Lyrical subjects often include things such misanthropy, depression, the occult, necrophilia, rape, murder, lycanthropy, violence, inhumanity, love, hate, anger, and the end of the world. Shows often end with band members bloody and bruised.
Cancerslug sites bands such as : Danzig, The Misfits, Minor Threat, Neurosis, Black Flag, GG Allin, Amon Amarth, Deadboy and the Elephantmen/Dax Riggs, Filth, Blatz, Morrissey, His Hero Is Gone, The Damned, Mr. Bungle, At The Gates, Doom, Black Sabbath, The Dwarves and others as influences.
The band completed their first full US tour in the fall of 2007.
In the winter of 2011, Cancerslug began asking fans for help in booking their second national tour, entitled The SlugCult Rising Tour. Official dates were announced in the beginning of 2012.
2013 saw the next full national tour. The RAPE THE NATION Tour took place in September/October 2013, in support of the band's latest album, SEASONS OF SICKNESS.
In 2013, the band announced an official acoustic CD entitled PULL THE PLUG, as well as a follow-up to Seasons entitled ROOTWORK, which was later released in limited download form in November, 2014, with an expected official CD release in January 2015.
Current Members:
Alex Story (Vocals)
Cassie Baher (Bass)
Official Releases:
Fuck The Bullshit, This Is Cancerslug (Whore) (1999)
The Midnight Dejection Sessions (2000)
In The Dumpster Behind The Clinic (2000)
The Three Days Demos EP (2001)
Alabama Bloodbath (2002)
Soulless (2002)
The Beast With Two Backs (2003)
Curse Arcanum (2003)
A Book of Rats (2004)
Battle Hymns Vols. 1 & 2 (2004)
Fist of Fury/Fist of Love (Greatest Hits Collection) (2007)
The Unnameable (2007)
The Ancient Enemy (2008)
Tales of a Butcher (2009)
A Decade of Decay - Phase One: Blood Magick (2009)
By Spirits Unclean (2011)
Pussytalk (2012)
The Unkindest Cut (2000-2013)
Seasons of Sickness (2013)
Alex Story: Pull The Plug (2013)
www.officialcancerslug.com
http://www.facebook.com/Cancerslug
http://www.reverbnation.com/cancerslug
http://www.punkopedia.com/content/Cancerslug
Anything
Cancerslug Lyrics
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Through the hell we remain
Never could feel ashamed about a fucking thing
The choice was free
To kill off anything in my way
Cannot save your life
Not a savior I
Will not live a life of alibis
Through your life of restraints
Never would feel the same
About a fucking thing
You are not me
I'll kill off anything in my way
Can not save your life
Not a savior I
Cannot live a life of fucking lies
I'm looking backward to the world as it was
Now im looking forward in hopes to fuck you up
Empty promises you gave
Every little disgrace
Never could you erase a single fucking thing done to me
So I'll kill off anything I see
Cannot save your life
Not a savoir I
When I live a life of alibis
The lyrics to Cancerslug's "Anything" describe a life of pain and struggle. The singer is unapologetic about their choices and actions, and declares that they will do whatever it takes to overcome any obstacles in their way. They reject the idea of living a life of lies and complaints, and instead embrace their own strength and the power to eliminate anything that stands in their path.
Throughout the song, the singer makes it clear that they are not interested in saving others or being a "savior." They are focused solely on their own journey, and will not let anyone or anything hold them back. The final lines of the song suggest a desire for revenge against those who have wronged the singer, indicating that their struggles may have been caused by others' empty promises and betrayals.
Overall, the lyrics to "Anything" convey a sense of defiance and determination in the face of adversity. The singer is unafraid to take risks and make sacrifices in pursuit of their goals, and is willing to go to great lengths to protect themselves and those they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
We who live this life of pain
As individuals who experience a lot of distress, agony and suffering
Through the hell we remain
We endure the difficult and hard-to-bear circumstances
Never could feel ashamed about a fucking thing
We have no regrets or guilty feelings regarding our actions or decisions
The choice was free
The selection was completely unrestricted and voluntary
To kill off anything in my way
To remove or eliminate anything that stands in my path or hinders my progress
Cannot save your life
I am not capable of rescuing or preserving your existence
Not a savior I
I am not a savior or deliverer who can provide salvation or redemption
Will not live a life of alibis
I refuse to lead a life full of excuses, pretexts, or justifications
In your world of complaints
In the environment where you constantly express dissatisfaction, criticism, or discontent
Through your life of restraints
Throughout your existence limited or constrained by rules, limitations, or obligations
Never would feel the same
I would not experience the same way as you do
About a fucking thing
Regarding anything at all
You are not me
You are not equivalent or identical to me
I'll kill off anything in my way
I will obliterate, eliminate or destroy anything that obstructs me or stands in my way
Can not save your life
I cannot rescue, shield, or protect your existence
Not a savior I
I am not a rescuer, a deliverer, or a messiah
Cannot live a life of fucking lies
I am unable to lead my life based on lies or falsehoods
I'm looking backward to the world as it was
I am reminiscing or reviewing what the world was in the past
Now im looking forward in hopes to fuck you up
Now I am eagerly anticipating or yearning to ruin, upset or disturb you
Empty promises you gave
The commitments or guarantees you gave were void, valueless, or barren
Every little disgrace
Each act of shame, dishonor, or humiliation
Never could you erase a single fucking thing done to me
You could never wipe out any single fucking thing you did to me
So I'll kill off anything I see
Therefore, I will obliterate, exterminate, or destroy anything I can discern
When I live a life of alibis
Although you lead your life of excuses, I refuse to fall under the same category
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ravyn Darksong
A very little-acknowledged master-stroke by Story once again. Like "I Hold On," this track got way too little attention from the fans and the band alike.
krisirks
i love this fuckin song. cancerslug rules.