Though the band was supported by its fans and fellow artists, Crumbsuckers second album, Beast on My Back, failed to deliver on expectations, despite the musicianship displayed on the recording. The departure of lead vocalist Chris Notaro in 1988 started the band's gradual decline. Members went on to form Pro-Pain.
Crumbsuckers played its latest reunion show at the 2015 Black N' Blue Bowl Festival at Webster Hall (formerly the Ritz) in New York City.
Trapped
Crumbsuckers Lyrics
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Pressure's on and I'm all clammed up
Hatred boiling without being heard
You have the balls to tell me shut up
Always act like you're so concerned
Say you care, but I know you don't
I feel it inside
What is this?
A waste of time?
I guess it's true apathy prevails
I don't care, never did and never will
There are times I need something to wail
And other times
It's you I just want to kill
You fucked me up
Now you'll fuck me over
Tactful ways, I barely noticed
And when we talk
We don't say a word
What is this?
Crumbsuckers's song "Trapped" captures the frustration of being trapped in a conversation with someone who doesn't truly care, and the anger that arises from feeling silenced and unheard. The lyrics suggest that there is a deeper, unspoken tension and conflict lying beneath the surface, and the lack of communication only worsens the isolation and resentment. The opening lines convey the singer's struggle to articulate their thoughts and feelings under pressure, while their conversation partner dismisses and controls them with ease. The refrain "and when we talk we don't say a word" is a poignant commentary on the emptiness and futility of these types of conversations, and the question "what is this? a waste of time?" highlights the sense of unfulfilled potential and missed connections. The second half of the song takes a darker turn, as the singer moves from apathy and disillusionment to a desire for revenge and violence, directing their rage towards the person who has "fucked them up." Overall, "Trapped" is a powerful expression of the psychological toll of unhealthy communication and the human need for genuine connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Why am I always stuck for words
I struggle to express myself in moments of pressure
Pressure's on and I'm all clammed up
I become silent and frozen when I feel pressured
Hatred boiling without being heard
My anger festers inside, unexpressed
You have the balls to tell me shut up
You display confidence by silencing me
Always act like you're so concerned
You pretend to care about me
Say you care, but I know you don't
I see through your facade and know you don't truly care
I feel it inside
I have a sense of this truth within me
And when we talk we don't say a word
Our conversations are devoid of substance
What is this?
I question the purpose and value of our interactions
A waste of time?
I wonder whether spending time with you is worth it
I guess it's true apathy prevails
I concede that an absence of emotion dominates
I don't care, never did and never will
I am indifferent to you and always have been
There are times I need something to wail
I sometimes require an outlet to express my emotions
And other times
But at other times
It's you I just want to kill
I feel a strong desire to harm or eliminate you
You fucked me up
You caused me significant harm or trauma
Now you'll fuck me over
You will cause me further damage or mistreatment
Tactful ways, I barely noticed
Your manipulative methods were subtle and hard to detect
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ProChoiceJesus
Punks, skins, metalheads, diving, singalong, slamming, hoodies, long hair, flying Vs, short hair, solos, riffs, 3 chords, hardcore, Crumbsuckers, WOW. I had the privilege of seeing their amazing Life Of Dreams show in San Antonio, TX. One of the most amazing bands of the era.
@zlatkomladic5979
This is how should've been until today.. but company bands took over
@claysmell
criminally underrated - this is one of those rare perfect albums, right up there with the first SUICIDAL, CROMAGS and SOD records, straddling the no-man's land of thrash and punk in the so called crossover realm. imho they were banging right into Reign In Blood territory. Notaro's clean cut "Tom Cruise" look-a-like look was a key ingredient; the perfect Trojan horse deception. and these boys were all top notch gifted musicians.
@lukefernandez7880
Always reminds me of a cool mix between Sick Of It All, Cro-Mags, Agnostic Front, SOD and Suicidal Tendencies. Very underrated NYHC/Crossover Thrash band.
@rawxtir
yup, you said it. exactly.
@tomconner5067
More of a high tech top tier guitar work, like if Broken Bones had Ralph Santola, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, and John Petrucci all dialed in, on the same page, Actually Got a feed the most difficult high-end high school guitar work I’ve ever heard on any type of avante garde “genre busting” music
@TheClimbBMX
agreed
@xisotopex
one of the most underrated bands ever
@TheBoondoggler
I love how you can clearly hear a differnce in both guitarists lead styles. Dave has a smoother, bluesy, legato feel, while Chuck has that staccato fenzied approach with the heavy trem angle. Both are so damn cool - I love the contrast and how they play off each other.
@hedswim7002
I remember seeing this for the first time when it came out and it blew me away. Still does.