Discography:
The Penance And The Patience (2008 EP)
First Temple (2009 LP)
The Impeccable Beast (2012 Single)
Pink Lemonade (2014 LP)
On March 10, 2023 the band released their single Better Way. The band released their album "Soft Hell" on October 27, 2023.
Members:
Christopher De Cinque – Vocals (2006–present)
Mansur Zennelli – Guitar/Vocals (2006–present)
Michael Barrett – Guitar (2006–present)
Duncan Millar – Bass (2010–present)
Salvatore Aidone – Drums (2010–present)
Beau McKee – Drums (2006–2010)
Brad Kimber – Bass (2006–2010)
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Afterbirth
Closure in Moscow Lyrics
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I've got a phantom lung better
than the other
More like the broach you wore with apocryphal insignia
It was better left untouched
It was better left alone
For the hour of my echo is at hand
It's blocking out the sky
Now there's not light to be shed
on this painful labour
Walking with my old limp that
resonates your ego
When I feel the resignation of my limbs
You rode in on a horse
But wouldn't form a tryst
Saw you ride in on a horse
But you couldn't be convinced
Tell your brother's
keeper that he's in an
awful mess
Tell your zealous mother
to spray her tongue
Tell your brother's keeper his cuts are
somewhat of a nuance
When that zealous mother
bleeds for everyone
Now you feel that respiration
It's blocking out the sky
Leaving no light
to be shed on this
painful labour
In "Afterbirth," Closure in Moscow creates an atmosphere of numbness, resignation, and melancholy. The opening line, "Make me vent at the knees" signals the pain and surrender the singer is experiencing. The lines "I've got a phantom lung better than the other" encapsulate a sense of otherness, of not belonging. It's an excellent metaphor for a person who is haunted by past traumas, mistakes, insecurities, and doubts. The singer acknowledges that there are things in their lives, represented by the "broach with apocryphal insignia," that they should have left untouched. The line "For the hour of my echo is at hand" means that the singer is about to face the consequences of their actions.
The chorus, "Do you feel that respiration? It's blocking out the sky. Now there's not light to be shed on this painful labour," is a commentary on how overwhelming emotions and regrets can be. The singer implies that they are suffocating and that the weight of their mistakes and the damage they have caused is too much to bear. The lines, "Walking with my old limp that resonates your ego, When I feel the resignation of my limbs" suggest that the person the singer is addressing has contributed to their feeling of alienation and anxiety.
The second verse of "Afterbirth" has more confrontational lines than the first. The singer tells the person they were addressing in the first verse to "tell your brother's keeper that he's in an awful mess." This could be interpreted as a reference to an individual who is neglecting their responsibilities, or it could suggest that this person is not taking care of someone who needs help. The following line, "tell your zealous mother to spray her tongue," means that the singer wants this person's mother or another mother figure to stop being so critical, harsh, or intolerant. In the last two lines, "When that zealous mother bleeds for everyone, Now you feel that respiration. It's blocking out the sky," the singer uses a metaphor to say that everyone is vulnerable, suffering, and anxious, and that the person they are addressing will soon experience it too.
Line by Line Meaning
Make me vent at the knees
I want this experience to be so intense that I lose control of my body and emotions
I've got a phantom lung better than the other
I feel like something is missing inside of me, but the emptiness is stronger and more powerful than if I had a real physical ailment
More like the broach you wore with apocryphal insignia
I am like the piece of jewelry you wore that looked important and valuable, but was actually fake and meaningless
It was better left untouched
I wish I hadn't opened myself up to this experience, because now I am in pain
It was better left alone
I should have listened to my instincts and avoided this situation altogether
For the hour of my echo is at hand
I am about to face the consequences of my actions, and it feels like my past is about to catch up with me
Do you feel that respiration?
Can you sense the heavy weight of this experience bearing down on us?
It's blocking out the sky
The intensity of our emotions is so strong that we can't see anything beyond ourselves
Now there's not light to be shed on this painful labour
We are so consumed by our struggle that we can't see any hope or positivity in the situation
Walking with my old limp that resonates your ego
I am still carrying the scars of a past relationship with me, and it affects how I interact with others
When I feel the resignation of my limbs
When I give up on something or someone, my body and mind feel heavy and defeated
You rode in on a horse, but wouldn't form a tryst
You entered my life in a grand and dramatic way, but refused to make any real commitment to me
Saw you ride in on a horse, but you couldn't be convinced
I knew from the beginning that you weren't interested in a real relationship, but I couldn't help hoping that you would change your mind
Tell your brother's keeper that he's in an awful mess
Someone close to you is having a difficult time and needs help
Tell your zealous mother to spray her tongue
Someone in your family is being overly critical or hurtful, and needs to learn to speak with kindness
Tell your brother's keeper his cuts are somewhat of a nuance
The problems that your loved one is facing are difficult, but not insurmountable
When that zealous mother bleeds for everyone
When someone who is usually strong and confident shows vulnerability or weakness, it affects everyone around them
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