The lineup consists of:
Mark Thomas Kluepfel (singer/songwriting)
Adam Manning (guitar)
Clarke Foley (bass)
Dan Leo (drums)
In the studio while recording their debut, Don't Cut Your Fabric to This Year's Fashion, they employed synths to flesh out their sound and help set themselves apart from the typical rock-based indie act who normally do not experiment beyond basic rock instrumentation.
The band has finished recording their second album, An Army of Shapes Between Wars, which was released on January 24, 2006. The album makes more use of synthesizers and string sections.
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120 Ways To Kill You: An Illustrated Children's Book
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It must have been abstracted with my appendix
Or maybe it grows with my wisdom teeth
Wait, it might be such a stretch, it's not my fault legally
I'll dial the doctors now, you're right I never was a man for the law
Please don't walk away in defeat, please don't walk away
Wait, I haven't lost my courage on the rocks
I'm not sure they make the cards to break this ice
Wait, please wait until our socks are bitterly soaked
Until we have to roll up our pants
Until the giraffes flee to row boats
Please don't walk away in anger darling
Exit gracefully like the evening's sunset
Enter the scene starting with a dial tone
Tightrope over these razorblade complications
Cutting myself, almost everyday
Let it feel so real, let me taste the pain
One day we'll live in igloos on the Galapagos
'Till then let's remember the Atlantic air in-between our hands
The worms are moving, the grass is growing
Flowers are blooming, the leaves are dropping
The birds are chirping, clouds are forming
The sun is burning, self medication never ends
I taught you how to hate, you taught me how to love too
This is how I lost my mind on you
I taught you how to hate, you taught me how to love too
This is how I lost my mind on you
I taught you how to hate, you taught me how to love too
This is how I lost my mind on you
I taught you how to hate, you taught me how to love too
This is how I lost my mind on you
I taught you how to hate, you taught me how to love too
This is how I lost my mind on you
I taught you how to hate, you taught me how to love too
This is how I lost my mind on you
This is our final dance
You taught me how to love and I taught you how to hate
Everything is based on you
Isn't it funny how we lost control or how I lost my mind on you?
This is our final dance
You taught me how to love and I taught you how to hate
Everything is based on you
Isn't it funny how we lost control or how I lost my mind on you?
This is our final dance
You taught me how to love and I taught you how to hate
Everything is based on you
Isn't it funny how we lost control or how I lost my mind on you?
This is our final dance
You taught me how to love and I taught you how to hate
Everything is based on you
Isn't it funny how we lost control or how I lost my mind on you?
This is our final dance
You taught me how to love and I taught you how to hate
Everything is based on you
Isn't it funny how we lost control or how I lost my mind on you?
The lyrics to Action Action's song "120 Ways To Kill You: An Illustrated Children's Book" are emotionally charged and introspective, with themes of self-destruction, loss of control, and the complexities of love and hate. The song opens with the singer questioning their own sense of bravery, wondering if their courage has been physically removed from them. They then shift to a plea not to be abandoned, with the singer asking their loved one not to leave in anger, but to exit gracefully. They describe the pain of cutting themselves and the allure of self-medication, painting a picture of someone who is struggling with their mental health. The lyrics also explore the idea that love and hate are intertwined and can lead to a loss of control or even madness.
Overall, the song is a raw and powerful depiction of the struggles of mental health and the complicated nature of human relationships. It highlights the importance of facing one's inner demons and seeking help when necessary, rather than self-destructing.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, I really don't have the guts for this
I am unsure if I have the bravery to face this situation
It must have been abstracted with my appendix
Perhaps my courage was removed in surgery, along with my appendix
Or maybe it grows with my wisdom teeth
Maybe my courage will mature as my wisdom teeth grow in
Wait, it might be such a stretch, it's not my fault legally
It's possible that reaching for courage is a long shot, and not my legal responsibility
I'll dial the doctors now, you're right I never was a man for the law
I will call upon medical professionals, as I am not well equipped to handle legal situations
Please don't walk away in defeat, please don't walk away
Please don't give up on me or abandon me in this difficult time
Wait, I haven't lost my courage on the rocks
I have not lost my nerve in difficult situations
I haven't quite found the words to use
I am struggling to express my thoughts and feelings effectively
I'm not sure they make the cards to break this ice
I am uncertain if there is a proper approach to overcoming this awkwardness
Wait, please wait until our socks are bitterly soaked
Hang on, let's wait until we experience a difficult moment together
Until we have to roll up our pants
Until we are forced to take action and face a challenge
Until the giraffes flee to row boats
Until the impossible becomes reality
Please don't walk away in anger darling
Please don't leave while angry with me, my love
Exit gracefully like the evening's sunset
Depart from this situation calmly and elegantly, like a sunset
Enter the scene starting with a dial tone
Begin again with a fresh start and hopeful attitude
Tightrope over these razorblade complications
Navigate through the difficult and dangerous obstacles of this situation
Cutting myself, almost everyday
I am hurting myself emotionally on a frequent basis
Let it feel so real, let me taste the pain
I want to fully experience the intensity of my emotions and feel the pain
One day we'll live in igloos on the Galapagos
One day, we may live in unique and unlikely places
'Till then let's remember the Atlantic air in-between our hands
Until then, let's hold onto special memories and moments with one another
The worms are moving, the grass is growing
Life continues and nature goes on, despite our personal hardships
Flowers are blooming, the leaves are dropping
Even amidst change and loss, new growth still occurs
The birds are chirping, clouds are forming
Life continues to happen around us, with or without our participation
The sun is burning, self medication never ends
The world keeps spinning and we keep coping in our own ways
I taught you how to hate, you taught me how to love too
We have both had a significant impact on each other, both positively and negatively
This is how I lost my mind on you
This intense situation has caused me to struggle with my mental wellbeing
This is our final dance
This is the end of this cycle or phase in our relationship
Isn't it funny how we lost control or how I lost my mind on you?
It is ironic how this situation has spiraled out of control and affected our mental and emotional states
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Thomas Kluepfel
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