The band has been cited as a major influence by higher-profile hardcore punk acts such as Hot Water Music and Dillinger Four. Jack Rabid, music critic and publisher of the music magazine Big Takeover, once listed Leatherface's 1992 release Mush as one of the fifty greatest punk albums of all time.
Their ninth full length release ‘The Stormy Petrel’ was released to critical acclaim in February 2010 on their own record label Big Ugly Fish Recordings.
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Broken
Leatherface Lyrics
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Fishing in my head
All the things I could've done
In the name of fun
What is this thing I could've done
With a loaded gun
While you were pissing
On my setting sun
If my hands broken
It's broken in two
If my minds open
It's not open to you
If my heads soaking
It's soaking in brew
All the things I did and said
Were they really that bad?
Sitting in my little home
Talking to ghosts
All the things I ever said
Was like fishing in my head
Things I wish I'd never done
Was not using that gun
The song "Broken" by Leatherface delves into the regrets and reflections of a troubled mind. The first stanza speaks to the idea of missed opportunities for excitement and adventure. The singer laments the things they could have done or experienced, but never did. The line "What is this thing I could've done with a loaded gun while you were pissing on my setting sun" stands out and suggests a feeling of hostility towards someone who obstructed their chance at happiness. The image of the person "pissing on their setting sun" paints a visual of a destructive force that they blame for the missed moments in their life.
The second half of the song takes an introspective turn, with the singer questioning whether their actions and words were as bad as they seem. They are tired of "talking to ghosts" in their "little home" and grappling with the things they could have done differently. The line "All the things I ever said was like fishing in my head / Things I wish I'd never done / Was not using that gun" portrays a sense of dissatisfaction, with the realization that words and actions cannot be taken back.
Overall, "Broken" speaks to the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of regret and the desire to break free from it. The use of vivid and emotive language in the lyrics accentuates the weight of the singer's reflections.
Line by Line Meaning
All I ever said was like
Everything I said was just empty words, without real meaning or intention
Fishing in my head
Trying to come up with something, anything to say or do, but struggling to find any inspiration or direction
All the things I could've done
Reflecting on missed opportunities, and all the things that could have been but never were
In the name of fun
Hindsight showing that many of the things I did do were purely out of boredom or desperation, and not for any real purpose or joy
What is this thing I could've done
Ruminating on what specific actions could have changed my life's course
With a loaded gun
Wondering if taking drastic or violent measures could have made a difference
While you were pissing
Feeling resentful or ignored while others were living freely and causing harm to oneself
On my setting sun
Others blinded me to the opportunities or abilities that I had to make something of myself
If my hands broken
Admitting that my own personal limitations have made me unable to achieve my potential
It's broken in two
Feeling like I am divided within myself
If my minds open
Acknowledging that I am capable of growth and change
It's not open to you
Realizing that not everyone understands me or is capable of connecting with me on a deep level
If my heads soaking
Admitting to drowning my sorrows and regrets in alcohol or other substances
It's soaking in brew
The specific drink of choice is alcohol, which is causing me to numb myself rather than face reality
All the things I did and said
Reflecting on past actions and words that I now regret
Were they really that bad?
Questioning whether my choices were truly terrible, or if my own self-doubt is overly harsh
Sitting in my little home
Feeling trapped and isolated in my own life, with no clear path forward
Talking to ghosts
Feeling like I am shouting into the void, or talking to people who are no longer around or who never truly existed
Things I wish I'd never done
Specifically ruing past choices that cannot be undone or rectified
Was not using that gun
Recognizing that even though I considered using violence, I am now grateful I didn't
Contributed by Maya M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.