In 2000, Dragnet released the first A-Frames single, Neutron Bomb/Radiation Generation/Test Tube Baby, and the group returned to Sacramento for more recording sessions. Soriano's label, S-S Records, released the band's next single, Plastica, in early 2001; by that fall, the A-Frames had enough material ready for their first, self-titled album, which was co-released by Dragnet and S-S in spring 2002. They recorded their second album, A-Frames 2, that fall, and released it via S-S the following spring. Later in 2003, the band recorded — and junked — initial sessions for its third full-length; the following year the A-Frames moved to Sub Pop, which released Black Forest (also recorded with Soriano) in early 2005.
Experiment
A Frames Lyrics
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I'm the next(best?) equivalent
alienate to personalize
take a look into my eyes
One-way mirror on the wall
who's the lonliest of all?
Disconnection in? concrete
I am your experiment
I'm the next(best?) equivalent
alienate to personalize
take a look into my eyes
One-way mirror on the wall
who's the lonliest of all?
Disconnection in? concrete
reality testing is complete
I am your experiment...
The song "Experiment" by A Frames delves into the theme of alienation and loneliness. The lyrics talk about being an experiment, which can be interpreted as feeling like an outsider or a research subject in society. The song questions the idea of personalization through alienation, suggesting that being disconnected from others does not necessarily make one more individual or unique. The repeating chorus of "I am your experiment" seems to indicate a feeling of being objectified and dehumanized.
The comparison to an experiment can also be seen as a commentary on the consumerist culture that values mass production and conformity over individuality. The one-way mirror mentioned in the lyrics further reinforces the idea of being watched and under scrutiny. The line "reality testing is complete" suggests that one's sense of self is being examined and possibly manipulated.
Overall, the song can be seen as a reflection on the struggle to find meaning and connection in a world that often devalues those things. It speaks to the universal feeling of loneliness and isolation that many people experience, especially in a society that emphasizes individualism over community.
Line by Line Meaning
I am your experiment
I am the one you test and experiment with, like a scientific subject
I'm the next(best?) equivalent
I am the closest thing to the ideal or perfect match for you
alienate to personalize
To make something more personal or customized, you must also distance or separate it from other similar things
take a look into my eyes
Observe and analyze my behavior or reactions, as they can reveal a lot about me
One-way mirror on the wall
A mirror that allows only one-way visibility, usually used for observation or surveillance
who's the loneliest of all?
Who is feeling the most isolated or emotionally detached?
Disconnection in? concrete
The feeling of being cut off or detached from reality is evident and tangible
reality testing is complete
The experiment or observation has provided enough data to determine the validity or reality of the situation
Contributed by Blake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.