They support the DIY ethic implicit in hardcore, animal & human liberation, veganism / vegetarianism, a drug-free / straight edge lifestyle, and the struggle against all forms of racism, sexism, homophobia, and separation.
As they put it themselves: "We prefer a casket to a cubicle, a floor to a stage, and a black flag to a white one. 'No compromise, no co-opt, no giving out or giving up or giving in.'"
Featuring members from Damage Control.
Sounds like a blend of Lifetime, early Saves the Day, late Turning Point and Shelter.
FOREGROUND
Death Is Not Glamorous Lyrics
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The lyrics of Death Is Not Glamorous's song "Foreground" express the feeling of being tired of being held down by others and not being able to stand up for oneself. The singer is apologizing too much and feels like they have been living in a world where they can't be themselves. They long for a life where they fit in and are not constantly reminded of their failures.
However, the singer is not going to lie down anymore and is going to stand up for themselves. They have tried doing what felt right and it worked. They are no longer scared of being hurt because they realize it's either them or the other person. The singer is tired of listening to others' lies and is done with being let down. They no longer need anyone else's help and are locking up their door.
The line "words spill quicker than water drips, the floor is wet with them, aggravated slips of the tongue" is a powerful analogy of how words can hurt and spill over like water does. The singer is done with being hurt and is going to swallow the key to their door, essentially meaning that they are going to lock themselves up and not let anyone else hurt them.
Overall, "Foreground" is a song about standing up for oneself and taking control of one's life. It's about realizing that sometimes we need to let go of the people or things that hold us down and focus on ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
So sick of lying down, I'm tired of giving in and I apologize all too much but i haven't been living in a world where i could stand my ground
I am fed up of feeling weak and submissive, constantly apologizing for myself. I have never had the opportunity to be strong and assertive.
a life with shoes that fit, a room without a view of where i'd rather be without all the failure I always seem to see.
I want a life where everything fits perfectly and I am content with my environment. I want to escape from the constant reminders of my failures.
but i'm not lying down this time not looking away, followed and faltered enough and now I'm finding my own way.
I am not giving up this time or avoiding my problems. I have struggled enough and now I am finding my own path.
I tried doing what felt right and it felt so right, now I'm on my own two feet.
I followed my instincts and it paid off. I am finally standing on my own two feet.
So wrap your bullshit up because I'm turning music up and staring through your arrogance and i'm not longer scared of hurting you because i know it's you or me and i'm not lying down for you, you never lied down for me, only to my face.
I am done with your lies and arrogance. I am not afraid to speak my mind and stand up for myself. It is either you or me, and I refuse to be the one lying down. You were never sincere with me, only to my face.
Words spill quicker than water drips, the floor is wet with them, aggravated slips of the tongue.
Words are flowing uncontrollably, causing chaos and confusion, and leading to unintentional mistakes.
"im sick of all the times you've ruined my days" you let me down, "i dont need anyone else to place the blame."
I am tired of you constantly ruining my happiness. You have let me down, and I am done blaming others for my problems.
Well i dont need anyone else, i've got everything i need right here, so here's to locking up my door, i'm a swallowing the key.
I do not need anyone else in my life. I have everything I need right here. I am locking my door and throwing away the key, indicating that I am content and satisfied.
it's written between the lines
The message is hidden between the lines of the lyrics.
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.