Punk-rock is what they were sworn to in the beginning, but after a few turning points, the music took a shift in direction towards screamo, which is what their first album “Underworld Kingdom” sounds like (punk-rock/screamo), and post hardcore. However, it is hard to label this band with a certain genre, as their music is quite versatile.
The first breakthrough for them came with their first video for “Winter Song” at the end of 2004, followed by their debut album “Underworld Kingdom” in 2005. The band became international after winning second place among 92 bands at a European festival in Graz, Austria, called Newcomer in May 2005. That guaranteed them a place on stage alongside huge bandslike Soulfly, Mad Caddies, The Real McKenzies… Leaf-fat is highly regarded in other aspects as well: their music is/will be featured on a Elan (ski/snowboard company) promo DVD and on a California based production team DPC Films; their album was also voted in the top ten at a Slovenian alternative radio station; they were featured on www.europunk.net as band of the month (March 2006).
In December 2007 they released there 2nd album titled “Rock Paper Scissors” and their 4th video for the song “Rockpaperscissors” which is on the album.
All in all, Leaf-fat are the kind of live act that won’t leave you indifferent. Their energy and power, devotion and self-confidence on stage will convince anyone who is willing to see them play, lend them an ear and give them a listen.
Elegy
Leaf-fat Lyrics
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The empire is burning down
Reflexion in our eyes — resistance
Who needs bridges if the moving is restricted
Code on your forehead tells
All we've got is...
Code on your forehead tells
So it's time for you and me to sing our elegy
Stand up show your pride
Cos all we've got is proud-being...
Proud-being...
It's time for you and me
To sing our elegy
It's time for us to see
What brings us hypocrisy...
Behind the picket fence
Mourning people and they dance
Slowly one into another
As the son's soul has disappeared
Slowly one into another
As your son disappeared...disappeared !
We are running away !!!
It's time for you and me
To sing our elegy
It's time for us to see
And no more vanity...
In "Elegy," Leaf-fat sings of a troubled world, in which a drowning creature, a burning empire, reflections of resistance, and restricted movement are all prominent motifs. The lyrics seem to point towards a certain kind of turmoil in society, with the suggestion that there is something sinister at play - the code on the forehead is a particularly haunting image. In the face of all this, the lyrics express a call for defiance, for standing up and showing pride, despite the difficult circumstances. The chorus urges the listener to sing their elegy - to bear witness to what is happening and to take pride in their identity.
One particularly striking aspect of the lyrics is the repeated use of the term "proud-being." It seems to suggest that, despite everything, there is still something to be proud of in being oneself. This ties in with the theme of standing up in the face of adversity and being true to oneself, but it also suggests that one's identity is something valuable, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Overall, "Elegy" is a powerful, thought-provoking song that speaks to the struggles of society and the need for defiance and pride in oneself, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
This creature is drowning in the lake of a thousand lives
The subject is overwhelmed by the complexities and challenges of existence
The empire is burning down
The world is in a state of crisis and chaos
Reflexion in our eyes — resistance
We are aware of the dangers facing us and are determined to fight back
Who needs bridges if the moving is restricted
There is no point trying to build connections and relationships if we are unable to freely move and interact
Code on your forehead tells
We are labeled and categorized by society, often unfairly and without our consent
All we've got is...singing
Music and the arts are a powerful way to express ourselves and find meaning in a chaotic world
So it's time for you and me to sing our elegy
It is time for us to mourn the losses and tragedies of life and find solace in music
Stand up show your pride
We must not be defeated by the challenges facing us, but instead remain proud and defiant
Cos all we've got is proud-being...
Despite everything, we still have our own self-respect and dignity
To sing our elegy
Through music and art, we can process our grief and find meaning in loss
What brings us hypocrisy...
We must confront the contradictions and hypocrisies in our society in order to move forward
Behind the picket fence
The facade of a perfect, idyllic life hides dark secrets and tragedies
Mourning people and they dance
Despite their deep grief, people try to find joy and meaning in life through music and dance
Slowly one into another
The line between individuals and their experiences becomes blurred and indistinguishable
As the son's soul has disappeared
The loss of a child is a tragedy that cannot be fully comprehended or expressed
As your son disappeared...disappeared !
The pain of losing a loved one is all-consuming and overwhelming
We are running away !!!
The pressure and pain of life can be so intense that we feel the need to escape or evade it
And no more vanity...
In the face of loss and grief, we must abandon our superficial concerns and focus on what truly matters in life
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
maša Bubek
xD..slaba kamera...bla tle ja...in je blo svetouno:D
TheJackieBones
Ja :]