Formed in 2005, Dead Letter Circus released one self-titled EP in 2007. They have performed at festivals such as The Big Day Out, The Come Together Music Festival in Sydney and The Over-Cranked Music Festival in Brisbane. They have performed with a number of bands, some of these include Tool, Cog, Karnivool, The Butterfly Effect, Chevelle and Helmet. They also tour Australia extensively on their own headline tours. On the 1st of November, 2008, they released a second EP/single, entitled Next In Line. Next In Line featured three tracks, two of which were included on the band's debut studio album This Is the Warning in 2010. The band have released four singles from the album; "The Space on the Wall", "Big", "One Step" and "Cage". This Is the Warning has gained the band national and international acclaim.
During 2012 Rob Maric announced that he was leaving the band for personal reasons.
August 9, 2013 saw the release of the band's second album The Catalyst Fire.
Members:
Kim Benzie – Vocals
Clint Vincent – Guitar
Stewart Hill - Bass
Luke Williams - Drums
Tom Skerlj - Guitar, keyboard and percussion
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Show Me
Dead Letter Circus Lyrics
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One more lie
Will we swallow it?
Disengage
As we wave goodbye
Removed
Convinced
that our hands are dry
It's over for one more day
Say it loud
Show me your faith in the solution, almost there
Or sing it loud
Open up now
An army for peace
For revolution
We're almost there
They're almost dead
Keep this in mind
You're seeing it live
The blood running is real
See through the grey
Keep it in mind
Real or not
Show me an opinion
Don't turn away for one more day
Say it loud
Show me your faith in the solution, almost there
Or sing it loud
Open up now
An army for peace
For revolution
We're almost there
They're almost dead
Close your eyes, you are one of them
Turn your back, you are one of them
A killer
Say it loud
Show me your faith in the solution, almost there
Or sing it loud
An army for peace
For revolution
Almost there
They're almost dead
Open up now
The song "Show Me" by Dead Letter Circus is about the cycle of lies, apathy, and disengagement in society. The lyrics suggest that we are convinced that our hands are dry, meaning that we are not responsible for any wrongdoing or issues in the world. The song calls for action and urges the listeners to show their faith in the solution, to keep the blood running in mind and not turn away for one more day. It emphasizes that a revolution for peace is almost there, and the figurative "they" (who represent the apathetic and disengaged people) are almost dead.
The lyrics also contain a powerful message about the importance of taking responsibility for our actions. The phrase "Close your eyes, you are one of them. Turn your back, you are one of them. A killer," suggests that by not taking action or speaking out against injustices, we become complicit in perpetuating them. The song urges the listener to show an opinion and not to turn away from problems for one more day.
Overall, the lyrics of “Show Me” are a call to action for a generation that is often accused of being disengaged with social and political issues. The song encourages us to take ownership of our role in the world, to actively stand up for peace, and to work towards being part of the solution.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go again
Starting anew with the same old routine
One more lie
Being fed another falsehood
Will we swallow it?
Questioning the validity of what is being said
Disengage
Backing off and disconnecting from the situation
As we wave goodbye
Leaving the previous situation behind
Removed
Being separate from the issue at hand
Convinced
that our hands are dry
Being sure that we are not at fault
And nothing is wrong
Believing that everything is fine when it truly isn't
It's over for one more day
The day is done and the cycle repeats
Say it loud
Show me your faith in the solution, almost there
Or sing it loud
Expressing the need for action or belief in finding a way out of the current situation
Open up now
An army for peace
For revolution
We're almost there
They're almost dead
Urging everyone to come together and push for change while acknowledging that progress has been made and that the old ways are dying off
Keep this in mind
You're seeing it live
The blood running is real
See through the grey
Keep it in mind
Real or not
Warning that the consequences are very real despite the tendency to dissociate and minimize what's happening
Show me an opinion
Asking for someone to take a stance and express their thoughts
Don't turn away for one more day
Encouraging everyone to stay engaged and not give up
Close your eyes, you are one of them
Turn your back, you are one of them
A killer
Highlighting the dangers of ignoring or contributing to the problem
An army for peace
For revolution
Almost there
They're almost dead
Open up now
Reiterating the need for concerted effort in order to succeed in changing the status quo
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Evaese
Highly underrated band, these guys are legends!
@antonioschembari6077
I think this might be the best song they've ever written. I'm all about it.
@SyTheMetalhead
So unmistakably Dead Letter Circus. These guys never fail to please my ears, they continue to record slabs of musical awesomeness, definitely One of the best rock bands around at the moment.
@jamesd.6285
For those who came from the AFL Game, Welcome to Dead Letter Circus, please listen to the other albums and experience a band like no other.
@FreeAgent321
This
@celetialblue022
fan since 2012... they have never disappointed! Great album per usual!
@silentcovemusic
The guitarwork sounds like old DLC!!! I love it!
@lawnporn
Best song I have heard in about the last 5 years!!
@angelmatarin4957
The guitar reminded me at times of U2 😊 You have a very cool style, I'll be listening to the new album, that's for sure!!
@danpodkovko8596
True story! If you want to add more air and space in your music let guitars sound like U2 :)