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[1] Dropped like a pipe-bomb into the British rock scene, Wolverhampton band God Damn have spent the last three years nailing audiences to the walls with their sonic blasts of glorious noise. Yet their debut album Vultures offers more than just machismo, bombast and bluster. There is nuance and melody. Purpose and meaning. Heartfelt intent.
A dizzying blend of barbed wire guitars, lung-shredding vocals and drums that run away like wild horses. It’s all the more effective when you learn God Damn are a stripped-down two-piece.
They began life as a three-piece of Thom Edward (guitar/vocals), Dave Copson (guitar) and Ash Weaver (drums) in and around Wolverhampton. They came of age surfing that sonic wave of American noise that perhaps collectively represented the pinnacle of alternative rock music - The Jesus Lizard, The Pixies, early Nirvana – whilst also name-checking the textured diversity and unique atmospherics of Portishead, Tom Waits, The Mars Volta and Neutral Milk Hotel as less obvious influences. Stylistically they take cues from those whose surnames alone when mentioned immediately bring a distinct, epoch-making sound to mind: Cash, Hendrix, Page, Bonham, Homme.
After a clutch of singles they embarked upon much roadwork with the likes of Slaves, Funeral For A Friend, Eagulls, The Wytches, Hawk Eyes, Turbowolf and others. It was while on tour in summer 2013 that bassist and founder member Dave Copson suffered a breakdown that resulted in life-threatening injuries. His recovery paramount, he never returned to the band.
Not knowing what the future held Ash and Thom had commitments to fulfil and so this duo was born, just as God Damn were arriving on the wider radar. They signed to One Little Indian shortly afterwards and embarked upon making Vultures, a debut which, sound-wise, they say “is everything we hoped for – and so much more.”
Their set-up has naturally drawn comparisons to fellow rising bands such as Slaves and Royal Blood (we’re inclined to name-check Winnnebago Deal and Wet Nuns at this juncture too) but really that is where comparisons to duos end. God Damn always call themselves “a band.”
Vultures presents a universe of sound, from the low-end melodic boom of sneering anthem ‘Silver Spooned’ through the sub-dark psychedelic breakdown of ‘We Don’t Like You’ to the unexpected lo-fi strummed opening of the throbbing and utterly tumescent nine-minute sludge epic ‘Skeletons’. As debuts go God Damn have nailed their colours to the flagpole and torched the fucker.
Ben Myers / December 2014.
[2] A southern metal band formed in 2004 in Lyon, France.
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Skeletons
God Damn Lyrics
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Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become
And I'll dangle like skeletons hanging our bones and I'm bored
Well run like your feet swims away from the hook
Bleeding your mouth, yeah your lip it looks cut
And I'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons
Dangle like skeletons and I'm bored
Bored
Well how dare you leave my murder at the altar
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted
And I'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons
Dangle like skeletons, I'm bored
Upon your high horse, I take pictures of
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored
Break all of our bones
Down to the toes
By crushing us all
We're proving you're wrong
How dare you leave my murder at the altar
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted
And i'll, i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored
And I'm bored
In "Skeletons" by God Damn, the lyrics convey feelings of frustration and boredom with someone who takes pride in their own accomplishments and tries to take credit for the success of others. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who feels suffocated by this individual, who is trying to dominate the conversation by constantly talking about their own achievements while dismissing and discrediting others. Thus, the opening line "Upon your high horse, you take pictures of" sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the arrogance of this person. The lyricist then asserts their own individuality by insisting that they are "what I've become," and refuse to give credit to the other person.
The image of "skeletons hanging our bones" reflects a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs. The repeated use of the line "Dangle like skeletons and I'm bored" portrays the futility of the situation and the lack of purpose or fulfilment it brings.
The bridge of the song, "Break all of our bones/Down to the toes/By crushing us all/We're proving you're wrong" presents a sense of rebellion against this overbearing individual. It suggests a desire to break free from the constraints of their words and actions, even if it means suffering in the process.
Overall, "Skeletons" by God Damn is a powerful critique of individuals who try to take undue credit for the success of others, while disregarding their own achievements. It speaks to a desire to be recognized for one's true value and to break free from the shackles of toxic, overbearing individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Upon your high horse, you take pictures of
You act superior and take pictures of others in a way that suggests they are inferior to you.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become
You may have had some influence on my early life, but ultimately I have become who I am on my own accord.
And I'll dangle like skeletons hanging our bones and I'm bored
I feel dead and lifeless and have nothing to do but hang here like bones left to decay.
Well run like your feet swims away from the hook
You try to avoid responsibility and run away from your problems like a fish trying to escape a hook.
Bleeding your mouth, yeah your lip it looks cut
You are suffering as a result of your own actions and it shows in your physical appearance.
And I'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons
I feel powerless and lifeless, like I am just an empty shell hanging here.
Dangle like skeletons and I'm bored
My life has become so monotonous and meaningless that I feel like I am just waiting to die.
Well how dare you leave my murder at the altar
How could you abandon and betray me, leaving me to suffer and die?
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted
You realize that your own ego and self-centeredness is what led to our current situation and you are struggling to come to terms with it.
And I'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons
I feel like a lifeless skeleton left to rot, with nothing to hold on to.
Dangle like skeletons, I'm bored
I am so disconnected from life that even the idea of dying and rotting away offers no relief from my boredom.
Break all of our bones
You want to destroy us completely.
Down to the toes
You want to completely obliterate every part of us and leave nothing behind.
By crushing us all
You plan to use your power to destroy us and leave us completely helpless.
We're proving you're wrong
We may be weak and vulnerable, but we are still fighting and will not succumb to your cruelty.
And I'm bored
I am so detached from life that even the thought of death offers no release from my boredom and pain.
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Alan Gastellou
...........S.k.e.l.e.t.o.n.s..........
Upon your high horse, you take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons hanging our bones and i'm bored.
Well run like your feet swims away from the hook.
Bleeding your mouth, yeah your lip it looks cut.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Bored.
Well how dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
Upon your high horse, I take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Break all of our bones.
Down to the toes.
By crushing us all,
We're proving you're wrong.
How dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll, i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
And I'm bored.
Alan Gastellou
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Upon your high horse, you take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons hanging our bones and i'm bored.
Well run like your feet swims away from the hook.
Bleeding your mouth, yeah your lip it looks cut.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Bored.
Well how dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
Upon your high horse, I take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Break all of our bones.
Down to the toes.
By crushing us all,
We're proving you're wrong.
How dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll, i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
And I'm bored.
Greetings from 🇲🇽
Stats
holy shit guys the dynamic range on this track is insane. fucking great. y'all keep this coming.
Alan Gastellou
Oh... I've just fallen in love with this master piece as soon as the blast began.
Thomas Kitching
best song by these guys, hands down
Bruce Armstrong
Beautiful song.
Marco Peláez Fernández
they are freaking good
stephen jacobs
Fucking brilliant!
Emily Schoneman
you's some magical dudes.
Polly Polly
❤️❤️❤️ my favorite
Alan Gastellou
...........S.k.e.l.e.t.o.n.s..........
Upon your high horse, you take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons hanging our bones and i'm bored.
Well run like your feet swims away from the hook.
Bleeding your mouth, yeah your lip it looks cut.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Bored.
Well how dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
Upon your high horse, I take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Break all of our bones.
Down to the toes.
By crushing us all,
We're proving you're wrong.
How dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll, i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
And I'm bored.
Alan Gastellou
............
Upon your high horse, you take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons hanging our bones and i'm bored.
Well run like your feet swims away from the hook.
Bleeding your mouth, yeah your lip it looks cut.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Bored.
Well how dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
Upon your high horse, I take pictures of.
Well you didn't make me, I'm what i've become.
And i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons and i'm bored.
Break all of our bones.
Down to the toes.
By crushing us all,
We're proving you're wrong.
How dare you leave my murder at the altar.
Kicking and screaming that ego was faulted.
And i'll, i'll dangle like skeletons, dangle like skeletons.
Dangle like skeletons, i'm bored.
And I'm bored.
Greetings from 🇲🇽