In 2012, Grace publicly came out as transgender. After a long period of line-up changes and uncertainty surrounding the band's future, their sixth studio album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, was released independently in January 2014 to critical acclaim. The band's seventh album, Shape Shift with Me, was released in 2016. In addition, the band have four well known EPs: Crime as Forgiven by Against Me!, The Acoustic EP, The Disco Before the Breakdown, and New Wave B-Sides. They have released numerous singles, two live albums, and demo versions of the three of their studio albums.
Band members:
Laura Jane Grace β vocals, guitar
James Bowman β lead guitar
Andrew Seward β bass
Atom Willard β drums
Former members:
Kevin Mahon β drums (1998β2001)
Dustin Fridkin β bass (2000β2002)
Warren Oakes β drums (2001β2009)
George Rebelo β drums (2009β2010)
Jay Weinberg β drums (2010β2012)
Inge Johansson β bass (2013β2018)
Discography:
β’ Reinventing Axl Rose (2002)
β’ As the Eternal Cowboy (2003)
β’ Searching for a Former Clarity (2005)
β’ New Wave (2007)
β’ White Crosses (2010)
β’ Transgender Dysphoria Blues (2014)
β’ Shape Shift with Me (2016)
333
Against Me! Lyrics
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Maybe lay face down in the river and float
Perfect weather for a head wound
Or studying sophisticated nuances of putting holes in your lungs
One fifty Marilyns, the war and the bomb
All reasons to be fearful but every day still new to wake up
Three hundred and thirty three, say that they knew me
Three hundred and thirty three, bring it all back to me
All the devils that you don't know
Can all come along for the ride
I wanna be as close as I can get to you
All the devils that you don't know
Can all come along for the ride
I wanna be as close as I can get to you
I saw the 'Renown Orders of the Night' in person
Why would I ever meet that with irony or cynicism?
Planned views and elevations walking through your tarot garden
Visible mutations fading right before your fucking eyes
Cycles of death and regeneration, sensations of absence and loss
Wish you had been there by my side to see it all
Three hundred and thirty three, say that they knew me
Three hundred and thirty three, bring your love back to me
All the devils that you don't know
Can all come along for the ride
I wanna be as close as I can get to you
All the devils that you don't know
Can all come along for the ride
I wanna be as close as I can get to you
All the devils that you don't know
Can all come along for the ride
All the devils that you don't know
Can all come along for the ride
All the devils that you don't know
Can all come along for the ride
I wanna be as close as I can get to you
The opening lines of Against Me!'s "333" paint a picture of feeling hopeless and overwhelmed, as if the only recourse is to fall down stairs or float face down in a river. The following lyrics delve into darker topics, such as cigarettes and their impact on the lungs, and the frightening realities of war and bombs. Despite the fearsome backdrop, the song delivers a hopeful message that tomorrow is a new day, and waking up is reason enough to keep going. The repetition of "three hundred and thirty three" serves as a reminder that there are people who know us and love us, and who can help us through.
The lyrics continue with a reference to "the Renown Orders of the Night," which could be interpreted as a reference to secret societies or organizations that do their work behind closed doors. The singer insists that they would never approach something like that with irony or cynicism, perhaps suggesting a desire for a deeper connection and understanding of the world. The song concludes with the refrain that all the demons in the world cannot keep the singer from wanting to be close to their loved one.
Overall, "333" presents a bleak picture of the world but offers a glimmer of hope through the connections we make with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling like I need to fall down some stairs
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape by indulging in self-destructive behavior.
Maybe lay face down in the river and float
Thinking about giving up and surrendering to the unrelenting current of life.
Perfect weather for a head wound
Contemplating the most efficient and dramatic way to end suffering, a head injury.
Or studying sophisticated nuances of putting holes in your lungs
Considering ways to harm oneself and explaining the attention to detail that may go into self-harm.
One fifty Marilyns, the war and the bomb
Referencing Marilyn Monroe's death, war, and the atomic bomb as reasons to be afraid of the world.
All reasons to be fearful but every day still new to wake up
Acknowledging that every day is a new opportunity to face one's fears and keep living despite all the reasons to feel hopeless.
Three hundred and thirty three, say that they knew me
Feeling misunderstood and unappreciated despite the efforts made to connect with others.
Three hundred and thirty three, bring it all back to me
Desiring recognition and validation from others, and feeling like they have lost sight of who the person truly is.
All the devils that you don't know
Referring to the unknown and unpredictable elements of life that can bring harm and chaos.
Can all come along for the ride
Acknowledging that these unknown elements will inevitably come along and influence one's experience.
I wanna be as close as I can get to you
Desiring intimacy and connection with someone, as a means of coping and finding meaning in life.
I saw the 'Renown Orders of the Night' in person
Referencing the esoteric and mysterious 'Renown Orders of the Night' as something they have seen and experienced, adding to their fascination with darkness.
Why would I ever meet that with irony or cynicism?
Questioning the use of irony or cynicism in response to dark or mysterious experiences, instead embracing them without skepticism.
Planned views and elevations walking through your tarot garden
Using a metaphor of a tarot garden to describe navigating through life's unpredictable twists and turns, and the deliberate choices that one can make in response.
Visible mutations fading right before your fucking eyes
Observing the changes and mutations that others go through, and how they can quickly fade without notice.
Cycles of death and regeneration, sensations of absence and loss
Reflecting on the consistent cycle of death and regeneration in life, and the feelings of grief and emptiness that come with it.
Wish you had been there by my side to see it all
Expressing a desire for someone to join them on their journey through life, to share the good and the bad experiences with.
Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: James Robert Bowman, Thomas James Gabel, Inge Rolf Johansson, Adam David Willard
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@eileennoonan771
"All the devils that you don't know can all come along for the ride / I want to be as close as I can get to you"
The song is about falling in love with a person and wanting to let them get to know even the terrible things about yourself to get as close to them as possible, and celebrating that closeness, celebrating being prepared to share that level of vulnerability. Some of the lyrics seem dark but Laura Jane Grace was quoted saying it was meant to be an optimistic song.
So as the video starts the man and woman wake up and are both dissatisfied. It's pretty vague about what, but probably about their relationship. It seems rather unfulfilling. After the man leaves, the woman cleans the house compulsively, goes over her appearance compulsively, imagining him watching her, even practicing dancing ... she seems imprisoned in the house by this. It's like she has OCD or something. But it's also like she has something to hide. Like there's a distance in the relationship because she isn't letting her partner see the dirt. The face without the makeup and jewelry. The devils.
So at the end she takes off the makeup, takes off the eyelashes and jewelry and all the other crap. And she's happy and she's liberated, and she's finally going to let her partner see that.
Whether or not he's abusive to her as some people are guessing ... I'm not sure. Kinda comes down to "why did she feel
like she had to hide so much from him?" Could be that he was abusive and forced her to. But we all hide things from each other all the time. Especially for trans women, sheesh, that can involve LOTS of hiding, even hiding from a partner who shows you nothing but love and support. Will they stop loving you if you stop pretending to be this person? You don't know until you try. But without being authentic, the relationship is doomed to end anyway, and at the start of the video it seems like the relationship really is dying.
So if the guy's abusive then I guess it's probably time for their relationship to end because she's not gonna take it anymore. But if it's more that she was scared to show him the devils ... then their relationship seems like it's about to get a lot better. I prefer that interpretation because it fits with the triumphant feeling of the song.
@chriskurland8262
should have made the running time 4 seconds longer so the time would have been 3:33
@myNamesTakin
Chris Kurland you know I'm not transgender dysmorphic but Laura (Tom) has a great voice and the writing is flawless
@lovethevoid4324
@@myNamesTakin i know u mean well, but her name is Laura, u dont need to call her Tom
@myNamesTakin
@@lovethevoid4324 I think a comment was deleted somewhere.
@indiegod6980
333 means big change in someone's life reacoring numbers.
@indiegod6980
333 means a lot of change in someone's life reacoring numbers are important.
@gigivader5971
Am I the only one who just typed in Natasha Lyonne music video and happened to find this song and is very damn grateful that they did?? Because my god this song is fucking awesome and I wasnβt expecting to fall in love with itπ
@wessyde9476
I searched the meaning of 333 that was an accidental win
@eileennoonan771
"All the devils that you don't know can all come along for the ride / I want to be as close as I can get to you"
The song is about falling in love with a person and wanting to let them get to know even the terrible things about yourself to get as close to them as possible, and celebrating that closeness, celebrating being prepared to share that level of vulnerability. Some of the lyrics seem dark but Laura Jane Grace was quoted saying it was meant to be an optimistic song.
So as the video starts the man and woman wake up and are both dissatisfied. It's pretty vague about what, but probably about their relationship. It seems rather unfulfilling. After the man leaves, the woman cleans the house compulsively, goes over her appearance compulsively, imagining him watching her, even practicing dancing ... she seems imprisoned in the house by this. It's like she has OCD or something. But it's also like she has something to hide. Like there's a distance in the relationship because she isn't letting her partner see the dirt. The face without the makeup and jewelry. The devils.
So at the end she takes off the makeup, takes off the eyelashes and jewelry and all the other crap. And she's happy and she's liberated, and she's finally going to let her partner see that.
Whether or not he's abusive to her as some people are guessing ... I'm not sure. Kinda comes down to "why did she feel
like she had to hide so much from him?" Could be that he was abusive and forced her to. But we all hide things from each other all the time. Especially for trans women, sheesh, that can involve LOTS of hiding, even hiding from a partner who shows you nothing but love and support. Will they stop loving you if you stop pretending to be this person? You don't know until you try. But without being authentic, the relationship is doomed to end anyway, and at the start of the video it seems like the relationship really is dying.
So if the guy's abusive then I guess it's probably time for their relationship to end because she's not gonna take it anymore. But if it's more that she was scared to show him the devils ... then their relationship seems like it's about to get a lot better. I prefer that interpretation because it fits with the triumphant feeling of the song.
@patriciadavis1448
She sang that line as soon as i started reading this comment