Above This is a two-man internet band consisting of American Shawn O’Brien … Read Full Bio ↴Above This is a two-man internet band consisting of American Shawn O’Brien (vocalist) and Russian Nicholas Shtyrlov (composer and instrumentalist).

The band was formed with five members in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The band consisted of vocalist Shawn O'Brien, lead guitarist Thomas Buser, rhythm guitarist Wes Jenkins, bassist and keyboardist Brandon Lawrance and drummer Johnny Bay.

O'Brien and Buser started the project in 2010. They released a couple of singles online. When O'Brien decided that he was going to become a solo artist, he had set up several different projects across the nation with many different people. But none of those projects had topped Above This. The name comes from the experience that one may face when dealing with rejection, misjudgment, or denial from their friends or family. When O'Brien got kicked out of his first legit band around 2009, he told himself that he wouldn't join another band anytime soon, but after meeting the other members of the band and connecting, they became a band.

Some time later, Jenkins, Lawrance and Bay left the band and Buser took over the role for producing the instrumentals while O'Brien did the vocals. During these years, they released two albums "7L7" in 2010 and "Titanium" in 2013, and two EPs, "Empire" in 2012 and "Hyrax" in 2015.

Eventually Buser also left the project, and O'Brien continued on with the project with different collaborations. The album "Alloquy" was made with Zachary Stitleler in 2015, and the album "Chapter 7" was made with Cameron Ayala and Nicholas Shtyrlov in 2016.

Shtyrlov eventually became a more integral part of the band, now producing all instrumentals for Above This.

O’Brien has built an empire consisting of producers, designers, promoters and engineers that have helped him successfully release several albums since they started. O’Briens ability to recruit talent via social media has allowed the internet band to monetise its music worldwide. Over the years the project has experimented with a variety of sounds including rapping and edm/trap and O’Brien continues to work on future projects amongst different genres.

D Rugs
Above This Lyrics

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The days we count down to see a change in this life
We'll make a change and we're taking this town tonight
We're taking this town tonight
Stomp your feet on the fucking ground
Watch me ill fucking snatch this, I see you eyeing me
But you can never have this, I remember you
You said you knew me, but now I'm big and all you wanna do is screw me bitch
Tell me all your secrets, let me see your weakness

Pull back the curtains and let this light shine right through
Your far from perfect, oh I just wanted you to see that you were nothing to me
Pull back the curtains and let this light shine right through to you
Hold your fucking tongue, oh
Hold your fucking tongue
False steps led to, these times were so difficult, step back that crazy bitch
Im warning you, your next on my list push back the pit I'm done with all your shit
FUCK THEM UP
Bring the pussy to his knees
Roger that, I'm making money bitch roger that

Roger that, I fucking love it bitch roger that
Roger That

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Above This's song D Rugs is about standing up against those who have wronged and doubted you in the past. It speaks about the moment where one decides to take control of their life and make a change for the better. The lyrics, "The days we count down to see a change in this life, we'll make a change and we're taking this town tonight" reflects that moment where one has had enough and is determined to take back control of their life. The lyrics also contain a bit of arrogance and confidence in oneself, with lines such as "Watch me ill fucking snatch this, I see you eyeing me/ But you can never have this" and "Your far from perfect, oh I just wanted you to see that you were nothing to me."

The chorus, "Pull back the curtains and let this light shine right through to you" is a metaphor for showing others the real you, the one that is no longer afraid to speak up and take control. The repetition of "roger that" at the end of the song is a final statement of confidence and control, as if saying "I hear you and I am ready for whatever comes my way."

Overall, the lyrics of D Rugs represent a moment of empowerment and taking control. It is a reminder that one should never let the doubts and negativity of others bring them down and that they have the power to make a change in their life.

Line by Line Meaning

The days we count down to see a change in this life
We eagerly await the days when we can witness a significant shift in our lives.

We'll make a change and we're taking this town tonight
We are determined to take action and make a change in our lives by conquering this town tonight.

We're taking this town tonight
Our goal tonight is to take over this town by any means necessary.

Stomp your feet on the fucking ground
Make your presence known and intensify the energy in the room by stomping your feet on the ground.

Watch me ill fucking snatch this, I see you eyeing me
I'm going to impress everyone with my exceptional skills, and I notice you observing me with envy.

But you can never have this, I remember you
You can admire my abilities, but you will never be able to attain them. I recall our past interactions.

You said you knew me, but now I'm big and all you wanna do is screw me bitch
You claimed to know me before I achieved fame, and now that I am popular, you only desire to use me for personal gain.

Tell me all your secrets, let me see your weakness
Confide in me and expose your vulnerabilities to me.

Pull back the curtains and let this light shine right through
Reveal your true self to me and allow the light of truth to shine through your facade.

Your far from perfect, oh I just wanted you to see that you were nothing to me
You are not flawless, and I want you to realize that you hold no significance to me.

Pull back the curtains and let this light shine right through to you
I urge you to remove your mask and allow me to see your genuine self.

Hold your fucking tongue, oh
Stay silent and refrain from speaking.

Hold your fucking tongue
I command you to keep your mouth shut.

False steps led to, these times were so difficult, step back that crazy bitch
Past wrong decisions resulted in hard times, so stay away from that problematic person.

Im warning you, your next on my list push back the pit I'm done with all your shit
Consider this your warning because you're next on my list, and I've had enough of your nonsense.

FUCK THEM UP
Take aggressive action against those who oppose or threaten us.

Bring the pussy to his knees
Force the coward to submit and concede defeat.

Roger that, I'm making money bitch roger that
Acknowledged, I am earning profits, and I am proud of it.

Roger that, I fucking love it bitch roger that
I confirm my enthusiasm and my enjoyment of this situation.

Roger That
Understood and confirmed.

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