Destroyer Destroyer were a mathcore band from Oklahoma City. They are notor… Read Full Bio ↴Destroyer Destroyer were a mathcore band from Oklahoma City. They are notoriously different from their other mathcore counterparts, opting to shy away from spazz noise riffs and instead having highly detuned tech songs (with the help of 7 string guitars) backed with odd time signatures and polyrhythms. DD released their first ep "The Spiderbear Tales" as a split with grindcore band Vessels Cast From Crippled Hands and were then signed to Debello. Soon after, they released the ep "The Dead Sleep Like Us For A Reason" which was bought with much acclaim in the underground scene. Recently, Destroyer Destroyer has left Debello in favor of a three album contract with Goodfellow Records, where they plan to tour with fellow labelmates The Handshake Murders. Destroyer Destroyer has currently completed their newest album, "Littered With Arrows", and plan to release it on October 17, 2007.

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Destroyer Destroyer Lyrics

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Red checks and circles.

Each error leaves a mark that stains dirt.

It stains the earth.

That goes without saying.

The dead sleep like us for a reason.

Every reason loses its meaning.

The means to a very real end.

That goes without saying.

Panic! Join the rush for the exit.

There are no alternatives.

I know what I said.

You don't have to tell me twice.

Wash your hands clean.

Wash them clean. (x6)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Destroyer Destroyer's song ERROR seem to be about the impact of mistakes on the world, and the inevitability of things going wrong. The opening lines of "Red checks and circles" suggest the markings made to highlight errors, with the subsequent line "Each error leaves a mark that stains dirt" emphasizing the lasting impact mistakes can have. This is underscored by "It stains the earth" which shows how mistakes can affect society on a wider level, beyond just those immediately involved.

The lines "The dead sleep like us for a reason / Every reason loses its meaning" suggest that, ultimately, everything ends (including life itself) and the reasons behind actions may not always be clear or important. "The means to a very real end" reinforces this idea that we often have a goal in mind, but the path we take may not necessarily matter - especially if we end up with the same result regardless.

The final lines of "Panic! Join the rush for the exit / There are no alternatives" add a note of urgency, suggesting that time is running out and there's no way to avoid the consequences of mistakes. "I know what I said / You don't have to tell me twice" imply that the singer is aware of their own errors, and doesn't need to be reminded of them. The repeated command to "Wash your hands clean" adds another layer to this, suggesting a desire to erase past mistakes and start fresh. Overall, the song seems to be a warning about the effects of carelessness, with a sense of fatalism about the inevitability of mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

Red checks and circles.
Each error is marked with a red check or circle.

Each error leaves a mark that stains dirt.
Every mistake we make leaves a permanent stain on our environment.

It stains the earth.
The harm we do to our surroundings has far-reaching consequences.

That goes without saying.
It's obvious that our actions have consequences.

The dead sleep like us for a reason.
Death is a natural and inevitable part of life.

Every reason loses its meaning.
As time passes, our motivations and justifications may no longer hold true.

The means to a very real end.
Our actions have a real impact on the world and those around us.

That goes without saying.
It's self-evident that our actions have consequences.

Panic! Join the rush for the exit.
When faced with danger or uncertainty, our instinct is to flee.

There are no alternatives.
Sometimes there is no other option but to face what scares us.

I know what I said.
I am aware of the things I've said and their impact.