Just Words: Vol.1 – The Lyrics & Shenanigans of the dirty lil’ trollops
A collection of lyrics and stories of the wild and unpredictable universe of the New Hampshire Band dirty lil’ trollops
Genre: Band Memoir | Creative Nonfiction | Lyrics
A loose, energetic rock band memoir combining lyrics, fragments, and stories drawn from life in bands and on the road.
Less polished than the fiction, but no less intentional, the writing captures chaos, identity, and self-destruction through music and performance.
This book offers a louder, messier entry point into the same psychological terrain explored throughout the rest of the work.
Paperback · 6×9 · 150 pages · ISBN: 979-8868994135
"Terry opened the door all the way and waved me in. “No
fucking way am I sleeping on that couch this entire week
with that fucking thing in there."
Co-written with his brother Wes Kime (DJ Daddy Yum Yum) and guitarist Terry Bouchie, this collection pulls you directly into the sound and spirit that defined dirty lil’ trollops. Every lyric, image, and story reflects the band’s creative edge, drawing you into the pulse of their music rather than just describing it.
Beyond the songs, the book reveals the off-stage chaos that fueled them—late nights, close calls, and the kind of reckless camaraderie that only survives inside a touring band. These moments are not side notes; they are the backbone of the trollops’ identity. Through the shared experiences of Ran Kime, Wes Kime, and Terry Bouchie, you witness the tension, humor, loyalty, and volatility that shaped both the music and the men behind it.
“I walked along the Hampton Beach NH boardwalk when a street performer was putting down his guitar for a smoke break. I motioned to his guitar and without a word; he slid the strap over my head and I ripped out 2-3 dirty lil’ trollops songs. I tipped him $20.”
– Ran Kime
Table of Contents
- Guilty Culprits
- dirty lil’ trollops
- echoes from the basement
- being dirty
- Night Room
- Philadelphia
- Fat Flibba’s & Jibby Jabba’s
- 8th Avenue
- Summertime
- Down & Dirty
- Felmed Coof
- 21 Days
- Something New
- Torn Inch To Freedom
- Kreator
- Bye-Bye Baby
- Bitch
- Probably Would Have Died
- We Can Play Punk Rock
- lil’ Dub
- Dark Auditorium
- So Hype
- Spin The Bottle
- Beneath The Sun
- Past Time
- The Effects of People
- Another Day
- Beers Beneath the sun
- Waitin’ on A Friend
- Higher Ground
- Music
- Where The Day Takes You
- Intervale
- Broken Man
- Been Drinking
- Evan
- Reminisce
- Free Styley
- Anthem of Youth
- Jackie Pooh
- The Woman Who Lives on Langholm
- Labby Boy
Not ready to buy? Dive into some of Ran’s essays on band life and see if it’s your thing.
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