(formerly atomic ballroom calamity)
Thrash-influenced metalcore band fro… Read Full Bio ↴(formerly atomic ballroom calamity)
Thrash-influenced metalcore band from Allston, MA. Fast, techy drumming, catchy guitar riffs, jazzy basslines, an occasional organ and half-shouted vocals make Aminals unique in a scene full of watered down screamo. Currently writing/recording their first full-length.

vocals - matt cugini
guitar - ilya podolskiy
bass - julian mazzola
drums - mike allen
guitar - shane burns

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http://www.atomicballroomcalamity.com
http://www.myspace.com/youaminals

Rope
Aminals Lyrics

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Lab rats: what a universal flaw a nod to evolution's glitch.
Stab back: what self-awareness can endure what stupid answers we beg for.
Support: a rash on mother nature's skin, asylum to our natures kin.
Silence: abort your conspiracy just go along with guys like me.

It's all fucking rubbish, recycle yourself.
It's all fucking rubbish.
This whole damn project.

This new weight fell on me in the midst of my mid-20s.
Am I good enough for heaven or do they still shun bastards?
Cause I really like to do bad things.
Nostalgic for my misery in lieu of my anxiety.
When I spin the record backwards and I swear I talked to god.
Quit your job and kill yourself, pray your way to useless wealth.

Angels with blue collars pay no mind to us.
Your dad's credit card, my mom's trailer park.
Focus on music has destroyed my life.
At least I can retire at the age of 85, alright!
I didn't kill myself but I've been buying the rope my whole life.

My generation was born into failure a miscarriage promise to be broken down.

I wasn't born to become a statistic oh we were just born to become your statistics.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rope" by Aminals deal with themes of environmental destruction, self-awareness, and the pressures of modern society. The song begins with a reference to "lab rats," which suggests that humans are subject to the same flaws as other animals. The phrase "evolution's glitch" highlights the idea that the natural world is subject to random imperfections that can have serious consequences. The lyric "stab back" suggests that despite our efforts to be self-aware, we still seek out stupid answers to our problems.

The song goes on to critique modern society's impact on the environment, referring to it as a "rash on mother nature's skin." This line is significant because it suggests that humans are a disease on the planet, causing harm and destruction. The chorus "It's all fucking rubbish, recycle yourself" reinforces this idea by suggesting that we are all part of the problem and that we need to take responsibility for our actions.

The final verse of the song deals with personal struggles and the pressure to conform to society's expectations. The lyric "I really like to do bad things" highlights the tension between the desire to rebel and the need to fit in. The line "When I spin the record backwards and I swear I talked to god" suggests that the singer is searching for some kind of meaning or guidance in life but is struggling to find it. The song ends with the bleak observation that "My generation was born into failure," suggesting that our society is fundamentally flawed and that we are all doomed to fail.

Line by Line Meaning

Lab rats: what a universal flaw a nod to evolution's glitch.
Humans, like lab rats, also have a flaw that occurred due to evolution's glitch.

Stab back: what self-awareness can endure what stupid answers we beg for.
We may ask for stupid answers, but self-awareness cannot tolerate them in the long run.

Support: a rash on mother nature's skin, asylum to our natures kin.
Humanity is like a rash on Mother Nature's skin, providing shelter for other living beings similar to us.

Silence: abort your conspiracy just go along with guys like me.
Instead of conspiring, just go along with the majority.

It's all fucking rubbish, recycle yourself.
The world is full of garbage, so we should try to recycle ourselves to be better.

This whole damn project.
Everything about humanity is a disaster.

This new weight fell on me in the midst of my mid-20s.
I started feeling a new sense of responsibility and stress in my mid-20s.

Am I good enough for heaven or do they still shun bastards?
I wonder if I am worthy of going to heaven, or if I am still seen as a nobody.

Cause I really like to do bad things.
I enjoy doing bad things, despite knowing they are wrong.

Nostalgic for my misery in lieu of my anxiety.
I miss my old miseries because they are more comfortable than my new anxieties.

When I spin the record backwards and I swear I talked to god.
I believe I can communicate with God by playing a record in reverse.

Quit your job and kill yourself, pray your way to useless wealth.
The idea of achieving wealth through prayer is pointless; we might as well just quit our jobs and end our lives.

Angels with blue collars pay no mind to us.
The working class, or blue-collar angels, do not care about the rest of us.

Your dad's credit card, my mom's trailer park.
People can come from vastly different backgrounds, like your wealthy dad's credit card and my poor mom's trailer park.

Focus on music has destroyed my life.
My obsession with music has ruined my life.

At least I can retire at the age of 85, alright!
I may not be successful now, but at least I can retire at 85.

I didn't kill myself but I've been buying the rope my whole life.
Although I have not taken my life, I have been slowly preparing for it.

My generation was born into failure a miscarriage promise to be broken down.
My generation was born into a world that promised failure and disappointment.

I wasn't born to become a statistic oh we were just born to become your statistics.
We were not born to be unique, but instead to become just another statistic in society.

Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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