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.
The Last Steel Mile
Horror Show Lyrics
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The Last Steel Mile by Horror Show is a song that captures the feeling of eventualities and the helplessness that comes with it. The first lines “And it did... just like it always does” seem to refer to something that always happens, an inevitable fate that one cannot avoid. The chorus “All good things must come to an end / So let's stop / so abrupt” seems to further emphasize the theme of finality and the abruptness of it all. The singer of the song walks home to stay out of sight from himself, indicating that he is not feeling right, probably due to some trauma or loss.
The song then goes on to describe a journey, probably a train journey, where the singer holds his head in shame and thinks of breathing to never breathe again. The train seems to come to a halt, and the singer is departing alone once again. However, he sits at the station to see someone for one last time. The lines “I guess I'll try to forget you / but I never fucking will / Sorry to disappoint you / but I never stood a chance / you took this life from me” show that the singer has been affected deeply by someone, probably a love interest, who has now left him. He tries to forget, but it seems impossible, and he holds them responsible for the misery he feels.
Overall, The Last Steel Mile is a reflection of the finality of life and how we deal with it. It is a poignant and emotional song that reflects on the human condition in a relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
And it did...just like it always does
Referring to a negative event happening once again
I'll walk home tonight
Going home, feeling defeated
to stay out of sight
Avoiding others and being alone
from myself
Avoiding facing personal issues
because I'm not feeling right
Suffering from emotional turmoil
All good things must come to an end
Acknowledging that positive moments don't last forever
So let's stop / so abrupt
Ending something suddenly and unexpectedly
Since May third left and came
Referring to a specific time period
I've told held my head in shame
Feeling guilty and ashamed
I think I breathe to never breathe again
Feeling as if life has lost meaning
and I can see / the train has come to a halt
Using a train as a metaphor for a situation coming to a stop
And once again I'll be departing on my own
Feeling alone and isolated
but I'll sit at the station / just maybe for a while
Taking a moment to reflect and process emotions
It will all be worth it / to see you one last time
Making sacrifices to see someone important
I guess I'll try to forget you / but I never fucking will
Struggling to move on from someone
Sorry to dissapoint you / but I never stood a chance / you took this life from me
Blaming someone else for their current situation
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.