Couch Slut are a five-piece hailing from New York City, hailed by L-Magazine as “Best New Heaviness” in their 2014 best-of-Brooklyn awards. Noted for their scathing, bowel-rattling, anxiety-inducing live performances, Couch Slut are a band that has finally embraced the angular, dissonant and emotional deluge of late 80s/early 90s noise rock and indie bands (ie Am Rep, Butthole Surfers, early Dino Jr) and fused it with the power, aggression and darkness of non traditional metal and hardcore.
“My Life as a Woman,” Couch Slut’s debut album, due Oct 6th on Handshake Inc., is a six-track odyssey of noise, death and trouble – masterfully pounded to hell and back, serenaded and spit upon, kicked in the face and left smiling, revenge blood pooling in your busted spleen. Featuring provocative, not-safe-for-facebook, artwork by world renowned Brazilian smut artist Leandro De Cotis Perfect for: modern living, awkward trips to the bathroom, getting wasted.
All The Way Down
Couch Slut Lyrics
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I call out
As she replies
A wet thick voice comes over her
"She's gone"
Deafeningly loud
I call out
"I'm always here"
I can hear
Screams from behind the bathroom door
Strips of flesh in a pile
Blood all over the sink
Curled up
In the tub
He sat
Pieces of flesh in the sink
I can't take it anymore
The song All the Way Down by Couch Slut is a brutal and haunting portrayal of a person witnessing the aftermath of a brutal self-harm episode of their loved one. These lyrics depict the moment when the singer discovers their loved one has harmed themselves in a gruesome way and tries to reach out to them in vain. The silence is amplified, creating an eerie echo that only adds to the sense of isolation and desperation. The singer tries to find their loved one but they are nowhere to be found. The voice on the other end of the phone is thick with tears and emotion and delivers the crushing news that the loved one is gone - presumably, either dead or has left the house.
The screams coming from behind the bathroom door showcase the horror of the situation, painting a picture of gruesome self-harm and possibly even a slow yet agonizingly painful death. The final image is one of utter despair. The person sits in the tub, having almost committed suicide, with pieces of their flesh scattered around them and blood covering everything. The singer is left feeling powerless and helpless to stop the madness around them. The line "I can't take it anymore" is a heart-wrenching plea for the events to stop, but they continue regardless.
Overall, the lyrics of All the Way Down are a harrowing exploration of the depths of mental anguish and the impact it can have on those close to the sufferer. There is a sense of overwhelming sadness, confusion, and despair that hangs over the words, making it an incredibly powerful and emotive piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
The silence has an echo
Despite the absence of any sound, the emptiness of the situation is tangible
I call out
Seeking some form of response or confirmation
As she replies
Eventually receiving an answer
A wet thick voice comes over her
An eerie and unsettling tone communicates her message
"She's gone"
The painful revelation of someone's absence
Deafeningly loud
The impact of this stark reality cannot be ignored
I call out
Trying to hold onto something and establish a connection
"I'm always here"
Offering a constant presence and source of support
It's 5am
The early hour adds an extra layer of desolation and despair
I can hear
The senses are on high alert
Screams from behind the bathroom door
The source of the disturbing sound becomes clear
Strips of flesh in a pile
Graphic evidence of the violence and physical horror
Blood all over the sink
Further evidence of the brutality
Curled up
Emotional and physical exhaustion
In the tub
A place that should signify comfort has become a site of trauma
He sat
A representation of someone who has clearly reached their breaking point
Pieces of flesh in the sink
The grotesque and disturbing aftermath
I can't take it anymore
The weight of the situation becomes too much to bear
Writer(s): Amy Mills, Kevin Hall, Kevin Wunderlich, Megan Osztrosits, Theo Nobel
Contributed by Mackenzie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.