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)
One Day I'll Never
Cobra Skulls Lyrics
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So I moved back in with my parents again
I never asked to be put in this earth
But I'd like to be able to prove my own worth
And the tour was pretty good I guess
I don't know if you'd call It a total success
But at least It kept me from being depressed
And I'd do It all again more or less
One day I'll be able to live for today
And I won't be affected by the shit they say
But if I never get there
I don't care if I never get there
And I've got a phonebook full of acquaintances
I could call you up for a show in your town
And I promise to return the favor sooner or later
What comes around goes around they say
But when the good ones finally come around
They just seem to run away
And I know that I'm a cynical bastard
And I'd run away from myself if I could
One day I'll be happy with the way I am
And I won't dwell upon the problems that are out of my hand
But if I never get there
I don't care if I never get there
One day I'll be able to live for today
And I won't be affected by the shit they say
One day I'll be happy with the way I am
And I won't dwell upon the problems that are out of my hand
But if I never get there
The Cobra Skulls's song One Day I'll Never is a reflection on the struggles of being a struggling musician. The first verse talks about having to move back in with parents due to not being able to pay rent, which is a common experience for many artists. The lyrics mention a tour that may not have been a total success, but helped the singer from being depressed. This shows that even when things don't go right, it is important to keep trying and never give up on what you love.
The second verse talks about the struggles of maintaining relationships while being a musician. The singer has a phonebook full of acquaintances that they could call for a show in a particular town, but ultimately understands that the people who come into their lives may not always stay. The singer also recognizes that they may have a cynical attitude and would run away from themselves if they could. Despite this, they hold onto the hope that they will one day be happy with who they are and not dwell on problems out of their control.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of struggling and trying to make it in life. It acknowledges the ups and downs of the journey but ultimately holds onto the hope that things will get better. The song resonates with anyone who is striving to achieve their dreams or find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I couldn't afford to pay my rent
I was unable to pay my rent due to financial constraints
So I moved back in with my parents again
Therefore, I relocated and started living with my parents once more
I never asked to be put in this earth
I did not request to exist on this planet
But I'd like to be able to prove my own worth
Nevertheless, I desire to demonstrate my abilities and value
And the tour was pretty good I guess
Regarding the tour, I think it was fine; I suppose
I don't know if you'd call It a total success
I am unsure if the tour can be considered a complete victory
But at least It kept me from being depressed
However, it did help me not to feel sad
And I'd do It all again more or less
I would repeat the experience with minor alterations, without a doubt
One day I'll be able to live for today
In the future, I will live in the present moment and not worry about the future or the past
And I won't be affected by the shit they say
Moreover, their negative words will not impact me anymore
But if I never get there
However, if I don't reach that point
I don't care if I never get there
I am indifferent to whether I achieve that goal or not
And I've got a phonebook full of acquaintances
I have numerous acquaintances in my contact list
I could call you up for a show in your town
I can reach out to you to organize a performance in your locality
And I promise to return the favor sooner or later
In exchange, I assure you I will assist you shortly
What comes around goes around they say
People say that whatever you give, you get back in the end
But when the good ones finally come around
However, when the beneficial ones eventually appear
They just seem to run away
They typically vanish before long
And I know that I'm a cynical bastard
I recognize that I have a cynical personality
And I'd run away from myself if I could
If possible, I would attempt to escape from myself
One day I'll be happy with the way I am
At some point, I will be content with who I am and not feel the need for self-improvement
And I won't dwell upon the problems that are out of my hand
Furthermore, I will not fixate on issues that are beyond my control
But if I never get there
However, if I don't attain that mindset
I don't care if I never get there
I am unconcerned with accomplishing that state of mind
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.