Assück was a grindcore band from St. Petersburg, USA, who existed from 1987… Read Full Bio ↴Assück was a grindcore band from St. Petersburg, USA, who existed from 1987 to 1998. Their discography consists of two full-length albums (Misery Index and Anticapital), as well as numerous 7" EPs, split 7" records, and various compilation tracks. Often considered one of the most important North American grindcore bands - which still has a strong cult following - Assück were sometimes described as an example of "hardcore kids playing death metal", and they certainly lived up to such a title with their incredibly technical drumming, down-tuned guitars, and gruff vocals. But Assück never had guitar solos, unlike most death metal around that time, and their more poetic, existential, and vaguely-political lyrics were delivered in a unique, carefully measured rhythm.
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Within Without
Assück Lyrics

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Figment options stand upon platforms of contention promoting themselves as products. Their proposals are ultimatums and nothing more than a higher form of bribery, mere scenery for the self identured and parasite to a false sense of obligation. No choices offer solutions.

Overall Meaning

Assück's song "Within Without" takes a critical look at the manipulative nature of those who present themselves as leaders or offer solutions to societal problems. The lyrics describe these individuals as "figment options" who stand on "platforms of contention"- a metaphor for the political arena. These "figment options" are portrayed as self-serving, offering nothing more than ultimatums that ultimately benefit themselves. They are accused of engaging in "bribery" and creating a "false sense of obligation."

Furthermore, the lyrics argue that these options do not truly offer choices or solutions. Instead, they provide only empty promises and surface-level solutions that do not address the root causes of the issues they claim to solve. The song suggests that this system perpetuates a cycle of dependence and disillusionment, where people are convinced to put their faith in leaders who will ultimately fail them.

In essence, "Within Without" is a harsh critique of the political establishment and its tendency towards self-serving behavior, ultimatums, and empty promises. It speaks to the frustrations of those who feel as though their voices are not being heard and that they are being manipulated by those in power.

Line by Line Meaning

Figment options stand upon platforms of contention promoting themselves as products.
Imaginary choices are presented as if they are valuable products, advertised through argumentative platforms.

Their proposals are ultimatums and nothing more than a higher form of bribery.
These options are not true choices but rather ultimatums used to bribe individuals into a certain way of thinking.

Mere scenery for the self identured and parasite to a false sense of obligation.
These proposals are only serving to further trap individuals who already have a strong commitment to their beliefs, making them feel obligated to support the presented options.

No choices offer solutions.
Ultimately, these options are not solutions to problems but rather distractions from the underlying issues.

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