The Show Low based Indie rockers, have an almost cyclical sentiment that have you asking yourself, “Haven’t heard this before?” And the truth is, you probably have, but that is the drawback of simplicity. Though Alaska & Me are very talented musicians, their music blends from a very popular genre, of whom some of their influences are Counting Crows, Matchbox Twenty & Goo Goo Dolls (which is not bad company at all).
This unique blend of musicianship really gives their listeners a break from the more complex, compound music that flourishes within the Arizona music scene. Some singles that resonate from the album are “In Your Shoes,” a song, form the outside looking in, sings about the end of indifferent relationship with two people seeking two different paths in life. “Hard Month and a Harder Choice,” takes the reflective look at a missed relationship as well.
Actors EP is a great starting point for a band that is slowly up and coming in the Arizona scene. Through the simplicity of Alaska & Me’s arrangements, listening is easy, and with careful preparation this band could immerse from Show Low and the greater Phoenix area, with a great following.
The Truth
Alaska and Me Lyrics
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Hard cocks, hard cunts, line 'em up
Walking on broken glass while holding my breath
I wouldn't dare step on a single crack
Dig up your bones out of the graves in our homes
If you're looking for revenge, well here's a fucking pound of flesh
Just because I can intellectualize it doesn't mean I feel it in my chest
Always dogs running, always dogs
They're just grinding down axes to last cigarette
All the places that we never went, all the times we never had
What about now? What about that?
I wanted you to be more real than all the others
We all want to be more real than all the rest
All the places that we never went, all the times we never had
What about now? What about that?
I wanted you to be more real than all the others
We all want to be more real than all the rest
But it wasn't
C'mon shape shift with me
What have you got to lose?
Fuck it
Well there's a killer on the loose, insomnia
Christ fucker, rape me
And washed and unclean, these statements sounded true to me
We used to be cocaine and xanax
Now a kiss isn't worth the lipstick
There once was love, there now is nothing
The easiest way to entangle a knot
Just forget I was here coming out of your heart
Your body's not a stranger to me
How can I look you in the eyes when I have known you so very intimately?
New drawers for new secrets, newer thoughts to sleep with
A practice detachment to perform, numbness as art
You're free to do nothing, go ahead and rot
Menthol crush you have faded from me
All the places that we never went, all the times we never had
What about now? What about that?
I wanted you to be more real than all the others
We all want to be more real than all the rest
All the places that we never went, all the times we never had
What about now? What about that?
I wanted you to be more real than all the others
We all want to be more real than all the rest
But it wasn't
Always starts with Galaga in a bar and ends in a broken heart
Last cock you sucked to last cunt you fucked, I'm forever your girl
Please please please, say that you love me
All the places that we never went, all the things we never had
What about now? What about that?
I wanted you to be more real than all the others
We all want to be more real than all the rest
All the places that we never went, all the things we never had
What about now? What about that?
I wanted you to be more real than all the others
We all want to be more real than all the rest
But it wasn't
The lyrics of "The truth" by Alaska and Me are dark and intense, exploring themes of twisted love, addiction, and detachment. The opening lines "Tits out for the boys, hard cocks, hard cunts, line 'em up" set the tone for the rest of the song, representing a hedonistic and nihilistic attitude towards love and sex. The following lines "Walking on broken glass while holding my breath, I wouldn't dare step on a single crack" suggest a sense of fragility and fear of the consequences of one's actions.
The chorus, "All the places that we never went, all the times we never had, what about now? What about that?", speaks to a sense of regret and longing for what could have been. The lyrics "Just because I can intellectualize it doesn't mean I feel it in my chest, just because I can taste it doesn't mean I sink my teeth into it" suggest a detachment from emotions and the inability to fully engage in a relationship.
The song continues with disturbing imagery of violence and self-destruction, with references to a killer on the loose, insomnia, and drug use. The line "Last cock you sucked to last cunt you fucked, I'm forever your girl" highlights the twisted nature of the relationship, with a sense of possession and ownership over the other person. The final lines "All the places that we never went, all the things we never had, what about now? What about that? I wanted you to be more real than all the others, we all want to be more real than all the rest, but it wasn't" bring the song to a melancholic and unresolved end, leaving the listener with a sense of unfulfilled longing and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Tits out for the boys
Take your clothes off for the boys
Hard cocks, hard cunts, line 'em up
Get ready for sex
Walking on broken glass while holding my breath
Living in fear and uncertainty
I wouldn't dare step on a single crack
Being careful not to do anything wrong
Dig up your bones out of the graves in our homes
Revisiting past mistakes and regrets
If you're looking for revenge, well here's a fucking pound of flesh
If you want to get even, here's an opportunity
Just because I can intellectualize it doesn't mean I feel it in my chest
Just because I understand it, doesn't mean I'm emotionally connected to it
Just because I can taste it doesn't mean I sink my teeth into it
Just because I'm aware of something, doesn't mean I'm going to engage with it
Always dogs running, always dogs
Life is constantly moving and changing
They're just grinding down axes to last cigarette
People are just trying to survive and make it through each day
All the places that we never went, all the times we never had
Regret for missed opportunities and experiences
What about now? What about that?
What can we do in the present to make up for what we missed in the past?
I wanted you to be more real than all the others
I wanted a deeper and more meaningful connection with you than with anyone else
We all want to be more real than all the rest
We all want to be authentic and genuine
But it wasn't
But it didn't happen
C'mon shape shift with me
Let's transform and become something new
What have you got to lose?
What do you have to risk?
Fuck it
Let's just do it
Well there's a killer on the loose, insomnia
There is danger and anxiety in the world
Christ fucker, rape me
Expression of pain and suffering
And washed and unclean, these statements sounded true to me
Despite feeling guilty and dirty, these statements felt accurate
We used to be cocaine and xanax
We used to rely on drugs to cope with life
Now a kiss isn't worth the lipstick
Relationships and experiences have lost their value
There once was love, there now is nothing
What was once love is now gone
The easiest way to entangle a knot
It's easy to get caught up in complicated situations
Just forget I was here coming out of your heart
Erase me from your memory and emotions
Your body's not a stranger to me
I know your body well, but not your heart and mind
How can I look you in the eyes when I have known you so very intimately?
How can I face you knowing what we shared and what we lost?
New drawers for new secrets, newer thoughts to sleep with
New experiences and thoughts to keep hidden
A practice detachment to perform, numbness as art
Keeping emotions at bay and being numb is a skill to be mastered
You're free to do nothing, go ahead and rot
You have the choice to do nothing and waste away
Menthol crush you have faded from me
The feelings and memories of a past love have faded
Always starts with Galaga in a bar and ends in a broken heart
The excitement of new experiences often leads to heartbreak
Last cock you sucked to last cunt you fucked, I'm forever your girl
Expressing loyalty and devotion in a vulgar way
Please please please, say that you love me
Begging for love and affection
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Bethany G. Jacobs
oh the memories of this practice room... i totally remember this wonderful night. i can't believe how much it has changed since this recording either..
dacoolgirl
This is my favorite song of yours! Such great content. Thanks for the vid!