(2009-2013)

He’s the tattoo covered, make-up smothered horror shock … Read Full Bio ↴(2009-2013)

He’s the tattoo covered, make-up smothered horror shock rocker from the UK and he’s back with a vengeance! This solo venture from Al. B. Damned promises to reveal a darker side of the ex-TDQM frontman and to produce some of his greatest work to date. The album aptly titled “The Darker Side Of Me” is due for release in 2010 and will feature an array of guest musicians from Al’s past, present and future…

Discography:

The Darker Side Of Me (2010)
The Seven EP (2013)

On July 7th 2013 Al B. Damned announced the band's hiatus but left fans with the brand new EP "The Seven" as a thank you for their undying support. The return of Al B. Damned is questionable and only time will tell, but one thing is for certain, if he does... you'll know about it.

The Seven EP can be downloaded for free at: http://albdamned.com/

Line-up:
Al. B. Damned - Vo-Kills
Kodi Kasper - Spinal Chords
StarFish - Crypt Riffs
Danny Toxic - Bass Rape
Pip Sickness - Dead Beats

Skin Deep
Al. B. Damned Lyrics

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Lord knows that I am so tired of confusion, based on illusions
Set up, sought and prepped and wired, for any reason to hold delusions
Here is my righteous hand, warning of unseen quickened sand
Feel from the heart you will know that what you feed you will surely grow

People here's the deal, I've come to help reveal
All that's most worthy to keep, will always be skin deep

Color, class and gender-wise, gotcha caught up what if it's all make-believe?
Beliefs, priests and thieves collide and if that's not enough, throw in sexuality
What is the value in, all things you could never win?
These battles are fought shore to shore, on the surface but what about the core?

People here's the deal, I've come to help reveal
All that's most worthy to keep, will always be skin deep

People here's the deal, I've come to help reveal
All that's most worthy to keep, will always be skin deep

Overall Meaning

In "Skin Deep" by Al. B. Damned, the lyrics speak to the idea that societal constructs such as race, class, and gender are superficial, as they are just "skin deep." The song argues that there are more important qualities and characteristics that define a person or a relationship. The opening lines suggest that the confusion caused by these illusions can be tiring and frustrating, and that people are wired to hold onto these delusions for various reasons. However, the chorus offers a solution - if people can learn to "feel from the heart," they will understand that what they feed (and value) will surely grow.

The second verse delves into some of the specific constructs that can cause this confusion, highlighting the conflicts between beliefs, priests, and thieves, as well as the added complexities of sexuality. The lyrics ask the question of what is valuable in these struggles for power and identity, and suggest that the battles are merely surface-level. Therefore, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that what is most important to keep is "skin deep" - not based on societal constructs or superficial qualities, but on genuine human connection.

Overall, "Skin Deep" is a commentary on the issues and divisions that arise from societal constructs, and the importance of looking beyond them to find what truly matters.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord knows that I am so tired of confusion, based on illusions
I am exhausted from the constant confusion and deception in this world.

Set up, sought and prepped and wired, for any reason to hold delusions
We are conditioned and trained to believe in things that may not be true.

Here is my righteous hand, warning of unseen quickened sand
I offer a helping hand to warn you of hidden dangers in life.

Feel from the heart you will know that what you feed you will surely grow
Follow your heart and be mindful of what you put your energy towards.

Color, class and gender-wise, gotcha caught up what if it's all make-believe?
Society divides us based on external attributes, but what if those categories are meaningless?

Beliefs, priests and thieves collide and if that's not enough, throw in sexuality
Religion, corruption, and sexuality can add even more unnecessary complexity to our lives.

What is the value in, all things you could never win?
What's the point of chasing after things that you can never truly attain?

These battles are fought shore to shore, on the surface but what about the core?
We often focus on superficial battles while ignoring the deeper issues at hand.

All that's most worthy to keep, will always be skin deep
The most important things in life are not superficial, but rather found within ourselves.

People here's the deal, I've come to help reveal
I'm here to shed light on these issues and help people see things more clearly.

All that's most worthy to keep, will always be skin deep
Once again, the most valuable things in life cannot be measured by superficial standards.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Davis

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