Rising from the ashes of Failure's first four-piece band "The Bloody Mannequins", Die Mannequin started in the spring of 2006 when Failure recorded her first EP, How to Kill/Cordless Recordings on which she sang and played bass and guitar because she didn't have a permanent band at that time. Death from Above 1979's Jesse F. Keeler took care of the drum duties as well as production. The E.P. featured four songs and was produced by Keeler and partner Al-P from MSTRKRFT.
Care later hired two of her long time friends, Ethan Deth (Kill Cheerleader, and later Crystal Castles) and Ghostwolf (born Pat. M), to play bass and drums. Ethan was quickly replaced by Anthony Bleed (who had been Kill Cheerleader's singer/guitarist) on bass. Managed by Shull Management, Die Mannequin signed with EMI Publishing in the summer of 2006, and began their own record label, How To Kill Music which is distributed by Warner Music Canada.
Die Mannequin's second EP titled Slaughter Daughter was released in 2007. The band released a video for the first single "Do it or Die" (produced by Ian D'Sa of Billy Talent) which has air play on Much Music and Much Loud.
Unicorn Steak was released in 2008, which provides a compilation of How to Kill and Slaughter Daughter plus two additional tracks—"Empty's Promise" and "Hand in Hand".
In September 2009 they releasedFINO + BLEED.FINO + BLEED includes 12 tracks, but those lucky enough to have grabbed the limited edition version also got an hour long documentary, “The Rawside of…Die Mannequin,” which was nominated for two Gemini Awards.
Their last album NEON ZERO was released in October 2014.
Suffer
Die Mannequin Lyrics
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I guess I gotta get hurt
I know for better or worse
(Can't take another day)
Revenge of the... ladies
And while we realize our fate
We make a hospital break
Neurotic, and you bought it
By product of a psychotic
And tonight we're renegades
Get a way, and away
Get away before we really suffer
It's not okay, it's not okay
Until the take me away
As torture turns I create
A martyr saving the day
I fell on all your mistakes
(And give them all away)
Wait, you can't just leave him alone
Until he bitches and moans
And you're accosted at home
(Payback is quick that way)
Affected, rejected
By product of the corrected
An eye for an eye today
Get a way, and away
Get away before we really suffer
There's no way, there's no way
Until the lock me away
Fixated, sedated
No electric shock could erase it
And they die another day
Get a way, and away
Get away before we really suffer
It's not okay, it's not okay
Until the put me away
Get a way, get away
Get away before we really suffer
The lyrics of Die Mannequin's "Suffer" can be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to be about individuals who have been mistreated or hurt and have decided to take revenge. The opening lines, "You're not my regular nurse, I guess I gotta get hurt," suggest that the singer has put themselves in a situation where they are going to be hurt, possibly intentionally, by someone who is not familiar to them. The following lines, "I know for better or worse, (Can't take another day)," reveal that this is not something that is new to the singer, and they are tired of enduring the pain.
The chorus, "Get a way, and away, get away before we really suffer," could be interpreted as the singer realizing that they need to escape the situation they are in before things get worse. They do not want to suffer any longer and are ready to take matters into their own hands. The lines "Neurotic, and you bought it, byproduct of the psychotic, and tonight we're renegades" suggest that the singer has been driven to this point by someone who has been manipulating or abusing them. They are taking action against their oppressors and are now "renegades."
The second verse continues this theme of revenge and resistance, with the lines "As torture turns I create, a martyr saving the day. I fell on all your mistakes, (And give them all away)." The singer is now turning the tables on their oppressors and is using their suffering to expose their mistakes. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need to get away from the situation they are in. Overall, the song seems to be a call to action for those who have been mistreated to take a stand and fight back.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not my regular nurse
You're not someone I typically confide in or trust.
I guess I gotta get hurt
I must experience pain or suffering to learn a lesson or achieve my goal.
I know for better or worse
I am aware that whatever happens, whether favorable or unfavorable, I must persevere and endure the consequences.
(Can't take another day)
I cannot endure any more of this suffering or pain.
Revenge of the... ladies
The ladies are seeking vengeance or justice for the wrongs committed against them.
And while we realize our fate
Even though we are aware that we may have a grim future, we still pursue our liberation.
We make a hospital break
We escape from the hospital, determined to be free from the restraints and constraints that bind us.
(And make our get-a-way)
We make our escape, possibly to experience freedom and control in our lives.
Neurotic, and you bought it
You allowed your anxiety and irrational thoughts to control your actions and behavior.
By product of a psychotic
The result of an abnormal or disturbed mental state, possibly leading to erratic and unpredictable behavior.
And tonight we're renegades
We are challenging the norms and conventions, rebelling against the expectations and restrictions placed upon us.
Get a way, and away
Escape from the situation and break free from the restrictions holding us back.
Get away before we really suffer
Leave before the situation worsens and we experience more pain and strife.
It's not okay, it's not okay
The current situation and the behavior of others is not acceptable or tolerable.
Until they take me away
I will not give up or submit until I am forcibly removed or compelled to stop.
As torture turns I create
As I experience agony and torment, I use it as motivation to craft and achieve something positive.
A martyr saving the day
I am willing to suffer and sacrifice myself to bring about a noble cause or purpose.
I fell on all your mistakes
I took the burden and consequences of your errors and wrongdoings.
(And give them all away)
I relinquish and expose all your faults and misdeeds, hoping for justice or revenge.
Wait, you can't just leave him alone
You cannot ignore or abandon him after the harm he inflicted upon you or others.
Until he bitches and moans
Until he expresses his agony and pain, possibly admitting guilt and remorse.
And you're accosted at home
You are harassed or assaulted in the safety of your own home as a result of seeking justice or revenge.
(Payback is quick that way)
Retaliation or vengeance will be sought, possibly leading to swift and brutal consequences.
Affected, rejected
Experiencing the negative emotions of being affected by rejection, possibly leading to bitterness and resentment.
By product of the corrected
Resulting from attempts to correct or improve oneself or others, possibly leading to feelings of inadequacy or inferiority.
An eye for an eye today
Justice or revenge will be sought, with the punishment or harm inflicted being equal to the offense committed.
There's no way, there's no way
There is no possibility or chance for resolution or reconciliation.
Until they lock me away
I will resist until I am imprisoned or restrained, refusing to submit or relent.
Fixated, sedated
Obsessively focused or attentive, possibly due to medication or treatment to manage mental conditions.
No electric shock could erase it
No amount of electrical stimulation or therapy could eliminate or remove the fixation or obsession.
And they die another day
They continue to suffer and struggle, possibly leading to death or self-destruction.
Until they put me away
I will continue to resist and fight until I am forcefully removed or incarcerated, continuing my rebellion and defiance.
Get a way, get away
Escape from the situation and constraints that limit and inhibit us.
Get away before we really suffer
Avoid or escape the strife and pain that could result from staying in the current situation.
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Susan Vinovich
THANK-YOU Soo much for posting all of these! I'm going to their concert this Saturday and I need to learn all the lyrics to all the songs, cuz that's just how I am. so THANK YOU
macombmissile
Nothing that I don't love about this song.
RedEbSeb13
The lyric is "revenge of the lobotomy ladies"