While Gang Gang Dance is generally associated with fellow space cases (Animal Collective, Black Dice), their sound is wholly unique. While their earlier sound was much more chaotic and sprawling, the latest material is a combination of skewed pop music with the unpredictability of experimental/noise performances. The eerie female vocals are reminiscent at times of an airy Kate Bush, trapped in a deep well with no one to sing to. The band belts out Arabian synth lines mixed with delayed out shimmer guitar, over dark poly-rhythms. Their beat heavy weird tribal-noise appeals to fans of all flavors of marginal and/or left centered pop music. And yes, you can dance to it.
Vacuum
Gang Gang Dance Lyrics
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Speaks of tomorrow
The blood of man matters in time
Never taste the puss
We live from Monday to Sunday
But forget what it means
Then it comes with a closed fist
And we just started from Devil's rights
Well call all your friends
Watch me throw down
From the need of vacation
We're speeding from triple hate and artifacts
We're still superiors
And as for understanding
Lie, rape, steal and murder
To make the night realize
Crush the system
Make your contributions mine
Pour out and will you get this strong as they've become
You sat in silence
Hear a voice
How far are we ready to take this
You sat in silence
Hear a voice
Before it all crumbles
Lie, rape, steal and murder
Smiling I plot your pain
Can I turn up the TV
Exploding sympathy
Farewell man
I trust we part our company
We're still superiors
And as for understanding
Lie, rape, steal and murder
To make the night realize
Crush the system
Make your contributions mine
Pour out and will you get this strong as they've become
You sat in silence
Hear a voice
How far are we ready to take this
You sat in silence
Hear a voice
Before it all crumbles
Lie, rape, steal and murder
Smiling I plot your pain
You sat in silence
Hear a voice
How far are we ready to take this
You sat in silence
Hear a voice
Before it all crumbles
The lyrics of Gang Gang Dance's song Vacuum are complex and open to different interpretations. The song seems to critique the human condition and the violence and corruption that can be present in society. The first stanza hints at the fleeting nature of human existence - the yesterday that we loved speaks of tomorrow, but the blood of man matters in time. The lyrics then take a dark turn with the line "never taste the puss," which could suggest the suppression of uncomfortable truths. The second stanza appears to reject the traditional notions of time and work, stating that we live from Monday to Sunday but forget what it means. This could refer to the meaningless of modern life, where people work to live rather than live to work. The lyrics then call for action to overthrow the existing system, with the line "crush the system" and the exhortation to make your contributions mine. The lines "lie, rape, steal, and murder" and "smiling i plot your pain" suggest a darker side to this call to action, and the repetition of the line "you sat in silence, hear a voice" could indicate that people need to speak out and take action before it's too late.
Overall, the lyrics of Vacuum seem to be a critique of the modern world with its emphasis on work and consumption, and the corruption and violence that can arise from living in such a system. The lyrics seem to call for radical action to overthrow the existing system, but they also caution against the worst impulses of human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
The yesterday we loved
The nostalgia of our past loves still affects us
Speaks of tomorrow
And gives us hope for our collective future
The blood of man matters in time
Humanity's actions and existence have lasting impacts
Never taste the puss
Don't dwell in negativity or unpleasant experiences
We live from Monday to Sunday
We go through the motions of daily life
But forget what it means
Without actively reflecting on the purpose of our actions
Then it comes with a closed fist
Consequences can hit hard and unexpectedly
And we just started from Devil's rights
Our current situation may have originated from questionable choices
Well call all your friends
Let's gather together
Watch me throw down
Witness my power and prowess
From the need of vacation
We're escaping from reality
We're speeding from triple hate and artifacts
Running away from negativity and manufactured societal constructs
We're still superiors
We have a sense of superiority and entitlement
And as for understanding
We lack empathy and insight
Lie, rape, steal and murder
We're capable of committing heinous acts
To make the night realize
Our actions reveal the true nature of darkness
Crush the system
We want to bring down societal structures
Make your contributions mine
We want to claim credit for others' successes
Pour out and will you get this strong as they've become
If we work hard, we can also become powerful
You sat in silence
You were passive and unresponsive
Hear a voice
But now you're hearing a call to action
How far are we ready to take this
Are we willing to push boundaries and take risks?
Before it all crumbles
Before our world falls apart
Smiling I plot your pain
We take pleasure in others' suffering
Can I turn up the TV
Can I distract myself from reality?
Exploding sympathy
Feeling emotions that seem volatile and out of control
Farewell man
Saying goodbye to humanity
I trust we part our company
I hope our paths never cross again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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Erin N
I love St. Dympha so much. SO soothing, SO fluid, what a great album!
Fred Zepplin
I really like the cover of this album. It makes me feel like a little girl playing basketball while eating marshmallows :-)
Inflatable Raptor
gives me goosebumpers
Iris Brito
adoro esta musica
Caleb
This is a really great song for a skateboarding video. Palace and "cherry" both used it wisely.
E A
idk about y’all but being a Gang Gang Dance fan brought me also these drums go so hard 🙏
Romain Monnot
That Dylan line... 🍒
El Páncreas
:(
raichu
forever
hayvro
@raichu maplestory guy