Aesthetic Perfection was formerly signed directly to Metropolis Records in the United States and Out of Line Records in Europe, until Graves decided to run it on his independent label Close to Human Records. Additionally, the band was licensed to Gravitator Records in Russia and Death Watch Asia in Japan.
The band's third album, All Beauty Destroyed, was released on November 4, 2011, in Europe and November 8, 2011, in the United States.
On March 29, 2019, Aesthetic Perfection released its sixth album, Into the Black. Unlike previous albums which were released by labels, Into the Black was self-released. According to Graves, this was an intentional move towards running the band free of label intervention, due to a belief that the label industry model was "dying".
Band members
Daniel Graves - vocals, keyboards, programming (2000–present)
Joe Letz - live drums (US, 2018–present)
Constance Antoinette Day - live keyboards, guitars, bass (2021–present)
Spit It Out
Aesthetic Perfection Lyrics
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You've given me the sense to be
Thank you, thank you
This is my chance
No heart, nobody, no class
Believe me when I say
Success will cost integrity
Disarming, repeating
Hey you, hey you, let's hear you scream
I'll spoonfeed you my imagery
I need you, I need you to spit it out
I'll be what everyone talks about
Believe me, you've saved me
The effort of being myself
Compel me, subdue me
This time we won't be going back
I want to hear you scream
2x)Spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
I want to hear you
I want to hear you scream
2x)Spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
I want to hear you
Why don't you spit it out?
Why don't you spit it out?
Why don't you spit it out?
Why don't you spit it out?
Don't hold it in
Spit it out
I want to hear you scream
2x)Spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
I want to hear you
I want to hear you scream
2x)Spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
Scream, spit it out
I want to hear you
The Aesthetic Perfection song Spit It Out is a commentary on the music industry and how it can influence and manipulate artists. The lyrics suggest that in order to be successful, an artist has to compromise their integrity and resort to using mediocre tactics to please audiences. The song is addressed to the listeners, urging them to speak their minds and not hold back their true opinions. The repetition of "spit it out" and "scream" emphasizes the need for people to vocalize their thoughts and not be passive. The line "you've saved me the effort of being myself" suggests that conforming and pandering to an audience is easier than staying true to oneself, which can be a constant struggle in the music industry.
The chorus, "I want to hear you scream, spit it out" can be interpreted as a call to action for the audience to be more vocal and honest with their reactions to music and not let the industry dictate what they should enjoy. The song can be seen as a confronting piece of music challenging the listener to reconsider how they conduct themselves within the world of music and commercialism.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, this is for you all
This song is dedicated to the listeners
You've given me the sense to be
The listeners have helped the artist discover their true self
Thank you, thank you
The artist is grateful for the support
This is my chance
The artist now has the opportunity to succeed
No heart, nobody, no class
Those who lack passion, uniqueness, and sophistication
Believe me when I say
The artist is honest and trustworthy
Success will cost integrity
Achieving success may require compromising one's values
Disarming, repeating
The artist's tactics may be deceptive and repetitive
Seduce you with mediocrity
The artist aims to lure listeners with average or ordinary content
Hey you, hey you, let's hear you scream
The artist wants the listeners to be vocal and passionate
I'll spoonfeed you my imagery
The artist will provide easily digestible visuals and emotions for the listeners
I need you, I need you to spit it out
The artist wants the listeners to express themselves
I'll be what everyone talks about
The artist wants to create buzz and be the center of attention
Believe me, you've saved me
The listeners have helped the artist overcome personal challenges
The effort of being myself
The artist finds it difficult to be true to themselves
Compel me, subdue me
The artist wants the listeners to have control over them
This time we won't be going back
The artist and listeners are moving forward together
Why don't you spit it out? - 4x
The artist encourages the listeners to express themselves honestly and openly
Don't hold it in
The artist wants listeners to release their emotions and ideas
I want to hear you scream - 6x, Spit it out - 6x
The artist wants the listeners to be loud and expressive
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.