Scum

Meat Puppets

About Scum

"Scum" is a song by Meat Puppets, released as the first promotional single from the No Joke! record. It only holds the title song. A video was filmed for this song, directed by Dave Markey.


Year:
1995
3:53
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In some forgettable lie
We crawled across the borderline
We kissed the enemy until 
Our thought had traveled out of time
You couldn't have heard me speak
There was so it did seem I say
A fog so heavy that
I could not tell if it was night or day

Hand over all water
You know that means business, scum

Under the stone we find the scum
Under the stars we find the scum

I thought a beautiful thing
A fire was lit within my mind
Only the hummingbird wings
Went shivering up and down my spine
The water that cleared our thirst
Was not from earthly vineyards mined
And then we drunkenly sailed the gutters
Of our invisible shrine

Hand over all water
You know that means business, scum

Under the stone we find the scum
Under the stars we find the scum

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Meat Puppets

The Meat Puppets are an American rock band formed in January 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona. The group's original lineup was Curt Kirkwood (guitar/vocals), his brother Cris Kirkwood (bass guitar), and Derrick Bostrom (drums). The Kirkwood brothers met Bostrom while attending Brophy Prep High School in Phoenix. The three then moved to Tempe, Arizona (a Phoenix suburb and home to Arizona State University) where the Kirkwood brothers purchased two adjacent homes, one of which had a "shed" in the back where they regularly practiced. more »

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Written by: CURTIS MATHEW KIRKWOOD

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10 facts about this song

Band Overview
"Scum" was performed by the Meat Puppets, an American rock band that was formed in January 1980. The group is known for its eclectic punk-infused sound which led the way for many notable alternative bands.
Album Details
"Scum" is a track from the album "No Joke!" released in 1995. The album included a mix of psychedelic rock, punk and country.
Songwriting
The song was penned by band members Curt Kirkwood and Cris Kirkwood, the two original founding members of the Meat Puppets. Both the Kirkwoods were known for their distinctive songwriting styles, often inspired by their experiences and personal beliefs.
Sound Element
The track "Scum" is swift and incendiary, flaunting the grunge-era angst and aggressive guitar work that the Meat Puppets became renowned for in the 80s and 90s.
Music Style Influence
Meat Puppets was known to infuse elements of punk rock, country, and acid rock into their songs, being "Scum" one of the finest examples of their blended sound.
Band History
By the time "Scum" was released, the band had established a successful career with significant hits like "Backwater" and "Lake of Fire." They had also seen a modicum of mainstream success after being invited to play an MTV Unplugged session with Nirvana in 1993.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Scum" are profound and introspective, showing the typical raw emotion found in the Meat Puppets' music.
Reception
While "No Joke!" was not a commercial or critical success on par with some of the band's early work, "Scum" was often singled out by fans and critics for its distinctive sound and raw lyricism.
Band's Line Up
During the recording and release of "Scum," the band comprised two founding members, Curt Kirkwood (guitar/vocals), and his brother Cris Kirkwood (bass guitar), along with drummer, Derrick Bostrom. This line-up was a longstanding one for the band at that time.
Influence
The Meat Puppets and their songs like "Scum" are known to have influenced several other musicians and bands. Most notably, they were a major influence on Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, who frequently cited them as one of his favorite bands. The band's distinctive punk and grunge sound played a significant role in shaping the early '90s alternative rock scene.

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