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
Low Life
Crobot Lyrics
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They're selling superstition.
Criminals and victims, Slaves to the system, Prisoners to the pain.
The whole world's addicted,
Tangled up and twisted, Panic pumping through our veins.
But baby they say I'm a low life, '
Cuz I sold my, soul to the Devil.
Gave up my life for the right price,
I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life.
I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life type.
They'll drag you down into the dirt. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type)
They'll show you what it's like to hurt. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type) Yeah you're no better than me.
If I'm on the wrong side of heaven, I'll know I won't be forgiven.
Pray I'm accepted,
Plagued and infested, Preaching out the one to blame.
Never said I'm perfect,
I guess that makes me worthless, They tell me almost everyday.
But baby they say I'm a low life, '
Cuz I sold my, soul to the Devil.
Gave up my life for the right price,
But I survived, I'm just a low life type.
I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life.
I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life type.
They'll drag you down into the dirt. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type)
They'll show you what it's like to hurt. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type)
They'll pull you 'til you come apart. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type) They turn you into what you earn. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type) Yeah you're no better than me.
It's a shame that you think I'm a failure,
I can still see a man with his head held high.
But what can I do to make it right,
You're still gonna think I'm a low life type.
I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life.
I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life type.
They'll drag you down into the dirt. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type)
They'll show you what it's like to hurt. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type)
They'll pull you 'til you come apart. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type) They turn you into what you earn. (
I'm a low, I'm a low life type) Yeah you're no better than me.
The lyrics to Crobot's song "Low Life" speak to the idea of societal pressures and expectations, with the singer advocating for breaking free from what they see as indoctrination and propaganda. The first lines push for the idea of turning off your television as the media is seen to be pushing "superstition" and distracting people from the problems in society. The lyrics continue on talking about how the world is addicted and tangled up in pain, and how the singer themselves has been labeled a "low life" for having sold their soul to the devil (presumably metaphorically, though this is not entirely clear).
The song is essentially a call to arms against the oppressive systems of society, with the singer embracing their status as an outsider or "low life" and suggesting that those who look down on them are just as trapped in their own ways. The repeated chorus of "I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life / I'm a low, I'm a low, I'm a low life type" serves to emphasize this identity and defiance.
Overall, the song is a commentary on societal pressures and expectations, and the need to break free and be true to oneself. It raises questions about what it means to be a "low life" and suggests that this status may actually be something to embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off your television.
Stop watching the TV, which promotes superstitious beliefs and victimizes people, making them prisoners to the pain.
They're selling superstition.
The mainstream media promotes irrational beliefs and fear to control and manipulate people.
Criminals and victims, Slaves to the system, Prisoners to the pain.
People are either criminals or victims, trapped in a system of inequality that causes them pain.
The whole world's addicted, Tangled up and twisted, Panic pumping through our veins.
The whole world is addicted to a system of fear and anxiety, which keeps them tangled up and twisted with panic.
But baby they say I'm a low life, '
People judge the artist as a low life for selling their soul to the devil for a price.
Cuz I sold my, soul to the Devil.
The singer made a deal with the devil for personal gain in exchange for their soul.
Gave up my life for the right price,
The singer gave up their life goals and purpose for financial gain with the devil.
But I survived, I'm just a low life type.
The artist survived the ordeal of selling their soul, but is now labeled as a low life type.
They'll drag you down into the dirt. (
The system will ruin and oppress you.
They'll show you what it's like to hurt. (
The system will cause you pain and suffering.
Yeah you're no better than me.
The system affects everyone, making them all equals in their suffering.
If I'm on the wrong side of heaven, I'll know I won't be forgiven.
The artist knows that they won't be forgiven by a higher power if they continue to participate in immoral behavior.
Pray I'm accepted, Plagued and infested, Preaching out the one to blame.
The singer prays that they will be accepted despite their immoral actions, but is plagued by guilt and blames themself.
Never said I'm perfect, I guess that makes me worthless, They tell me almost everyday.
The singer acknowledges their imperfections but is criticized as worthless by others.
It's a shame that you think I'm a failure, I can still see a man with his head held high.
The singer regrets how others perceive them as a failure, but they still see themself with pride.
But what can I do to make it right,
The artist questions what they can do to redeem themself.
They'll pull you 'til you come apart. (
The system will break you down until you cannot function.
They turn you into what you earn. (
The system defines your worth by your monetary value.
Writer(s): Johnny Lee Andrews, Chris Bishop
Contributed by Landon E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryanbowen3688
Chris Bishop was my neighbor for several years. He was a young fella. Look at you now Chris! Congratulations Crobot! 🤘🤘🤘
@johnsaltzohuigin6660
Had I not wrote the lyrics to this song on the Manson forums he might still be having issues.
@amanda0782
Whoever says anything people says is fake just stop. It probably happened like I watched a song “under your scars” there was a. Comment that said I was the guy in the wheel chair well I believe him but many didn’t.I hate that people don’t believe them like you have no evidence to tell them they are fake. By the way heather Bowen your lucky
@johnsimmons3055
I loaned equipment to the lead singer for Silva, never returned it,or thanked me,but Im not mad,glad they made it!so good too see success!
@laurenl.3735
That’s awesome this is an awesome band
@michaelryan9670
@Brandon Brandon hey the guy who said chris was his neighbor was my neighbor but I wasn't neighbors with chris... I was neighbors with Eddie Vedder back before he was even mother love bone and I'm only 26! Crazy world huh!
@garrisonturner3232
One time my band had a show in Summerville, SC. Crobot was touring nearby and had their show cancelled. They asked if they could come open for us, just to play a show rather than nothing. We had no idea who they were and said "sure, why not?"
Boy was that a mistake lol! Obviously they crushed, and we looked like amateurs after these guys.
They came back through the area and we got to open for them, which made way more sense haha!
Great band, great dudes.
@skoshow8418
These are the stories we need about our favorites. Thanks man, my day got better cause you helped a dream
@MarkGray1970
This makes me love them even more. I have no idea why they aren't top bill. Kick ass songs and Brandon puts on a show.
@deerich4288
Great story! Absolute respect. Stay rockin' 🎶🎙