Written by Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis, “Start Choppin” was recorded for the band’s 1993 album Where You Been. Mascis recalled the song’s creation in an interview, saying:
I remember the title came about because we cut the tape to put some different versions together. I think I just said, “Start...
[Verse 1]
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 feeling the same way
[Refrain]
I ain't telling you a secret
I ain't telling you goodbye
[Verse 2]
It is 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 said
[Refrain]
I ain't telling you a secret
I ain't telling you goodbye
[Verse 3]
When you call it is just not fair
It is the last thing you should share
If I can't deal; I'll let you know still
I wish you'd let it go
[Refrain]
I ain't telling you a secret
I ain't telling you goodbye
[Chorus]
I'm telling you for one last time
It is not just you; the problem is mine to hide
I waited as long as I could
If you need it, sure I would
That's fine
[Guitar Solo 1]
[Verse 1]
Well, there's no going back to that
So numb can't even react
Didn't say it's not okay
But we aren't dealing the same way
[Refrain]
I ain't telling you a secret
I ain't telling you goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
[Chorus]
I'm telling you for one last time
It's not just you; the problem is mine to hide
I waited as long as I could
If you need it, sure I would
That is fine
I'm taking away a lot of stuff
I'm telling you it's rough but not goodbye
[Guitar Solo 2]
Start Choppin was written by J Mascis.
Start Choppin was produced by J Mascis.
Dinosaur Jr. released Start Choppin on Tue Feb 09 1993.