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.
Thursday
Life of Agony Lyrics
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You can put on? you look like a...a pig walking in the street! your hands,
Your face-filthy! you disgust me! I can't believe you live in this house!
You repulse me. I want to throw up! (phone rings) goddamn kids!
Right! Slam the door again on me! You know, you're just like your
Father!
The fuck are you? what's the matter, you just decided not to come to work
Today? what the fuck is wrong with you? ya fuckin' lowlife! hey, you know
What? don't even bother coming in anymore. I've had enough with you and
Your shit. that's it, you're fired. you understand me? fired. don't come
Back here, fuck you, and goodbye.
Hello, this is Mrs. Glicker. I'm calling to reach you about,
To let you know, that, uh, you, you're not graduating this year because
You are failing two subjects and I need to see you as soon as possible. be
In my office on Monday at 8:30 a.m., promptly, and we'll discuss this
Matter further. thank you. bye.
The song "Thursday" by Life of Agony tells the story of an abusive father and a troubled home life. The opening lines present a scene where a family member berates and degrades another, calling them filthy and repulsive. The phone rings, indicating a drastic change in mood as the family member transitions from taking their anger out on a family member to a coworker. The aggression and aggression amplifies as the person screams at their co-worker over the phone, firing them without a care in the world. The song then takes another turn as a phone message from a guidance counselor reveals that one of the family members is failing two subjects and not graduating. The song ends with the message asking the student to come to her office on Monday.
The lyrics illustrate the cycle of abuse, how it can manifest itself in different aspects of a person's life, and how the home environment can shape and affect the person's behavior outside of the home. The song also shines a light on the education system's role in shaping our futures and how failing to address underlying issues can hinder one's ability to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh, back so soon? you know, don't you have a decent pair of pants
You have returned quickly, do you not own appropriate clothing? You appear grotesque, like a dirty pig on the street. Your hands and face are filthy, and I am disgusted by your presence. I cannot believe that you reside in this house.
You repulse me. I want to throw up! (phone rings) goddamn kids!
You disgust me, and I feel like vomiting due to your repulsiveness. The ringing of the phone signifies further annoyance, and adds to my frustration. Damn those kids for interrupting our conversation.
Right! Slam the door again on me! You know, you're just like your father!
Go ahead and slam the door in my face, it only proves that you are like your father. This statement contains an underlying criticism of your father, which I use to express my anger towards you.
Yeah, I'm callin' 'em now...hello? hello? pick up the phone! where The fuck are you? what's the matter, you just decided not to come to work Today? what the fuck is wrong with you? ya fuckin' lowlife! hey, you know What? don't even bother coming in anymore. I've had enough with you and Your shit. that's it, you're fired. you understand me? fired. don't come Back here, fuck you, and goodbye.
I am currently calling a workplace to express my anger towards someone's absence from work. I am outraged and curse while speaking to someone on the other end of the line. I express my disapproval of their behavior and ultimately fire them, wishing ill will towards them, and ending the conversation with a derogatory remark and farewell.
Hello, this is Mrs. Glicker. I'm calling to reach you about, To let you know, that, uh, you, you're not graduating this year because You are failing two subjects and I need to see you as soon as possible. be In my office on Monday at 8:30 a.m., promptly, and we'll discuss this Matter further. thank you. bye.
I am Mrs. Glicker, calling a student to inform them that they are failing two subjects, and will not be graduating this year. I request that they come to my office promptly and we will discuss the matter further. I express gratitude and end the conversation on a formal note.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
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