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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Sour Grapes
Leatherface Lyrics
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I'm hiding high, no fear I won't cry.
And Heaven sent, head in descent here.
A hell of a state and I'm in it, I'm in it.
I want a life, well I won't say goodbye
And I will hold me down, hold me down.
In here with me, I don't see
In here I die, I can die any day now.
Days and days, days and days.
It's an un-English state, days and days
Of sour grapes, sour grapes.
Days and days.
You're wearing that, wearing that bland old hat
And your boxer shorts, they are your most inner thoughts.
A thousand miles of old headlines, memories of her.
That flowerhead sour grape, that un-English state
Means you do like to wait, violent and Disney-like.
Days and days, days and days.
It's an un-English state, days and days
Days and days of sour grapes.
Sour grapes, days and days.
A thousand miles of old headlines, memories of her,
Days before, days before, never and days and days.
Days and days, days and days
Of sour grapes, un-English state.
And days and days of sour grapes
Of sour grapes, days and days.
Days and days of sour grapes,
Un-English state, un-English...
The lyrics of "Sour Grapes" by Leatherface depict the turmoil of a person's mind. The first verse talks about how the person is hiding high and does not want to cry. The two lines, "And Heaven sent, head in descent here. A hell of a state and I'm in it, I'm in it," seem to be a play on words, both contrasting heaven and hell and also describing the physical and mental state of the person. They feel like heaven has sent them on a downward spiral, into a hellish state of mind.
The chorus talks about the un-English state of mind, explaining how the person is stuck in it for days upon days, with sour grapes. Sour grapes is a metaphor for the bitterness and resentment that the person continues to harbor. The second verse talks about the kind of person the person sees in themselves- one who wants heresy and wishes to die. They also mention the person's bland, basic clothing, perhaps as a symbol of how they perceive themselves to be, and how their innermost thoughts can be seen in their clothes.
Overall, the song is talking about a person who is stuck in a state of mind that they do not want to be in. They feel like their bitterness and frustration are holding them back, and they are trapped in a cycle of negativity, with memories of someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
In here with me, that's where you want me to be.
You want me to stay by your side even when I'm trapped in a high and dark space.
I'm hiding high, no fear I won't cry.
I'm hiding from the world where I can't be hurt or judged, but I won't be afraid to face the pain.
And Heaven sent, head in descent here.
Things look like they're meant to be, but they're bringing me down.
A hell of a state and I'm in it, I'm in it.
I'm in a terrible situation and I can't escape it.
I want a life, well I won't say goodbye
I desire something more, but I won't leave until I find it.
And I will hold me down, hold me down.
I will try to control myself even when I feel like breaking down.
In here with me, I don't see
I'm blinded by my emotions and can't see clearly.
I want heresy,
I want to break the norms and do something unconventional.
In here I die, I can die any day now.
I feel like I'm slowly dying inside and may not have much time left.
Days and days, days and days.
Time seems to pass by so slowly.
It's an un-English state, days and days
My situation is not typical of the social norms or expectations.
Of sour grapes, sour grapes.
It's a bitter and disappointing experience.
You're wearing that, wearing that bland old hat
You're projecting a boring and uninspired image of yourself.
And your boxer shorts, they are your most inner thoughts.
Your unfiltered, private thoughts are reflected in your casual and comfortable clothing.
A thousand miles of old headlines, memories of her.
My mind is cluttered with past events and memories of a lost love.
That flowerhead sour grape, that un-English state
The negative and abnormal experience is associated with the image of a flower.
Means you do like to wait, violent and Disney-like.
The wait for something better is frustrating and feels like a violent and unrealistic fairytale.
Days before, days before, never and days and days.
I'm stuck in the past and can't move on, repeating the same cycles over and over again.
Days and days, days and days
Time keeps crawling slowly.
Of sour grapes, un-English state.
The experience is overwhelmingly bitter and unlike the societal norms.
And days and days of sour grapes
The situation remains unpleasant for an extended period.
Of sour grapes, days and days.
The taste of disappointment lingers on for a long time.
Days and days of sour grapes,
The bitter experience persists for an extended period of time.
Un-English state, un-English...
The abnormal experience is unlike what's expected or accepted by the society.
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JordiV
This is a great, GREAT song. No need more words.
Connor Van Almen
The opening riff just send chills down my spine
David Balfour
Oh god I love them so much
El Chupacabra
Frankie Stubbs is a freaking genius.
Eldred Godson
Just when you think Leatherface cannot get any better ... they pull this stunt ...
PC Baker
I have only ever head Mush before this track, excellent evolution!
willieluncheonette
different lead guitar and bass from Mush.
MrNetie
saw em in New Mexico bad asss
MikeADFirenze9
very very good
urbanosprey
Fucking excellent