1. L7 is a rock band founded in Los Angeles, California, first active from 1985 to 2001 and re-formed in 2014. Their longest standing line-up consists of Suzi Gardner (vocals, guitar), Donita Sparks (vocals, guitar), Dee Plakas (drums, vocals) and Jennifer Finch (bass, vocals). L7 has released seven studio albums and has toured widely in the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, and South America. L7's song "Pretend We're Dead" became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in 1992. A documentary film about the band entitled L7: Pretend We're Dead premiered in 2016.
2. L7 was a visual kei band from Fukuoka, Japan. They formed on the 1st of October, 2019. The members were KEN as vocalist, Ray on guitar, Taikou on bass and Ryuta on drums. All members were previous members of Blue Blood Boa. L7 released one single - LOVE&HATE - on the 5th of November, 2019. They disbanded shortly after on the 4th of July, 2020, after Taikou and Ray secceded the band. Ken and Ryuta went on to form BAD ROMANCE and are current members of 201号室.
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L7 Lyrics
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First glance, organic material not true
It appears to be human
But its not
Your shell's a canister with nothing inside
Third rate substance you cleverly disguise
It appears to be human
You're not worthy of gravity and space
It appears to be human
In these lyrics, L7 is sharing their disdain for someone they see as unworthy of being classified as a human being. The first line, "We don't share the same rung with you", suggests that they view this person as beneath them on some sort of social ladder. The following lines describe their belief that this person is not truly organic or human. They see them as a sort of empty shell or canister, pretending to be human but lacking any of the qualities that make someone truly worthy of that classification.
As the lyrics continue, L7 becomes more aggressive in their criticism of this person. They describe them as a "third-rate substance" and suggest that they are not even deserving of "gravity and space", which are fundamental properties of the physical world that we all inhabit. Finally, they suggest that they would take pleasure in the complete destruction of this person, indicating just how deep their disgust runs.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't share the same rung with you
We are not on the same level or in the same class as you
First glance, organic material not true
At first sight, we might appear to be organic, but we are not what we seem to be
It appears to be human
We may look like humans, but that's just a facade
But its not
We are not actually humans
Your shell's a canister with nothing inside
Your exterior is empty and hollow
Third rate substance you cleverly disguise
You try to mask your inferiority with clever disguises
You're not worthy of gravity and space
You are unworthy of the basic elements that make up our universe
Total destruction puts a smile on our face
We take pleasure in causing utter destruction
It appears to be human
Once again, we may seem like humans, but we are far from it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GRAEME EDGE, ADRIAN ISRAEL GURVITZ
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Fartley Hawgshlong
on Pretend We're Dead
The L7 song "Scrap" explores themes of identity, rebellion, and self-destruction. The narrator of the song describes a skinhead named Scrap who lives in his friend's garage and spends his days inhaling spray paint fumes. The lyrics suggest that he is searching for something, perhaps a sense of purpose or meaning, but is unable to find it. He meets some Christians from hell and goes on a trip to Las Vegas with them, but ultimately returns to the garage only to find it gone. The song ends with the suggestion that he is now growing his hair and moving on, perhaps to a new phase of his life.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the sense of disorientation and desperation that Scrap feels. The repetition of the line "Grab a paper bag like an oxygen mask / Until your mind starts to gel" suggests that he is constantly seeking some kind of escape or release from his reality. The reference to the "funky dying brain cell" adds a sense of urgency and danger to the situation, emphasizing the potentially harmful effects of his lifestyle.
Overall, "Scrap" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores the darker aspects of human nature. It paints a vivid picture of a troubled individual trying to find his way in a confusing and sometimes hostile world.