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)
T.S.R.
Against Me! Lyrics
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A cd's skipping
It's the same hook repeating
Grows more grating with each passing second...
And the walls contain a resonation, laughter, and conversation.
It was fun while it lasted, but now we should be going.
And I hope everybody had real, real good time
And I hope I havent overdone it nooo...
I hope my body can take it. I hope I make the occasion.
It's only this fucked up I start realizing
all this living is just dying
and if these are my friends, if this is my home,
if this is how Ii spend my nights, how I communicate, and demonstrate a love of life.
My eyes roll into the back of my head, if these are the last words that I ever said
No I'm not ready to die just yet.
The song "T.S.R." by Against Me! is an introspective reflection on life, friendship, and death. The first verse describes a party that has come to an end, but the repetitive nature of the music makes it unbearable to stay. The singer is ready to leave and says their goodbyes, hoping everyone had a good time. The second verse focuses on the aftermath of the party, with the singer feeling the effects of the night before. They express their fear that they may have overdone it, but also their desire to keep going and make the most of their time.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly existential. The singer realizes that all of their living is just a form of dying, and questions whether the way they spend their nights and communicate with others is truly satisfying. They express a fear of death and a desire to keep living, making it clear that they are not ready to die just yet.
Overall, "T.S.R." is a poignant and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to consider the deeper meaning of their lives and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over
It's time to leave this gathering or event.
A cd's skipping
A CD has a glitch in it, repeating the same sound.
It's the same hook repeating
The music is stuck in a cycle, playing the same bit repeatedly.
Grows more grating with each passing second...
The repetition is getting more and more annoying and intolerable as time passes.
And the walls contain a resonation, laughter, and conversation.
The surroundings are filled with echoes of people talking and laughing.
It was fun while it lasted, but now we should be going.
We had a great time, but it's time for us to leave now.
And I hope everybody had real, real good time
I hope everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
The hospitality's partaken, my head is flying my heart's racing to keep up.
I enjoyed the generous welcome, and my mind and body are buzzing from it.
And I hope I havent overdone it nooo...
I'm worried that I might have indulged too much.
I hope my body can take it. I hope I make the occasion.
I hope I can handle the effects of my indulgence, and that I didn't ruin the event.
It's only this fucked up I start realizing
My altered state of mind has led to some realizations.
all this living is just dying
Living and dying are two sides of the same coin.
and if these are my friends, if this is my home,
I'm questioning my relationships and environment.
if this is how Ii spend my nights, how I communicate, and demonstrate a love of life.
I'm wondering if my way of spending time, communicating, and enjoying life is really healthy and fulfilling.
My eyes roll into the back of my head, if these are the last words that I ever said
I'm so intoxicated that I feel like I might pass out, and I'm concerned that my last words could be delusional.
No I'm not ready to die just yet.
I'm making it clear that I'm not ready to die or pass out at this moment.
Contributed by Penelope B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.