Draughon and Marlow were no perfect strangers to partnering in bands. Both had shared the stage in an early melodic-punk incarnation, but had been separated for two and recorded and released an EP dubbed "It's Been Business Doing Pleasure With You". The band quickly began gaining attention while playing with everyone from Puddle of Mudd and Orgy to Taking Back Sunday and The Used, showing their duality and holding their own with audiences regardless of the confines of genre.
In 2004, original drummer Stephan Linde, was replaced by his longtime friend and fellow Long Islander, Durijah Lang (Glassjaw, The Stryder). After several months of touring and writing, the band delved into a Manhattan recording studio for 3 months to record their debut full-length, Dress to Depress. Echoes of early-90's, post-hardcore bands Helmet and Quicksand, as well as 80's icons U2 and The Police, reverberate throughout.
Classic Case spent 2005 with the addition of former Beloved vocalist/guitarist Josh Moore being brought into the fold, and the band packing up and returning to its birthplace in North Carolina. Dress to Depress was released October 18, 2005, on Help/Fiddler Records. The band has continued to tirelessly support the album on tour, despite the absolving and subsequent ending of Fiddler Records shortly after the record was released.
Vampires
Classic Case Lyrics
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Wine and dine
It's so beautiful to decide
You don't have to tell me twice
I'm not taking your advice at all
At the door there's a knock
Sudden loss of blood leads to shock
Your presence is in demand (presence is in demand)
And I feel obliged to shut my eyes and make a wish again
Call it quits call it quits
Off to bed off to bed
You should stop while you're (stop while you're)
How you hell ahead
You're not reaping what you sow
Cause it's all in who you know
Ignorance is bliss unless you wish to know the truth and live
You're an empty you're an empty heart
You're an empty you're an empty heart
You're an empty you're an empty heart
You're an empty you're an empty heart
You're an empty you're an empty you're an empty heart
You're an empty you're an empty heart
The lyrics of Classic Case's song "Vampires" can be interpreted to be about the danger of succumbing to temptation and falling prey to those who only seek to take advantage of others. The first verse paints a picture of a person who is enjoying the moment, indulging and refusing to take advice from others. However, the narrative shifts when there is a sudden knock at the door and the person is attacked, representing how easily things can take a turn for the worse.
The chorus, "You're an empty heart," is repeated four times, and it could signify that the person who was once carefree and taking risks is now left with nothing - empty inside - as a result of their actions. The second verse continues the theme of reaping what you sow and emphasizes how it matters who you know, implying that selling one's soul to gain an advantage will ultimately leave you feeling empty.
Overall, the song seems to be a warning about the danger of pursuing a life of hedonism and immediate pleasure. It highlights the empty feeling that exists after the short-term benefits are gone and emphasizes how it can lead to a world of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Smell the flowers
Take in the beauty of life and enjoy the small things.
Wine and dine
Indulge in luxurious pleasures and experiences.
It's so beautiful to decide
The freedom to make choices is a wonderful thing.
You don't have to tell me twice
I understand and I'm on board.
I'm not taking your advice at all
I make my own decisions and live my own life.
At the door there's a knock
Something unexpected is about to happen.
Sudden loss of blood leads to shock
Something violent and scary has occurred.
Now my wish is your command (wish is your command)
I have power and control over you.
Your presence is in demand (presence is in demand)
I want you close to me and under my control.
And I feel obliged to shut my eyes and make a wish again
I take pleasure in exercising my power and control over you.
Call it quits call it quits
Let's end this now before it gets worse.
Off to bed off to bed
Let's go to sleep and forget about it all for now.
You should stop while you're (stop while you're)
You should quit while you're ahead and not push your luck.
How you hell ahead
You'll regret your actions in the long run.
You're not reaping what you sow
The consequences of your actions are not what you expected.
Cause it's all in who you know
Success and power come from having relationships and connections.
Ignorance is bliss unless you wish to know the truth and live
Being uninformed can be enjoyable unless you want to truly understand and live life to the fullest.
You're an empty you're an empty heart
You are hollow and lacking substance.
You're an empty you're an empty heart
You are devoid of emotion and depth.
You're an empty you're an empty you're an empty heart
You have nothing to offer and are ultimately unfulfilling.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.