Founded in November 2011, Linea Aspera were influenced by electronic bands from the 1980s. A reviewer reporting on a gig in January 2012 noted that their music sounded "very 80s", and that they had "sprung fully-formed" from the musical underground of East London. That month self-releasing an extended play cassette, titled Linea Aspera EP, it was described by the Burning Flame website as number one in their Top 20 EPs of 2012.
Signing to Dark Entries Records, the band's first album, Linea Aspera LP, was released on 25 September 2012. Brought out digitally and on vinyl by Dark Entries, a CD release was produced by the German company Genetic Records. Each LP was contained in a jacket sleeve designed by Dovile Shurpo and accompanied by an insert listing their song lyrics.
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Fer-De-Lance
Linea Aspera Lyrics
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dressed in our predatory skins,
our blood so thin
our blood so thin
we could never win
we could never win
We'll be awake for days
I'd have pulled you into the storm when you told me your real name.
I'd have soaked you through
I'd have soaked you through
We'll be awake for days
We'll be awake for days
We'll be awake for days in a sudden rain,
reeled in by the heat of the prey.
The body aches
The body aches as it craves
The body aches as it craves
the heat of the prey
the heat of the prey
They said you were anguine,
in the crowd you could have been slithering
and I could see you were hungry
as you wrapped yourself around me
We'll be awake for days
We'll be awake for days
We'll be awake for days in a sudden rain,
reeled in by the heat of the prey
The body aches
The body aches as it craves
The body aches as it craves
the heat of the prey
the heat of the prey
The lyrics to Linea Aspera's song Fer-De-Lance are very cryptic and dark, but they convey a theme of predatory behavior and the desire for power. The lines "There's nothing better than this, dressed in our predatory skins, our blood so thin, we could never win," suggest that the singer is relishing in the idea of being a predator and enjoying the rush of being in control, even though they know that their power is fleeting and ultimately they will not be victorious. This is reinforced by the repeated refrain of "we'll be awake for days," indicating that the singer is willing to put in the effort and stay vigilant in order to achieve their goal.
The second stanza is particularly intriguing, as the singer says that they would have "pulled [the other person] into the storm" and "soaked [them] through" if they had known their real name. This suggests a sense of manipulation and desire to control the other person, using the storm as a metaphor for their own chaotic and unpredictable nature. The phrases "reeled in by the heat of the prey" and "the body aches as it craves" only add to the sense of tension and obsession that the singer has for their prey. The final stanza, where the other person is described as "anguine" and "hungry," suggests that they are also drawn to this idea of predatory behavior and the thrill of the chase.
Overall, the lyrics to Fer-De-Lance depict a disturbing and yet alluring exploration of power dynamics and the human desire to control and dominate others. The use of reptilian imagery and the repetition of the phrase "the heat of the prey" only add to the sense of danger and tension present throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing better than this,
There is absolute satisfaction in this situation.
dressed in our predatory skins,
We are fully committed to hunting and dominating our prey.
our blood so thin
Our blood is rushing with adrenaline and anticipation.
we could never win
We are so fully committed to our hunt that we would never back down or lose.
We'll be awake for days
The intensity of the hunt and the emotions involved will keep us up for extended periods.
I'd have pulled you into the storm when you told me your real name.
I would not have let anything, even inclement weather, stop me from pursuing you after you revealed your true identity.
I'd have soaked you through
I would have endured any obstacle to reach you and make you mine.
We'll be awake for days in a sudden rain,
The conditions do not matter; we will continue our pursuit relentlessly.
reeled in by the heat of the prey.
Our excitement and desire are fueled by the presence of our prey.
The body aches as it craves
Our body and minds are in a state of desperate longing for the hunt to culminate.
They said you were anguine,
You were described as snake-like, devious, and untrustworthy.
in the crowd you could have been slithering
You blended into the crowd but had a deceptive and cunning nature.
and I could see you were hungry
Your eagerness and desire for the hunt were apparent.
as you wrapped yourself around me
You used your charm and allure to ensnare me.
the heat of the prey
Our intense desire and excitement for the hunt and capture of our prey.
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.