Abe Vigoda are the new LA punk secret weapon. Coming from a shattered and splattered background of no wave, pop, darkness and hope, Abe Vigoda brought forth a sound that is tempting and beautiful, yet melodic and tropical.
The first proper full length comes in the name Skeleton and is a twisted joy ride through the four boys private party. Soothing parts that remind you of Captain Beefheart and My Bloody Valentine, or some punk with a haunting reggaeton pulse that makes you move. When the record is done after a little more than thirty minutes, you are left feeling that there is something they are trying to tell you, on second listen it smacks you in the face... Abe Vigoda are here! Coming from the same team as The Smell champions No Age and Mika Miko, Abe Vigoda held a DIY attitude and lay all over the place whenever they can, bringing an instant vibe all their own.
They have since broken up. Michael now has a side project under his own name, (he released an album off of Big Joy Records). Juan Velazquez (guitar/synth) has started a new band known as Roses. David plays in a rad pop band called Dunes who are out on PPM.
Throwing Shade
Abe Vigoda Lyrics
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The day that you die
Ultimate life
It's the white line
Signifies end of time
Death defy, bring me another
One after other
Turn the night onto a tether
Can't stand the color
Bring me to life or hope for another
The lyrics of Abe Vigoda's song "Throwing Shade" talks about death and the afterlife. The first line of the song "Your heart is in heaven" suggests that after we die, our hearts go to heaven. The second line "The day that you die" highlights the inevitability of death, that it is something all of us will face. The next line, "Ultimate life" implies that the afterlife is somehow better or more meaningful, which is often a belief held by people who follow religious beliefs. The line "It's the white line" could be interpreted as a reference to the tunnel of light that some people claim to see when they have a near-death experience or when they are dying. The final line, "Signifies end of time" reinforces the idea of death being permanent, the end of our time on earth.
The next verse continues with the theme of death and the afterlife. The line "Death defy, bring me another" suggests that the singer is either taunting death or is not afraid of it. The next line "One after other" implies repeated deaths, or perhaps that death is inevitable for everyone. The line "No where to tell the end of summer" is less clear, but could mean that there is no way of knowing how much time we have left in this life. The next two lines "Turn the night onto a tether, Can't stand the color" could be interpreted as the singer not wanting to face the reality of death and wanting to cling on to life. However, the final line "Bring me to life or hope for another" suggests that the singer is open to an afterlife or reincarnation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your heart is in heaven
Your pure intentions and desires belong in a place beyond this world
The day that you die
The moment of your passing from this life to the next
Ultimate life
The highest form of existence, beyond the limits of mortality
It's the white line
A symbolic marker representing the end of one's physical life
Signifies end of time
Represents the finality of death and the cessation of all earthly things
Death defy, bring me another
Challenging death to bring another test of endurance or courage
One after other
Taking on these challenges in succession, amassing a record of daring accomplishments
No where to tell the end of summer
Uncertainty about how long these experiences will last, but a sense of urgency to make the most of them
Turn the night onto a tether
Bringing order and control to chaotic and unpredictable situations
Can't stand the color
Rejecting dullness and mediocrity in favor of vibrant and intense experiences
Bring me to life or hope for another
Seeking to experience the full spectrum of human emotion and sensation, or else to find new challenges to conquer
Contributed by Isaiah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bejAmir
Your heart is in heaven
The day that you die
Ultimate life
It's the white line
Signifies end of time
Death defy, bring me another
One after other
No where to tell the end of summer
Turn the night onto a tether
Can't stand the color
Bring me to life or hope for another
@bejAmir
Your heart is in heaven
The day that you die
Ultimate life
It's the white line
Signifies end of time
Death defy, bring me another
One after other
No where to tell the end of summer
Turn the night onto a tether
Can't stand the color
Bring me to life or hope for another
@RogueVideo
R.I.P. Abe Vigoda. I miss this guys.
@ot63
Excellent live band.
@belovedbrother
this band was legit!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@bejAmir
they are really good.
@Microfins
No comments in 5 years? Damn! I still love this band. Would love a new album right now.
@murringo9
excellent...hurry up and tour Australia!
@LessThanJayson
And yet people are already complaining about Abe Vidoda's new sound.
@totestotestotally
what happened to this band? they were really good, i remember playing their last album over and over back in the day
@Nevermind900426
was a great show at debaser!!