The band coined the term "Futurepunk" and half-mockingly professes that to be their correct genre, in reaction to other awkwardly thrown together ideas like "Futurepop" and "Deathrock". Claims to a link to punk owe as much to the DIY ethic and habit of releasing (huge amounts) of demo material to fans both at gigs online, as to Scott's drinking and hairstyle.
DeathBoy create a variety of electronic music. While best-known for their trademark dark and dirty industrial albums, they also release a variety of techno and ambient tracks. The music is characterised by breakbeats and basslines. Dark, electronic, vodka-fuelled misanthropy and twisted lyrics. DeathBoy cannot be destroyed by conventional weaponry.
Dirt
DeathBoy Lyrics
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Fucking with my skintone.
Desperate urge to call home...
Your son.
Old faces of me stare,
All this makeup, wear and tear.
Diluted innocence...
You're moving fast,
Looking so tall...
Just right to enslave me.
We feel just right,
We've got it all...
And everything lately.
I'm always cast,
You never call...
In spite of my bravery.
I'm just the ash
You cause to fall...
By running to save me.
By running to save me...
Running to save me.
Running to save me...
Unreasonable goals,
Emotional holes...
Reset and recover.
Safety-net life,
Whimsical wife...
Nonsensical lover.
Memories of mom,
Brothers have gone...
Dad, are you angry?
Worked on it hard,
All fell apart...
How could you love me?
You're moving fast,
Looking so tall...
Just right to enslave me.
We feel just right,
We've got it all...
And everything lately.
I'm always cast,
You never call...
In spite of my bravery.
I'm just the ash
You cause to fall...
By running to save me.
By running to save me...
Running to save me.
Running to save me...
The lyrics to DeathBoy's song "Dirt" are introspective and raw, dealing with themes of insecurity, fear, and longing for love and acceptance. The metronome in the first line sets the pace for the song, but also represents the pressure that the singer feels to keep up appearances and maintain a certain image. The line "Fucking with my skintone" suggests that this pressure is taking a toll on the singer's physical and emotional well-being.
The singer then mentions an urge to call home, to reach out to a loved one for comfort and reassurance. This could be interpreted as a cry for help, a desire to be saved from the struggle they're experiencing. The line "Old faces of me stare" suggests that the singer is plagued by memories of their past selves, and the wear and tear that life has caused.
The rest of the song deals with the singer's relationships with others, particularly their attempts to please and impress someone who seems out of reach. The lines "You're moving fast, Looking so tall...Just right to enslave me" express the singer's admiration and desire for this person, but also their fear of being controlled or hurt by them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Running to save me," indicating that despite their fears and insecurities, the singer still hopes for someone to come to their rescue.
Overall, "Dirt" is a poignant exploration of the human experience, particularly the struggle to find our place in the world and connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirt, damn you, metronome...
The repetition of time reminds me of my mistakes and imperfections, making me feel dirty.
Fucking with my skintone.
The pressure to fit in and meet societal standards is taking a toll on my mental and emotional health.
Desperate urge to call home...
Feeling lost and alone, I wish to reach out to someone familiar for comfort and guidance.
Your son.
Despite my struggles, I hope you are still proud of me and see me as your child.
Old faces of me stare,
I confront my past selves and the choices I made that led me to where I am now.
All this makeup, wear and tear.
The masks and facades I put on to hide my pain are taking a toll on me physically and emotionally.
Diluted innocence...
The purity and naïveté I once had has been lost through my struggles and hardships.
Gone.
I mourn the loss of my innocence and my former self.
You're moving fast,
You are succeeding and moving forward in your life, while I feel stuck and left behind.
Looking so tall...
Your success and confidence only serve to highlight my own feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.
Just right to enslave me.
I am trapped and controlled by my own negative thoughts and the pressure to live up to society's expectations.
We feel just right,
We are both trying to find our place in the world and make sense of our lives.
We've got it all...
We both have our own struggles and hardships, but we try to put on a brave face and keep going.
And everything lately.
Despite everything we are going through, we try to appreciate the small moments of joy and happiness in our lives.
I'm always cast,
I feel like an outsider, always on the fringes looking in.
You never call...
I feel ignored and neglected, even by those who are supposed to care about me.
In spite of my bravery.
Despite my struggles and hardships, I try to be strong and face the world with courage and resilience.
I'm just the ash
I am reduced to nothing, as if burned to ashes by the difficulties I face.
You cause to fall...
My struggles are compounded by the weight of the expectations and pressures put on me by others.
By running to save me.
I hope that by facing my struggles head-on and persevering, I will be able to overcome them and emerge stronger in the end.
Unreasonable goals,
The expectations I set for myself are often impossible to achieve, leading to disappointment and frustration.
Emotional holes...
The traumas and hardships I have faced have left me with emotional scars that are difficult to heal.
Reset and recover.
Despite my struggles, I try to take a step back, reevaluate my priorities, and focus on my own wellbeing and recovery.
Safety-net life,
I feel trapped and suffocated by the safety and security that others try to impose on me.
Whimsical wife...
I struggle to find meaning and purpose in my relationships and romantic pursuits.
Nonsensical lover.
My attempts at love and romance often feel meaningless and empty, leaving me feeling unfulfilled.
Memories of mom,
I look back on my past and the people who have influenced and shaped me, including my mother.
Brothers have gone...
I mourn the loss of those close to me who have passed away, including my siblings.
Dad, are you angry?
I wonder if my father is disappointed or angry with me for my struggles and shortcomings.
Worked on it hard,
Despite the difficulties I face, I try to work hard and improve my situation, even if my efforts often go unrewarded.
All fell apart...
Despite my best efforts, everything I have tried to build or achieve seems to crumble and fall apart.
How could you love me?
I question whether anyone could truly love and accept me for who I am, flaws and all.
By running to save me.
Despite the challenges I face, I hope that by persevering and fighting for myself, I will be able to overcome my struggles and emerge stronger in the end.
Running to save me.
I continue to fight and struggle in the face of adversity, determined to overcome my challenges and emerge victorious.
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.