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
Welcome To Fat City
Crobot Lyrics
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Did you ever wonder what it′s like to live by Big brother's side?
There′s no such thing as greed
There's no such thing as shame
In fact all of those things no longer have a name
Follow me, I know the place to go
Welcome to the city where all things are pretty
If you could close your eyes and swallow your pride
You could sit back and relax
Welcome to Fat City
On the surface it may seem like a getaway planet of sin
But you know what they say
You can′t play unless you win, no
There′s no such thing as lost
There's no such thing as last
In fact all of those things are now just in your past
But follow me, I know the place to go
Welcome to the city where all things are pretty
And you ain′t just wasting your time
If you could close your eyes and swallow your pride
You could sit back and relax
Welcome to Fat City
Welcome to the city where all things are pretty
And you ain't just wasting your time
If you could close your eyes and swallow your pride
You could sit back and relax
Welcome to Fat City
Yeah!
Yeah!
Welcome to Fat City
Yeah!
Welcome to Fat City
The lyrics to Crobot's song "Welcome to Fat City" seem to paint a picture of a seductive and enticing city that promises luxury, pleasure, and an escape from the ordinary. The song opens with a question to the listener: "Are you tired of the same old peasant life?" It implies a desire for something more, something grander and more exciting than the mundane existence many people live. The mention of living "by Big brother's side" could be a reference to a figure of authority or power, suggesting a desire for a life of privilege and influence.
The lyrics then go on to describe this city as a place where traditional values like greed and shame are nonexistent. It's a utopian fantasy where all the negative aspects of human nature have been eradicated, and a new, harmonious society has emerged. The repetition of the phrase "Welcome to Fat City" reinforces the idea of a luxurious and opulent destination, where all things are "pretty" and where wasting time is not a concern.
Despite the initial allure of Fat City, the lyrics also hint at a darker undercurrent. The mention of it being a "getaway planet of sin" suggests that there may be a price to pay for indulging in this extravagant lifestyle. The line "You can't play unless you win" implies a competitive nature to life in Fat City, where success may come at a cost.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of relinquishing control and surrendering to the pleasures of Fat City. The notion of closing one's eyes and swallowing pride suggests a willingness to give in to temptation and enjoy the lavish offerings of this alluring place. The repetition of the phrase "Welcome to Fat City" combined with the energetic exclamations at the end of the song conveys a sense of excitement and celebration about entering this new world.
Overall, the lyrics to "Welcome to Fat City" can be seen as a commentary on the seductive allure of excess and luxury, juxtaposed with the potential pitfalls of indulgence and decadence. It explores themes of escapism, desire for a better life, and the consequences of chasing after a seemingly perfect paradise.
Writer(s): Paul Figueroa, Christopher Bishop, Jacob Figueroa, Brandon Yeagley
Contributed by Caden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrEggrancher
in my opinion, one of the most underrated bands out there.
Crobot fuckin rocks!!
@Gias1
Their stage performance really kicks-ass. great band!
@christopherwest4580
Rocktastic 👍
@andrewunboxingthings3027
This should be on a million views
@paulcarpenter8152
just saw em at RISE ABOVE FEST 2017. never heard of em before but I'm an instant fan! ifu get a chance to see these guys live DO IT. singer is a natural SHOWMAN. he crept up behind the guitarist during a solo, jumped up on his shoulders and rode him around the stage, meanwhile the guitarst didn't mss a note!.....fuckin awesome
@dawnlewis7137
In love, just saw them at Chicago Open Air!
@jamey6454
These guys are as fucking cool as they sound. Had a blast hanging after the show, fucking BRANDON is a SHOWMAN, BABY.
@canyouendurethepain6027
gunsand roses of our genration !!!
@Vajsmilan
ROCKING AS FUCK <3
@evankhongsngi5776
Awesome band!