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PRESS:
LMLC have not only a quality that far surpasses that of a local band standard, but a sound all their own. Combine this with their energetic live performance, and you have the recipe for a few guys you might want to keep an eye on. ...One thing I would look for when booking bands was an act’s ability to appeal to more than a small niche, because that’s the best promotion a band can get, more fans. Last Martyrs draw fans from all sides of the musical spectrum, because they offer something for everyone.
~ Tay Mondak , PhillySka.com
The album is solid through and through. There is not a song to be skipped, as each one offers something new while maintaining the band’s sound. The horns are solid, giving the entire album a boost even if it doesn’t really need one. The lyrics are also solid; Irons is a talented singer, and he gives each song its own personality and tone. The production and mixing, too, are very high-quality.
~ Thomas Enget, MNska.com
Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause have established themselves as not only a vigorous outfit, but musicians with a scarce gift to transform the face of music as we know it into something epic, and similarly, something words can't even begin to describe. [Their Demo] is a sensational foundation for the Philadelphia-based sextet, and with the essential bullwork, desire, and unified ambition, absolutely no reason exists as to why Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause possess anything less than the grant to enthrall believers everywhere.
~ Brandon Allin, Absolutepunk.net
Don't Take It Personal
Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause Lyrics
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I never knew it would be this hard
You broke down my defense and you tore down my guard
We weren't even on the same page to start
Thoughts of why we were what we were
Hope these regrets come back to haunt you
And the things i say they stick with you
So why am i stuck here and thinking...these thoughts inside my head?
When you really were just scared because of everything i said
I know its not but it feels so much like your fault
And its the only way my brain can explain
And numb this persistent pain
Are you such a person that you just can't see
How much this whole disaster once meant to me?
I'm sorry if you feel fucked over
By the situation that you put me in
And the fact that you didn't know hurt more than you think it did
There's somethings that i'd never do to you
There's somethings i'll be pushed to
There's nothing left to say at all
Except don't take it personal
So get get get
Get the fuck out of my head
Because everything you wanna say you should have already said
In the song "Don't Take It Personal," by Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause, the artists express feelings of hurt and frustration over a failed relationship. The first line "We were fucked right from the start," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, suggesting that the relationship was doomed from the beginning. The artist expresses disbelief at how difficult it has been, acknowledging that they were not on the same page to start with. The artist then addresses the partner who is responsible for tearing down their guard and breaking down their defense.
The chorus suggests that the artist is stuck in their head, grappling with the aftermath of the failed relationship. They question why they feel this way, knowing deep down that it's not entirely the partner's fault, but it feels like it at times. However, despite acknowledging that the partner just couldn't see the importance of their relationship, the artist is still hurt and wants to numb the pain. They apologize for any hurt that they may have caused but ultimately implore the partner not to take it personally.
Overall, the song's message is about navigating the complicated emotions that come with a relationship's end. It's an honest portrayal of how complex and messy a relationship can be, even when both parties care for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
We were fucked right from the start
The relationship was doomed from the beginning
I never knew it would be this hard
I didn't anticipate the amount of difficulty we would face
You broke down my defense and you tore down my guard
You breached my emotional barriers and left me vulnerable
We weren't even on the same page to start
We didn't have a shared vision for the relationship
Thoughts of why we were what we were
Questioning the reasons for our connection
Hope these regrets come back to haunt you
Wishing that you feel remorse for your actions
And the things I say they stick with you
Hoping that my words have a lasting impact on you
So why am I stuck here and thinking... these thoughts inside my head?
Questioning why I'm still hung up on this
When you really were just scared because of everything I said
Realizing that your actions were motivated by fear
I know it's not but it feels so much like your fault
Taking responsibility for putting myself in this situation
And it's the only way my brain can explain
Rationalizing my emotions to make sense of them
And numb this persistent pain
Trying to relieve the emotional distress
Are you such a person that you just can't see
Questioning your lack of awareness
How much this whole disaster once meant to me?
Reflecting on the significance of our relationship
I'm sorry if you feel fucked over
Apologizing for any hurt caused
By the situation that you put me in
Holding you responsible for the current state of things
And the fact that you didn't know hurt more than you think it did
You not realizing the extent of the damage inflicted was painful
There's somethings that I'd never do to you
Acknowledging personal moral boundaries
There's somethings I'll be pushed to
Recognizing that under certain circumstances, I may act out of character
There's nothing left to say at all
Accepting that the situation is beyond repair
Except don't take it personal
Asking you to not take my actions personally
So get get get
Urging you to leave
Get the fuck out of my head
Demanding that you stop occupying my thoughts
Because everything you wanna say you should have already said
Expressing frustration that you didn't communicate effectively when you had the chance
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.