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.

Rorrim
Horror Show Lyrics

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How can you look across from me and say,
"everythings fine, the pain will go away"
Dont get me wrong, we share our common bonds,
But while im letting go, youre busy holding on.
Why dont you fucking quit
"we walked the line took what we could get,
And i know it isnt much..." its not, it isnt fucking shit.
When we look at eachother were not one in the same

And it tears me apart, the things we say are inane.
Youll try to keep it together, when it just falls apart
"we can keep it together", its just too fucking much
What the fuck, why cant you see, this isnt worth the misery.
(if it wasnt for you then id be dead)

Staring at my own two faces, wishing i was one
Staring at my own two faces, wishing i was one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Horror Show's song "Rorrim" depict a complex and emotional relationship between two individuals who are struggling to connect and understand each other. The singer is frustrated with their companion's inability to let go of pain and move on with their lives, while their companion seems to be overly optimistic and protective of their current situation. The singer feels a deep sense of disconnect and struggle to relate to their companion, as if they are not "one in the same." The lyrics express the intense conflict within the relationship, with the singer feeling torn between the desire for freedom and the fear of abandonment.

The imagery of "staring at my own two faces, wishing I was one" highlights the internal struggle and confusion felt by the singer. They seem to feel trapped between two identities, torn between the desire for individuality and the struggle to maintain the relationship. Overall, the lyrics speak to the complexity and nuances of human relationships and the struggles that come with trying to connect with others.

Line by Line Meaning

How can you look across from me and say, "everythings fine, the pain will go away"
You claim that everything is alright and the pain will subside, but how can you say that when we both know it's not true?

Dont get me wrong, we share our common bonds, But while im letting go, youre busy holding on.
Although we have a connection, I'm moving on while you're clinging on to something that needs to be let go of.

Why dont you fucking quit
I'm frustrated with your inability to move on and let go of what's causing us pain.

"we walked the line took what we could get, And i know it isnt much..." its not, it isnt fucking shit.
You may think we've made progress, but in reality, it's insignificant and worthless.

When we look at eachother were not one in the same And it tears me apart, the things we say are inane.
As we interact, it's clear we're not on the same page, and it's painful to hear the meaningless things we say to each other.

Youll try to keep it together, when it just falls apart "we can keep it together", its just too fucking much
You attempt to hold things together even as they fall apart, but your efforts are in vain and it's too much to handle.

What the fuck, why cant you see, this isnt worth the misery.
I'm exasperated and wonder why you can't see that continuing with what we have is not worth the pain and suffering it causes.

(if it wasnt for you then id be dead)
I feel the weight of the situation and consider that if it wasn't for my thoughts of you, I might have given up completely.

Staring at my own two faces, wishing i was one Staring at my own two faces, wishing i was one
I feel a split between two different sides of me, and I wish I could merge them back into one.

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