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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Nutcase
Leatherface Lyrics
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Another sees the ghost Of human aspirations.
Another crap red light crammed with ramifications.
Now I'm not dead I'm breathing in.
Now I'm not sad, imagine it.
Now I'm not there I'm over here.
Now you preach fear and I don't care.
You've heard it all before.
Ice cream vans in winter.
Snowploughs get to work.
And submarines surface.
A donkey is for life, not just for Xmas.
Now I'm not dead, I'm breathing in.
Now I'm not sad, imagine it.
Now I'm not there, I'm over here.
Now you preach fear. And I don't..
And all those false cries.
Of terrorist satellites.
The one true rogue state.
Is on our side, and everyone's afraid.
Are you the Anti-Semite?
Another anecdote of cold curry breakfasts.
Now I'm not dead, I'm breathing in.
No, I'm not fat, now who said that?
Now I'm not there, I'm over here.
Now you preach fear, and I don't care.
No I'm not dead, I'm breathing in.
I'm breathing in.
I'm breathing in.
The lyrics to Leatherface's song Nutcase are filled with irony and sarcasm. The opening lines read, "Another anecdote of cold curry breakfasts. Another sees the ghost of human aspirations. Another crap red light crammed with ramifications." These lyrics are the perfect example of how a simple, mundane situation can be used to represent something larger. The cold curry breakfast, for instance, can be seen as a metaphor for the daily drudgery of life that people have to go through. The ghost of human aspirations represents the unfulfilled dreams that haunt people, and the red light crammed with ramifications symbolizes the many problems people face on a daily basis.
The chorus of the song is also quite interesting. It starts with "Now I'm not dead, I'm breathing in." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for actually living life rather than just going through the motions. The line "Now you preach fear, and I don't care" also carries a lot of meaning. It suggests that people should not let their fears define them and prevent them from living their lives fully.
The later lyrics of the song are even more biting. "All those false cries, of terrorist satellites. The one true rogue state is on our side, and everyone's afraid. Are you the Anti-Semite? Another anecdote of cold curry breakfasts." Here, Leatherface is taking a dig at the media and politicians who often use fear-mongering tactics to control the masses. The line "The one true rogue state is on our side" is especially poignant, as it suggests that the real problems are not external but internal.
Line by Line Meaning
Another anecdote of cold curry breakfasts.
Another meaningless story, like a breakfast that was never satisfying or memorable.
Another sees the ghost Of human aspirations.
Another person witnesses the failure of human dreams and goals, realizing they are nothing but ghosts, fading away into nothingness.
Another crap red light crammed with ramifications.
Another stoplight on the road, bringing with it endless consequences that no one could have predicted or wanted.
Now I'm not dead I'm breathing in.
I am no longer lifeless, I am alive and taking in the world around me.
Now I'm not sad, imagine it.
I am happy now, picture it in your mind and believe it.
Now I'm not there I'm over here.
I have moved on from where I once was, and am now in a new place, both physically and mentally.
Now you preach fear and I don't care.
You are trying to instill terror, but I am not intimidated and do not give it any importance.
You've heard it all before.
There is nothing new or noteworthy about what is being said.
Ice cream vans in winter.
Things that are out of place, like an ice cream truck when it's snowing outside.
Snowploughs get to work.
The world continues to move forward, regardless of the circumstances or obstacles in its way.
And submarines surface.
Things that are hidden or unexpected come to the surface and become known.
A donkey is for life, not just for Xmas.
Living beings should not be treated as temporary pleasures, but as lifelong commitments that require dedication and care.
And all those false cries.
The untruthful and deceitful sounds that fill the air.
Of terrorist satellites.
The idea of enemy forces watching and waiting, ready to attack at any moment.
The one true rogue state.
The only real threat comes from within, not from outside forces.
Is on our side, and everyone's afraid.
The danger is present and felt by everyone, despite being led by someone who is supposed to keep them safe.
Are you the Anti-Semite?
Are you against anyone who is different or has opposing views, like an anti-Semitic person who hates Jews?
No, I'm not fat, now who said that?
I'm not overweight, but someone must have spread rumors that I was.
I'm breathing in.
I am inhaling and taking in the world around me, embracing life.
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.