After the band's split, Bachmann moved onto multiple solo projects, including Barry Black and Crooked Fingers, and Gentling toured with Superchunk as an additional instrumentalist.
The band reunited in 2011 and scheduled multiple live dates throughout the year.
Learo You're a Hole
Archers of Loaf Lyrics
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Try to get there,
Try to make your act a favor.
Like a _________
________ false.
Strips you of your skin, it's heavy,
And worn, and it stains my point of view.
My point in part,
Everytime you put a mark on me
Worse,
Everytime you try to start with me.
And I'm inclined to boil,
You're a solid state.
I'm inclined to boil
Destroy your maze.
Cause you're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
Learo.
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole.
(repeat last two sections)
Try to move it,
Try to get there,
Try to force a conversation.
Like a polish,
Too much shock.
Twitches you, your skin is heavy,
And worn, and it stains my point in print.
My point in print.
Everytime you put a mark on me,
Print,
Everytime you try to start with me.
And I'm a thick skin,
You're a nervous brand of metal.
I'm a thick skin,
You're a nervous brand of soul.
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
Learo.
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole.
(repeat last two sections)
Took a long time,
Took care of the situation.
________ all torn,
And _________________
Nothing stands out,
___________________________
Nothing stands out
When your mouth is spoiled. (? )
(repeat)
The song "Learo You're a Hole" by Archers of Loaf is a passionate outcry against someone who is causing emotional turmoil and pain to the singer. The lyrics suggest that the subject of the song is a manipulative and aggressive person who tries to control and dominate others. The singer is frustrated with this person and tries to confront them, but their efforts are in vain. The repeated phrase "You're a hole, Learo" serves as a powerful indictment of the person's actions, suggesting that they are a void or a negative force in the singer's life.
The opening lines "Try to prove it, Try to get there, Try to make your act a favor" suggest that the subject of the song is trying to prove something or impress others with their actions. However, their efforts are misguided and ultimately hurtful to those around them. The metaphor of a "polish" and "too much shock" indicate the superficial and damaging nature of this person's behavior.
The repeated line "Every time you put a mark on me" suggests that the singer has been scarred emotionally by this person's actions. The imagery of being stripped of skin and the heavy weight of this person's influence reflects the depth of the singer's pain. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of resignation that nothing stands out when the person's mouth is spoiled, indicating that the singer has given up on trying to change the person's behavior.
Overall, "Learo You're a Hole" is a powerful and cathartic expression of the emotions associated with dealing with a toxic and harmful person in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to prove it,
Attempt to demonstrate or establish the truth of something.
Try to get there,
Strive to reach a particular objective or target.
Try to make your act a favor.
Attempt to impress or win someone's favor by putting on an act or charade.
Like a _________
________ false.
Simile comparing something or someone to a shiny, false, or polished object or surface.
Strips you of your skin, it's heavy,
And worn, and it stains my point of view.
Metaphorically describing how someone's falseness and toxicity can feel as if it is physically weighing one down and affecting one's perspective.
My point in part,
Everytime you put a mark on me
Worse,
Everytime you try to start with me.
The singer explains how the other person's negative actions towards them are causing harm and damage.
And I'm inclined to boil,
You're a solid state.
I'm inclined to boil
Destroy your maze.
The singer feels angry and triggered by the other person's behavior, and wants to confront and break down the other person's manipulative tactics (maze).
Cause you're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
Learo.
The artist repeatedly insults and belittles the other person, addressing them by name (Learo) and referring to them as a negative presence or void (hole).
Try to move it,
Try to get there,
Try to force a conversation.
More commands to try to take action and make things happen.
Like a polish,
Too much shock.
Twitches you, your skin is heavy,
And worn, and it stains my point in print.
Another simile comparing the other person to a polished surface, followed by more descriptions of how their behavior is causing harm and affecting the artist.
My point in print.
Everytime you put a mark on me,
Print,
Everytime you try to start with me.
Repeated lines emphasizing how the other person's actions are leaving a mark or impact on the singer, and how the other person is often the instigator of conflict.
And I'm a thick skin,
You're a nervous brand of metal.
I'm a thick skin,
You're a nervous brand of soul.
The artist contrasts their own resiliency and strength with the other person's anxious and unstable nature.
Took a long time,
Took care of the situation.
________ all torn,
And _________________
Nothing stands out,
___________________________
Nothing stands out
When your mouth is spoiled. (? )
The final lines of the song are fragmented and unclear, but may suggest that the singer has finally handled the situation or relationship with the other person, and that it has left them feeling empty or disenchanted. The mention of the other person's spoiled mouth could be another way of suggesting their negative and harmful behavior towards the singer.
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