Black Lips – Trapped in a Basement

The Black Lips are a self-described “flower punk” band which formed in Atlanta, Georgia, United States in 2000. While the title of the song could easily be the title of my life story, I’d much rather listen to the song than read my autobiography. This band is also different from many of the other bands I post about, because this band is somewhat ‘new’ – at least in comparison to stuff like The Doors and Pink Floyd. While still teenagers, they formed after guitarist Cole Alexander and bassist Jared Swilley left the Renegades, and guitarist Ben Eberbaugh left the Reruns. Drummer Joe Bradley joined a few months later. They released their first 7” in late 2001/early 2002 on their own Die Slaughterhaus label. Just days before a tour was to begin in December 2002, Ben Eberbaugh was killed in a car accident after his car was hit by a drunk driver. The band carried on believing that Eberbaugh would want them to continue. And the money was good, too.

Link to the Song

Lyrics

Trapped in a basement, and there's no way out
I'm my papa's favorite, without a doubt
I haven't seen the sun, for 24 years
But now, my time is here

I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)
I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)
I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)
I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)

Trapped in the basement, and my food is running out
He doesn't listen, he's all about
He's on vacation, sucking up the sun
I know one day, I will be done

I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)
I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)
I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)
I'm daddy's favorite girl (it's over now)

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