After releasing two albums with this line-up, Sal left due to musical differences, and recruited a drummer for the recording/touring of 'Soul Searching Sun.' Caputo felt that the band's original spirit had left the band, and decided to quit in 1997. After a tour with replacement vocalist Whitfield Crane, the singer from Ugly Kid Joe, the band officially disbanded in 1999.
In 2003, the band reunited with their original line-up and played two sold-out shows before their home-town crowd, receiving great reception. This eventually led to a new studio album in 2005, namely 'Broken Valley'. Caputo came out as transgender in 2011. The band broke up again in 2012.
In 2014 the original 'River Runs Red' line-up returned to stage for several gigs. Their latest album A Place Where There's No More Pain was released in 2017. An upcoming album 'The Sound of Scars' is set to be released in 2019.
Honeycomb
Life of Agony Lyrics
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I'm sick in the head
We hate each other
I'm out of my head
I'm out of my head again
I'm out of my head again
And Cinnamon untied again
It's the greatest, greatest
Honeycomb a child should hold
What are your secrets?
You make it something it's not
Cast away whatever
Wrapped up and tied in a knot
I'm out of my head again
I'm out of my head again
Honeycombs
And Cinnamon untied again
It's the greatest, greatest
Honeycomb a child should hold
The lyrics to Life of Agony's song "Honeycomb" are ambiguous and open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that they depict a tumultuous and co-dependent relationship. The first two lines suggest that the singer and their partner have a complex emotional dynamic, oscillating between love and hate, and that the singer is mentally unstable. The repetition of the phrase "I'm out of my head again" reinforces this sense of instability and disorientation.
The chorus introduces the metaphor of a honeycomb, which can symbolize various things depending on the context, such as the sweetness and richness of life, the complexity of relationships and society, or the fragility and protection of a home or a hive. The line "Honeycomb a child should hold" adds a nostalgic and innocent dimension to the image, as if the singer longs for a simpler and more comforting time. The second verse continues with the theme of secrets and illusions, suggesting that the singer's partner is deceptive or manipulative, and that the singer is trying to untangle themselves from the situation.
Overall, "Honeycomb" could be seen as a reflection on the challenges of intimacy and the difficulty of finding stability and trust in a world that is often confusing and contradictory. The song's use of a vague and evocative language, combined with its heavy and aggressive music, creates a powerful and unsettling atmosphere that captures the intensity of the emotions being expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
We love each other
Despite our issues, we have feelings of affection for each other.
I'm sick in the head
I am mentally unstable or experiencing emotional distress.
We hate each other
Despite our feelings of love, we still feel animosity towards each other.
I'm out of my head
My mental state is unstable and out of control.
I'm out of my head again
I have once again lost control of my thoughts and emotions.
Honeycombs
Refers to something sweet and desirable, but also fragile and easily broken.
And Cinnamon untied again
Refers to something previously untouched, being freed or exposed, perhaps suggesting an element of risk or danger.
It's the greatest, greatest
Emphasizes the sweetness and appeal of the honeycomb (and perhaps the relationship itself).
Honeycomb a child should hold
The honeycomb symbolizes something pure and innocent, reflecting a longing for a simpler, happier time.
What are your secrets?
Asks for honesty and openness regarding hidden feelings or behaviors that may cause conflict or harm.
You make it something it's not
Refers to deception or manipulation, causing something to appear different than it really is.
Cast away whatever
Urges letting go of negative feelings or harmful behavior in order to move forward.
Wrapped up and tied in a knot
Refers to the tangled and complicated nature of the relationship and its issues.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEITH CAPUTO
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