"The production befits the band’s huge sound and layered atmospherics. Some bands just can’t pull off an electronic rock hybrid sound, these guys do seamlessly . . . While AF is a band with heavy synth flavor, the catchy, guitar-driven songs are arranged so soundly that they would rock without the synth" (WVRockScene).
Attack Flamingo, from Huntington, WV, is Sean Knisely (guitar, vox), Joseph Spurgeon (synth), Marty Brown (guitar), Patrick Stanley (bass), and Sam Hodge (drums, electronics). Attack Flamingo brings an energetic stage presence and intensity live, captured in the band's second indie release thanks to a year of meticulous recording and mixing. Keith "Plex" Barnhart (Jamiroquai, Janet Jackson, Duran Duran) mastered the album, which is available on iTunes and Amazon mp3.
As The Dog Returns To Its Vomit So The Fool Repeats His Folly
Attack Flamingo Lyrics
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And the vultures, they can stay
But now there's no more room to save
In the burrow, as I lay, I can feel my heart's to blame
Yet I continue just the same
I can try to run, try to pull your eyes away
But I must return to your ways
To the light beyond my state
In the burrow, as I lay, be my hope beyond my wait
You must return as you came
You must tear my skies away
The lyrics of "As The Dog Returns To Its Vomit So The Fool Repeats His Folly" by Attack Flamingo explore themes of decay, self-destructive behavior, and the struggle to break free from negative patterns. The repeated mention of being in a burrow represents a state of confinement and darkness.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges their own decay and metaphorically compares themselves to a dying animal where vultures, representing negative influences or thoughts, surround them. They express a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as they believe there is no more room or opportunity for redemption or salvation.
The second verse delves deeper into self-reflection, as the singer acknowledges that their own heart is to blame for their predicament. Despite that realization, they admit to continuing with the same self-destructive behavior. The mention of trying to run and pull someone's eyes away suggests a desire to escape judgment and scrutiny, possibly from others who may be critical of their choices.
In the third verse, the singer asserts their identity and sameness, suggesting a sense of being trapped in a cycle. They feel compelled to return to someone else's ways, suggesting a toxic relationship or influence that they cannot break free from. The mention of the light beyond their state hints at hope for a better future but implies that it is just beyond their reach.
The final verse reveals a plea for someone to be their hope and to help them break free from their destructive patterns. The phrase "tear my skies away" symbolizes removing the obstacles or limitations that prevent the singer from finding true freedom and happiness. It's a desperate cry for someone to intervene and guide them towards a better path.
Overall, the song explores the inner struggle of the singer, who recognizes their own self-destructive behavior but feels trapped and unable to break free. It examines the cyclical nature of repeating mistakes and yearning for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
In the burrow, as I lay, I can feel myself decay
In my darkest moments, alone and withdrawn, I can sense my own deterioration
And the vultures, they can stay
And those who feed off my weaknesses and misfortunes, they can remain
But now there's no more room to save
But there is no longer any space left to rescue or salvage
In the burrow, as I lay, I can feel my heart's to blame
In my seclusion and despair, I recognize that my own choices and emotions have led me astray
Yet I continue just the same
However, I persist in my destructive patterns unchanged
I can try to run, try to pull your eyes away
I may attempt to flee, to divert your attention elsewhere
In the burrow, as I lay, I am me, I am the same
In my isolation, I am trapped in my own identity and cannot escape
But I must return to your ways
Yet, I am compelled to go back to the harmful habits and actions that define you
To the light beyond my state
In search of a better existence, beyond my current circumstances
In the burrow, as I lay, be my hope beyond my wait
In my seclusion, be the beacon of optimism that extends beyond my period of anticipation
You must return as you came
You must come back in the same manner you departed
You must tear my skies away
You must strip away the illusions and false realities that cloud my vision
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