In 1996, the band played the very first Ozzfest. In 1997, their first album Coal Chamber was released; it produced one single and a video, "Loco" (the video was also added after the end credits of Dee Snider's horror film Strangeland, the soundtrack for which the band also recorded an exclusive song).
Their second album Chamber Music followed in 1999. Between the releases, Foss married Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose and became pregnant, necessitating another bass player on tour, a role filled by Nadja Peulen. Foss came back for the recording of Coal Chamber's third album, Dark Days (2002), but left after the studio sessions to raise her daughter. The band's only single and video was the song "Fiend."
Their 4th album Rivals released on May 19th, 2015. The singles on it were I.O.U Nothing and Rivals. It stepped away from the gothic elements from the last 2 albums and was described as groove/nu metal. They disbanded a year after the album was released.
They reunited in 2022, and so far no hints of new music will be released.
El Cu Cuy
Coal Chamber Lyrics
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placeable listen to the dreams you're dreaming. Untraceable tell me now what are
you scheming. I'm placeable to the place where you most fear. Untraceable so
help me dear. I'm placeable innate yet surely substantial to repay your fade away.
I have no place now. Untraceable to your jaded vows. I'm placable no more of
your face. I'm placeable sp help me please. I'm placeable innates yet surely
substantial to repay your fade away. Sweetness smells so sweet at your feet jut to
repay your fade away. Kill the man become the monster. You are a sick
individual. You are so sincere. I'm the one get under your bed increase your
dreams and you know it well
yeah I'm the one get under your bed increase your dreams and I know it well hell.
I'm placeable recognize that your most favored. Untracable so help me dear. I'm
placeable innate yet surely substantial to repay your fade away. Kill the man
become the monster. You are a sick individual. You are so sincere. I'm the one
get under your bed increase your dreams and you know it well. Yeah I'm the one
get under your bed increase your dreams and you know it well. Kill the man
become the monster. Sincere.
The lyrics to Coal Chamber's song El Cu Cuy seem to be about a person who is easily manipulated and controlled by someone else. The line "There's a point in time when you can't think for yourself" highlights the idea that this person has completely given up their own autonomy and agency, instead opting to simply follow the whims and desires of another. This other person is portrayed as someone who is scheming and untrustworthy, with the singer pleading for help to break free from their influence. The repeated refrain of "I'm placable" emphasizes the sense of powerlessness and lack of resistance on the part of the person being controlled.
The song takes a somewhat darker turn towards the end, with the lines "Kill the man become the monster" suggesting a desire to take revenge or exert control in a violent way. The references to being under someone's bed, increasing their dreams, and becoming a monster could be interpreted as a metaphor for the desire to have a frightening or intimidating presence in the life of the person who is controlling you.
Overall, the lyrics to El Cu Cuy seem to be a commentary on the dangers of losing oneself in a relationship or situation where control is held by someone else. It highlights the importance of maintaining one's own sense of identity and being aware of the potential for manipulation and abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a point in time when you can't think for yourself. Paulie Shots!!!.
At times, you may not be able to think for yourself and need someone like Paulie Shots to take charge.
I'm placeable listen to the dreams you're dreaming.
I am available and willing to listen to your dreams.
Untraceable tell me now what are you scheming.
You are secretive and I want to know what your plans are.
I'm placeable to the place where you most fear. Untraceable so help me dear.
I am willing to go with you to the place you fear the most, but you must trust me.
I'm placeable innate yet surely substantial to repay your fade away.
I have the ability to repay you for your disappearance, as it is my duty.
Sweetness smells so sweet at your feet just to repay your fade away.
I am willing to do anything, even if it means bringing you gifts, to repay you for your disappearance.
I'm placable I have no place now. Untraceable to your jaded vows.
I am willing to go wherever you ask me to, but your promises no longer hold meaning for me.
I'm placeable no more of your face. I'm placeable sp help me please.
I do not want to see your face anymore, please help me move on.
Kill the man become the monster. You are a sick individual. You are so sincere. I'm the one get under your bed increase your dreams and you know it well yeah I'm the one get under your bed increase your dreams and I know it well hell.
You are capable of becoming a monster and are sick, yet sincere. I am the one who haunts your dreams and I know it well, it is my intention.
I'm placeable recognize that your most favored. Untraceable so help me dear.
I understand that you have favorites, but please trust me and reveal your plans to me.
I'm placeable innate yet surely substantial to repay your fade away. Kill the man become the monster. You are a sick individual. You are so sincere. I'm the one get under your bed increase your dreams and you know it well. Yeah I'm the one get under your bed increase your dreams and you know it well. Kill the man become the monster. Sincere.
I am capable of repaying you for your disappearance, and I acknowledge that you can become a monster. You are sick but sincere, and I intentionally haunt your dreams. You know it well. You can become a monster, and you are sincere in your intentions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES FAFARA, MIGUEL RASCON, MIKE COX, RAYNA FOSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Metrikon9000
Coal Chamber was my first rock concert. Saw them open for Type O Negative back in 2000. I was 15 at the time. This song went so fucking hard!
@GloomRaiderOfficial
This is one of those songs that fueled my love for Metal even more at an early age. I remember being 10 around 2000 and getting pumped every time this came on the Music Choice Channel lol
@stephenmcguire9934
Same year but I was 21 and on heavy drugs , same result
@brendenpierce6051
Hell ya!! I haven't listened to this band since highschool and I'm 42 this song/brings back soooooooo many awesome memories especially of when metal was metal 😂😂
@kristibalibrera1378
Every metal Mexican child whose parents terrified them with el cucuy probably has a love hate relationship with this song lol
@amyerwin6824
I had forgotten how much I love this album!
@tyronsmith7938
Dez Farfara tremendo vocalista, no solo en tècnica sino que su estilo es muy particular y pegajoso......
@coffeewithbrendan
Kill the man become the monster! Always a classic listen .
@LadiesandDjentelman
I love when he says "so sincere" at the end. Love it.
@iannash8885
Still my favorite Coal Chamber song in 2021!