Adultery was released in 2006 through Rotten Records, as their 6th studio album (5th, if you don't include the extremely limited release of Erotic Massage and their live album, The City is Alive Tonight). Baltimore’s Dog Fashion Disco call it “Movie Metal” and have not only outdone themselves, but have created a concept record to fold, spindle, and mutilate all of the aural senses. Adultery delves into the life of an ordinary suburban family man and walks you through his folding to his own dark demons. Lock Quentin Tarantino, Charles Bukowski and Humphrey Bogart in a room with guitars, drums and a few bottles of Absinthe and what you would find closely resembles the genius of Adultery.
Dog Fashion Disco released a statement on their myspace on the 5th Of December 2006, stating that they were calling the end of their run. Their "final" show was played on January 13, 2007, although since then they have "reunited" on multiple occasions for Polkadot Cadaver shows to play some songs.
Todd Smith, Jasan Stepp and John Ensminger of Dog Fashion Disco moved onto their project Polkadot Cadaver, and have released one album and have another one in the works thus far. The style of Polkadot Cadaver is similar to DFD in many ways.
In 2014, DFD decided that being broken up was dumb, and started an Indiegogo campaign to raise money for a new album. The fans ponied up in a big way, and the band raised just over $85,000. With that amount of money being raised, DFD are able to record 2 albums, make a big budget video, and do a small tour of the U.K., for the first time in a long while. The new album, Sweet Nothings, is being released July 22nd, 2014 via Rotten Records.
Their latest album is 'Experiments in Embryos', released July 7th, 2018, through RazorToWrist is available through the Apple music, Spotify, Amazon, and iTunes.
End of the Road
Dog Fashion Disco Lyrics
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Only illusion only a ride
It's brightly colored
goes up and down
Thrills and chills
around and around
But I feel that pale death creeping in
I feel that pale death creeping in
This must be the dead end of the road
A wise man once said
the eyes of love
See us all as one
As below so above
Far from the rainbow
The storms roll in
and as soon as they're here
Then they're gone with the wind
But I feel that pale death creeping in
I see my mother's face now grieving
I feel that pale death creeping in
This must be the dead end of the road
The last midnight
The last sunrise
The last song
Gaze into your eyes
Every breath
Every tear
All of the love
All of the fear
I feel that pale death creeping in
I feel that pale death creeping in
I see my mother's face now grieving
I feel that pale death creeping in
On and on and on and on. [12x]
The lyrics of Dog Fashion Disco's song "End Of The Road" is a contemplative reflection on life's transience and impermanence. The song begins with a reference to the thought of a "wise man" who said "Life's just a ride," implying that life is fleeting and illusory. The imagery of a ride, like an amusement park, conveys the ups and downs, thrills and chills that characterize existence. However, the perspective of the song narrows down to an impending sense of death, represented by "pale death creeping in" and the grief that comes with the loss of a loved one, symbolized by the "mother's face now grieving."
The second stanza of "End Of The Road" echoes the spiritual notion of interconnectedness, wherein "the eyes of love sees us all as one." It suggests that, despite our differences, we are all part of a grander scheme of things as symbolized by the phrase "As below so above." However, the following lines provide a sobering antidote to the initial sentiment, as it speaks of the storms of life that can quickly come and just as easily go. The chorus repeats the idea of death creeping in, signaling the end and the termination of the journey. The final phrases of the song brings the listener into an intimate frame of mind, as it talks about the "last midnight," "last sunrise," "last song," and finally, the "gaze into your eyes." It emphasizes the transitory nature of everything, summarizing the themes that run throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
A wise man once said "Life's just a ride"
Life is merely an imitation of reality, it's temporary and fleeting.
Only illusion only a ride
It's not real, it's an illusion and it's just for enjoyment.
It's brightly colored
Life is vibrant and full of color.
goes up and down
Life fluctuates, there are highs and lows.
Thrills and chills
Life is full of exciting and scary moments.
around and around
Life is cyclical and we experience similar events repeatedly.
But I feel that pale death creeping in
The feeling that death is getting closer and there's not much time left.
I see my mother's face now grieving
Imagining the feeling of loss and the pain it would inflict on loved ones.
This must be the dead end of the road
The end of life, the final destination.
A wise man once said the eyes of love
Love is capable of erasing differences and bringing people together.
See us all as one
Love makes people feel united and connected.
As below so above
What happens in the material world reflects in the spiritual world.
Far from the rainbow
Refers to being far from happiness and joy.
The storms roll in
Life is unpredictable and full of challenges.
and as soon as they're here
Just as quickly as things arise, they also disappear.
Then they're gone with the wind
All things eventually come to an end.
The last midnight
The final moment of life.
The last sunrise
The final morning, the beginning of the end.
The last song
The final performance, the end of an era.
Gaze into your eyes
Reflecting on one's own life, focusing on the person staring back in the mirror.
Every breath
Each breath is a reminder of our mortality and the ticking of the clock.
Every tear
Regrets and sadness for a life that's coming to an end.
All of the love
Reminiscing on the good times and the love shared throughout life.
All of the fear
Pondering on the uncertainties and fears of what comes after death.
On and on and on and on. [12x]
Life moves on, with or without us.
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Antisocial88
I love this song!!!!
@monicaholman2836
best crowd EVER 💗🧡💗🧡
@cait2024
Monica Holman truuuuuth!!! Miss you so much Monica!!! I hope you’re doing well!!
@reneekeys7006
I couldn't agree more!!
@monicaholman2836
miss you guys sooooo bigly!! give everyone a hug for me at the next show 💗🧡💗🧡
@reneekeys7006
@Monica Holman we miss you soooooo bigly too!!
@monicaholman2836
@Renee Keys when are you coming to visit us??? I need me a big ol hug from you!!!
@Dukeof420
This was fuckin awesome! I don’t know how I haven’t seen this but thank you for sharing!
@freire9825
Favorite fucking band!!!!!! Godamnit, I love this.
@timothyhall9200
Damnit I heard myself. Miss you Bill