Daughters' early material was primarily described as grindcore while their later material has been described as noise rock. Sadler has said that he has always disagreed with Daughters being described as a math rock or mathcore band, stating "[Daughters has] always been a kind of calculated band, but not in a math rock way. None of us are classically trained at all and I don't think anyone in Daughters has taken a lesson in anything. The music just comes out that way and it's always been the nature of the band."
With the release of the band's second album, Hell Songs, Marshall's vocal style had noticeably changed from high-pitched screams to a singing style that over the years has been compared to David Yow, Nick Cave and Michael Gira and also has been described as "Elvis Presley being tortured" and "Jerry Lee Lewis on hallucinogenic drugs." Marshall explained the reason for the change in vocals saying "It's intimidating [to be in this band]. These guys can play. I don't want to be like, "You guys be impressive and I'll just scream." We're not a band like that. Our music is not like that, so why should the singing be like other bands?"
Speaking about Daughters' reunion Marshall stated the band had been talking about it for a while. He also mentioned how fans would regularly ask him "what was going on with Daughters" while he was on tour with his other band Fucking Invincible. He stated "It’s crazy. People are actually still into it" referring to Daughters. When Marshall got home from touring with Fucking Invincible he sent out a group text to the other members of Daughters saying, "People are interested in us doing something. We shouldn’t fuck around. We should just go out at play some shows, because this writing thing is taking way longer than it was supposed to. Let’s not concern ourselves with that; let’s just play some shows and things will happen after that. Everything will happen by itself once we get in the mindset of being in Daughters and being with each other."
On September 13, 2013 Daughters reformed for one show in Rhode Island. Due to popular demand, a second show was added on September 15. Although at the time no further official statements had been made, ever since the reunion the band has had heavy activity on social media and had been recording "bits and pieces" and making demos. In the summer of 2014 the band started recording at Providence based studio, Machines With Magnets. In July, 2014 during these recording sessions the band kept hinting at a new material through Facebook. However all recordings from this session were shelved because the band were unhappy with the outcome, with Marshall claiming they "forced it" and that the recordings ended up sounding "unfinished," Sadler has said the recordings were shelved so the band could "experiment with new ideas."
In 2015 Daughters posted a photo on Facebook of its members at the recording studio, Machines With Magnets. In September, 2016 the band announced via Instagram that they will "Record, once again, during [their upcoming tour] with no real agenda nor timeline for release." On this tour Daughters played the new song, Long Road, No Turns. In a 2017 interview Marshall said he expects Daughters to release their fourth studio album by the end of the year. In April 2018, Daughters reported that the recordings of the guitars for their upcoming album were complete. On July 13, 2018 Daughters released a single, Satan in the Wait from their upcoming album, the single and album are being released through Ipecac Records. On August 17, 2018 Daughters announced the title of the upcoming album, You Won't Get What You Want and released their second single from the album titled The Reason They Hate Me, it was described as "noisier and more abrasive" than the last single. The band also announced more tour dates alongside the announcement. On October 2, 2018 Daughters released the third single from the album Long Road, No Turns, the song was described by Rolling Stone as "another unique beast: off-kilter rhythms pierce through a seething veneer of distortion and Marshall, his voice sounding crystal clear, sings about making mistakes and coming undone." On January 14, 2019, the band released their first-ever music video for the song Less Sex The video was directed by the band's former guitarist Jeremy Wabiszczewicz.
Cheers Pricks
Daughters Lyrics
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I can't keep my eye from twitching
I can't make sense of this
If it's ringing in my head or in my ears I cannot tell the difference
I'm wishing I was a bit more educated
You're wishing for a belt of human hair and teeth (mine)
You want to know what it takes to make this young man weep
You want to put me in a traveling show
Five bodies
Zero sleep
You've sent me out on a limb to hang myself high above these dirty streets
/Limbo/
It's getting louder
I think it knows my name
I awoke in the middle of the night to find it standing in my doorway
/Purgatory/
Is it over yet?
Is this all there is?
Am I speaking only in vowels here?
Am I a mime?
A swollen tongue
Am I here?
I am
/Hell/
Can anybody here me out there?
Put me down like a horse with a broken leg
An old dog foaming at the mouth
Tie a chain around my ankle and take me out to the blackest deepest sea
Carry me out to the town square
Put me on the guillotine
/The End/
The lyrics to Daughters' song "Cheers Pricks" tell a story of a tumultuous relationship between two people, one of whom seems to be struggling to make sense of it all. The first line, "If I was drunk right now I'd tell you how we could make this whole process a hell of a lot easier," speaks to the idea that alcohol might make it possible to confront difficult issues without feeling too overwhelmed. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with more than just communication problems. They can't keep their eye from twitching and can't make sense of the ringing in their head, indicating a state of high anxiety.
The other person in the relationship is portrayed as cruel and sadistic, with references to wanting to break bones and skin the singer alive. The line "You want to put me in a traveling show / Five bodies / Zero sleep" suggests that the other person is manipulating and exploiting the singer for their own entertainment. The different sections of the song - Limbo, Purgatory, Hell, The End - serve to highlight the different stages of this relationship, with each one becoming increasingly intense and disturbing. The closing lines, "Put me on the guillotine / The End," suggest that the singer is ready for the relationship to be over, even if it means facing a dramatic and violent end.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was drunk right now I'd tell you how we could make this whole process a hell of a lot easier
I am struggling with this situation and wish I could simplify it, but maybe alcohol isn't the best solution.
I can't keep my eye from twitching
I am anxious and nervous.
I can't make sense of this
I do not understand what is happening.
If it's ringing in my head or in my ears I cannot tell the difference
I am unsure if what I am experiencing is real or in my mind.
I'm wishing I was a bit more educated
I regret not having more knowledge or understanding about this situation.
You're wishing for a belt of human hair and teeth (mine)
You have violent and disturbing thoughts towards me.
You want to know what it takes to make this young man weep
You are trying to hurt me emotionally.
You've researched how to break my bones and skin me alive
You have conducted disturbing research on how to harm me physically.
You want to put me in a traveling show
You want to publicly humiliate and exploit me.
Five bodies
There have been multiple casualties in this situation.
Zero sleep
I have not been able to rest or relax due to this situation.
You've sent me out on a limb to hang myself high above these dirty streets
You have put me in a vulnerable and dangerous position.
/Limbo/
A state of uncertainty, stuck between different possibilities.
It's getting louder
The situation is becoming more intense.
I think it knows my name
I feel like the situation is specifically targeting and affecting me.
I awoke in the middle of the night to find it standing in my doorway
The situation is haunting and unsettling me even in my sleep.
/Purgatory/
A state of suffering and torment, waiting for resolution or absolution.
Is it over yet?
I am exhausted and ready for this situation to end.
Is this all there is?
I am disappointed and disillusioned with the situation.
Am I speaking only in vowels here?
I am struggling to communicate my feelings and thoughts.
Am I a mime?
I feel like I am unable to express myself properly.
A swollen tongue
I feel physically restricted in my ability to communicate.
Am I here?
I am questioning my own existence and purpose in this situation.
/Hell/
A place or state of extreme torment and suffering.
Can anybody here me out there?
I am desperate for help and support.
Put me down like a horse with a broken leg
I would rather be put out of my misery than continue to suffer in this situation.
An old dog foaming at the mouth
I feel like I am helpless and out of control.
Tie a chain around my ankle and take me out to the blackest deepest sea
I would rather be taken away from this situation to something unknown and potentially dangerous than continue to suffer here.
Carry me out to the town square
I want to be publicly exposed and humiliated so that others can see the suffering I have endured.
Put me on the guillotine
I would rather die than continue to suffer in this situation.
/The End/
The end of a torturous and painful experience.
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.