The group eventually signed with Revelation Records in 2001 and their debut full-length CD, "Unfortunately We're Not Robots", would be released by Revelation Records in May 2002. Back in 2001, before the release of their first full-length album, the band also had ideas of recording an album of cover songs including covers of bands such as Slayer, Propaghandi, Josie and the Pussycats, Minor Threat, and Lifetime. The band continued on to record two EPs, each sharing a respective half of a broken sentence; the first having the title, "We May Be Through With the Past..." and the second with the title, "But The Past Ain't Through With Us". The former would be released through the aforementioned label, Status Recordings, while the later by Revelation Records. Upon obtaining a large underground following, they would continue on to record and release one more full length album titled, "The One Above All, the End of All That Is", before breaking up in late 2005 stating: "After almost seven years of being a band we have decided to call it quits. We want to say to everyone who has ever supported us in any way; thank you, this has truly been an amazing experience".
Mike Minnick - vocals
Matt Fuchs - guitar
Ryan Hartery - bass
Jesse Fitts - drums
instrumental
Curl Up and Die Lyrics
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When I have a cold.
But we're not in love, we're just alone.
Like a drug company's overdose.
Trying to replace our heads with holes.
We're missing days and spending weeks.
Only passing through looking for company.
Like a body drained of blood.
My Flaw, Our Failure.
The lyrics of Instrumental by Curl Up and Die describe a relationship lacking in love or real connection, rather than it being fueled by temporary physical desires. The singer compares his partner's kisses to cough syrup used to fend off colds, suggesting they do little to provide genuine comfort or affection. The lyrical theme shifts to the idea of drug companies and overdosing as both the singer and his partner seek to numb the lack of connection they feel.
Their search for temporary distractions is equated to trying to replace their heads with holes, metaphorically suggesting that they are seeking to fill a void that can't be filled. The second verse of the song continues to describe the cycle of short-term company seeking - missing days and spending weeks while only passing through. The final line of the chorus, "My Flaw, Our Failure," echoes the sentiment that even in the midst of their temporary physical fix, they both ultimately lack the ability to form and maintain a genuine emotional connection.
In conclusion, the lyrics to Instrumental by Curl Up and Die explore a relationship devoid of love and instead reliant on temporary physical gratification. The singer uses vivid imagery to describe the flawed nature of this relationship and critiques the concept of seeking solace through temporary fixes.
Line by Line Meaning
She kisses like cough syrup
Her kisses are medicinal, soothing and numbing like cough syrup, but lack genuine emotion or passion.
When I have a cold.
The comparison to cough syrup is reinforced by the reference to cold, which is what cough syrup is often used to treat.
But we're not in love, we're just alone.
The relationship is borne out of mutual loneliness and not love, resulting in a lack of emotional connection.
Like a drug company's overdose.
The relationship feels artificial and excessive, like an overdose caused by a drug company's negligence.
Trying to replace our heads with holes.
The relationship is self-destructive and causes harm by attempting to fill emotional voids with destructive behavior.
We're missing days and spending weeks.
The relationship is filled with fleeting moments of happiness, and time seems to fly by.
Only passing through looking for company.
The relationship lacks depth and is only a temporary escape from loneliness.
And semen released is a rotting stomach.
Sex is used as a temporary fix for emotional emptiness, but ultimately leaves a feeling of dissatisfaction and disgust.
Like a body drained of blood.
The relationship lacks vitality and is lifeless, like a body drained of its life force.
My Flaw, Our Failure.
The pain and emptiness of the relationship is attributed to both parties, and not just one person's fault.
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LUSTALGIA
I didn't even know they got reviewed on itunes, honestly! I have always said that about this album. I was at their last show at the Livery in ventura, fucking insane!
Nick Kuper
with out a doubt one of the best bands I have ever heard
Evan Beckstedt
I forgot about these guys, damn they are so good, so underrated
LUSTALGIA
Best album of 2005, what a way to go out!
mrmonsta8able
like a drug companies over dose
three fold
fuck yes. <3
66th Floor Elevator
theoneaboveall theendofallthatis That's what your name come from :P
makeithurtful
the first 40 seconds of this song are just tragic
Merritt Wilson
Dark basement bought bones
Harvey P
@bldsucker they died years ago my friend...one can only hope that a reunion comes