September 2007 saw the release of their latest album, Iron Gag, featuring musical guests Devin Townsend of Strapping Young Lad, Anthony Green of Circa Survive, and Randy Blythe of Lamb of God. The band supported the album with tours alongside High on Fire, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Saviours, Suicide Silence, and Job for a Cowboy.
Their last album, Ecstatic Trance, came out in 2012.
Needleman
A Life Once Lost Lyrics
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This is nothing but a miserable lesson learned
What we share together will not end up
Falling out of someone else's lips
I must fight with shadows in my own defense
And worst of all their names I do not know
Tell me, do I disgust you?
Is this disgust? Is it disgust or amusement?
That catches your attention, that draws you near
Is it disgust or amusement?
Disgust or amusement, which is it?
The lyrics to A Life Once Lost's song Needleman paint a picture of secrecy and betrayal. The opening lines suggest that the events that have taken place are top secret and are to be kept that way. The singer seems to be reflecting on a bad decision he made with someone else which resulted in him being the target of people who he doesn't even know. He feels wronged but has to fight in order to defend himself, even if it means battling shadows. He is disgusted with himself for fitting society's image of what is considered socially acceptable and it is making him sick; he wonders if others find him repulsive too.
The chorus of the song poses the question of whether the feelings that others have towards him are those of disgust or amusement. It suggests that he is being judged and mocked for his actions and appearance, as opposed to being understood for who he is. The song paints a picture of insecurity and self-doubt, and the damage that can be caused when one decides to trust the wrong person.
Line by Line Meaning
What happens, here stays here, right?
We are supposed to keep our experiences secret
This is nothing but a miserable lesson learned
We have gained wisdom from a painful experience
What we share together will not end up
Falling out of someone else's lips
We need to maintain confidentiality in our relationship
I must fight with shadows in my own defense
And worst of all their names I do not know
I am struggling to overcome unidentified obstacles
Tell me, do I disgust you?
I want to know if I am repulsive to you
I fit their image so perfectly and it is making them sick
I am exactly what they expect and they find it unbearable
Is this disgust? Is it disgust or amusement?
I am questioning the nature of your reaction to me
That catches your attention, that draws you near
My presence intrigues and attracts you
Disgust or amusement, which is it?
I am seeking clarification on whether you find me offensive or entertaining
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOUGLAS WARREN SABOLICK, JUSTIN ROGER GRAVES, ROBERT DAVID MEADOWS, ROBERT LEWIS CARPENTER
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