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)
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i love pain
Cancerslug Lyrics
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and our hearts were not ours to give
its all that i have ever had
she could see beyond the lies
its all that i ever had
what more can be said of me
it was never meant to be
its all that i have ever had
so i will just take up my knife
it makes everything alright
its all that i have ever had
if she should leave
if she should die
its not her that i dispise
its just all that i have evr had
and if she is the first to go
woudl that make a difference
no
its all that i have ever had
come on baby take a ride with me
ive gotta show you something that you have got to see
and every single part of me will bring you flowers when you die
there is mr. death
take him by the hand
and lets walk across this cruel land
you are standing in the sinking sand
but i'll bring you flowers when you die
you see i love pain
love and suicide go together like the flowers and the rain
we can die beneath the tees
in the balls deep october breeze
its all i have ever had
but if you leave then i must know, was i really here at all
The lyrics of "I Love Pain Two" by Cancerslug depict a profound connection between the singer and someone they have known before. The opening lines suggest that their hearts were not theirs to give, implying a lack of control or agency in their relationship. Despite this, the singer expresses that this connection is the only thing they have ever truly had, emphasizing its significance to them.
The line "she could see beyond the lies with her anime-like eyes" suggests that this person had the ability to see through deception and understand the truth. This insight is particularly important to the singer, perhaps because they have felt misunderstood or unseen in the past. Again, the lyrics highlight that this connection is the most valuable thing in their life.
The lyrics take a darker turn as the singer mentions taking up a knife, stating that it makes everything alright. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for self-harm or a coping mechanism for emotional pain. It underscores the intensity of their emotions and suggests a reliance on pain as a way to cope or find solace.
The second part of the song introduces the theme of death. The singer expresses a deep connection to the idea of death, personified as "Mr. Death." They invite the listener to join them on a journey through a cruel land, symbolizing the hardships of life. Despite this, they promise to bring flowers when the person they love dies, suggesting a willingness to honor their memory and continue to express their love even after death.
The lyrics reveal the singer's complicated relationship with pain, love, and the fear of being forgotten. They express a deep attachment to their connection with this person, emphasizing its significance as the only real thing they have ever had. The song explores themes of emotional pain, self-destructive tendencies, and the desire to make a lasting impact on someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
i knew you before we lived
I was acquainted with you even before we had existence
and our hearts were not ours to give
Our emotions were not under our control to offer
its all that i have ever had
This is everything that has ever belonged to me
she could see beyond the lies
She possessed the ability to perceive truths beyond the deceit
with her anime like eyes
Through her eyes resembling those seen in animated films
what more can be said of me
What additional words can describe my identity
it was never meant to be
It was not originally intended to come to fruition
so i will just take up my knife
Therefore, I shall resort to wielding my blade
it makes everything alright
It brings solace to every situation
if she should leave
In the event of her departure
if she should die
If she should pass away
its not her that i despise
It is not her that I hold in contempt
its just all that i have ever had
It is simply the only possession I have ever held
and if she is the first to go
And if she is the initial one to depart
would that make a difference
Would that have a substantial impact
no
No, it would not
come on baby take a ride with me
Please accompany me, my dear, on a journey
ive gotta show you something that you have got to see
I must exhibit something of great importance for you to witness
and every single part of me will bring you flowers when you die
Every aspect of my being will present you with flowers upon your demise
there is mr. death
Present here is Mr. Death
take him by the hand
Grasp his hand firmly
and lets walk across this cruel land
And traverse across this merciless terrain together
you are standing in the sinking sand
You currently find yourself amidst sinking sand
but i'll bring you flowers when you die
However, I shall present you with flowers upon your demise
you see i love pain
You understand that I have an affinity for pain
love and suicide go together like the flowers and the rain
Love and self-destruction are intimately connected, much like the relationship between flowers and rainfall
we can die beneath the trees
We have the capability to pass away under the cover of trees
in the balls deep october breeze
Within the profound autumn breeze
its all i have ever had
This is the sole possession I have ever possessed
but if you leave then i must know, was i really here at all
However, if you depart, I am compelled to question whether my existence truly had significance
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