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 – vocals, guitar
James Bowman – lead guitar
Andrew Seward – bass
Atom Willard – drums
Former members:
Kevin Mahon – drums (1998–2001)
Dustin Fridkin – bass (2000–2002)
Warren Oakes – drums (2001–2009)
George Rebelo – drums (2009–2010)
Jay Weinberg – drums (2010–2012)
Inge Johansson – bass (2013–2018)
Discography:
• Reinventing Axl Rose (2002)
• As the Eternal Cowboy (2003)
• Searching for a Former Clarity (2005)
• New Wave (2007)
• White Crosses (2010)
• Transgender Dysphoria Blues (2014)
• Shape Shift with Me (2016)
Rapid Decompression
Against Me! Lyrics
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I'm tired of predicting to lose.
But before you point your finger,
Before you cast your stones,
Take a look at yourself.
How can you expect from someone what you won't do yourself?
There's no bottom to your reality.
What you can't love about yourself you have to steal from someone else;
And what you can't steal you have to deny.
Rapid Decompression.
Sometimes it feels like your whole world is coming to an end.
The lyrics to "Rapid Decompression" by Against Me! touch on themes of self-reflection and accountability. The opening lines speak to the weariness of constantly expecting to fail, and the frustration that comes with constantly feeling like you'll never measure up. The following lines serve as a poignant reminder to look inward and avoid judging others before looking at our own flaws. The language used in the song is unapologetic and raw, asking listeners to confront their own sense of desperation before trying to find fault in others.
The verse that begins with "There's no bottom to your reality" addresses the pathological tendencies of those who are unwilling to acknowledge their own flaws. The idea that one can only love themselves by taking from others is a particularly haunting one, as it suggests a deep sense of hopelessness and lack of self-worth. The phrase "rapid decompression" serves as a metaphor for moments when it feels like everything is collapsing around you, and the sense of panic that arises in such times.
Line by Line Meaning
How much is too much?
Questioning what the limit is for tolerating something.
I'm tired of predicting to lose.
No longer wanting to anticipate failure.
But before you point your finger,
Before criticizing or accusing someone else,
Before you cast your stones,
Before judging or attacking someone,
Take a look at yourself.
Reflect on your own actions and faults.
How can you expect from someone what you won't do yourself?
You can't demand something from others that you're not willing to do.
There's no bottom to your reality.
Your situation or mindset is never-ending and seemingly hopeless.
Your desperation is utter and complete.
Your level of needing something is extreme and all-consuming.
What you can't love about yourself you have to steal from someone else;
You try to take qualities or attributes from others because you lack self-love and confidence.
And what you can't steal you have to deny.
When you can't obtain or replicate something, you deny it and devalue it.
Rapid Decompression.
Feeling like everything is falling apart or ending abruptly.
Sometimes it feels like your whole world is coming to an end.
Experiencing a sense of overwhelming dread and hopelessness.
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Still Ill
All of their songs get me pumped!!!!
ckyman354
great song , great band, love all songs. i enjoy the band and music, its all i come here for
Patricia Davis
been listening to a playlist with this band and rise against for a hour now and not planning on stopping anytime soon
I love Against Me so much
antiwar94
Great song. Nice video. I can't wait for the new album.
larryspeed
Having read all the "for's and against's" for the way Against Me! have evolved I agree with some and disagree with other's but can't we just take the song's for what they are? They bring us all pleasure to our ears in this case for 1:56 and can reproduce it on stage. Just a good ol' kick ass rock'n'roll band.
ILikeTheThingsIDo
Sounds like they are bringing way more of a hardcore influence to this song. I like it. the music sounds good but not as clean as New Wave, another good thing, though I love when they go acoustic.
Max Smith
Can anyone recommend any bands that sound like this song - not like against me! as a whole just this song, as i love it and they haven't reallydone any other songs like this. Cheers folks!
zack b
the acoustic ep is still the best.
najtrows
kick ass! fucking awesome duuuudes!
TiJuana
I love short songs this cool