Dead Snares is one of many names used by guitarist/ songwriter Jeffrey Cain… Read Full Bio ↴Dead Snares is one of many names used by guitarist/ songwriter Jeffrey Cain {born Jeffrey Cain Thompson on 19 February, 1972}.
He was/is a member of the rock band Remy Zero who formed in Birmingham, Alabama in the early 90's.
Other releases by Jeffrey Cain include:

Isidore {with Steve Kilbey, vocalist of The Church}
Sleepwell {with artist/percussionist Gregory Slay}
O+S {with Cedric Lemoyne and Orenda Fink of Azure Ray
the theme to Nip/Tuck {with The Engine Room}

"Speak The Language" by Dead Snares
was written and recorded by Jeffrey Cain in Los Angeles, Ca. in 2007. Performed by Cedric Lemoyne, Gregory Slay, Leslie Van Trease, and Jebin Bruni.
The album was mixed by Darrell Thorp {Beck, Air, Radiohead}
The album is currently available on Limited Edition Vinyl.
POPANTIPOP will release digital and cd formats in October 2010.

Blood
Dead Snares Lyrics

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(J. Cain)

And I woke up all alone
Way too tired to face all the creatures looking for blood
So crept out on the beach
I asked the stars to light my way
But I could never wait
I pushed back the sky

But where will I go?
Searching for the lifeblood
If I ever get it right
I swear to you
You'll want me too

There's blood in the ashes of this town
And there are people who wanna take us down
Well let them try
But don't forget you are my girl
And don't forget I'm hopelessly searching
Searching for you through every life

Where did I go?
Searching for your lifeblood
I can never get it right
There's only pain
Inside these veins
No blood

When I kiss your lips
I pray they drip blood

There's blood in the ashes

There's blood in the eyes of man
There's blood in the eyes of God

There is blood in the ashes
Blood in the ashes

Overall Meaning

In this song, the singer wakes up feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the harsh realities of the world. He feels hunted, like there are creatures out there who want to take his blood. So he heads to the beach, seeking some respite and guidance. He looks up at the stars and asks them to light his way, but quickly realizes that he can't wait for anyone else to save him - he needs to take action himself. He feels lost and unsure of where to turn, but he's determined to keep searching for something, perhaps the "lifeblood" that will sustain him and make him feel alive. He reassures his lover that he will keep looking for her, and he hopes that someday he'll get it right and she'll want him too.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring motif of blood. The singer talks about how there is blood in the ashes of the town he's in, and how there are people out to get him. He also reflects on the bloody nature of life, highlighting the violence and brutality that exist in the world. Even when he turns his attention to his lover, he expresses a desire for their kisses to be "bloody". This imagery adds a darker, more visceral layer to the song, and underscores the idea that life is messy and painful, but that there is still beauty and connection to be found.

Overall, "Blood" is a song about survival and resilience in the face of adversity. The singer feels like everything is working against him, but he refuses to give up. He's searching for something - a sense of purpose, a connection with someone else, a way to make sense of the world - and he's willing to fight to find it. At its core, this song is a reminder that life can be brutal and messy, but that we have the power to find beauty and meaning in even the darkest moments.

Line by Line Meaning

And I woke up all alone
The singer starts the song expressing the feeling of loneliness that he is experiencing.

Way too tired to face all the creatures looking for blood
The singer is too exhausted to fight the challenges that he is facing.

So crept out on the beach
The singer moves silently towards the beach to find peace and escape from the problems.

I asked the stars to light my way
The singer prays to the stars to guide him in the right direction.

But I could never wait
Despite the guides, the singer loses patience and impulsively takes action.

I pushed back the sky
The singer is determined to accomplish something extraordinary.

But where will I go?
The singer questions his own life's direction.

Searching for the lifeblood
The singer is on a mission to find a source of life force, that could help him survive.

If I ever get it right
The singer believes that there is a possibility of getting what he desires.

I swear to you
The singer makes a promise to someone whom he loves.

You'll want me too
The singer expects his lover also to feel the same about him.

There's blood in the ashes of this town
The singer observes that the town has seen and faced many battles and hardships in the past, which resulted in shedding of blood slowly being consumed by the ash.

And there are people who wanna take us down
The singer recognises that there are adversaries trying to create challenges for his and his partner's relationship or existence.

Well let them try
The singer is ready to face and challenge his adversaries.

But don't forget you are my girl
The singer reminds his partner of their love and bonding.

And don't forget I'm hopelessly searching
The singer is continuously searching for love and hope in his partner.

Searching for you through every life
The singer is willing to search in each period of his existence to connect or find his partner.

Where did I go?
The Singer is questioning who he is and his purpose.

Searching for your lifeblood
The Singer is yearning to find the essence of his partner, without which he could falter.

I can never get it right
The singer is frustrated as he cannot seem to connect with his partner or cannot satisfy his yearnings.

There's only pain
The singer's life is full of pain, suffering caused by the inability to connect with his partner.

Inside these veins
The source of suffering and pain of the singer is within himself.

No blood
The singer has lost the blood that keeps him alive and brings joy to his life.

When I kiss your lips
The singer expresses his love towards his partner.

I pray they drip blood
The singer wishes that his love and passion are reciprocate in equal measures of passion between him and his partner.

There's blood in the ashes
The singer sees the past events and their consequences in the ash, with blood signifying the sacrifices made.

There's blood in the eyes of man
The singer observes that humans have evil thoughts and are willing to make tough choices at the cost of innocent people.

There's blood in the eyes of God
The singer imagines that even God is observing humans' actions and feels ashamed.

There is blood in the ashes
The singer concludes that the past cannot be undone and lasting consequences may be there.

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