.
They will take advantage of their youth and enjoy themselves, even if it means being reckless and staying out late.
Oh lover, tell me on more time.
Please, my love, say it again.
And what′ya gonna do when you get out of jail?
What plans do you have for after you are released from prison?
I'm gonna have some fun.
I intend to enjoy myself.
And what do you consider fun?
What activities or experiences do you find enjoyable?
Fun, nasty fun.
I want to do something that is exciting and maybe even a little scandalous.
Writer(s): Itaru De La Vega, Joey Stevens
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.