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"" Formed in 1992 and comprised of members Scott Angelacos (vocals), Matt Easley (guitar), Art Legre (bass), and John Stewart Jr. (drums), Bloodlet specializes in a form of hardcore that's even more angst ridden and brutal than most of their counterparts. Issuing several singles straight away, Bloodlet signed on with the renowned hardcore label Victory not long after their formation, resulting in a trio of releases during the mid to late ‘90s -- 1995's Eclectic (a compilation of their aforementioned early singles), 1996's Entheogen, and 1998's Seraphim Fall, before splitting up. Little was heard from Bloodlet's former members, as most dispersed to other locales. But during their retirement, several up and coming hardcore groups began name checking Bloodlet as an important influence (especially Eighteen Visions, among others), and by late 2001, Bloodlet had reunited and was rehearsing once more. Hooking up with renowned indie producer Steve Albini, Bloodlet issued their fourth release overall in 2002, the hard hitting Three Humid Nights in the Cypress Trees -- picking up exactly where they'd left off several years earlier.
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Scott Angelacos (Junior Bruce) - vocals
Matt Easley - guitar
John Stewart, Jr. - drums
Thomas Crowther (Junior Bruce) - bass
Art Legere - bass
Charles King - drums
Jeremy Illges - guitar
Keith Dalrymple - bass
Seth Hallman - bass
Shane Mills - drums
Tyler Grey- bass
Scott (Bloodlet vocalist) + Tom's (Bloodlet bassist) are now in a band called "Hope & Suicide" and "Junior Bruce"
http://www.myspace.com/juniorbrucefl
myspace.com/hopeandsuicide
Matt's (Bloodlet guitarist) is in a new band called "Daisie Cutter"
The way of the Knife
Bloodlet Lyrics
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Must have been the pills
Could have been the lies
But he was sure he would set it straight this time
Way of the knife
Razor sharp
Broken neck
Entheogenic pleasure my little treasure
Way of the knife
He's the one that left you here all alone in a bad atmosphere
And he's the one who's gonna hold this day above your head for the rest of your days
I had a vision the other day of you
And I holding hands in a long and dark passageway
Then you looked back at me lovingly and said, "I need you."
Bloody smile fading eyes tell tale heart
Moving lips to his surprise speak from the heart
Way of the knife
Let me in your skin
Stained forever dig the grave throw it in now or never
Way of the knife
He's the one that left you here all alone in a bad atmosphere
And I'm the one who's gonna hold this day over your head for the rest of your days
Another vision another day
You and I holding hands in the same dark passageway
This time when you looked at me you screamed, "you loser."
When it's cold
Way of the knife keeps me warm
When it's cold and I am all alone
Lost my mind sometime last week
If I could remember I'd tell you when
Yesterday seems so long ago and tomorrow my never come
The lyrics to Bloodlet's song "The way of the Knife" depict an individual who is dealing with intense emotions and trauma. The first few lines suggest that the person may have turned to drugs and possibly even contemplated suicide ("Must have been the gun, must have been the pills"). The lyrics then describe the individual's desire to set things right but their chosen method is a violent one, using "the way of the knife." The use of the phrase "way of the knife" is a metaphor for this individual's destructive tendency to act out their pain and anger through violence.
The lyrics then shift to a description of a relationship between two people. The singer is one of the people in the relationship, and the other individual is someone who has been hurt and left alone by the person who the singer is now targeting with violence. The singer is holding a grudge against this individual and seems to take pleasure in the pain they are inflicting. The lyrics become more graphic and disturbing in their description of violent acts and seem to suggest that the singer has lost touch with reality ("Lost my mind sometime last week").
Overall, the lyrics to "The way of the Knife" explore themes of violence, trauma, and revenge. The singer is grappling with intense emotions and trauma, and their response is to turn to violent acts as a way to cope. The lyrics are dark and disturbing, but they offer insight into the complex emotions that can lead to violent behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Must have been the gun
He believes the issue stemmed from firearms
Must have been the pills
He thinks the problem may have originated from drug use
Could have been the lies
Dishonesty may have played a role in this situation
But he was sure he would set it straight this time
Despite past failures, he had hope to correct things now
Way of the knife
Using sharp blades to make decisions
Razor sharp
The tool he uses to enact his solutions
Broken neck
Death at his hands
Regret
He may feel remorse following his actions
Entheogenic pleasure my little treasure
Taking drugs provides a temporary sense of pleasure and escape
He's the one that left you here all alone in a bad atmosphere
He blames someone else for leaving the listener in a negative situation
And he's the one who's gonna hold this day above your head for the rest of your days
The same person will use this specific day as a form of control over the listener
I had a vision the other day of you
He had an imaginary experience involving the listener
And I holding hands in a long and dark passageway
The two of them walking together on a path
Then you looked back at me lovingly and said, "I need you."
In the dream, the listener expresses a need for his presence
Bloody smile fading eyes tell tale heart
Displaying happiness while concealing evil intentions
Moving lips to his surprise speak from the heart
Saying exactly what he feels, regardless of others' reactions
Let me in your skin
He wants to be closer to the listener
Stained forever dig the grave throw it in now or never
Once something is done, it can never be undone. He is willing to take action and live with the consequences.
He's the one that left you here all alone in a bad atmosphere
He still blames someone else for the listener's predicament
And I'm the one who's gonna hold this day over your head for the rest of your days
He wants to control the listener's future with the memory of what happened that day
Another vision another day
He has another imaginary experience involving the listener
You and I holding hands in the same dark passageway
Repeating the earlier dreamlike experience
This time when you looked at me you screamed, "you loser."
The listener is now angry at him
When it's cold
During the lonelier and darker times
Way of the knife keeps me warm
He finds comfort in his dangerous solution
Lost my mind sometime last week
Recently, he has experienced a mental break of sorts
If I could remember I'd tell you when
He cannot quite recall when this event occurred
Yesterday seems so long ago and tomorrow my never come
Time is fleeting, and he may not have a future to worry about
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