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.
One For The Angels
Horror Show Lyrics
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The wind has blown the coldest rains on me and washed my dreams away.
Pondering, if this could be,
The ending of my losing streak, im hanging out to dry and i think ive caught
A cold.
Do you want to know whats wrong with this world?
Sweetheart i would tell you but its not me whos on trial
Heres a toast, to live for the night
Runs up into your head and back down to your gut.
This is our 5 chord melody, for finally breaking free.
The kids were never alright, but we're all alive tonight
The first verse of Horror Show's song "One For The Angels" evokes a sense of being lost and overwhelmed by life's struggles. The singer has been in a daze for days, feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders as the cold rain washes away their dreams. They are pondering whether this is the end of their losing streak, but at the same time, they have caught a cold, which suggests a physical manifestation of their mental exhaustion. The singer seems to be grappling with the larger issues of life, questioning what is wrong with this world. However, they hesitate to speak their mind, stating "Sweetheart I would tell you but it's not me who's on trial." This line suggests that they fear the judgment of others for expressing their thoughts and opinions.
The chorus of the song is a call to live for the night and not worry about what tomorrow holds. It suggests a momentary escape from the burdens of life, by enjoying the present moment. The second verse builds upon this idea of living in the moment, with the line "Runs up into your head and back down to your gut." This line suggests that the momentary pleasure of living in the moment can be felt both mentally and physically. The singer then declares that "This is our 5 chord melody, for finally breaking free," which implies that the present moment is a chance to break free from the struggles of life. The song ends on a positive note, declaring that "The kids were never alright, but we're all alive tonight," suggesting that despite the challenges of life, they are still able to find moments of brightness and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Been in this daze for days
I have been lost in thought for quite some time now, unable to find my way out.
The wind has blown the coldest rains on me and washed my dreams away.
The harsh weather conditions have made me feel even more hopeless and have taken away my aspirations.
Pondering, if this could be, The ending of my losing streak, im hanging out to dry and i think ive caught A cold.
I am contemplating whether this is the end of my losing streak, but meanwhile, I am isolated, hopeless, and feeling sick.
Do you want to know whats wrong with this world?
Are you curious about the problems that plague our society?
Sweetheart i would tell you but its not me whos on trial
I would explain it to you, but it's not my fault or responsibility.
Heres a toast, to live for the night
Let's raise a glass to living in the present moment, regardless of the future consequences.
Fuck what tomorrow holds and swallow.
I don't care about the future, and I am willing to disregard it entirely.
Runs up into your head and back down to your gut.
This feeling is visceral and affects your entire being.
This is our 5 chord melody, for finally breaking free.
This is our anthem for finally freeing ourselves from the things that have held us down.
The kids were never alright, but we're all alive tonight
The younger generation has always had struggles, but at least we are all surviving in the present moment.
Contributed by Sarah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.