In 1998 they released their first EP. Containing only four songs, it did sell 5,000 copies, a somewhat surprisingly high number. They were signed to Punkcore Records shortly after and released two more albums.
The singer Stephanie left the band in 1999, being replaced by JJ. Consequently, The Devotchkas changed their name to The 99's two years after. JJ did the vocals on their 2001 release Live Fast, Die Young, but when she left the band in 2002 and was replaced by Jessica, the band reverted their name to Devotchkas.
Current line up
* Jessica - vocals
* Mande - guitar
* Alaine - bass
* Gabrielle - drums
The Devotchkas have stopped playing music for a few years and may have broken up.
The 99's
* JJ - vocals
* Mande - guitar
* Alaine - bass
* Gabrielle - drums
Original line up
* Steph - vocals
* Mande - guitar
* Alaine - bass
* Jon - Drums
Annihilation
Devotchkas Lyrics
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pieces of flesh involved in pain
Day after day, same old thing
try different lives but always the same
Have the time of your lives
One more day 'till another dies
we all know it's bound to come
But who would have guessed
Playing life like a movie, everone's got their role
Some make it big, the others pay the toll
Time has come to stay alive
Annihilation of our kind
The scene is dying, maybe its dead
Just another fucker you wanna kick in the head
Try to find piece of mind
keep on trying, its hard to find
People fuck you over the first chance they get
never trust no one, my mind is set
Believe what you will, try believing in me
I'll tyr to take you ther to make you see
stop the bull shit, enough is enough
Try to be so hard but I called your bluff
Playing life like a movie, everone's got their role
Some make it big, the others pay the toll
Time has come to stay alive
Annihilation of our kind
The scene is dying, maybe its dead
Just another fucker you wanna kick in the head (x2)
The song Annihilation by Devotchkas is a commentary on the cruel and violent nature of life. The opening lines, "We all know it's like a game, pieces of flesh involved in pain" speak to the idea that life is often about survival and that people are reduced to mere pawns in a larger scheme. The lines that follow, "Day after day, same old thing, try different lives but always the same" suggest that despite our efforts to change our circumstances, we often find ourselves in the same difficult situation.
The chorus, "Time has come to stay alive, annihilation of our kind, the scene is dying, maybe it's dead, just another fucker you wanna kick in the head" speaks to a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The line, "playing life like a movie, everyone's got their role, some make it big, the others pay the toll" suggests that society is structured in such a way that there are winners and losers, and that those who fail to succeed are often punished.
The verses that follow continue this theme, with lyrics that speak to the difficulty of trusting others, and a call to stop the cycle of violence and bullshit. Overall, the song seems to be a call to action for listeners to break free from the negative cycles in their lives and to strive for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
We all know it's like a game
Life feels like a game we are thrown into.
pieces of flesh involved in pain
The consequences and experiences that come from life are often painful and can hurt us deeply.
Day after day, same old thing
Life can be monotonous, routine, and not exciting.
try different lives but always the same
Trying to live different lives or experiences can still result in the same hurt and pain.
Have the time of your lives
Enjoy life while you still can.
One more day 'till another dies
We should enjoy every day we have because death comes unexpectedly.
we all know it's bound to come
Death is inevitable and we should accept it.
But who would have guessed the other side would have won
Death may seem inevitable, but it can still come as a surprise when it takes someone close to us.
Playing life like a movie, everyone's got their role
Life is like a movie where each person has their unique part to play.
Some make it big, the others pay the toll
Some people succeed in life, while others suffer the consequences.
Time has come to stay alive
We should make an effort to stay alive and not give up easily.
Annihilation of our kind
The destruction of humanity may be inevitable.
The scene is dying, maybe it's dead
The current way of life and society may be slowly fading or dying out.
Just another fucker you wanna kick in the head
Sometimes people can be so frustrating and hurtful, you just want to hurt them back.
Try to find peace of mind
We should try to find a sense of peace and calmness within our chaotic lives.
keep on trying, it's hard to find
Creating peace of mind can be difficult and challenging.
People fuck you over the first chance they get
People can be deceitful and hurtful, especially when given the opportunity.
never trust no one, my mind is set
It is difficult to trust anyone and we should always be cautious of others' intentions.
Believe what you will, try believing in me
People may believe in different things, but the singer asks the audience to believe in them and their message.
I'll try to take you there to make you see
The artist will make an effort to help the audience comprehend their message or idea.
stop the bullshit, enough is enough
Life can be filled with lies and deception and the artist is tired of it.
Try to be so hard but I called your bluff
Others may try to act tough, but the artist sees through their facade.
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