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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Trenchfoot
Leatherface Lyrics
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You're the disease they call 'we're sick to death'
A personal friend of Mr. Sydney James you say
Oh no not now please go away
And we all lived to start a war and I don't understand anymore
And we've all lived in times of war and I don't watch these things anymore
I hear sounds coming forth from your full mouth
I don't believe what's coming out
Jesus Christ how flies thrive
And we all lived in times of war and I don't understand anymore
And we all lived to start a war and I don't watch these things anymore
And we all start a war and I don't understand anymore
And we all lived to start a war I can't watch these things anymore
Nobody listens to a single word you say
Nobody turned up when they heard you were dead
You feared attics cause they were dark
But now you fear Manson fear Marx
And we all lived in times of war and I don't understand anymore
And we all lived to start a war and I can't understand anymore
And we all lived to start a war and I don't understand anymore
And we all lived in times of war and I can't watch these things anymore
The lyrics to Leatherface's song "Trenchfoot" critique the lies told by individuals who claim to have accomplished more than they actually have. The opening line, "I smell the bullshit like trenchfoot on your breath," compares the lies to the stench of trenchfoot, a foot disease that occurs in military personnel who spend long periods in wet, muddy trenches. The subsequent lines, "You're the disease they call 'we're sick to death'/A personal friend of Mr. Sydney James you say/Oh no not now please go away," suggest that the person is also a nuisance, constantly bragging about their alleged connections.
The chorus, "And we all lived to start a war and I don't understand anymore/And we've all lived in times of war and I don't watch these things anymore," implies that the lies and self-aggrandizement contribute to the underlying causes of war and conflict. The verse, "You're telling me you've done more than any man alive/Jesus Christ how flies thrive/I hear sounds coming forth from your full mouth/I don't believe what's coming out," further emphasizes the disbelief and annoyance at the person's claims.
The bridge, "Nobody listens to a single word you say/Nobody turned up when they heard you were dead/You feared attics cause they were dark/But now you fear Manson fear Marx," implies that the person's lies and self-importance have caused others to disregard and even fear them. The song ultimately paints a picture of a person who is obnoxious, unreliable, and potentially dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
I smell the bullshit like trenchfoot on your breath
I can sense that you are lying just like how trenchfoot can be smelled and felt from a distance.
You're the disease they call 'we're sick to death'
You are the problem that people are tired of and want to get rid of.
A personal friend of Mr. Sydney James you say
You claim to be close with someone named Mr. Sydney James.
Oh no not now please go away
I don't want to hear you speak anymore, so please leave.
And we all lived to start a war and I don't understand anymore
We used to be so aggressive and violent, but now I don't comprehend why we do this.
And we've all lived in times of war and I don't watch these things anymore
We have all been through periods of war, but I choose not to witness them any longer.
I hear sounds coming forth from your full mouth
I hear a lot of noise coming from your mouth when you speak.
I don't believe what's coming out
I find it hard to trust anything you say.
You're telling me you've done more than any man alive
You claim to have accomplished more than any other human being on this planet.
Jesus Christ how flies thrive
This is an expression of surprise and disgust towards your statement.
Nobody listens to a single word you say
No one cares to pay attention or heed to what you speak.
Nobody turned up when they heard you were dead
No one came to mourn or attend your funeral when you passed away.
You feared attics cause they were dark
You were afraid of attics because they were dim and shadowy.
But now you fear Manson fear Marx
Now you are scared of figures like Manson and Marx who represent rebellion and revolution.
And we all start a war and I don't understand anymore
We initiate conflict and I can't comprehend why we do this.
And we all lived to start a war I can't watch these things anymore
We have lived through wars, but I can't tolerate witnessing them any longer.
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.