ABACABB has shared the stage with bands such as: Thumbscrew, Despised Icon, Reflux, Too Pure to Die, Black My Heart, On Broken Wings, August Burns Red, Cassius, The Burning Season, Through the Eyes of the Dead, From A Second Story Window, Into the Moat, Glass Casket, Aria, All Else Failed, Ed Gein, The Judas Cradle, Misery Signals, Summer's End, PsyOpus, Animosity, Circle of Dead Children, My Bitter End, Folly, Paria, Age of Ruin, Wings of Scarlet, The Nicaea Room, The Red Death, Anterrabae, Time of Cholera, The Acacia Strain, After the Burial, Veil of Maya, Conducting From the Grave, Premonitions of War, The Kirby, Emmure, Winds of Plague, Terror, All Shall Perish, The Ghost Inside plus many more.
Their band name is derived from the cheat code to enable blood effects in the Sega Genesis version of the video game Mortal Kombat.
Band members:
Tyler Greene – vocals
Jeff Durfee – guitar
Stefan Mills – bass
Aaron Bagby – guitar
Navid Naghdi – drums
Discography:
Albums
Survivalist – 2009
Demos
Demo 2004 – 2004
Demo '06 – 2006
Introduction
Abacabb Lyrics
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The doctors didn't know if my eyes would ever heal.
I was terrified, alone in that darkness, slowly they light (...) and I could see.
17:22 Personal Note: When I was a little kid my mother told me not to stare into the sun, so once when I was six, I did.
The lyrics of Introduction by Abacabb primarily talks about the personal experience of the songwriter. The song starts off with the line "9:13 Personal Note", indicating that the song is a personal note or observation made by the songwriter at 9:13. The opening lines of the song tell the story of a time when the songwriter stared into the sun despite being warned not to do so by his mother. As a result, his eyes were damaged, and he was left in darkness. The second verse repeats the same story but at 17:22, highlighting the songwriter's obsession with this event.
The song is rich in metaphor, and the events that the songwriter describes can be seen as a metaphor for life. The imagery of staring into the sun can be seen as a metaphor for taking risks and pushing oneself beyond one's limits. The darkness that the songwriter experiences can be seen as a metaphor for the uncertain and fearful times that one faces in life. The light that gradually enters the darkness can be seen as a metaphor for hope and faith that things will eventually get better.
Overall, Introduction is a powerful song that explores the themes of fear, risk-taking, and hope. The personal story of the songwriter and the use of powerful metaphors make this song a thought-provoking and contemplative piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a little kid my mother told me not to stare into the sun, so once when I was six, I did.
As a child, I received advice from my mother not to look directly at the sun. However, I defied her instructions and gazed at the sun, which resulted in severe trauma to my eyes. My vision was compromised for a significant period, leaving me alone in complete darkness until I began to regain sight slowly over time.
The doctors didn't know if my eyes would ever heal.
The medical professionals who tended to my optical wounds were unsure if I would fully recover due to the extent of my injury.
I was terrified, alone in that darkness, slowly they light (...) and I could see.
I experienced profound fear and isolation in the darkness during my recovery, but as time passed, my eyes gradually healed, and I regained my ability to see, bringing me out of the lightless state I found myself in.
Introduction
The song's title, possibly referring to an opening statement or theme that sets the tone for the rest of the piece.
Contributed by Evelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@derekstone7426
Came here from Punk Rock MBA, not regretting one bit <3
@TheArcticGiantWalks
Oh man high school was fun I just remeber getting stoned and hardcorw dancing in my friends garage to this hahha teenagehood was a blast
@broboss9530
I miss these concerts so fucking much
@BaronOBeefDip92
Holy fucking shit this is where I knew the intro to Pi from!
@RecreantBetrayer
I really still missing them :(
@teufelhund53
norma jean had this dialogue first in their special version of their album "bless the martyr and kiss the child" on the track "i dont know what but something is going to happen" ....
@philipbeisel9756
Listening to this during the 2017 Solar Eclipse
@wishweweredead
@outrunthesunlight i recommend seeing it high