Mouth Breather
The Jesus Lizard
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I leave my home, I leave for a couple weeks I leave my home, I leave it in the care of a friend Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, I like him just fine But he's a mouth breather Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, I like him just fine But he's a mouth breather I expect when I return, I return to some sort of order Such is not the case, no, such is not the case I leave my home, I leave for a couple weeks I leave my home, I leave it in the care of a friend Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, I like him just fine But he is a mouth breather I leave my home, I leave for a couple weeks I leave my home, I leave it in the care of a friend And in my basement, I found rainin' piss And in my kitchen, I found my friend deceased
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Written by: CAREY F MCNEILLY, DAVID L YOW, DAVID WILLIAM SIMS, DUANE DENISON
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15 facts about this song
Band Origin"The Jesus Lizard" is an influential noise rock band that formed in 1987 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Mouth Breather" was released in 1990 as a part of the band's second studio album titled "Goat".
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Unique SoundThe band is known for its abrasive, noise-intensive sound which is fully embodied in "Mouth Breather".
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Song Popularity"Mouth Breather" is one of the band's most popular songs, celebrated especially within the world of indie, grunge and punk music.
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Live Performances"Mouth Breather" was a staple song performed during live concerts, often sparking mosh pits due to its high energy and aggressive playing style.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by chaotic guitar riffs, intense drumming, and visceral vocals which stay true to the band's noise rock genre.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Mouth Breather" are typically cryptic and minimal, much like many songs of "The Jesus Lizard".
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InfluenceBands like Nirvana have cited "The Jesus Lizard" and songs like "Mouth Breather" as major influences on their music.
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ReissuesThe song and its parent album "Goat", have been reissued multiple times due to the cult status and popularity of the band.
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Noted Performance"Mouth Breather" was notably performed on the Jon Stewart Show in 1994, causing a raucous due to the band's wild performance style.
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TV AppearanceFrontman David Yow made a reference to the song on a 2021 episode of The Eric Andre Show by performing a parody titled "Corona Light Sipper".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various bands, showing its enduring influence in rock music.
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Songwriting Credits"Mouth Breather" is written by Duane Denison, David Yow, David Wm. Sims, and Mac McNeilly.
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ProducerIt was produced by Steve Albini, a well-known recording engineer and musician, who has previously worked with Pixies, PJ Harvey, and Nirvana.
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Music VideoA music video for the song directed by Tony Ciarrocchi was released, featuring live performance footage and candid shots of the band.
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