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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.
Trading In The Silence
ArmsBendBack Lyrics
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Now did you think it would bother me
I can honestly agree that you weren't in love with me
I'm dying
I believe that you aren't ordinary your living in a dream
I believe that you've been playing around with my heart
Now do you have something to say even though we don't agree
Alls you do is walk away I'm drowning
Shut up I hate you
These lyrics from ArmsBendBack's song Trading In The Silence are an emotional outpouring of pain and hurt. The singer is addressing a former lover who has caused them great anguish. The song starts with a strong expression of disdain towards the ex-partner, as the singer tells them to "Shut up" and declares their hatred towards them. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that the ex-partner's actions have left them feeling depleted and dying inside.
The chorus of the song reveals a conflicted mindset of the singer. On one hand, they believe that the ex-partner is not an ordinary person and is living in a dream. On the other hand, they accuse the ex-partner of playing around with their heart. The final lines of the chorus show the singer's desperation for closure and a conversation with the ex-partner, even though they are aware that a reconciliation is unlikely at this point. The song ends with a repetition of the earlier statement of hate towards the ex-partner.
Overall, the lyrics of Trading In The Silence are a painful reflection of a relationship gone wrong. The singer's raw emotions are conveyed through intense and aggressive language, while their vulnerability is also present in their admission of being unable to stop thinking about the ex-partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut up I hate
I am filled with so much anger and frustration that I am commanding you to stop talking and expressing yourself.
Now did you think it would bother me
I am trying to project a sense of indifference but deep down, your words and actions really do affect me.
I can honestly agree that you weren't in love with me
I have come to the realization that you never had genuine feelings for me and were merely leading me on.
I'm dying
The emotional pain and heartbreak I am experiencing is so intense that I feel like I am slowly losing my will to live.
I believe that you aren't ordinary your living in a dream
Despite the hurt you have caused me, I still hold on to the belief that you are special and living in your own unique reality.
I believe that you've been playing around with my heart
I suspect that you have been intentionally manipulating my emotions and toying with my affections for your own amusement.
Now do you have something to say even though we don't agree
I am challenging you to speak your mind and engage in a dialogue with me even if we cannot come to a mutual understanding.
Alls you do is walk away I'm drowning
Your constant avoidance and apathy towards me is suffocating me emotionally and mentally.
I can't think about anything but you
No matter how much I try to distract myself, I cannot stop thinking about you and the pain you have caused me.
Shut up I hate you
My anger and bitterness towards you has only intensified and I cannot stand to hear or see you anymore.
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