Inspired by his affinity for Beat Down and 90s New York metallic hardcore. Ben Levi (Cutthroat) had played with drummer Alfred Santa Cruz, Bassist Miguel Vasquez and Guitarist Marty Cole(Hoods/Arcline) in several other projects through out the last decade so they were no strangers to getting creative together. After playing their first show to a packed house the boys never looked back . An Ambitious release produced by Nick Jett of Terror, and Mastered by Matt Hyde, (lionheart, hatebreed, deftones) Scandalous Jointz fuses together the visual aesthetic and presentation of more thought provoking heavy acts with the sonic ferocity and energy of hardcore. In 2018 Matriarchs parted ways with vocalist Richard Barthel. After teaming up with Jeremy Valentyne and Brandon Wolfe to produce their new release, adding veteran Carlos Pagan to the line up on guitar, David Rubenhold on bass, and meeting new Vocalist K Enagonio during the Pandemic, the band found the new fire it needed. In K the band finds its truest voice. Over the quarantine they wrote their 2nd full length Year of The Rat. 2022 Saw the band touring the United States and Europe as well as adding 2nd guitarist Joe Kenney (See Through You/First Blood) and self releasing an EP "The Shape Of Cunts To Come" adding Melodic and Industrial Elements to their music. The Band is set to take their proper place on the throne of modern metalcore.
Slave City
Matriarchs Lyrics
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No one sees me shake
When they turn out the lights
No one hears my screams
In the dead of the night
Left alone to bear the burden
And I've run out of fight
To keep my head up in a struggle
With no end in sight
What else is there to do
When I don't have a choice?
My words fall on deaf ears
Like I have no voice
I won't bury my head
Or pretend that I'm dead
Instead I hit the ground running
Bring the fight till the end
Slave City
You won't break me
You say you hate what I am
But you made me
You try to comprehend
The life that i live
But don't know the choice
And I won't forgive
I won't forgive
Trained to come up on the weak
Just so that I can survive
No remorse in these eyes.
I'll live it up till I die
No remorse in these eyes.
I'll live it up till I die
Fuck you
You think you know the story
You've heard it all before
Don't mean you know me.
Come at me with your hands out
Act like you're a friend
But you're a fuckin' fake
And I know it.
You wanna talk about scars?
I got em.
Ain't got a problem
Comin' up from the bottom
I'm not stoppin'
Drowning In Filth
I'll claw my way to the top
Get out the way
Cuz I'm comin' through
Slave City
You won't break me
You hate the man that I am
And Forsake me
Refuse to comprehend
The love that I lack
But now the child is dead
Now I can't go back
Aids City
Keepin' shit gritty
Haters gonna hate
But I'ma stay pretty
Hate City
Oh what a pity
Another sucker slain
By the plague of mediocrity
The song Slave City by Matriarchs talks about living in a state of slavery or bondage, trapped and alone with no one to hear your cries. The lyrics speak to the struggle of being unable to make choices and the consequences that come with living in a society that restricts individual freedom. The singer of the song has given up on trying to keep their head up in the face of constant oppression, and their only option is to fight until the end. The song speaks to the frustration of being misunderstood and judged while also being forced to bear the weight of societal expectations.
The lyrics of the song express the idea that the singer has been trained to exploit the weak to survive, which highlights how society is structured in such a way that it creates a hierarchy that thrives on exploitation and oppression. The song also touches on the impact of living with scars and how they can shape a person's character and outlook on life. The song captures the defiant spirit of someone who refuses to give in to the status quo and is willing to fight against it, even if it means putting their life on the line.
Line by Line Meaning
No one sees me shake
I am all alone and nobody can see me shiver
When they turn out the lights
In the darkness, I am forced to face my fears
No one hears my screams
Even when I scream, nobody can listen to me
In the dead of the night
During the darkest hours, fear takes over
Left alone to bear the burden
I am all by myself and have to deal with everything
And I've run out of fight
I am tired of fighting and resisting
To keep my head up in a struggle
I am trying my best to stay strong and upright amidst a battle
With no end in sight
Even though I am fighting, there seems to be no chance of winning
What else is there to do
I have no other choice but to keep going
When I don't have a choice?
Even when I want a different path, there are no alternatives
My words fall on deaf ears
Nobody listens to what I say
Like I have no voice
I am voiceless and have no control over my fate
I won't bury my head
I won't back down or hide from challenges
Or pretend that I'm dead
I won't give in or give up; I'm still alive and fighting
Instead I hit the ground running
I am attacking the situation head-on and with an open mind
Bring the fight till the end
I won't stop until the battle is won
You won't break me
I am strong enough to withstand anything thrown my way
You say you hate what I am
You don't like who I am as a person
But you made me
You forced me into this situation
You try to comprehend
You are trying to understand me
The life that I live
You are trying to understand my way of life
But don't know the choice
You don't understand the lack of options I have
And I won't forgive
I will never forget what you've done to me, and I won't forgive you
Trained to come up on the weak
I've been conditioned to exploit others' weaknesses for my advantage
Just so that I can survive
I am doing it to stay alive
No remorse in these eyes.
I don't feel any guilt or sadness
I'll live it up till I die
I'll enjoy my life, no matter how short it is
Fuck you
I don't care what you think or say
You think you know the story
You believe you already know what happened
You've heard it all before
You've listened to similar tales time and time again
Don't mean you know me.
You can't understand me just by hearing my story
Come at me with your hands out
You act friendly, but have deceitful intentions
Act like you're a friend
Pretend to be my ally
But you're a fuckin' fake
You are putting on a show and can't be trusted
And I know it.
I can see through your facade
You wanna talk about scars?
You are interested in my injuries
I got em.
I am showing you my wounds and pain
Ain't got a problem
I don't mind sharing my struggles with you
Comin' up from the bottom
I am working hard to escape a difficult situation
I'm not stoppin'
I won't quit or give up
Drowning In Filth
I am overwhelmed by a negative environment
I'll claw my way to the top
I'll work hard and rise above my situation
Get out the way
Make way for me, as I am coming through
You hate the man that I am
You despise who I have become
And forsake me
You aren't there for me when I need you
Refuse to comprehend
You don't care to understand my struggles
The love that I lack
I am deprived of love and support
But now the child is dead
But now it's too late, the chance of love and support is gone
Now I can't go back
I can't change the past
Keepin' shit gritty
I am staying real and true to myself
Haters gonna hate
People who dislike me will always do so
But I'ma stay pretty
I'll always be true to myself and will not hide behind a facade
Hate City
I live in a world filled with hate
Oh what a pity
It's a shame that the world is so full of hate
Another sucker slain
Someone else has been destroyed by hate, just like me
By the plague of mediocrity
By the illness of living an average life
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