Their self-titled debut album was released in 2004, featuring UK top 10 single Cutt Off and has been followed with:
2005: Live from Brixton Academy
2006: Empire, featuring UK top 10 single Empire
2009: West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, featuring the global hit single Fire
2011: Velociraptor!
2012: Live!
2014: 48:13
2017: For Crying Out Loud
2022: The Alchemist's Euphoria, the first album since the sacking of Tom Meighan.
2024: Happenings
Butcher Blues
Kasabian Lyrics
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I'm a loathsome man
I want to get stoned and trip some wires
I want to get myself underground
I said that, you must believe me
When I say I'm fightin' the dead
Lyin' low across the evening
Can you see the lumps on my head?
But I got these voices that just keep singin' out
Sayin'
"I just can't stop losin' control"
I said that "I just can't stop losin' control"
"I just can't stop losin' control"
I said that "I just can't stop losin' control"
Trench war on the pavement
Tryin' to score some love
In the corner of the city
Matching faces with fees
I guess that you never been here by the look upon ya face
Standing with all the whores and cannibals
In the censored race
Well I got these voices that just keep singin' out
Sayin'
"I just can't stop losin' control"
I said that "I just can't stop losin' control"
"I just can't stop losin' control"
I said that "I just can't stop losin' control"
You must believe me
When I say I'm fightin' the dead
Lyin' low across the evening
Can you see the lumps on my head?
I guess that you never been here by the look upon ya face
Standing with all the whores and cannibals
In the censored race
Well I got these voices that just keep singin' out
Sayin'
"I just can't stop losin' control"
I said that "I just can't stop losin' control"
"I just can't stop losin' control"
I said that "I just can't stop losin' control"
Well, I got these voices
that just keep singing out, saying, "I just can't stop losing control." Kasabian’s song “Butcher Blues” reflects a dark and gritty narrative. The song is about a man, referred to as Coco, who is struggling with addiction, feeling overwhelmed and looking for escape. The opening lines suggest that Coco is not a likable person, as he describes himself as a “loathsome man” and says he wants to “get stoned and trip some wires.” The lyrics are also about Cocó’s state of mind, where he feels as if he is fighting the dead and has lumps on his head.
The song seems to portray a man who is lost and disconnected from the world, someone who is disconnected from himself as well. He is trying to find solace in love, in the corner of the city, but finds only more of the same soul-crushing reality. The lyrics depict a world of whores and cannibals in a censored race, a metaphor for the everyday struggle people have to face. It is a bleak reflection of what urban life can bring, presenting the idea that an escape in the form of addiction or any other outlet to forget the problems of the world is the only solution.
Overall, “Butcher Blues” is a haunting exploration of addiction, mental illness, and the consequences of one’s actions. The song’s use of a distorted guitar sound, with a mix of techno-infused sound, adds to its haunting and intense feel, emphasizing Coco’s inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Coco believe me
Addressing someone named Coco, asking for their belief or trust
I'm a loathsome man
Admitting to being despicable or repulsive
I want to get stoned and trip some wires
Desiring to consume drugs and cause chaos
I want to get myself underground
Wanting to hide or escape from the world
I said that, you must believe me
Reiterating the importance of being believed or trusted
When I say I'm fightin' the dead
Claiming to be in a constant struggle against something that has already passed
Lyin' low across the evening
Staying hidden or out of sight during the night
Can you see the lumps on my head?
Asking for recognition or sympathy for physical or emotional scars
But I got these voices that just keep singin' out
Referring to internal thoughts or emotions that cannot be silenced
Sayin' "I just can't stop losin' control"
Expressing a lack of ability to manage personal behavior or emotions
Trench war on the pavement
Describing a situation of constant conflict or struggle on the streets
Tryin' to score some love
Attempting to find connection or affection from others
In the corner of the city
Being in a neglected or overlooked part of the urban landscape
Matching faces with fees
Noticing the correlation between people's appearances and their financial status
I guess that you never been here by the look upon ya face
Assuming that the listener has not experienced this same situation before based on their appearance
Standing with all the whores and cannibals
Being surrounded by immoral or depraved individuals
In the censored race
Participating in a society that suppresses or restricts certain behaviors or beliefs
Well, I got these voices that just keep singin' out
Repeating the concept of internal thoughts or emotions that cannot be quieted
Sayin' "I just can't stop losin' control"
Restating the inability to manage personal behavior or emotions
You must believe me
Reiterating the importance of being believed or trusted
When I say I'm fightin' the dead
Clarifying and emphasizing the ongoing struggle against something that has already passed
Lyin' low across the evening
Returning to the idea of hiding or staying hidden during the night
Can you see the lumps on my head?
Repeating the request for recognition or sympathy for physical or emotional scars
Well, I got these voices that just keep singin' out
Repeating the motif of uncontrollable internal thoughts or emotions
Sayin' "I just can't stop losin' control"
Recalling the notion of being unable to manage personal behavior or emotions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Karloff, Sergio Pizzorno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mardybum4562
Lyrics here fellas
Coco believe me
I'm a lonesome man
I want to get stoned and trip some wires
I want to get myself underground
I said that, you must believe me
When I say I'm fightin' the dead
Lyin low across the evening
Can you see the lumps on my head?
But I got these voices that just keep singin' out
Sayin'
"I just can't stop losin' control"
"I just can't stop losin' control"
Said that "I just can't stop losin' control"
Trench wander pavement
Tryin' to score some love
In the corner of the city
Matching faces with fees
I guess that you never been here by the look upon ya face
Standing with all the whores and cannibals
In the censored race
Singin' out
"I just can't stop losin' control"
"I just can't stop losin' control"
Said that
"I just can't stop losin' control"
"I just can't stop losin' control"
I got these voices
@FollyOfArsinoe
Kasabian's first album was packed with great songs, but I always like this tune the best.
@pizzafrenzyman
1200 CD's later, and this is still one of the best albums I have. I bought it blind on the recommendation of a magazine review, and have never looked back.
@mountainbearoutdoors
I remember them doing an interview for this album, they locked themselves in a farm house without any internet and got royally baked writing this lot.
@storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319
"I wanna get stones and trip some wires" makes sense lmao
@harrydamian9846
ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMM EVER FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
@gomesdiogo
I just can't stop pressing replay.
@reniisgod
Nothing Kasabian release these days will come close to this album.
@conorjackson8435
2019 still a banger
@eddysandland58
2020 Still Killin' It!!! Plus The Live Version At Brixton Academy 04/At The Evrly? IN France 05!!!
@g.p.w5638
A Classic!!! , And I'm very old.