Start Choppin
Start Choppin

Dinosaur Jr. - Start Choppin Lyrics

Navigating the fog of broken communication and emotional numbness, this track plunges deep into the struggles of unresolved conflicts and lingering feelings. Our protagonist feels weighed down by the past, trapped in a cycle of overthinking and inability to… Read more

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Feb 8, 1993
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Start Choppin Lyrics

There's no going back to that
I'm so numb, can't even react
Didn't say it's not okay
But we aren't dealing the same way
I ain't tellin' you a secret
I ain't tellin' you goodbye

It's the last thing on my mind
Still you won't let things unwind
Spinning tight around your head
Can't you hear a word I've said?
I ain't tellin' you a secret
I ain't tellin' you goodbye

When you call it's just not fair
It's the last thing you should share
I can't deal, I'll let you know
Still I wish you'd let it go
I ain't tellin' you a secret
I ain't tellin' you goodbye

I'm tellin' you for one last time
It's not just you, the problem's mine to hide
I waited as long as I could
If you need it, sure I would, that's fine

Well, there's no goin' back to that
I'm so numb can't even react
Didn't say it's not okay
But we aren't dealin' the same way
I ain't tellin' you a secret
I ain't tellin' you goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

I'm tellin' you for one last time
It's not just you, the problem's mine to hide
I waited as long as I could
If you need it, sure I would, that's fine
I'm takin' away a lot of stuff
I'm telling you it's rough but not goodbye

Writer(s): JOSEPH MASCIS
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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What is the Meaning of Start Choppin?

Navigating the fog of broken communication and emotional numbness, this track plunges deep into the struggles of unresolved conflicts and lingering feelings. Our protagonist feels weighed down by the past, trapped in a cycle of overthinking and inability to move forward. The repeated refrain—"I ain't tellin' you a secret, I ain't tellin' you goodbye"—suggests a reluctance to end things definitively, pointing to an internal struggle rather than one-sided blame. It's a vivid portrait of the complicated dance between wanting to hold on and knowing it's time to let go. The raw, confessional tone of the lyrics reveals an emotional tug-of-war, where saying "goodbye" is the roughest cut of all. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes, the hardest battles are the ones fought within.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Start Choppin' by Dinosaur Jr.?

    'Start Choppin' was written by J Mascis, the frontman of Dinosaur Jr.

  2. Which album features the song 'Start Choppin'?

    'Start Choppin' is featured on Dinosaur Jr.'s fifth studio album, 'Where You Been,' released in 1993.

  3. What inspired the title 'Start Choppin'?

    The title 'Start Choppin' came from J Mascis instructing an engineer to start editing tape segments together. The phrase stuck and became the song's title, even though it doesn't appear in the lyrics.

  4. How did 'Start Choppin' perform on music charts?

    'Start Choppin' reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it one of Dinosaur Jr.'s biggest hits.

  5. Was there a music video for 'Start Choppin'?

    Yes, a music video for 'Start Choppin' was created and gained popularity on MTV alternative rock programs such as 120 Minutes and Alternative Nation.

  6. Did J Mascis play all instruments on 'Where You Been'?

    'Where You Been,' featuring 'Start Choppin',' was recorded with a full band lineup including drummer Murph and bassist Mike Johnson. This marked a departure from previous albums where Mascis played most instruments himself.

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