Natives of New York City, band members have a well-documented history of back-and-forth conflict with the NYPD which precedes the band's formation.[1]. The name "Leftöver Crack" is explained by Stza as being "an oxymoron", based on the idea that crack cocaine addicts are known for vigorous use, and are unlikely to have any "leftover" crack.
Leftöver Crack was formed with a higher production value than Choking Victim. LöC, combined with Choking Victim and two other bands, Morning Glory and INDK, share a total of seven members between them. These seven musicians are collectively self-labeled as the "Crack Rock Steady Seven." The line-up of Leftöver Crack changes fairly often, drawing on members of other NYC punk bands such as The Stockyard Stoics and The X-Possibles, with Stza, Alec and Ezra the only completely permanent members (Though Ezra was absent for most of the few 2005 gigs due to a blood infection). Brad Logan, or "Brad Minus" from F-Minus was not around for Mediocre Generica.
They have been banned from performing in many venues in New York City, such as ABC No Rio, the Knitting Factory, and North 6th; however, they still play at banned venues sometimes, usually under different disguises or Sturgeon individually as a solo act.
Born to Die
Leftöver Crack Lyrics
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Believe the lies before yer eyes credit cards and apple pies
50 stars to blind yer eyes 13 stripes to hypnotize
Free thought is gone you'll never see yer just a pawn
You'll die tomorrow but today yer empty dreams just fade away
Evaporate, dissolve to hate while you survive and wait
Until a lifeless fate yer stupid lives just piddle on
You slave fer others and then your gone I just can't escape the lying
We have no rights
We have no future
No reasons why
Just born to die
Yer dumb self can't appreciate the freedom in my thought
The weak sense of autonomy when I'm drinking in my squat
That empty void was never filled but the dreams of others
You helped kill you'll justify, we'll linger on
But don't ya know that dreams all die the day your born
We have no god's
There's only ignorant bliss
No reasons why
We're born to die
Gone to bed, god is dead
Lies and truth are in my head
Your history, society, reformity
It isn't me, it's all on you
Reality, it's what ya do
It's what ya take in the truth the lies
The freedom dies, the mind it numbs, the spirit breaks
All our rights it kills our future
Our reasons why
We're born to die
We're born to die
The lyrics of "Born to Die" by Leftöver Crack are a harsh commentary on contemporary society and how people are born into a world that is predetermined for them. The song exposes the illusions that people are sold through the media, such as credit cards and apple pies, and how they are nothing more than pawns in a system that is designed for their failure. The song criticizes the loss of free thought and how individuals are stripped of their autonomy, becoming slaves to others before they ultimately and unavoidably die.
The lyrics also discuss the loss of dreams, and how people’s hopes and aspirations are killed before they are even realized. The song implies that everyone is "just born to die" and that all aspects of society are designed to accomplish that. The lyrics argue that freedom and autonomy can only be appreciated when one is conscious of the crushing forces that attempt to limit those freedoms.
The song highlights the faults in society and how the people in power are perpetuating these issues. It is a call to action for individuals to break free from the predetermined paths they are on and fight for their autonomy and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Born to die and you get to sit and watch yer TV set
The message of the song is to criticize how modern society is built to promote consumerism and conformity, represented by the image of people watching TV and believing everything they're told, instead of thinking for themselves.
Believe the lies before yer eyes credit cards and apple pies
Material possessions and the American Dream are all used to distract people from the truth and have them believe in the lies that are fed to them.
50 stars to blind yer eyes 13 stripes to hypnotize
The American flag is used as a symbol of patriotism and nationalism that is often used to blind people from the negative aspects of reality and keep them hypnotized and loyal to their country.
Free thought is gone you'll never see yer just a pawn
Individuality and free thought are being suppressed in favor of conformity, turning people into mere pawns controlled by those in power.
You'll die tomorrow but today yer empty dreams just fade away
People are so consumed with material possessions and conforming to societal expectations that they forget to strive towards their own dreams and goals, leaving them empty and faded.
Evaporate, dissolve to hate while you survive and wait
People are consumed by hatred and negative emotions, and waste their lives waiting for things to change instead of taking action.
Until a lifeless fate yer stupid lives just piddle on
Without a sense of purpose, people's lives become meaningless and they waste away, leading to a lifeless fate.
You slave fer others and then your gone I just can't escape the lying
People are trapped in a cycle of serving others and never truly living for themselves, and the lies and deceit that pervade society make it impossible for them to escape this cycle.
The moment we are born we're dying it's such an ugly sight
Life is fleeting and short, and the ugliness of society makes the experience of living even more painful.
We have no rights
People's individual rights are being taken away, leaving them powerless.
We have no future
The future looks bleak and hopeless, with no prospects for meaningful change.
No reasons why
People don't know why they're living and what their purpose is, leading to a feeling of emptiness and despair.
Just born to die
Life seems meaningless and purposeless, with death being the only certainty.
Yer dumb self can't appreciate the freedom in my thought
People who are consumed with materialism and conformity cannot understand the true freedom that comes with independent thinking and living outside of societal expectations.
The weak sense of autonomy when I'm drinking in my squat
The singer finds a sense of autonomy and freedom when living outside of mainstream society, allowing them to escape the cycle of consumerism and conformity.
That empty void was never filled but the dreams of others
People who are focused on material possessions and societal expectations will never be truly fulfilled, and will only find satisfaction by living out the dreams and expectations of others.
You helped kill you'll justify, we'll linger on
People are indirectly contributing to their own demise and the destruction of society, and will justify and rationalize their actions even as they continue to suffer the consequences.
But don't ya know that dreams all die the day your born
People are born into a society that kills their dreams and individuality from the moment they're born, resulting in a sense of hopelessness and despair.
We have no god's
The traditional concept of god has lost its relevance and meaning in modern society.
There's only ignorant bliss
People are content to live in a state of ignorance, failing to address or confront the negative aspects of society.
Reality, it's what ya do
Reality is created by people's actions and choices, and can be changed if people take responsibility for their lives and strive towards positive change.
It's what ya take in the truth the lies
People must learn to distinguish between truth and lies, and make informed decisions based on their knowledge and experience.
The freedom dies, the mind it numbs, the spirit breaks
The suppression of individuality and free thought leads to a loss of personal freedom, causing people to become numb and apathetic, and resulting in a broken spirit and sense of despair.
All our rights it kills our future
The suppression of individual rights and freedoms leads to a bleak and hopeless future.
We're born to die
The song ultimately conveys the sense of hopelessness and nihilism that pervades modern society, leaving people feeling trapped and destined to die without ever truly living.
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