1) In the fall… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 artists with the name Creatures.
1) In the fall of 2007, five friends came together to play metalcore and crossover thrash in vein of Slayer, Ringworm, and Hatebreed: Creatures was born. The band wrote an incredible demo and played shows non-stop through out Southern California and made sure no warehouse, garage, or venue was safe from their ferocious live performance. Locals wanted more, and they got it when Creatures dropped their debut s/t 7" at Sound and Fury 2008; playing an explosive opening set that blew everyone out of the water (and some out of conciousness). Creatures made their mark on the masses. In winter of 2008, Creatures teamed up with So-Cal locals, Downpresser, to release a split for So-Cal based label, Fineprint Records, followed by a winter tour to support their efforts.
Creatures' debut full length, "I, Lucifer" focuses on the band's metal roots and pushes their sound further to the limit. Face melting solos, heavy-pulvurizing riffs, and extreme speed is sure to provide something for everyone. With lyrics of depression, anger, and rage, this album is sure to keep your head banging.
Creatures' "Vesuvius" is set to be released January 3rd 2012 on Twelve Gauge Records
"Blend of unrelentless force and raw power produces a barbaric sound unlike any other."
Releases:
(2007) Demo - Self Released
(2008) Self Titled 7" - Collapse Records
(2009) Split 7" with Downpresser - Fineprint Records
(2009) I, Lucifer - Eulogy Recordings
(2010) Salvation 7" - Hellfish Family & Closed Casket Activities
(2012) Vesuvius 12" - Twelve Gauge Records
2) Formed in 2009 in Columbus, OH. Creatures is a jazzy punk / indie duo featuring Owen Kelley on guitar and vocals and Chris Mengerink on drums. They self released their 6 song demo in 2010.
3) A heavy metal band from Brazil.
4) UK drum and bass artist Harvey Gordon. Credited for the release titled Gonzo Transmission EP.
5) Dungeon synth from France. https://creatures9.bandcamp.com/
SLIPPING AWAY
Creatures Lyrics
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my world is
slowly dissolving
ground beneath my feet
it's melting away
black falls into black
I'm just a shadow
of
losing gravity
don't you know I'm
slipping away
fix your stare load your eyes
now I'm shot down in
flames
fix your stare load your eyes
all in the firmament
flares
a sea of melting clocks
the tick-tock
time dripping away
all that was for real
is just a memory
starting to fade
all that was for real
just a memory
slipping away
it's
slipping
away
The lyrics to Creatures' song "Slipping Away" are poignant and emotional, painting a vivid picture of the singer's slow decay and loss of self. The opening line "pale against the sun" sets a tone of hopelessness and vulnerability, as the singer feels himself fading in comparison to the brightness and power of the natural world around him. The image of his world "slowly dissolving" further emphasizes this sense of loss and impermanence, as he watches everything he knows crumble and disappear before his eyes.
The next line, "ground beneath my feet / it's melting away," continues this theme of decay and instability, as the singer realizes that even the solid foundation he thought he stood on is crumbling away beneath him. The line "black falls into black / I'm just a shadow / of / my former self" emphasizes his sense of powerlessness and lack of agency, as he watches himself fade away into nothingness.
The chorus drives home this feeling of slipping away, as the singer pleads with someone to "fix [their] stare" and "load [their] eyes" to see him before he disappears completely. The image of being "shot down in flames" underscores the finality of his situation, while the phrase "all that was for real / is just a memory" highlights the loss and grief he feels for everything that's slipping away. Overall, the lyrics to "Slipping Away" are a powerful meditation on the fragility of the human spirit and the inevitability of decay and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
pale against the sun
I feel insignificant and weak compared to the bright and warm sun.
my world is
I am experiencing a sense of detachment from the world around me.
slowly dissolving
My reality is fading away gradually and slowly.
ground beneath my feet
The solid and reliable foundation I thought I had is crumbling away.
it's melting away
Everything I knew and believed in is dissolving like melting ice.
black falls into black
I feel like I am sinking into a dark and abyssal void.
I'm just a shadow
I feel like I am barely there, like a faint reflection of myself.
of
This word does not convey any meaning on its own.
my former self
I am losing touch with the person I used to be and no longer recognize myself.
losing gravity
I am feeling weightless and adrift without any anchor or point of reference.
don't you know I'm
I wish someone could see and understand the pain I am going through.
slipping away
I am slowly losing my grasp on reality and slipping into a state of disconnection and confusion.
fix your stare load your eyes
Pay close attention and concentrate on what you are seeing.
now I'm shot down in
Now I have been suddenly and painfully brought down to an unpleasant reality.
flames
This could be interpreted as a metaphor for intense emotional pain or a traumatic event.
all in the firmament
Everything in my environment and my perception of it is a chaotic mess.
flares
This could represent sudden flashes of insight, realizations or emotions.
a sea of melting clocks
This could be a reference to Salvador Dali's painting 'The Persistence of Memory' and imply a sense of confusion over the concept of time.
the tick-tock
This could represent the sound of a clock, the passage of time, or even the inevitable decline of life itself.
time dripping away
Time seems to be slipping away uncontrollably and irrevocably.
all that was for real
Everything that I once believed in or relied on has been shaken and is no longer trustworthy.
is just a memory
All that I have left of those things are mere memories, which may not accurately reflect the truth.
starting to fade
The memories are starting to become less distinct and more difficult to recall.
all that was for real
Everything that truly mattered before now seems transient and fleeting.
just a memory
I am afraid of losing these memories, which seem to be the only connection to my former reality.
slipping away
Everything I had and cherished seems to be slipping away from me.
it's
This word does not convey any meaning on its own.
slipping
I am scared and helpless as I feel like I am losing everything that matters to me.
away
Everything that I hold dear seems to be vanishing into thin air, leaving me in a void of uncertainty and insecurity.
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lilianavelazco3476
My all time favorite song from The Creatures, it's amazing. Bless Siouxsie, she changed my life.
@oovii808
Siouxsie changed your life? Thought you were born that way...next lie.
@keith-leecastle6700
The Creatures were and are so underrated. I’m always amazed when those shitty music magazines do their top 20 drummers Budgie is never mentioned. Him and Steven Morris are MY drummers……and Pete de Freitas.
@draped_in_black
Great stuff, one of my favourites.
@DezMoody
Soooo beautiful
@andrenogueira-kourkoulis2381
I love this track.....
@MacCentrisSimpleSencilla
thank you, my favorite from the creatures <3 <3
@minoassk
Yes, I own it on CD format. Anyway, glad you found them.
@chewbacca4me
Amazing! Hey, can someone please post the album version of 'Turn It On' from Anima Animus? Thanks to infinity.
@robertvogel3784
i shall see what i can do paren. I have PILES of old albums packed into boxes in a storage shed, this album IS in it. i just need to find it, i will for you on account that you have failed to put future bible heroes, o what a dream it was.