Dismantled is the sole product of Gary Zon whose unique blend of progressiv… Read Full Bio ↴Dismantled is the sole product of Gary Zon whose unique blend of progressive electro-pop rock has crossed boundaries, meshing everything from the pop of Paula Abdul to the grind of Nine Inch Nails into a sonic attack like no other. The band's quick critical acclaim from fans and reviewers alike has found them a home on Metropolis Records, one of the biggest electronic alternative labels in the US featuring artists like Mindless Self Indulgence, Bauhaus, and VNV Nation, just to name a few.

Formed in late 2000 as an experiment, the project became successful when introduced online with its over-processed vocals and intense melodic sequences. In only a short year, Dismantled was signed to both Metropolis Records in the US and Dependent Records in Europe and released the single "Dystopia" and the self-titlted album to highly positive reviews, hailing Dismantled as the newcomer of the year and as "Album of The Month" in three major German alternative magazines: Zillo, Sonic Seducer, and Orkus.

After a series of shows in the Northwest with such acts as Pigface, Hanzel und Gretyl, and Dita Von Teese, the end of 2003 saw the release of the Exit EP on Dependent Records, a somber ballad with clear vocals and a memorable piano. Included were a haunting cover of AFI's Morningstar approved by Davey Havok himself and a remix by Christian Antkow of id Software (Quake, Doom series), both long-time fans and supporters of the project. The full-length, PostNuclear, followed in 2004, upgrading the sound to be more rock-oriented and unusual with its mesh of pop and moody electronics, earning praise from industrial legends Rudy Ratzinger from Wumpscut and Daniel Myer of Haujobb.

To fully realize the vision of PostNuclear, the band set out on its first nationwide tour in 2004 with Adrian White on drums whose previous work included Delerium, Front Line Assembly, and Strapping Young Lad. The success of the tour had prompted the release of the third album in 2006, titled, Standard Issue, a sarcastic take on the simplicity and emptiness of the current musical climate. Finally getting to play in Europe at the Wave Gothic Festival after Standard Issue commercially failed in the US yet succeeded in Europe, Dismantled recorded one more album for the closing label Dependent titled "When I'm Dead," slated for 2007 and parted ways with Metropolis Records. As a result, Gary Zon is busy pursuing other projects, including the indie pop rock electro outfit Aerodrone and the female fronted electro / synth / rock band No Not Never.

Excess
Dismantled Lyrics

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I can't remember
What I did
Who I fucked
What I said to your face
You know, it's all a big blur

I can't remember
What I ate

What I drank
What I chewed or spit out
It's all a big blur

I can't remember
If I stumbled
If I fell
Did I drag you along?
You know, it's all big blur

I can't remember
All the blood
All the vomit
Up the stairs, all the missed calls
It's all a big blur

But now I'm wide awake
And still in your arms
You forgave everything
I finally found the right one

I'm all about the excess, baby
I know you don't want it this way
But let me show you just how I
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat

I'm all about the excess, baby
I know you don't want it this way
But let me show you just how I
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat

I can't remember
What I did
Who I fucked
What I said to your face
You know, it's all a big blur

I can't remember
What I ate
What I drank
What I chewed on, spit out
It's all a big blur

I can't remember
If I stumbled
If I fell
Did I drag you along?
You know, it's all big blur

I can't remember
What I ever did
To make you think this
Would ever last
When you knew from the start
I'm just an insect in an empty world
Wish I had a million mouths
I'll suck you off 'til I'm dead and you're dry

I'm all about the excess, baby
I know you don't want it this way
But let me show you just how I
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat

I'm all about the excess, baby
I know you don't want it this way
But let me show you just how I
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat

(I fuck first, ask questions last...)

'Cause I
I don't
Feel anything
Yeah, I don't
Feel anything

I'm all about the excess, baby
I know you don't want it this way
But let me show you just how I
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat

I'm all about the excess, baby
I know you don't want it this way
But let me show you just how I
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat
Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat

Love, love
I'll shove it down your throat

Overall Meaning

The song "Excess" by Dismantled is a deeply introspective reflection on the singer's compulsive behavior and the damage it has caused in their relationships. The lyrics are filled with self-doubt and regret as the singer struggles to remember what they did, who they hurt, and what the consequences of their actions have been. The repetition of the line "it's all a big blur" further emphasizes the singer's confusion and lack of control in their life.

The chorus reveals that the singer is aware of their destructive behavior and how it conflicts with their partner's desire for a loving and stable relationship. Despite this knowledge, the singer is unable to change and instead chooses to "shove" their excessive behavior down their partner's throat. The repetition of "Love, love, I'll shove it down your throat" reflects their desire to force their partner to accept them and their actions, even if it is unhealthy and damaging.

Overall, "Excess" is a raw and emotional song that explores the frustration and pain of someone struggling with compulsive behavior and its impact on their relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't remember
I cannot recall

What I did
What actions I took

Who I fucked
Who I had sexual intercourse with

What I said to your face
What I spoke to you directly

You know, it's all a big blur
It is all a hazy memory

What I ate
What food I consumed

What I drank
What liquids I consumed

What I chewed or spit out
What food or substances I bit and then spat out

It's all a big blur
It is all a hazy memory

If I stumbled
If I tripped

If I fell
If I dropped to the ground