Their music cried out from the darkest of depths for someone anyone to listen to their hardcore anthems of sorrow, heartbreak and violence. Unlike many of their hardcore contemporaries, Horror Show truly lived the pain of their songs every day. Deeply rooted in late night quarrels and their city's urban decay, Horror Show were a sign of hope in an otherwise bleak and barren world.
After the release of their debut CD/7"EP, "Our Design", Horror Show toured the east coast U.S. in support of the release. They also played a number of memorable hometown shows and made an appearance at the memorable Deathwish/Bridge 9 Festival in 2003.
In late 2004, Horror Show released their "The Holiday" 7"EP on Deathwish, which came to be their final recordings.
Members of the band remain active in music today.
Holiday
Horror Show Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Theres nothing left to discuss, theres nothing left to forget
Well aint that sad
Ive got the time, oh ive got some precious time to,
Hide from the sun that shines from you.
Ive held this moment for a lucious lifetime high.
Just say see ya later, cause its not really a goodbye
Well here we are again, the others. here we are again, the damned.
Its not that bad
The smiles on the wall, are waving goodbye
Are we getting ahead of ourselves?
Are we kidding ourselves?
The lyrics to Horror Show's song "Holiday" depict a sense of resignation and acceptance towards a situation that is coming to an end. The first two lines, "There's nothing left to discuss, there's nothing left to remember / There's nothing left to discuss, there's nothing left to forget," suggest that everything that needed to be said or done has been, and there is no point in dwelling on the past. The phrase "well, ain't that sad" injects a note of sarcasm or bitterness, as if the singer is acknowledging that the situation is far from ideal.
The next lines, "I've got the time, oh I've got some precious time to / Hide from the sun that shines from you," suggest a desire to retreat or escape from someone or something that is causing discomfort or pain. The imagery of hiding from the sun implies that the other person is a source of light or warmth that is too intense to bear. However, the following line, "I've held this moment for a luscious lifetime high," is somewhat cryptic and can be interpreted in different ways. It could either mean that the singer has been cherishing a particular moment or feeling for a long time, or that they have been stuck in a state of intoxication or sensory overload for a prolonged period of time.
The lines that follow, "Just say see ya later, cause it's not really a goodbye / Well, here we are again, the others. Here we are again, the damned," suggest that the singer is trying to downplay the significance of the impending separation or ending. They are urging the other person to avoid making a big deal out of it, perhaps because they feel that it would be too painful or complicated to address the underlying emotions or issues. The repetition of the phrase "here we are again" emphasizes the cyclical nature of the situation and the sense of being trapped or doomed.
As for the final lines, "The smiles on the wall are waving goodbye / Are we getting ahead of ourselves? / Are we kidding ourselves?" they introduce an element of doubt or self-reflection. The mention of "smiles on the wall" suggests that this may be taking place in some kind of public or anonymous setting, such as a hotel or bar. The question of whether they are "getting ahead of themselves" or "kidding themselves" implies that there is a tension between the desire to move on and the fear or uncertainty that comes with it. Overall, the lyrics to "Holiday" convey a mood of resignation, bitterness, and ambiguity, with a touch of dark humor.
Line by Line Meaning
Theres nothing left to discuss, theres nothing left to remember
There is no point in talking about the past anymore.
Theres nothing left to discuss, theres nothing left to forget
There is nothing worth forgetting about the past anymore.
Well aint that sad
It is a bit depressing.
Ive got the time, oh ive got some precious time to,
I have some free time to use.
Hide from the sun that shines from you.
Avoiding the light that you bring.
Ive held this moment for a lucious lifetime high.
I have cherished this moment for a long time.
Just say see ya later, cause its not really a goodbye
Saying farewell, but knowing we will see each other again.
Well here we are again, the others. here we are again, the damned.
We find ourselves back in the company of those who are not like us, the outcasts.
Well here we are again, the others. here we are again, the last drink.
We are here once again, facing our last chance to drink together.
Its not that bad
It's alright, not that terrible.
The smiles on the wall, are waving goodbye
Looking at the pictures on the wall, as if they are saying farewell.
Are we getting ahead of ourselves?
Are we making plans without considering what could happen in the future?
Are we kidding ourselves?
Are we fooling ourselves into believing something that is not true?
Contributed by London J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.