INDK, along with Leftover Crack, was one of two bands that arose from the n… Read Full Bio ↴INDK, along with Leftover Crack, was one of two bands that arose from the now-defunct Choking Victim, fronted by former Choking Victim guitarist Ezra, with the backup vocals and drumming of Choking Victim's Skwert, the bassbeat stylings of Andy, the guitar & vocal skills of Jimmy, and on another 6-string, Paul.

INDK, much like Choking Victim, broke up while recording their debut full-length, Kill Whitey!, which came out on Go Kart Records. They also released a 7" called 'In Decay' which featured songs not on the album (excluding Killing is Contagious, which was a bonus track). INDK also had a demo for "Kill Whitey!" entitled "Any Last Words?" which contained, mostly, unmastered versions of the songs to appear on Kill Whitey!. Though it did contain two tracks unique to itself entitled "Pole Position" and "D.T.T.V" (or Detox Televison).

The breakup of INDK, once again very much like Choking Victim, spawned two bands. Ezra continued to play guitar for Leftover Crack, while forming his own side project, Morning Glory (also featuring Jimmy on backup vocals). Skwert and Paul went on to form the hardcore group American Distress, attempting to separate themselves from the Crack Rock Steady style of music Choking Victim and INDK were associated with.

As of 2011 in NYC, Ezra continues to front his own band Morning Glory and play occasional shows with Leftover Crack and some Choking Victim reunions, Skwert fronts his own group Public Serpents, Paul has released his solo project St. Savage on 11/11/11 and Jimmy fronts his shoegaze outfit Menkena down in Dallas, TX.

Start It Up
INDK Lyrics

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Start it up
Start it up
Start it up
Let's go!

Been waitin' all my life
Been doin' everything right
Been waitin' - waitin' for you

And now you're here so let's go

Start it up
No one's gonna give us a home
Guess we gotta do it on our own

Been ready since tha day I was born
Not gonna wait any more

Overall Meaning

The song "Start it Up" by INDK is an anthem about taking control of one's own fate and pursuing their dreams. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and determination, urging the listener to start moving towards their goals. The repetitive refrain of "Start it up" emphasizes the importance of taking action and not waiting for someone else to provide a path.

The first verse expresses the feeling of having worked hard and waited patiently for something or someone to come into our lives. The second verse, however, flips the script, stating that no one is going to give us what we want, and we have to create it ourselves. The song encourages listeners to take ownership of their dreams and to pursue them relentlessly.

Overall, "Start it Up" is a rallying cry for those who are ready to take action and make things happen in their lives. It's a reminder that waiting for the world to provide opportunities is a futile endeavor; true success requires taking control and starting things up ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Start it up
Let's begin.

Start it up
Let's begin again, this time with more intensity.

Start it up
The words repeat the urgency of starting.

Let's go!
A call to action.

Been waitin' all my life
I have anticipated this all throughout my existence.

Been doin' everything right
I have taken responsibility for all my actions and have fulfilled all prerequisites.

Been waitin' - waitin' for you
I have been waiting for you to arrive so we can create something together.

And now you're here so let's go
You have finally arrived, so let's begin our journey of realizing our dreams.

No one's gonna give us a home
We should not expect anyone to give us a place in this world.

Guess we gotta do it on our own
We have to create our own space and opportunity.

Been ready since tha day I was born
I have always been prepared for this moment.