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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KIssing Cousins
Closure in Moscow Lyrics
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never even tried
Come on now give that burden to me
We have never lived, we're just
creeping all our days
And you could feast an age
Feast and still feel famine all the same
When this food's an orgasm,
We've had our chances
We didn't see them through
It never ends
Carry on the sin
It never ends, it never ends
We can never rest
It's like kissing cousins
it's like breaking bread
Born of detriment
Born of all the ills that lead us in
It gets me so frustrated
Everyone's an expert, I'm so sick of it
It makes me want to gouge a thousand eyes
Choke five hundred throats
Feed them to the fishes swimming
in my moat
While I sit in my castle
Perched all alone
Disconnected on a sullen throne
They're not stopping
It never ends so forever they roam
The lyrics of Kissing Cousins by Closure in Moscow present a bleak outlook on life, emphasizing an overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction and missed opportunities. The first verse emphasizes this sentiment, claiming that they have never truly lived or tried, and that they simply exist, allowing each day to pass by without taking any meaningful action. The sense of futility is conveyed through the line “you could feast an age, feast and still feel famine all the same,” which suggests that even if they were to try, it would ultimately be fruitless. The idea of food and feasting is used metaphorically throughout the song to describe different aspects of life, with the line “when this food’s an orgasm, dripping context down my drains” suggesting that even pleasure is ultimately hollow and unsatisfying.
The chorus reinforces the idea that life is an endless cycle of sin and restlessness. The repetition of the phrase “it never ends” emphasizes the feeling of eternal repetition and hopelessness. The metaphor of kissing cousins and breaking bread suggests a sense of familiarity with the cycles of life, but also hints at something incestuous and potentially damaging. The second verse goes on to describe a sense of frustration and isolation in the face of this endless cycle. The line “it gets me so frustrated,” emphasizes the anger and impotence they feel, especially in the face of an endless chorus of experts who offer no real solutions. The use of violent imagery like gouging eyes and feeding throats to fishes emphasizes the sense of rage and desperation they feel.
Overall, the lyrics of Kissing Cousins offer a bleak commentary on the human condition, emphasizing a feeling of futility and missed opportunities. The repetitive nature of the cycle of life is emphasized, along with a sense of frustration and anger at the inability to change or escape it.
Line by Line Meaning
We have never lived, we have never even tried
We've never really experienced life to its full potential, we've never dared to take risks, face challenges or put ourselves out there
Come on now give that burden to me
Share your struggles with me, let me help you carry the weight of your problems
We have never lived, we're just creeping all our days
We remain stagnant, going through the motions of everyday life without real growth or progress
And you could feast an age, Feast and still feel famine all the same
Even though we have material possessions and indulgences, our hunger for something more never seems to be satisfied
When this food's an orgasm, dripping context down my drains
Our pleasures and excesses are fleeting, temporary and often leave us feeling empty or unfulfilled
We've had our chances, We didn't see them through
We have had opportunities to make something of ourselves, but we failed to make the most of them
It never ends, Carry on the sin, It never ends, it never ends, We can never rest
We keep repeating our mistakes, continue to sin and never find true peace and contentment
It's like kissing cousins, it's like breaking bread
Our flawed behavior and decisions seem customary, like familiar rituals or familial customs
Born of detriment, Born of all the ills that lead us in
Our inclinations towards self-destructive behavior are rooted in the negative experiences and influences we've had in our lives
It gets me so frustrated, Everyone's an expert, I'm so sick of it
I am tired of people pretending to know everything or acting like they have all the answers when they do not
It makes me want to gouge a thousand eyes, Choke five hundred throats, Feed them to the fishes swimming in my moat
The frustration and anger build up to the point of wanting to inflict harm on others
While I sit in my castle, Perched all alone, Disconnected on a sullen throne
Despite external success, there is still a sense of loneliness and emptiness that lingers within
They're not stopping, It never ends so forever they roam
Those who perpetuate negative patterns of behavior will continue to do so without any end in sight
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@quranishere
We have never lived, we have never even tried,
Come on now give that burden to me.
We have never lived.
We're just creeping all our days.
And you could feast an age,
Feast and still feel famine all the same
When this food's an orgasm dripping context down my drains.
We've had our chances.
We didn't see them through
It never ends, carry on the sin.
It never ends, it never ends.
We can never rest.
It's like kissing cousins. It's like breaking bread.
It gets me so frustrated:
Everyone's an expert, I'm so sick of it.
It makes me want to gouge a thousand eyes.
Choke five hundred throats.
Feed them to the fishes swimming in my moat,
While I sit in my castle, perched all alone,
Disconnected on a sullen throne.
It never ends, carry on the sin.
It never ends, it never ends.
We can never rest.
It's like kissing cousins, it's like breaking bread.
@chocolatedonkey
Waiting for them to revisit this sound. looking forward to the new album, but I just tried to give pink lemonade another chance and it just makes me miss this sound.
@sudderthh
what do you think of the new track?? its here! I feel like its a good middle ground between the two, I really love it
@tomscott9230
They are better than any american band.
@someone7554
@@tomscott9230The Mars Volta
@Cobalt985
@@tomscott9230 Thank You Scientist
@Cobalt985
@@someone7554 To be fair, The Mars Volta is a huge influence for most modern prog rock bands. I genuinely believe The Mars Volta are the King Crimson of the 21st century. The singer honestly even sounds like Cedric (in the de-loused days) and I don't think it's on accident.
@arxeha
i just listened to this song last year, damn i missed out so long
@quranishere
We have never lived, we have never even tried,
Come on now give that burden to me.
We have never lived.
We're just creeping all our days.
And you could feast an age,
Feast and still feel famine all the same
When this food's an orgasm dripping context down my drains.
We've had our chances.
We didn't see them through
It never ends, carry on the sin.
It never ends, it never ends.
We can never rest.
It's like kissing cousins. It's like breaking bread.
It gets me so frustrated:
Everyone's an expert, I'm so sick of it.
It makes me want to gouge a thousand eyes.
Choke five hundred throats.
Feed them to the fishes swimming in my moat,
While I sit in my castle, perched all alone,
Disconnected on a sullen throne.
It never ends, carry on the sin.
It never ends, it never ends.
We can never rest.
It's like kissing cousins, it's like breaking bread.
@luisdavila9614
You're the real MVP THANKS
@uncleurda8101
Bruh at least post all the lyrics