1) Chad Bromley (born March… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists titled Apathy.
1) Chad Bromley (born March 8, 1979), better known by his stage name Apathy (formerly "The Alien Tongue"), is a rapper and producer from Willimantic, Connecticut.
His first major release was his debut album; Eastern Philosophy in March 2006 with guest appearances from Celph Titled, Ryu, and Blue Raspberry. His second album Wanna Snuggle? was released in 2009 and his third studio album Honkey Kong was released in 2011, both to critical acclaim. His fourth studio album, Connecticut Casual was released on June 3, 2014 and reached #41 in the R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts.
Apathy is known for his frequent collaborations with other MCs and groups such as Demigodz, Celph Titled, Doe Rakers, Jedi Mind Tricks, Army of the Pharaohs, Styles of Beyond, and the Get Busy Committee.
In 2001 Bromley joined Demigodz a local rap collective that included Celph Titled, 7L & Esoteric, EL Fudge, Louis Logic and others. In the period 2000 to 2002 he released a number solo singles that included “Compatible”, “Just Begun”, “School”, and “Ain’t Nuttin’ Nice" released through Bronx Science Records. Bromley made his album debut when he appeared on the Jedi Mind Tricks album The Psycho Social in 1997. He featured on the tracks "The Three Immortals", "Omnicron" and "The Apostle's Creed". By mid-1997, the Demigodz collective fractured and Apathy together with producer Open Mic self-released the Sureshot Affair EP in 1998. He continued to collaborate under the Demigodz moniker and released The Godz Must Be Crazy EP in 2002 on Ill Boogie Records. The two-disc It's the Bootleg, Muthafuckas! Vol. 1 was released in 2003 and collected the earlier Demigodz material, while in 2004 Where's Your Album?!! brought together some of the previously released solo releases. Both appeared on the Demigodz label. After this second EP, Bromley signed on to Atlantic Records, but left the label in 2009 due to creative disagreements.
On June 30, 2015 Apathy dropped two projects: an EP called Weekend At The Cape and the fourth installment of his popular "It's the Bootleg, Muthafuckas!" compilation series called The Black Lodge.
Albums for 2016 include Handshakes With Snakes (which was originally a mixtape), The Widow's Son and an album with O.C. as Perestroika. However, on February 17, 2016 he told on his Facebook page that it wasn't possible to drop all three projects in 2016 and that The Widow's Son was delayed until early 2017. March 2017 Apathy said it would be released by the end of the year On July 11, 2017 he announced the release date for Perestroika for September 22, 2017.
2) Apathy is a doom/death metal band from Norrköping, Sweden, being the creation of multi-instrumentalist Viktor Jonas. The band started as a side-project in 2003 when Viktor was playing the drums in a black metal band called Nattstrype. The band disbanded later that year and gave Viktor time to focus on Apathy.
In April 2006 Apathy released a critically acclaimed EP; “Cold Endless Winter”, which, aside from Viktor Jonas featured Sebastian Gustafsson (Miss Behaviour) and Vidar Wetterhall (ex-Sarea, ex-Taiga, ex-Ravenlords).
After a couple months of hiatus, Viktor began working on new songs for an upcoming release. In late summer of 2007 he was approached by Serge Farinas (Simbelmyne, Amidst the Withering) and collaborations were initiated. Serge added additional rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars to the songs.
As on the first EP, Sebastian Gustafsson and Vidar Wetterhall were once again hired for bass guitar and vocal duties. Another guest musician, Johan Dyyk (Sabachthani), contributed with guitar solos for two of the songs.
"A Silent Nowhere" was released on the 24th of April 2008
3) Apathy was a Hardcore band from Baltimore, MD active from 1994 through 2001. They released three albums, 1997's self titled EP, 1999's full length entitled "What the Dead See Through the Eyes of the Living" both on Gain Ground Records (germany), and in 2001 a self released two song E.P. that was only available from the band directly. Their original line up was vocalist Rob Ingram, guitarists Ben Swan and Adam Brown, bassist Jimmy Hickey and drummer Ian Taylor. Later Nater Kane replaced Taylor on drums. Early tours were with bands such as Next Step Up, Torn Apart, Dying Fetus, Compression, Brother's Keeper, Shutdown and 25 ta Life.
4) Apathy was a Wisconsin-based grunge band from the early 00s led by Nirvana devotee Luke Helder. Helder is best known as the Midwestern Pipe Bomber who, in Spring of 2002 set off a large number of bombs across the Central United States in the shape of a smiley face.
5) Apathy was a Punk Band from Omaha, Nebraska, who put out an LP called "Out the Window" in 1988 (Fat Bat Records). Apathy went on many regional tours, and one national one. It was the latter that proved to be the downfall, as there was a major falling out on the national tour between two members and they never played together again, until a Punk Re-Union show in Omaha in 2008.
Machine
Apathy Lyrics
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Sit upon horseback with the skull of an angel
I have never seen God but I'm suddenly able
I was struggling with life, now I'm luckily stable
It's like a long cold knife that's stuck in the navel
Y'all are snake oil salesmen living the fable
If you ain't never been to Hell then I'm willing to take you
Death isn't initial but I'm willing and able
The hunger pains is stunning mayne, feeling is fatal
I ain't never gonna leave cause Philly is faithful
Tully Blanchard, Ole Anderson still in the stable
From the land of lost dreams and broken pavements
Kids get killed right where Edgar Allan Poe wrote The Raven
Our great granddaddy was sold for a few shekels
So niggas will kill for eyeing some new J's and few pretzels
They might short a life for water ice, depending on what's sorta night
They having a stabbing in his jacket where he stored the knife
Get your beard faded
AOTP we're faded vodka and Henny and then we're blazing
The weed I smoke make you make weird faces
More fucking grass than where there was a deer grazing
Subhan Allah, yeah the hammer drawn
Years from now they'll tell the tale about the animal cause
Gone
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
You in karate class, I'm cocking shottys back (yeah)
Fuck a stash box, I just keep mines on my lap (ah)
Ring my doorbell (stupid), and you're knocking on death's door
I told you I said war probably what you got on the vest for
The shooters on standby whoever said it's gangstas in
Your crew is a damn liar (fuck you!)
Look, all I do in this rapping is gun speech
Lyrics I spit so hard, I chip my front teeth (aah)
And every Five Seven is a no-joker shoot a snowman
In your front yard, you'd think I had a snow blower (Damn)
Hyped for the kill
I run 'round amp'd and after I fire them shots I'm doing a touchdown dance
Yo, the flyest spitting the murderous science fiction
I talk to these rappers like they're my personal Brian Griffin
You're lost in a raps addiction, you cannot deny you're listening
If you're fucking with the Pharaohs, you can wind up missing
Naimsaying? Reminiscing on the past, as we drown in laughter
One leaks a meltdown disasters
Fukushima radioactive, holdin' cats captive
Spit raps with the force of a bull mastiff
Who wanna test the Eso, hoping that he get respected?
Who really wanna step and get their neck disconnected?
Akita snap the leash, rough and ragged beast
On my grind like jagged teeth
Mr. Fantastic Reach
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
These pot holes in my lawn is wild drawn
Got Me, Myself and I from now on
Hating less can only make a love child spawn
Now I walk, with this cross I bear to die on
Ain't into holding grudges, let bygones be bygones
You's an earthworm, I'm a Burmese python
We ain't in the same lane, what the fuck is you high on?
Little alley cat ain't built to eat with a lion
Crash through the fences, I ain't reaching for no pylon
Team is light work, trying to fuck with an icon
Satanic spirits got you sleeping with your lights on
Do yourself a favor, take this .45 to cry on
Shooby-doo-wop pop my switchblade
You ever seen a dead body overturned bitch maid
Your bitch made, me a little sandwich, when I managed
To leave her pantless and when she called my phone I spoke Spanish like:
"No hablo inglés", sprayed it all on her face
Then ask her how them baby molecules taste
I make her booty wobble in place and bobble the bass
I'm a god up in space, got a lot of squads to erase
And every verse I kick, it's like the worse I get
I'm sick, tell Smurfette to smurf my dick, my clique
Only wise men, kings of the North Star
The knucklehead hooligans, that fucked up ya sports bar
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
We make it easy for you, this may help
The lyrics to Apathy's song "Machine" depict the violent and aggressive mentality of the rapper. He boasts about his ability to maim and massacre without hesitation, even with the skull of an angel as his companion. He also references his past struggles but indicates that he is stable now. Apathy challenges others who may not have experienced the same hardships or challenges as him to come with him to Hell. He uses metaphors of long cold knives and snake oil salesmen to describe the danger and deceit that some people perpetuate. He also alludes to the violence and poverty in his hometown, where people are willing to kill for a pair of shoes or food. He describes his own violent tendencies, claiming that he will steal someone's food while still sitting at their table. The song features several other rappers that add their own violent lyrics to the track.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the violent and aggressive nature of rap, where artists often glorify violence and aggression. Apathy's lyrics are particularly graphic and intense, showcasing his own violent tendencies and suggesting that others should do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Mutilate massacre mummies that's coming to maim you
Engage in brutal violence against preserved corpses that are intending to harm you
Sit upon horseback with the skull of an angel
Mount a horse while holding the skull of a celestial being
I have never seen God but I'm suddenly able
Although I have never witnessed the divine, I now possess the capability
I was struggling with life, now I'm luckily stable
I previously faced challenges in existence, but now I find myself in a fortunate state
It's like a long cold knife that's stuck in the navel
It can be likened to a chilling, persistent pain at the center of one's being
Y'all are snake oil salesmen living the fable
You all are deceitful individuals who peddle false remedies, living in a fabricated tale
If you ain't never been to Hell then I'm willing to take you
If you have not experienced utter despair, I am prepared to show you
Death isn't initial but I'm willing and able
Demise is not an immediate occurrence, but I possess both the willingness and capability
I will take your fucking food while I'm still at your table
I will brazenly consume your nourishment while in your presence
The hunger pains is stunning mayne, feeling is fatal
The intense suffering from starvation is incredibly impactful, as the sensation itself can be lethal
I ain't never gonna leave cause Philly is faithful
I will never depart from Philadelphia because of its devoted loyalty
Tully Blanchard, Ole Anderson still in the stable
The wrestlers Tully Blanchard and Ole Anderson remain part of the wrestling stable
From the land of lost dreams and broken pavements
Emerging from a place where aspirations are shattered and the roads are in disrepair
Kids get killed right where Edgar Allan Poe wrote The Raven
Children lose their lives exactly where Edgar Allan Poe penned his famous poem 'The Raven'
Our great granddaddy was sold for a few shekels
Our ancestors were sold into slavery for a small amount of currency
So niggas will kill for eyeing some new J's and few pretzels
Therefore, individuals will commit murder if someone envies their new sneakers and a couple of snacks
They might short a life for water ice, depending on what's sorta night
They may end a person's life in exchange for flavored water ice, depending on the circumstances
They having a stabbing in his jacket where he stored the knife
There is a concealed knife within his jacket that he used for stabbing
Get your beard faded
Have your facial hair groomed to have a neat, trimmed appearance
AOTP we're faded vodka and Henny and then we're blazing
The members of AOTP are intoxicated with both vodka and Henny, and subsequently engaging in the act of smoking marijuana
The weed I smoke make you make weird faces
The marijuana I consume induces strange facial expressions
More fucking grass than where there was a deer grazing
I possess an excessive amount of marijuana, surpassing the quantity found in an area where a deer feeds
Subhan Allah, yeah the hammer drawn
Praise be to Allah, yes, the weapon is ready for use
Years from now they'll tell the tale about the animal cause
In the future, people will recite the story about the ferocity of the animal
Gone
Departed or vanished
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
End your own life, as it is impossible for you to have self-awareness
We make it easy for you, this may help
We facilitate your suicide, offering assistance in the process
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
If you believe you can repair your own existence, then take a blade and cut your wrists without any external aid
You in karate class, I'm cocking shottys back (yeah)
While you are participating in martial arts training, I am preparing to fire shotguns
Fuck a stash box, I just keep mines on my lap (ah)
I have no use for a concealed compartment, as I simply keep my firearms on my lap
Ring my doorbell (stupid), and you're knocking on death's door
If you dare to ring my doorbell, you will find yourself approaching the doorway of death
I told you I said war probably what you got on the vest for
I previously warned you that you are likely wearing a protective vest for combat situations
The shooters on standby whoever said it's gangstas in
The shooters are prepared and ready to act, opposing anyone who claimed that true gangsters were present
Your crew is a damn liar (fuck you!)
Your group of associates is nothing but deceitful individuals (expressing hostility)
Look, all I do in this rapping is gun speech
Understand that the core content of my rap compositions revolves around the topic of firearms
Lyrics I spit so hard, I chip my front teeth (aah)
The intensity and force with which I deliver my rap lyrics cause damage to my own frontal teeth
And every Five Seven is a no-joker shoot a snowman
Every Five Seven handgun I possess is capable of firing and instantly killing a person, even a benign figure like a snowman
In your front yard, you'd think I had a snow blower (Damn)
In your own property, I would create a scene of destruction comparable to using a snow blower
Hyped for the kill
Filled with excitement and enthusiasm for causing someone's demise
I run 'round amp'd and after I fire them shots I'm doing a touchdown dance
I move around with increased energy and anticipation, and once I discharge my firearms, I celebrate with a dance typically performed after scoring a touchdown
Yo, the flyest spitting the murderous science fiction
Listen, I, the most stylish individual, deliver rap verses that contain elements of violent and fantastical storytelling
I talk to these rappers like they're my personal Brian Griffin
I communicate with other rappers as if they were my own personal character from the animated TV show 'Family Guy'
You're lost in a raps addiction, you cannot deny you're listening
You are trapped in an addiction to rap music, unable to deny your enjoyment and engagement with it
If you're fucking with the Pharaohs, you can wind up missing
If you associate yourself with the Pharaohs (referring to the artist's group), you may end up disappearing
Naimsaying? Reminiscing on the past, as we drown in laughter
You know what I am saying? Reflecting on the past while becoming overwhelmed with amusement
One leaks a meltdown disasters
One person shares information about a catastrophic event that led to a breakdown
Fukushima radioactive, holdin' cats captive
Similar to the Fukushima nuclear disaster, I possess a toxic and harmful presence, keeping individuals under control
Spit raps with the force of a bull mastiff
I deliver rap verses with the strength and power of a large, muscular dog breed known as a bull mastiff
Who wanna test the Eso, hoping that he get respected?
Who is brave enough to challenge Eso (referring to the artist's stage name), seeking recognition and acceptance?
Who really wanna step and get their neck disconnected?
Who truly desires to confront me and face the consequences of having their neck forcibly separated from their body?
Akita snap the leash, rough and ragged beast
Just like an Akita dog that suddenly breaks free from its leash, I am a ferocious and unruly creature
On my grind like jagged teeth
I am diligently working hard, much like jagged teeth constantly grinding against each other
Mr. Fantastic Reach
Earning the moniker 'Mr. Fantastic Reach,' a reference to the superhero Mr. Fantastic's ability to stretch his body, implying that the artist possesses remarkable abilities or skills
These pot holes in my lawn is wild drawn
The numerous potholes on my property create a chaotic and visually striking scene
Got Me, Myself and I from now on
From this point forward, I will only rely on and prioritize myself
Hating less can only make a love child spawn
Reducing the amount of animosity can lead to the birth of affection and harmony
Now I walk, with this cross I bear to die on
I now traverse my path while struggling with the burden that I will eventually succumb to
Ain't into holding grudges, let bygones be bygones
I am not interested in nurturing grudges, and believe that it is best to forget past conflicts
You's an earthworm, I'm a Burmese python
You are comparable to a lowly earthworm, while I am akin to a powerful Burmese python
We ain't in the same lane, what the fuck is you high on?
We do not operate within the same sphere, so what delusion are you under the influence of?
Little alley cat ain't built to eat with a lion
A small and timid individual is not capable of competing at the same level as someone strong and fearless
Crash through the fences, I ain't reaching for no pylon
I forcefully break through barriers without aiming for any symbolic goal post or marker
Team is light work, trying to fuck with an icon
My team exerts minimal effort, as anyone striving to undermine an icon like me will inevitably fail
Satanic spirits got you sleeping with your lights on
Evil and demonic entities have caused you to be fearful and keep your lights on while sleeping
Do yourself a favor, take this .45 to cry on
I firmly advise you to use this .45 caliber firearm as a source of comfort and solace during moments of sorrow
Shooby-doo-wop pop my switchblade
Playfully imitating the sounds of a song while rapidly deploying my switchblade weapon
You ever seen a dead body overturned bitch maid
Have you ever witnessed the corpse of an individual who deserved his or her fate, you subservient individual?
Your bitch made, me a little sandwich, when I managed
Your subservient partner prepared a small meal for me, when I was able to control the situation
To leave her pantless and when she called my phone I spoke Spanish like:
And so, I left her without her pants, and when she attempted to contact me, I pretended to only speak Spanish, responding with:
"No hablo inglés", sprayed it all on her face
"I do not speak English", delivering this statement while ejaculating on her facial area
Then ask her how them baby molecules taste
Then inquired about the flavor of the nucleic acids present within her hypothetical offspring
I make her booty wobble in place and bobble the bass
I induce a rhythmic shaking motion in her buttocks while causing the bass to vibrate and oscillate
I'm a god up in space, got a lot of squads to erase
I possess a godlike status when present in the vastness of space, with a multitude of rival factions to eliminate
And every verse I kick, it's like the worse I get
With each verse I deliver, my lyrical prowess worsens or becomes more extreme
I'm sick, tell Smurfette to smurf my dick, my clique
I am afflicted with an illness, encouraging Smurfette (a fictional character) to perform oral sex on me and my group of associates
Only wise men, kings of the North Star
Only individuals possessing great wisdom, akin to the kings who follow the North Star
The knucklehead hooligans, that fucked up ya sports bar
The foolish troublemakers who caused chaos within your sports bar
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
End your own life, as it is impossible for you to have self-awareness
We make it easy for you, this may help
We facilitate your suicide, offering assistance in the process
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
If you believe you can repair your own existence, then take a blade and cut your wrists without any external aid
Kill yourself, there's no way you can feel yourself
End your own life, as it is impossible for you to have self-awareness
We make it easy for you, this may help
We facilitate your suicide, offering assistance in the process
So if you think that you can fix yourself, slit your wrists yourself
If you believe you can repair your own existence, then take a blade and cut your wrists without any external aid
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHAD AARON BROMLEY, FRANK DUKES, MARCUS ALBALADEJO, RYAN SEAMUS PADRAIC, SHARIF TALIB LACEY, TODD RYAN NEUBERT, VINCENT LUVINER
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