1) An early '70 Fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands that use the name Arkham.
1) An early '70 French/Belgian progressive rock band that featured keyboard player Jean-Luc Manderlier who would later join Magma, drummer Daniel Denis who would also move on to Magma as well as Univers Zero, and drummer Patrick Cogneaux. This all-instrumental trio never actually recorded any official album, although tapes of their many shows and rehearsals between 1970-72 resulted in the compilation of a CD, released in1994 by Cuneiform, self-titled Arkham. They play in the Canterbury style, frequently comparable to the Soft Machine and Egg, as well as early Pink Floyd in a few spots.
2) A Chicago-based hardcore punk/post-hardcore band formed in 2010. They released 2 demos, Retaliation and Still Standing in 2012 and released their debut EP "The Great American Goodbye" in July 2014
3) A French dark ambient/black metal band from Toulouse, France, formed in 1994.
During 1996-2004 they released:
1996 - Obscurs et Éternels (demo)
1997 - Promo-Tape 1897 (demo)
1997 - Rehearsal 97 (demo)
1999 - Arkham / Nuit Noire (split with Nuit Noire)
2000 - Malédiction (demo)
2004 - Chapter III, The Madness from the Sea (EP)
4) A US/Californian post-hardcore band who was signed to Volcom Entertainment and released 2 albums internationally, Mahkra and The Freak Power Candidate. The group was together from 2001 to 2005.
Line-Up: Christopher Norman - Vocals/Bass, Billy Pena - Drums, Benjamin Bailey - Vocals/Guitar, and Kevin Burwick - Guitar
See also: Ride the Boogie (Kevin's band with members of Vaux and Places to Park).
5) UK/Newcastle Grunge/Punk band. They play a primitive, sloppy, amatuer rock styled music as a therapy to counter act everything society feeds them! They also have influences such as the Riot Grrrrl Movement with the likes of L7 and take influences from some acts such as Nirvana and the Vaselines. Their line-up consists of on Chris guitar, vocals, Trace on guitar, Paul on Bass and Barry on drums, vocals.
6) A Polish industrial/experimental band on the Beast of Prey label. Shadock on keyboards and vocals, Vau on vocals.
7) A Brazilian band that mixes heavy metal, rock'n'roll and funk influences along with samples and noises who released several demos and will release an album in 2006. More information on their official site. Songs can be downloaded here.
8) A Chilean heavy/thrash metal band who started out as a Metallica tribute band, but released one album, The Missioners, in 2005.
9) A German black metal band who released one demo, called In the Woods in 1995.
10) A German heavy/speed metal band who only appeared on a compilation called Break Out - German Metal Tracks No. 2.
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Arkham Lyrics
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Sold myself short but I made a profit/prophet
God knows how black my sins are
Never saw the devil with anyone but myself
I wanna leave a good looking corpse
And I don't wanna be here anymore
Know my name and I'll take it to the grave
Cause we're all terminal whether we realize it or not
It's just the matter of the time on your clock
They got you selling your reasons to live
Just to pretend that you're not gonna die
This is the great american, the great american goodbye
So make sure you wave when you give
your great american goodbye
We're all just UPDOGSSSSS
Waiting for that money shot
UP DOGS
Waiting for that hammer to drop
The opening of these lyrics conveys a sense of discouragement and defeat. The first line in particular, "They'd put a price a dignity if they could fathom it," suggests that there are those out there who would only value someone if they could attach a price tag to their worth. This leads the singer to acknowledge their own faults and shortcomings, admitting that they have not always done what's best for themselves. They acknowledge their own sin, but also the fact that they've only gotten themselves into trouble, that they are responsible for their own downfall rather than an outside force influencing them.
The next lines, "I wanna leave a good looking corpse / And I don't wanna be here anymore" contributes to the themes of death and destruction already present in the passage. The image of a 'good looking corpse' conveys a sense of the singer's disillusionment with the world around them. They want to leave something flawless behind because they mourn what has been lost. The phrase "I don't wanna be here anymore" similarly reflects this sadness, the sense of wanting to give up and move on.
The last segment of lyrics sees the singer repeat the idea that everyone is just waiting for their time to run out. They say "we're all terminal whether we realize it or not," before encouraging others not to give up, even when their reasons for living seem few and far-between. The idea of the "great american goodbye" is used to describe this inevitable end, and the tone remains somber. The final stanza suggests a sense of longing or resignation - the "UP DOGS" will eventually get what's coming to them, whether that be a "money shot" or the "hammer to drop."
Line by Line Meaning
They'd put a price a dignity if they could fathom it
People would sell their dignity if they could put a price on it.
Sold myself short but I made a profit/prophet
I undervalued myself, but still gained from it.
God knows how black my sins are
My sins are grave, and even God knows the depth of them.
Never saw the devil with anyone but myself
I am solely responsible for my own demons and faults.
I wanna leave a good looking corpse
I want to die in a way that preserves my image and legacy.
And I don't wanna be here anymore
I no longer desire to exist in my current situation.
They got me bleeding out and I'm loving every minute of it
I am suffering greatly, but strangely find pleasure in it.
Know my name and I'll take it to the grave
My identity and reputation are important, even in death.
Cause we're all terminal whether we realize it or not
We all have a limited lifespan, even if we don't acknowledge or accept it.
It's just the matter of the time on your clock
Death is inevitable, and only a matter of time before it comes for us.
They got you selling your reasons to live
Pressures from society - financial or otherwise - can make people compromise the value of their own lives.
Just to pretend that you're not gonna die
People may engage in activities or lifestyles that they believe will prolong their lives, but it's all a façade.
This is the great american, the great american goodbye
The end of life is an event for everyone, regardless of background or status.
So make sure you wave when you give your great american goodbye
Make the most of the time you have left, and ensure that you leave a lasting impact.
We're all just UPDOGSSSSS
We are all people, unique in our own ways.
Waiting for that money shot
Waiting for that one shot that will change our lives significantly.
UP DOGS
A repeated reference to the uniqueness of individuals and the fact that we are all human.
Waiting for that hammer to drop
Anticipating something significant to happen, but not knowing its outcome.
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kaylie Mason
Two things I love 5sos and Jason Todd. This song now belongs to him, I won't be able to listen to it without thinking of him now.
alex
Jason stans are already making edits!!! Our minds!
Naima Houch
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooool😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂faqyoe
Naima Houch
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo😎
admiralty edits
Yeah my second thought watching the trailer was being able to edit live action Jason! (my first thought was incoherent excitement over my boy)
Jaiden
Jason todd and 5sos?!?!?? This is the dream people, this is the dream 😂
Kaylie Mason
I literally just commented something similar, it's great 😂
Riley
Why am I just finding this now when I spend hours just watching Batman edits especially Jason edits
voidsavitar.
I'm here for the song and the ship sksk
admiralty edits
@voidsavitar. Ah, thank you! No harm done lol. It is technically a song about a romantic relationship, and leaving the bit about calling someone baby gave me pause, but in the end I just slapped the audio of "Robin" on top of it. The chorus with the words "dead man walking" was just too Jason for me to resist!