Drab Majesty’s first release, a limited-edition cassette of 100 copies titled Unarian Dances, was self-released in 2012 and re-pressed by Lollipop Records shortly thereafter. Drab Majesty then signed with Dais Records and put out the debut LP Careless in 2015. Careless was met with high praise from critics and fans alike, and the original pressing is now a sought-after gem. A year after the initial pressings of Careless sold out, Dais released a compilation titled Completely Careless, featuring Drab Majesty’s entire discography, including two previously unreleased tracks.
On Halloween 2016, a split single featuring King Dude was released on Dais Records. Drab Majesty released their second LP entitled The Demonstration in January 2017.
In September 2017, the band released a single entitled Oak Wood in honor of Cash Askew, a victim of the Ghostship tragedy in Oakland.
A talented multi-instrumentalist, DeMure composes all of the elements of Drab Majesty. However, rather than taking personal credit for the music, DeMure insists that the inspiration for the songs is received from an other-worldly source and that Deb is merely a vessel through which outside ideas flow inward. But Drab Majesty is more than just a musical project — it’s a methodical experiment in the identity of creativity. The character Deb DeMure is an enigma that eludes all expectations of gender and ego. When DeMure’s imposing 6’ 4” figure assumes the stage, Deb’s playful, harlequinesque appearance, tempered by an ominous body language, and clashing with the dreamy, ethereal melodies comes across as a web of contrasts. The result is a perfect balance between seemingly conflicting messages, between the high and the low, the drab and the divine.
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---Discography---
2012 - UNARIAN DANCES (EP)
2013 - Disorder Vol. 1 (split single with Eleven Pond)
2015 - Unknown to the I (single)
2015 - Careless (LP)
2016 - Completely Careless (compilation)
2016 - The Heiress / The Demon (single)
2016 - Who Taught You How to Love (split single with King Dude)
2017 - The Demonstration (LP)
2017 - Oak Wood (single)
Out of Sequence
DRAB MAJESTY Lyrics
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Which you probably told
A dead vendetta sustained
When we're all too old
Prone to dig down
In grounds where you shouldn't go
(You get a red light)
A life without oxygen
You couldn't breathe or leave alone
And you wanted a reason to go.
Does anybody understand this mind?
Am I out of sequence
Or in the times
The day I cried
Does anybody understand these times?
Am I out of sequence
Or in my mind
The day I cried
Out of sequence
Or in my mind
The day I cried.
You're born to a crest
Obsessed with the family stones
Your hands made of wax
Attack the flames in which you throw
Facts from your aftermath
That you can't deny
(You get a red light)
A sign two split minds
Is just the difference of an eye.
(You get a red light)
And you wanted a reason to cry.
Does anybody understand this mind?
Am I out of sequence
Or in the times
The day I cried
Does anybody understand these times?
Am I out of sequence
Or in my mind
The day I cried
Does anybody understand this mind?
Am I out of sequence
Or in the times
The day I cried
Out of sequence or in the times the day I cried.
The lyrics of DRAB MAJESTY's song Out Of Sequence are filled with ambiguity and emotion, making it a perfect example of how art and music can give different meanings to each individual listener. Overall, the song seems to be talking about a person who is trying to find a reason behind their actions and wonder if they are in the right state of mind or not. The first verse can be understood as talking about a person's conflicting emotions, where they are trying to expose a lie, which they may have told themselves in the first place. The phrase "A dead vendetta sustained when we're all too old" suggests a long-held grudge that has lost its relevance in the present, which the person is still holding on to. The line "A life without oxygen whispered in the breath, you couldn't breathe or leave alone" can be interpreted as the suffocation one feels due to carrying the burden of past emotions, which they can neither let go of nor continue to bear.
The chorus "Does anybody understand this mind? Am I out of sequence or in the times the day I cried" implies a sense of confusion and a need for validation. The repetition of the phrase 'out of sequence' highlights the person's feeling of not belonging and not understanding the current time or their place in it. The second verse continues to explore the theme of internal conflict, where the person seems to come from a family with a strong tradition, represented by the phrase "obsessed with the family stones." The line "Your hands made of wax, attack the flames in which you throw" can be interpreted as the person's inability to control their actions, which results in them causing more damage to themselves than they would like to admit. The following lines "Facts from your aftermath that you can't deny, a sign two split minds is just the difference of an eye" can mean that the person is trying to come to terms with the consequences of their actions, but they are unable to reconcile their conflicting thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
You try to contest a lie
You attempt to argue against something that you most likely fabricated yourself
Which you probably told
The lie in reference was likely your own fabrication
A dead vendetta sustained
An unfounded grudge being maintained
When we're all too old
This pointless grudge being held for too long
Prone to dig down
A tendency to delve into negative spaces
In grounds where you shouldn't go
In situations that would best be avoided
(You get a red light)
A clear indication that the situation is not safe or positive
A life without oxygen
A situation lacking in vitality and energy
Whispered in the breath
Quietly acknowledged, but not clearly spoken
You couldn't breathe or leave alone
You felt suffocated, unable to escape
And you wanted a reason to go.
You desired an excuse to break free
You're born to a crest
You come from a privileged background
Obsessed with the family stones
Focusing heavily on your family lineage and status
Your hands made of wax
You are fragile and easily melted under pressure
Attack the flames in which you throw
You are quick to place blame where it is not due
Facts from your aftermath
The results of your actions cannot be denied
That you can't deny
The consequences of your choices are uncontestable
(You get a red light)
A clear indication to stop and consider the results of your actions
A sign two split minds
Symptomatic of a divided and conflicted mentality
Is just the difference of an eye.
The perception of a situation is influenced by individual perspective
And you wanted a reason to cry.
You sought justification to express your emotions
Does anybody understand this mind?
Is there anyone who can comprehend your thought processes?
Am I out of sequence
Are your actions and thoughts not aligned with the norm?
Or in the times
Are you simply operating within the current cultural context?
The day I cried
A significant event where your emotional walls crumbled
Out of sequence
Operating differently from what is deemed as normal
Or in my mind
Perhaps not aligned with the reality of the situation
The day I cried.
A pivotal moment where emotions were openly expressed
Writer(s): Andrew Clinco
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Zelphraeya
I would like to just take a moment to acknowledge just how beautiful that intro is.
@Juanze1995
fucking awesome intro
@Stevenmillar01
spot on ... the intro is 101
@pauulkubasek1815
And then the change...w👁w!
@wixygo
No you can't...we don't have time
@MorticiaLaMourante
Gave me chills down my spine.
@JohnSmith-oe4ci
their music has more hooks than a fishing tackle store
@sofoclesmefisto
WOW this is brilliant , guys don´t let this industry consume your essence and creativity ...
@jrkradik
So true, that happened to Xmal Deutschland
@sofoclesmefisto
@@jrkradik and sisters of mercy