Blood & Roses covered songs from John Carpenter's soundtrack work, some of the most modernly creepy soundscapes to be included in horror/sci-fi movies in the eighties, that make for perfect deathrock instrumentals.
Guitarist Bob Short and Dave Roberts (Sex Gang Children) grew up in the Kill Your Pet Puppy collective (an anarchist/anti-vivisection group) in the 70s. Lisa Kirby, the singer, also did the album artwork for most of the Blood & Roses records, including the illustration for "(Some) Like it Hot".
(Some) Like it Hot 12" - 1983
Bob Short - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jezz James - Bass, Backing Vocals, Piano
Richard Morgan - Drums, Cover Design
Lisa Kirby - Vocals, Artwork
Sleepwalkers
Blood And Roses Lyrics
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Like scavengers with desperate, wild eyes, the abused becomes the meanest.
Of all the starving, I am the leanest.
[Chorus:]
Remember me, remember me to no one.
Cut out, cut out my restless tongue.
The disastrous compulsions which lead me to this embrace like a plague, like a viper's kiss.
Cut out my tongue to stop the screaming.
It's human nature to keep on dreaming.
Magnifying just to see less.
Sewn together until seamless.
Every one of us will be this: drugged and fucked until dreamless.
[Chorus]
Remember me, remember me to no one.
Cut out, cut out my restless tongue.
The disastrous compulsions which lead me to this embrace like a plague, like a viper's kiss.
Rest your ugly head and sleep now.
Sleep now.
Life will change, keep dreaming [Repeat: x1]
The song "Sleepwalkers" by Blood And Roses opens with the line "The bloodiest will loathe the cleanest" which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The song speaks to the human condition of searching for something and never finding it. The desperation and hunger for something more is palpable in lines such as "Of all the starving, I am the leanest." There's a sense of abandonment and being lost, with the request to be "remembered to no one," indicating the singer's sense of isolation, while also asking for relief from the torment of their own thoughts.
The chorus repeats a desire to quiet the internal noise with the line "cut out my restless tongue." The idea that it's human nature to keep dreaming despite the chaos and violence of the world is a common one in philosophy and literature. The last section of the song seems to speak to a final resignation to the fact that everyone will eventually succumb to their base desires and become "drugged and fucked until dreamless." The final lines, "rest your ugly head and sleep now, life will change, keep dreaming," could be interpreted as a soothing farewell to a weary soul that has finally found peace.
Line by Line Meaning
The bloodiest will loathe the cleanest.
Those who are most violent and ruthless may despise those who are pure and innocent.
Like scavengers with desperate, wild eyes, the abused becomes the meanest.
When someone is repeatedly mistreated and abused, they may become bitter and vengeful, with a fierce and erratic demeanor.
Of all the starving, I am the leanest.
Out of all the people who are deprived or lacking, I am the one with the least to sustain myself.
Remember me, remember me to no one.
I do not want to be remembered by anyone, as I am haunted by guilt and shame for my actions.
Cut out, cut out my restless tongue.
I want to silence myself and stop speaking, as I am tormented by my own thoughts and emotions.
The disastrous compulsions which lead me to this embrace like a plague, like a viper's kiss.
My harmful obsessions and impulses have led me to embrace destructive behavior, which is like a contagious disease or venomous snakebite.
It's human nature to keep on dreaming.
As human beings, we always have aspirations and desires that we strive for, even in the face of adversity.
Magnifying just to see less.
Sometimes we focus too much on the details and fail to see the bigger picture, causing us to have a distorted perception of reality.
Sewn together until seamless.
Our experiences and emotions are interconnected and shape who we are, creating a seamless fabric of our identities.
Every one of us will be this: drugged and fucked until dreamless.
We all have our moments of weakness and vulnerability, where we may succumb to unhealthy coping mechanisms and lose sight of our goals.
Rest your ugly head and sleep now.
Take a break from your troubles and rest, even if you feel unworthy or ashamed.
Life will change, keep dreaming
Despite the hardships we face, life is full of possibilities and opportunities for growth, so we should never stop dreaming and striving for a better future.
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