They released two records to critical acclaim.
"Chat and Business" and "Modern Apprentice"
Their single "Sink Venice" gained some notoriety for its jagged guitar and melodic hooks.
MEMORY
Ikara Colt Lyrics
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Mounths tongue a lie
Has all been arranged
Middle man's fall from grace
Has all been changed
Doctored photo now seen as proof
Has all been erased
Reference number dismissed at desk
All youve got it memory
Just to back it up
All youve got is history
So just bag it up
All youve got it memory
Just to back it up
All youve got is history
So just bag it up
Remove the obstace
And the ants regain their tracks
Remove the obstace
And the ants regain their tracks
Resentment rides high
Mounths tongue a lie
Has all been arranged
Middle man's fall from grace
Has all been changed
Doctored photo now seen as proof
Has all been erased
Reference number dismissed at desk
Has now been changed
Remove the obstace
And the ants regain their tracks
Anything is possible
When you stretch and twist their back
Remove the obstace
And the ants regain their tracks
Anything is possible
When you stretch and twist their back
Resentment rides high
Mounths tongue a lie
Has all been arranged
Middle man's fall from grace
Has all been changed
Doctored photo now seen as proof
Has all been erased
Reference number dismissed at desk
Has now been changed
The song Memory by Ikara Colt talks about deception and manipulation. The lyrics suggest that someone has been wronged and their account of events has been discredited or erased. The mention of a doctored photo and a reference number being dismissed at a desk suggest a cover-up of some sort. The repetition of the lines "resentment rides high" and "months tongue a lie" convey a sense of anger and frustration.
The chorus "all you've got is memory, just to back it up, all you've got is history, so just bag it up" suggests that the person speaking knows they don't have tangible evidence but they have memories of what happened. The last verse takes a darker turn, with the metaphor of ants returning to their tracks once an obstacle is removed. The line "anything is possible when you stretch and twist their back" continues the theme of manipulation and suggests that those in power can use any means necessary to achieve their goals.
Overall, Memory is a commentary on society's willingness to deceive and cover up the truth. It highlights the fragility of memory and the power of those in positions of authority to manipulate events and erase history.
Line by Line Meaning
Resentment rides high
Negative feelings are strong and prevalent
Mounths tongue a lie
People are speaking false statements
Has all been arranged
Everything has been planned in advance
Middle man's fall from grace
An intermediary person has lost their position of respect
Has all been changed
Everything has been altered from what was originally set
Doctored photo now seen as proof
An edited picture is accepted as evidence, despite being fake
Has all been erased
Everything has been removed or destroyed
Reference number dismissed at desk
An important identification number was disregarded at a desk
Has now been changed
The identification number has been modified from its original state
All you've got is memory
The only thing you have to rely on is your recollection of events
Just to back it up
To provide evidence to support your memory
All you've got is history
Your past experiences are all that you possess
So just bag it up
Put your history away and move on from it
Remove the obstacle
Eliminate the barrier
And the ants regain their tracks
Once the obstacle is gone, things can return to the previous state
Anything is possible
Without an obstacle, any outcome can occur
When you stretch and twist their back
When you manipulate a situation to your advantage
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.