Their debut release ‘Degenerate’, which the band released independently in 2015, charted at #6 on the AIR Charts and also found it’s way onto national television, radio and magazines both in Australia and overseas.
Degenerate
Earth Caller Lyrics
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Look in my eyes and It's plain to see that
That I've being eaten alive from the inside
I never thought I'd see days this good again
But here I am; Melbourne city where the fuck we at?
They call us low lives
Well motherfucker you don't know life so save your judgements for your own life
It's no love, it ain't no place for the weak
And dreams seemed to only ever be dreams
Rejected by society coz they can see we don't respect their hierarchy
Where I'm from it feels like they cut the wings off your back
And tell you to go fly like you'll be all right
I won't believe that lie again
I'll face my demons motherfucker and I'll bury them
It's crazy what you learn
When bridges start to burn, when you get dragged through the dirt
I try recall the places, recall their faces
But my memories are blurred
All my memories hurt...
For what it's worth I feel the weight of every person that I ever hurt
Every bridge I ever burned
It's not a mistake unless there's nothing learned
I got a second chance at life so ima make it work
Fuelled by the rage and the pain
And all the bullshit that I've been through
I walked miles through rain and now I'm here and ima do whatever I gotta do
Don't say a word
I never thought I'd have what I have now
Still surprised I made it out somehow
I just close my eyes and remember the fear
And drop tears for my boys who ain't here
For real, BREAK.
So what the fuck you expect?
You push me to edge and think I wont push ya back
I'm from the cracks wrong side of the track
Get in my way its gon be war and you don't want it like that
It's no love it ain't no place for the weak
And dreams seemed to only ever be dreams
Rejected by society coz they can see we don't respect authority
Drag me to hell and I come back again
Wish I could say the same for the all my old friends
Coz honestly there's almost none of them left
But I faced my demons motherfucker and I buried them
It's crazy what you learn when bridges start to burn
When all your friends start to turn I try recall the places
Recall their faces but my all my memories are blurred
All my memories hurt...
For what it's worth I feel the weight of every person that I ever hurt
Every bridge I ever burned
It's not a mistake unless there's nothing learned
I got a second chance at life so ima make it work
Fuelled by the rage and the pain
And all the bullshit that I've been through
I walked miles through rain and now I'm here and ima do whatever I gotta do
Don't say a word
I never thought I'd have what I have now
Still surprised I made it out somehow
I just close my eyes and remember the fear
And drop tears for my boys who ain't here
Fuelled by the rage and the pain
And all the bullshit that I've been through
I walked miles through rain
Now I'm here and imma do whatever I wanna do
I don't say a word
Head in the clouds, feet in the dirt
I don't play I'm fucking bound to my word
Close my eyes and I still remember the fear
And drop tears for my boys who ain't here
So what the fuck you expect?
You push me to edge I'll cut ya head off ya neck
I'm from the cracks but this the come up
The typa shit that make you wanna fuck this place up
The Earth Caller's song Degenerate speaks about the struggles the artist has faced in life, the emotional turmoil, and the societal rejection he has experienced. The artist reflects on how he has been dragged through the dirt, his memories are blurred, and his memories hurt. From his perspective, there is no love, and it's not a place for the weak. He feels rejected by society and their hierarchy, and he rejects their authority.
However, the song represents a turning point. The artist has faced his demons, buried them, and learned from his mistakes. He has been given a second chance at life, and he'll do whatever he has to do to make it work. Fuelled by the pain and rage of his experiences, he's going to rise up and push back against those who oppose him. He's no longer scared, and he's ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Look in my eyes and It's plain to see that
My internal struggles are evident in my eyes
That I've being eaten alive from the inside
My emotional and mental state is deteriorating
I never thought I'd see days this good again
I never expected to experience moments of happiness
But here I am; Melbourne city where the fuck we at?
I'm surprised to have made it this far in life
They call us low lives
We're considered as social outcasts
Well motherfucker you don't know life so save your judgements for your own life
You can't accurately judge us as you haven't experienced our struggles
You got a closed mind and ain't no use in barking if you ain't got no bite
You're narrow-minded and your words don't hold any weight or action
It's no love, it ain't no place for the weak
The environment is harsh and unforgiving
And dreams seemed to only ever be dreams
Our aspirations remain unfulfilled
Rejected by society coz they can see we don't respect their hierarchy
We're outcasts as we don't conform to societal norms
Where I'm from it feels like they cut the wings off your back
Growing up in this environment takes away your potential
And tell you to go fly like you'll be all right
You're expected to succeed despite the obstacles in your way
I won't believe that lie again
I won't be deceived into thinking everything will be okay
I'll face my demons motherfucker and I'll bury them
I'll confront my inner demons and overcome them
It's crazy what you learn
Life has taught me many unexpected lessons
When bridges start to burn, when you get dragged through the dirt
When relationships are ruined and you're treated poorly
I try recall the places, recall their faces
I reminisce about past experiences and people
But my memories are blurred
My memories are unclear and distorted
All my memories hurt...
My past experiences cause me pain
For what it's worth I feel the weight of every person that I ever hurt
I regret hurting people and feel responsible for my actions
Every bridge I ever burned
I ruined many relationships
It's not a mistake unless there's nothing learned
Mistakes aren't really mistakes unless you don't learn from them
I got a second chance at life so ima make it work
I'm grateful to have the opportunity to improve my life and I'll make the most of it
Fuelled by the rage and the pain
My emotions drive me forward
And all the bullshit that I've been through
All the hardships I've endured
I walked miles through rain and now I'm here and ima do whatever I gotta do
I went through tough times to get where I am now and I'll do anything to succeed
Don't say a word
I'm determined to succeed and nothing will stop me
Still surprised I made it out somehow
I'm amazed that I was able to overcome my struggles and achieve success
And drop tears for my boys who ain't here
I mourn for my friends who are no longer with me
You push me to edge and think I wont push ya back
If you mess with me, I'll retaliate
I'm from the cracks wrong side of the track
I come from a rough background
Get in my way its gon be war and you don't want it like that
If you try to stop me, you'll regret it
Rejected by society coz they can see we don't respect authority
We're outcasts as we don't conform to authority
Drag me to hell and I come back again
I'll endure anything and still come out stronger
Wish I could say the same for the all my old friends
I wish my friends could've been as strong as me
Coz honestly there's almost none of them left
Many of my friends didn't survive the struggles we faced
But I faced my demons motherfucker and I buried them
I overcame my inner demons and conquered them
Now I'm here and imma do whatever I wanna do
I'm finally in control of my life and I'll do what I want
Head in the clouds, feet in the dirt
I have big dreams but I'm also grounded in reality
I don't play I'm fucking bound to my word
I'm serious about my commitments and promises
So what the fuck you expect?
What did you think would happen?
You push me to edge I'll cut ya head off ya neck
If you continue to provoke me, I'll take drastic measures
I'm from the cracks but this the come up
Despite my rough background, I'm succeeding
The typa shit that make you wanna fuck this place up
My success is so satisfying that it makes me want to destroy everything that held me back
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Earth Caller
Mad_child__
Stand tall keep your back up straight
Around here appearances is everything, check your poker face
Don't let em see that you're afraid
Fuck around and find yourself in a grave
Don't let em see ya weakness, don't let em hear you're heavily breathing
Ya either be a pawn in their game or defeat em
They gon' say that they're your brother till the day that you need em
Then they hide instead of ride for ya, coz they were never gonna fight for ya
When you ain't given nothing got no choice but to take
But keep your will like iron, coz once it bends it breaks
That's your integrity
Coz when you lie I see your soul decay
Fuck around and find your bones start to break
Behind the brightest lights the darkness stretched for days
And as I passed them by I felt them pass through me
A thousand different games, a thousand ways to get played
But they can only take from you what you give away
So, I'm only here to live my dreams not someone elses
You wanna fly? Well keep your wings if you can help it
They see your drive, they see your talent
But really they just see a brick; chop you up and sell it
First they take your decisions and they decide for ya
They say they got reasons which they hide from ya
They say the words but they lied to ya, yeah they lied to ya
They were never gonna fight for ya...
So ya gotta fight for yourself
This world's fucked up, I wish you well
This shit is all connected it ain't hard to tell
When one man makes a million, one dies in a cell
Fuck a judge and a jail
It's gon' be hell if you let it be
There's only one plate at the table a million tryna eat
Coz they sold you a dream
But while you were asleep they came and clipped your wings
I know you're sayin nothing but you stand in the way
What the fuck you tryna be? I don't see it your way
Coz when you die the only thing that remains
Is the way you chose to live out your days
God, I remember every step through the rain
Damn sure still remember the pain
I still remember what this had to become
I still remember what I had to become
Coz, I'm only here to live my dreams not someone elses
You wanna fly? Well keep your wings if you can help it
Fuck the sky, there ain't no limitations
When you surrounded by these fucking imitators
So just stick to ya grind and fuck the shit they sayin
I just keep doin mine, they just intimidated
You can't walk forever, false idols fall
Your backs against the wall
And ain't nobody gonna fight for ya...
So ya gotta fight for yourself
This world's fucked up, I wish you well
This shit is all connected it ain't hard to tell
When one man makes a million, one dies in a cell
Fuck a judge and a jail
It's gon' be hell if you let it be
There's only one plate at the table a million tryna eat
Coz they sold you a dream
But while you were asleep they came and clipped your wings
Can ya hear the drums? Well that's the sound of war
That's the sound of gears turning, motherfucker it's on
Your actions speak louder than the shit that you're sayin
I gives a fuck if you think that I'm playin
No fucking games bitch
Success in my grasp I know I gotta take it
Hands shaking, haters hoping that I don't make it
They say the words but they lied to ya, yeah they lied to ya
They were never gonna fight for ya...
So ya gotta fight for yourself
This world's fucked up, I wish you well
This shit is all connected it ain't hard to tell
When one man makes a million, one dies in a cell
Fuck a judge and a jail
It's gon' be hell if you let it be
There's only one plate at the table a million tryna eat
Coz it was only a dream, but you lose everything
Don't let em clip your wings
DEGENERATE.
Swarth2300
that breakdown at the end is the best breakdown i have ever heard, i am not sure why since most break downs sound similar but its the most catchy, could listen to it till the end of time
Issac Laurie
The design, the video, the music, the lyrics, super on point. This goes hard, you guys got a new fan hardout. Impressive and solid work boys!
Mathias Vibeto
Power from music, power from minds, power from words, best part is... It's all done through music. Heavy lyrics, rad song!
harddobe
Great song. Its pretty hard to breakout in the Aussie metal scene with so many world beaters coming out of it. But this is one hell of a song, keep buating your arse and putting out bangers like this.
Timbo Jones
Well played. Quality takes time. Should be proud of this.
T.J Smith
Loving the work boys!
John Nailon
Fuck this is too good! One of the most exciting bands I have heard in years!
JasonX
Awesome song I found out about you guys from the live life aggressively podcast! I was instantly hooked ! You now have a fan in Syracuse New York
Josh Collard
Grateful for the kind words and support mate <3
DaLimbomaN7
so underrated boys. love this shit