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ArmsBendBack burst onto the scene in … Read Full Bio ↴February, 2004
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ArmsBendBack burst onto the scene in 2002 with "Even Though I'll Hurt You." While there were only a handful on songs on the disc (five to be exact), they seemed to generate enough buzz to sign with Trustkill Records. Of course, it didn't hurt that this Philadelphia quartet was also heavily touring with the likes of OneLineDrawing and A Static Lullaby. The band isn't nearly as grinding and hardcore as some of their label-mates (Nora or 18 Visions). The band consists of Andrew Kegerise on drums, Brad Sloan on bass, vocalist Mike Coasey and guitarist Carson Slovak. Slovak and Sloan also handle backing vocals. The band's sound is catchy and dynamic, with vocals drifting from melodic wails to angry screaming (but leaning towards the former); the tracks seem intricate and simple all at the same time.
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November 2009 - A reunited Armsbendback release their new self-titled album digitally via Trustkill Records.
Countdown To The End Of The World
ArmsBendBack Lyrics
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How should I do it
How should I go
Why would I do it if you won't know
Hit me kick me if it's worth the stake
Here's a bottle make it great
How should I do it
How should I go
And you gave me away
Help me out help me to stop
The lyrics of ArmsBendBack's song "Countdown To The End Of The World" describe the paradoxical feeling of being excited and afraid at the same time. The singer is somewhat fascinated with the idea of impending doom and wonders how he should react to it. He contemplates the possibility of being tested and wonders what he should do to pass it. He asks himself whether taking any action would be worth it if no one else would know. This may represent the feeling of helplessness and futility that people experience in the face of global crises that seem beyond their control.
The feeling of being abandoned by others is also evident in the lyrics, as the singer wonders why he should even bother taking any action if nobody else would join him. This may reflect the sense of isolation that some people may feel when it comes to trying to change the world or make a difference in their communities. The reference to being "hit" or "kicked" suggests that the singer is willing to endure pain or hardship in order to achieve something worthwhile. The last line, "Help me out help me to stop", is a plea for assistance or guidance from someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Hooray for hell if it's on the way such a good time for a test
I am excited for the possibility of a catastrophic event, as it will allow me to prove my resilience.
How should I do it
I am unsure of the best way to handle the situation at hand.
How should I go
I am unsure of what actions to take moving forward.
Why would I do it if you won't know
I question the importance of my actions if no one will be aware of them.
Hit me kick me if it's worth the stake
I am willing to endure pain and suffering if it will ultimately lead to a greater reward.
Here's a bottle make it great
I will use alcohol to enhance my experience and cope with any negative emotions.
Why would I do it if you won't go
I question the importance of my actions if no one else will be joining me in the experience.
And you gave me away
You abandoned me when I needed support.
Help me out help me to stop
I am struggling and need assistance to overcome my self-destructive behavior.
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PetrifiedChihuahua
Heard this on the Slammed Soundtrack recently, sucks its hard to find their tracks on youtubes.