“I left London, moved to Berlin, rented a dirt-cheap room in an old DDR building & started battering out the music that would go on to become Bullet Height. I wanted to create something darker & heavier than ever before – I’d always written & produced in the past under no creative constraint & that has continued with this new band. From the first vocal session with Sammi I knew we were onto something" Jon Courtney comments.
The band was signed to Superball Music in January 2016 and they have released two singles - "Bastion" and "Hold Together" in preparation for their debut album release set for spring 2017.
Fight Song
Bullet Height Lyrics
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From the kill to the rouse
Now the meats in the mouths
And the feats, your mechanical poise
Got to seep it all out
Got to kill through the crowds
But the pieces are found and destroyed
Now the fleets are all out
And you knew this was bad from before
Are you feeling it now?
Our existence is down
You're cold-blooded
This is the same as us
You're cold-blooded
Despite all this fighting
My inhibitions numb
You're the feeling, the malefic thought
Come and beat it all out
Rip the grief from your mouth
But you fill the mechanical void
Got to creep through the gaps of the mystery mass
Now the future was bound to destroy
And it freaks you all out when I say, "All I need is you now"
But you knew I was fucked from before
Are you feeling this out?
Now dependence is ours
You're cold-blooded
This is the same as us
You're cold-blooded
Despite all this fighting
My inhibitions numb
You're cold-blooded
This is the same as us
So cold-blooded
You're cold-blooded
This is the same as us
You're cold-blooded
Despite all this fighting
My inhibitions numb
You're cold-blooded
This is the same as us
You're cold-blooded
Despite all this fighting
My inhibitions numb
I know the damage is done
We killed it all in the bud
I know there's fire in your tongue
I blame myself for the cost
The lyrics of Bullet Height's "Fight Song" depict a tense and chaotic atmosphere where violence and destruction reign. The very first verse describes a spiral of violence, from the "kill" to the "rouse", while the singer appears to be struggling to keep up with the mechanical pace of the events. The metaphorical "meat in the mouths" and "feats" suggest a sense of duty or obligation, even if it is destructive. There is a feeling of desperation in the lines "Got to seep it all out/Got to kill through the crowds", and a sense of completion when "the pieces are found and destroyed". The chorus emphasizes the cold-bloodedness of the situation, suggesting that perhaps the singer and the person they are addressing are not so different from each other. Later verses delve deeper into the void created by the violent acts, as well as the psychological effects of the endless cycle. The phrase "All I need is you now" takes on a twisted significance as the singer has nothing left but the destructive force they've been following. A feeling of numbness is present throughout, as the singer's "inhibitions" are "numb". The final lines suggest a heavy personal cost to the violence that has occurred, causing regret and blame.
Line by Line Meaning
You're beating around in a coil
You're moving around aimlessly and with no direction
From the kill to the rouse
From a state of aggression to a state of excitement
Now the meats in the mouths
The pieces are in place
And the feats, your mechanical poise
You're performing with precision and without emotion
Got to seep it all out
You have to release your emotions and feelings
Got to kill through the crowds
You have to push through difficult situations to achieve your goals
But the pieces are found and destroyed
The elements that are necessary for success have been found and dealt with
Now the fleets are all out
Now is the time for action
All I need is you now
I need your help and support now more than ever
And you knew this was bad from before
You were aware of the negative consequences before they even happened
Are you feeling it now?
Do you understand the gravity of the situation now?
Our existence is down
Our situation is dire
You're cold-blooded
You're devoid of emotion and empathy
This is the same as us
We share this trait
Despite all this fighting
Even with all of the troubles we face
My inhibitions numb
My emotions and feelings are suppressed
You're the feeling, the malefic thought
You're the source of our negative feelings and thoughts
Come and beat it all out
Let's work through these negative emotions
Rip the grief from your mouth
Let's express our sadness and sorrow
But you fill the mechanical void
But you're still not showing much emotion
Got to creep through the gaps of the mystery mass
We have to navigate through the unknown obstacles in our path
Now the future was bound to destroy
Our future was always going to be difficult
And it freaks you all out when I say, 'All I need is you now'
It makes you uncomfortable when I express my vulnerability and need for your support
But you knew I was fucked from before
You were aware of my difficult situation before I was
Are you feeling this out?
Do you understand my situation now?
Now dependence is ours
Now we are relying on each other
So cold-blooded
So lacking in emotion and empathy
I know the damage is done
I know it's too late to fix our situation
We killed it all in the bud
We destroyed any chance we had before it even began
I know there's fire in your tongue
I know you have strong feelings about this
I blame myself for the cost
I take responsibility for the negative consequences
Writer(s): Jon Courtney
Contributed by Grayson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.