For fans of Clutch, Wolfmother, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Rage Against the Machine, or Soundgarden, and if ten more bands that influenced Crobot's sound were needed to be named, they easily could be.
The powerful packed punch of the vocals of lead singer Brandon Yeagley is a great one-two with the spellbinding, head bobbing guitar riffs of Chris Bishop; not to mention the stellar solidity of the low frequencies of Sam Grim on bass guitar. Bishop brings his unique style of art to the table to add images to the stories unveiled by lyricist and frontman Brandon Yeagley. The two also plan on creating a graphic novel based on the songs from the album, set for an undetermined future release.
Crobot have spilled their sweat and tones on such stages as Philadelphia's Theater of Living Arts and Xfinity LIVE, The Paramount in Huntington, NJ, the Stanhope House in Stanhope, New Jersey, and Anchorage, Alaska's Chilkoot Charlie's and plan on embarking on a tour not limited to the venues listed previously.
Crobot is:
Brandon Yeagley - Vocals, Harp
Chris Bishop - Guitar, Vocals
Sam Grim - Bass
Tony Kobel - Percussion
Legend of the Spaceborne Killer
Crobot Lyrics
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Made the front page today
Nobody knows where he came from
Why he's here, or what he'll do to you
I just saw the flashing lights
They blinded me they shined so bright
Is it half bird, half bot, or half alien
The legend of the spaceborne killer
I met face to face today
I couldn't tell just what he wanted
If I had it to give I would've gave it away
I just saw his glowing eyes
They blinded me they shined so bright
Is it half bird, half bot, or half alien
Well, I don't know but he's got something in his hand!
In his hand
Well, in his hand
Well, in his hand
Well, in his hand
No more buildings to stand tall
No, he must've destroyed them all
Is it half bird, half bot, or half alien
Well, I don't know but he's got something in his hand!
Yeah, in his hand
Well, in his hand
Well, in his hand
Well, in his hand
"The Legend of the Spaceborne Killer" by Crobot is a science fiction narrative about an unknown alien-like creature that has come to destroy mankind. The song starts with the news of the creature's arrival, which has made the front page of the newspaper. The lyrics do not give any explanation for the creature's sudden appearance or the reason behind his destructive behavior. With the arrival of the spaceborne killer, there is a sense of panic and the fear of the unknown.
In the second verse, the singer comes face to face with the creature but can't understand what he wants or why he is on Earth. The glowing eyes and the mysterious object in the creature's hand add to the ominous and menacing aura that surrounds him. The chorus repeats the same lines of wondering what kind of creature this is - is it half bird, half bot or half alien - but emphasizes that the creature indeed has something important in his possession.
The song's final verse indicates that the spaceborne killer has potentially destroyed all the buildings and structures in the area, implying that he has caused significant damage. The song concludes with the haunting repetition of "in his hand," leaving the listener wondering what that object might be and what the spaceborne killer might do next.
Line by Line Meaning
The legend of the spaceborne killer
There is a story circulating about a killer from space.
Made the front page today
It has become a prominent news story.
Nobody knows where he came from
The killer's origins are unknown.
Why he's here, or what he'll do to you
It is unclear why the killer has come to Earth and what his intentions are.
I just saw the flashing lights
The artist has encountered the killer and its bright lights have disoriented them.
They blinded me they shined so bright
The lights were blindingly bright and overwhelming.
Is it half bird, half bot, or half alien
The killer's appearance is unclear and mysterious.
Well, I don't know but he's got something in his hand!
The artist cannot identify what the killer is holding in its hand.
I met face to face today
The artist has had a personal encounter with the killer.
I couldn't tell just what he wanted
The killer's motives are unknown to the artist.
If I had it to give I would've gave it away
The singer would have given the killer what it wanted if they had known what it was.
I just saw his glowing eyes
The artist has locked eyes with the killer and is unnerved by what they see.
No more buildings to stand tall
The killer has destroyed many buildings in its path of destruction.
No, he must've destroyed them all
The killer has left a trail of destruction in its wake.
Yeah, in his hand
The killer is still holding something tightly in its hand.
Well, in his hand
Whatever the killer is holding is important to its mission.
Well, in his hand
The killer's grasp on whatever it's holding is strong and unrelenting.
Well, in his hand
The object in the killer's hand might hold the key to defeating it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Scott Yeagley, Christopher Sean Bishop, Jacob Peter Figueroa, Paul Louis Figueroa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@redshaftedflicker
My son is 6 and told me to click onto this video. He liked the Spaceborne Killer guy. Sure glad that I did, we're both rockin' out right now.
@toxintheterrible
The Moment you hear this song and you want to be a Rockstar... Then you realize that you cant even play a triangle.
@doranerichards4231
N( ""aaa
@KyryloVesna
+Bundlehead lol, u made my day
@Greggles
This is a really easy song, google the tabs, it's just the minor pentatonic scale and some wah wah!
@midnightmetal4ever
Grab yourself a guitar and go for it! Been playing twenty years, have not regretted a moment of it. This song is on Rocksmith 2014 (DLC), so you could learn it through that as well.
@calebhohneke8482
Hahaha, dude I get that same feeling and I can play guitar/bass/and sing fairly well. The music industry is a bitch and it's hard to get a break. All you can do is pick up that guitar or mic and play your damn soul out. Learn and instrument and have fun with it, brother. You won't regret it. \m/
@randomhandle
Thank you, That Metal Show for introducing me to Crobot! Â
@MofosRealReviews
Ok we get it. There's something in his fucking hand.
@fireblazeinc
Amazing