History
Cobra Skulls were formed in 2005 by Devin Peralta (bass, vocals), Charlie Parker (guitar) and Chad Cleaveland (drums). They released an EP titled Draw Muhammad in 2006. The EP caught the attention of Red Scare Industries who signed the band and released their debut album "Sitting Army" in 2007.
To promote the album the band went on tour with Against Me!, Mad Caddies, and The Loved Ones, opening shows for them.[1] During the 2007 tour the band added a second guitarist Adam Beck.
After releasing the "Never Be a Machine/ Lost in Campaigns" 7" in time for the 2008 American elections, the band put out their second full length, "American Rubicon" in July 2009. This album was also promoted through an extensive tour schedule- this time with other Red Scare bands, including the Copyrights, the Sidekicks and the Menzingers.
Music style
Devin Peralta is half Argentinian and therefore writes and sings some songs in Spanish as can be heard with the tracks "¡Hasta Los Corba Skulls Siempre!" (from Draw Muhammad EP) and "Use Your Cobra Skulls" (from Sitting Army LP). While the first track is sung completely in Spanish, the latter track mixes both English and Spanish.
Discography
* Eat Your Babies (2005)
* Cobra Skulls/Beercan 7" split (Humaniterrorist, 2006)
* Draw Muhammad (EP) (Humaniterrorist, 2006)
* Sitting Army (Red Scare, 2007)
* Never Be a Machine (EP) (Red Scare, 2008)
* American Rubicon (Red Scare, 2009)
Cobra Skulls Lockdown
Cobra Skulls Lyrics
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You're just a victim of mind control
You're too scared to think for yourself
You'd rather back down to someone else
You think is so much smarter
They know what's best for you
Now they've got you on lockdown
Afraid to try, afraid to be
Afraid to have you liberty
You're on lockdown!
Don't you try to break the mold
Just do what you're fucking told
I know deep inside your heart is black
A heart attack, another heart attack
Is what you lack for a jumpstart jack
Turn your back if you could, but you can't
Because they've got you on a lockdown!
I can see through you, see past into you
I can see everything you own
All you own is a place from where you bleed
So I will let it go!
In "Cobra Skulls Lockdown," the band is addressing the idea of mind control, highlighting that many people are too afraid to think for themselves and would rather depend on someone else to make decisions for them. The song is critical of those who blindly follow authority figures without questioning their motives or actions. The use of the term "lockdown" implies that these individuals have become trapped in this mindset and are unable to break free from it.
Throughout the lyrics, the band challenges these individuals to break free from their mental prison and to take control of their own lives. The line "Don't you try to break the mold, just do what you're f***ing told" shows the frustration they feel towards those who are content to live their lives according to someone else's rules. They urge listeners to think for themselves and to not be afraid to question authority and the status quo.
Overall, Cobra Skulls use their song "Lockdown" to criticize blind obedience and to promote critical thinking and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see into your soul
I am able to understand your true thoughts and feelings
You're just a victim of mind control
You are being controlled and influenced by external forces
You're too scared to think for yourself
You are afraid to make your own decisions and have independent thoughts
You'd rather back down to someone else
You are willing to submit and yield to others
You think is so much smarter
You believe that others have superior intelligence
They know what's best for you
You believe that others have better judgement and know what is best for you
Now they've got you on lockdown
You are now in a state of confinement and restricted freedom
Afraid to try, afraid to be
You have fear in taking risks and being yourself
Afraid to have you liberty
You are fearful in claiming your freedom and independence
You're on lockdown!
You are still in a state of confinement and restricted freedom
Don't you try to break the mold
You should not attempt to deviate from the norm or expected behavior
Just do what you're fucking told
You should obey and comply with the directions of others
I know deep inside your heart is black
I understand that you have negative and harmful thoughts or feelings
A heart attack, another heart attack
You experience intense emotional distress and instability
Is what you lack for a jumpstart jack
You are missing inspiration or a motivational boost
Turn your back if you could, but you can't
You desire to turn away, but feel unable to do so
Because they've got you on a lockdown!
You are still restricted and confined by external forces
I can see through you, see past into you
I am able to perceive beyond your exterior and understand your innermost self
I can see everything you own
I am aware of all of the possessions and material things you value
All you own is a place from where you bleed
Your material possessions bring you pain and suffering
So I will let it go!
I will release my attachment to material things and seek freedom
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carlos Graves
such a fucking awesome song
Adgerthebadger
Love that bass. holy shit.
cboyles1989
hell yes <3