Horror Show were a poetic and powerful hardcore band from the streets of Ph… Read Full Bio ↴Horror Show were a poetic and powerful hardcore band from the streets of Philadelphia.

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.

Practicing Uncertainty
Horror Show Lyrics

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On the third
The month of May
Saw eye to eye
Took my breathe away

I stumbled on your every word
The sweetest voice I've ever heard
When you pulled me in so close to you

I lost myself

Nose to nose
Our eyes were closed
I snuck a peek
I couldn't help
I can't help
Falling for you

What the fuck am I to do

Take it slow
Is this the one
Or a good time
Well where's the fun

I guess I'll give it a shot
I'm stuck with you and I'm so scared

I'm stuck to you and I don't care
(But I'm sure I will)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Horror Show's song Practicing Uncertainty capture the sense of hesitancy and uncertainty that comes with falling for someone. The opening lines - "On the third, the month of May, saw eye to eye, took my breath away" - set the tone for a moment of unexpected connection, one that is both thrilling and overwhelming. The singer stumbles on their words as they try to keep up with this person who has captured their attention, and describes their voice as the sweetest they've ever heard.

As they move closer, the singer loses themselves in the moment, closing their eyes and getting lost in the sensation of being that close to another person. But as the title suggests, this moment is also one of uncertainty. The singer wonders if this is the real thing or just a temporary fling, if they should go slowly or dive in headfirst. They are at once scared and excited as they contemplate what it means to be "stuck" with this person they can't help falling for.

Overall, Practicing Uncertainty is a song that captures the feeling of being swept up in a moment of unexpected connection, but also the doubts and fears that come with taking a risk on another person.

Line by Line Meaning

On the third
The third day of a certain event, which could mean anything.

The month of May
The time period during which this event took place.

Saw eye to eye
Two people who were in agreement and understanding with each other.

Took my breath away
One person experienced a sense of amazement and shock at the sight of the other person.

I stumbled on your every word
I was entranced by every utterance that came out of your mouth, to the point where I was almost tripping over my own feet.

The sweetest voice I've ever heard
The person singing this song is enamored with the sound of the other person's voice.

When you pulled me in so close to you
The other person initiated physical contact that was quite intimate.

I lost myself
The person singing this song became so swept up in the moment that they lost track of their own identity and sense of self.

Nose to nose
The two people were standing extremely close to each other, so much so that their noses were almost touching.

Our eyes were closed
Both people were entranced in the moment and had their eyes shut tight.

I snuck a peek
The person singing this song opened their eyes briefly to look at the other person while they were still wrapped up in the physical closeness.

I couldn't help
The person singing this song was so smitten with the other person that they couldn't resist sneaking a look at them.

I can't help
The person singing this song is unable to resist being drawn to the other person.

Falling for you
The person singing this song is beginning to develop romantic feelings for the other person.

What the fuck am I to do
The person singing this song is conflicted about their romantic feelings for the other person and doesn't know how to proceed.

Take it slow
The person singing this song wants to proceed romantically with the other person at a measured pace.

Is this the one
The person singing this song is considering whether the other person is 'the one' they've been looking for romantically.

Or a good time
The person singing this song is also considering whether the other person is just a fun fling, rather than a serious romantic partner.

Well where's the fun
The person singing this song is unsure whether it's more fun to be single and carefree or in a committed relationship.

I guess I'll give it a shot
Regardless of their uncertainty, the person singing this song will try out a romantic relationship with the other person.

I'm stuck with you and I'm so scared
The person singing this song has committed to a relationship with the other person, but feels like they're 'stuck' and unsure of what will happen next.

I'm stuck to you and I don't care
Despite any uncertainty, the person singing this song is happy to be in a relationship with the other person and doesn't care what the future holds.

(But I'm sure I will)
However, the person singing this song acknowledges that there may be complications in the future that will make them doubt whether this relationship was a good idea.

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