In recent years, bands have been taking things into their own hands more so… Read Full Bio ↴In recent years, bands have been taking things into their own hands more so than ever in getting the word out about their music. Internet activities, particularly MySpace and Pure Volume, aiding greatly in their works to assist bands from around the globe to find and develop a nurturing audience. In the case of Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based Dead Man In Reno, their unstoppable quest to reach their now sizeable fanbase (over 40,000 to their active MySpace page) is what struck the attention of AbstractSounds, imprint for Candlelight Records. Not soon after, band and label united as one.

Dead Man In Reno have played every show allowed them since their genesis three short years ago. Diehards to the core, they epitomize the blood, sweat and tears/DIY ethic. Teaming with producer Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, Through The Eyes Of The Dead) at Basement Recording Studios in Rural Hall, North Carolina, the band meticullously laid down their self-titled debut in a quick but intense 10-day session. The results showcase the quintet's complex duel guitars, double bass drum fills, hardcore growls and screams with classic hardcore/metal breakdowns captured to perfection.

With shows booked throughout the summer and touring plans sorting for the fall, Dead Man In Reno is sure to cross your path.

Cursed
Dead Man in Reno Lyrics

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As long as I can sustain the memory of her an image cursing my name belittles my starved heart.
I hope you enjoyed the time you spent butchering me with those murderous conversations my exposed heart was yours yet you'd deny it.
These lies will find a means to an end in dreams where they die.
So beautiful a lifeless body without a soul, I guess it was just time for you to go in this desperation it seems I've found nothing at all.
As the days went by the skies turned from pale to bright just for my eyes.
The sky opens and blood pours from these eyes into vessels of your mind.
I'll take your head and carve out the eyes, burning the rest of you.
Ashes to ashes.

Overall Meaning

In Dead Man in Reno's song "Cursed," the lyrics tell a story of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer is reminiscing on a past relationship, haunted by the memory of their former lover who has cursed them. This curse takes the form of an image that belittles their starved heart, suggesting that the relationship left them emotionally drained and depleted. The singer acknowledges that they were exposed and vulnerable with their lover, but the other person denied their affections in brutal and hurtful ways. The singer believes that these lies will eventually find a means to an end and die in dreams.

The song takes an even darker turn as the singer describes the lifeless body of their former lover, suggesting that they have either died or left the singer feeling empty and alone. The singer is in a state of desperation, searching for something to fill the void left by their lost love, but finding nothing. The days pass, and the once-pale skies turn bright, perhaps symbolizing a glimmer of hope for the singer. However, they remain haunted by the image that has been cursed upon them, and their eyes begin to bleed. They imagine taking revenge on their former lover, carving out their eyes and burning the rest in a ritualistic act of destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

As long as I can sustain the memory of her an image cursing my name belittles my starved heart.
I can't forget about her, but every time I think of her, it hurts me even more.

I hope you enjoyed the time you spent butchering me with those murderous conversations my exposed heart was yours yet you'd deny it.
You loved hurting me with your words, even though my heart was open to you.

These lies will find a means to an end in dreams where they die.
Your lies will eventually catch up to you and they will die in your dreams.

So beautiful a lifeless body without a soul, I guess it was just time for you to go in this desperation it seems I've found nothing at all.
Your physical beauty means nothing if you have no soul. But I guess it was just time for you to leave me with nothing.

As the days went by the skies turned from pale to bright just for my eyes.
I slowly started to see things in a new light after being hurt for so long.

The sky opens and blood pours from these eyes into vessels of your mind.
You'll feel my pain and suffering through my gaze, even though you caused it.

I'll take your head and carve out the eyes, burning the rest of you.
I want to hurt you just as much as you hurt me, and I'll do it violently.

Ashes to ashes.
Everything will eventually come to an end and turn to dust.

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