After touring the UK for several years, even going over to Germany to tour with Yellowcard and playing at Download Festival at Castle Donnington in June 2006, the band decided to go their seperate ways.
October 26th 2006 was the band's last ever gig.
Roadkill
Engerica Lyrics
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Like fifteen kicks to my head
It cuts right through a fierce tattoo
But I don't want one
My first time was the worst time
And I'll take the long road home
It's not finding or timing
My dad says don't take chances
Don't do drugs and don't trust fat kids
You'll find out when you're older
If I'm lying or if I've folded
It's not personal or irrational
Or anything that you said it was
Without meaning to sound deceiving
You're everything that you're not
Shake your finger, shake your finger, shake your finger, shake it!
Shake your finger, shake your finger, shake your finger, shake it!
Shake your finger, shake your finger, shake your finger, shake it!
Oh, oh, oh oh oh oh OH!
Liar liar, bursting tyres
Everything we set on fire
What you got, what you need
What you put inside of me
Whoa no here comes the funk
Everything down a tornado
Liars get fires set but I won't wait
You're disgusting
You did a bad thing
Now everything's all gone wrong
It's not obsession, it's just affection
A burning misery for no one
UH!
In "Roadkill," Engerica sings of the consequences of lies and the importance of learning from mistakes. The song begins with the idea that while lies can be told, the truth will always come out. The following lines describe feeling beaten down and hurt, like someone has kicked the singer in the head. Despite this pain, the singer does not want to cover it up with a tattoo.
The chorus describes a difficult experience, presumably a sexual encounter, for the singer. They refer to it as their "first time" and the "worst time." They plan to take the "long road home" to process and heal from the experience. The singer emphasizes that it's not about finding the right person or timing, but recognizing that they were wrong.
The second verse incorporates advice from the singer's father, cautioning against taking chances or trusting certain people. The singer acknowledges that they may not know the truth until they are older. The bridge of the song again emphasizes that things aren't always what they seem and that the person the singer is addressing is not who they claim to be. The song ends with a chant-like repetition of "liar liar" and a statement of the consequences for dishonesty.
Ultimately, "Roadkill" is a song about honesty, self-discovery and learning from difficult experiences. It encourages listeners to face their past mistakes, recognize when they've been lied to, and work towards building a more truthful and authentic future.
Line by Line Meaning
What lies can say, the truth must show
Truth will always show even if lies exist
Like fifteen kicks to my head
It hurts a lot
It cuts right through a fierce tattoo
Experiences can leave a permanent mark on a person
But I don't want one
They don't want to be marked forever
My first time was the worst time
First experiences can be the worst
And I'll take the long road home
They will take the difficult path
It's not finding or timing
It's not about finding something or timing something
It's learning that you were wrong
It's about admitting and learning from a mistake
My dad says don't take chances
The advice given by the father
Don't do drugs and don't trust fat kids
The father's warning about drugs and people
You'll find out when you're older
You will understand when you grow up
If I'm lying or if I've folded
Whether the father is lying or telling the truth
It's not personal or irrational
It's not personal or doesn't make sense
Or anything that you said it was
It's not what was claimed
Without meaning to sound deceiving
Without intending to lie or deceive
You're everything that you're not
You appear to be someone you are not
Shake your finger, shake your finger, shake your finger, shake it!
Repetitive lyrics
Oh, oh, oh oh oh oh OH!
Another repetitive lyric
Liar liar, bursting tyres
Liars will face consequences
Everything we set on fire
Everything we had is now gone
What you got, what you need
Asking what someone has or needs
What you put inside of me
Asking what someone put inside them
Whoa no here comes the funk
Unexpected events are happening
Everything down a tornado
Everything is like a tornado
Liars get fires set but I won't wait
Liars will face consequences, but they won't wait to see them happen
You're disgusting
Calling someone disgusting
You did a bad thing
Accusing someone of doing something bad
Now everything's all gone wrong
Everything has gone bad
It's not obsession, it's just affection
It's not obsession, just strong emotions
A burning misery for no one
Feeling miserable for no reason
UH!
Exclamation to end the song
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.