Look What I Did are a self-described info punk band formed in 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee by singer, Barry Donegan and guitarist, Colby Shea. Miles McPherson (drums, currently playing with Kelly Clarkson) and Chris Bradley (bass) were added before the bands first public live performance in January 2002. The band live performances during that era often ended in animal thongs, a fistfight between members, and in some cases, a hospital trip for its vocalist.
In 2003, the band added a second guitar player, Aaron "Skeet" Childress, formerly of National Green, and relocated to Los Angeles, California. At this time they also released their first recording, an independently recorded, financed, and released LP, My First Time, on their own Clockrock Recordings. Despite its limited pressing, the record received many features from ezines such as theprp.com, loudside.com, Opuszine.com. Miles McPherson was not able to join the band in L.A., and Eli Green, now of HORSE the band filled in for some time. McPherson returned to the group in 2004.
In 2005, newly reformed Combat Records and producer, Brian Virtue (Jane's Addiction, theSTART) worked with the band to release Minuteman for the Moment on October 4, 2005. The band then relocated to Nashville, TN, and began heavy national touring with bands such as Ion Dissonance, Animosity, At All Cost, Dog Fashion Disco, Tub Ring and The Classic Struggle, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Folly, and The Human Abstract.
In October of 2006, Jake Omen(drums, ex Year of Desolation) and Ty Coughlin(bass) joined the band, replacing McPherson and Shea. Chris Bradley took over the duties on guitar.
In early 2008 the band signed a deal with new label Modernist Movement. The album Atlas Drugged was released on February 9, 2010 via Modernist Movement Recordings. Atlas Drugged was also produced by Brian Virtue.
The band released Zanzibar III: Analog Prison in 2014 and Sympathy Porn in 2019 on So Say We All Records.
Holding Pattern
Look What I Did Lyrics
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Tips
Charts
Holding pattern
Short term
Courts
Firms
Longer erections
That march blindly to the beat
But the one fact that rings true
Is the sheep are me and you
Date
Rape
Sex tape
Triple your girth
Heart beat
Fuck
Eat
Keep it moving
You can blame it on the sheep
That march blindly to the beat
But the one fact that rings true
Is the sheep are me and you
Their eyes
You, I
Are watching us
Everyone sees all
Our eyes are watching us
Everyone sees all
Their eyes
You, I
Are watching us
Everyone sees all
Our eyes are watching us
You'll just blame me
The lyrics to Look What I Did's song Holding Pattern are a commentary on society and its tendency to blindly follow societal norms and trends. The song points out how we are all like sheep, following the herd without thinking for ourselves. The song points to various aspects of society, such as short term thinking, the court systems, and firms obsessed with longer erections, indicating how we are all caught in a holding pattern. We are stuck in this cycle because we are too busy being distracted by things like clips, tips, and charts to ever break free from it.
The lyrics then turn to more explicit sexual themes, discussing topics like date rape, sex tapes, and triple girth. These topics allude to how society often encourages men to be hypersexual and overly aggressive, which can lead to harmful sexual encounters. The song suggests that we are all responsible for perpetuating this culture, as we are all part of the herd mentality that allows it to continue.
Line by Line Meaning
Clip art
Refers to superficial and shallow nature of modern pop culture.
Tips
Refers to quick-fix solutions or life hacks that are often unhelpful or ineffective.
Charts
Refers to the obsession with statistics and numbers in society, often at the expense of more important values or principles.
Holding pattern
Refers to being stuck in one place or in a state of limbo, without making any progress or change.
Short term
Refers to the focus on immediate gratification and the lack of consideration for long-term consequences or goals.
Courts
Refers to the justice system and the arbitrary nature of law and order, often influenced by biases and corruption.
Firms
Refers to the profit-driven nature of capitalism and the exploitation of workers and consumers in pursuit of corporate interests.
Longer erections
Refers to the obsession with male sexual performance and the societal pressure to conform to unrealistic expectations of masculinity.
You can blame it on the sheep
Suggests that people often blame others for societal issues or personal problems, instead of taking responsibility and making proactive changes.
That march blindly to the beat
Refers to people who follow trends or societal expectations without questioning their validity or morality.
But the one fact that rings true
Suggests that there is a fundamental truth or reality that exists beneath the surface of societal norms and expectations.
Is the sheep are me and you
Suggests that everyone is complicit in perpetuating societal issues and following harmful trends and expectations.
Date
Refers to the societal pressure to constantly pursue romantic relationships and the commodification of love and intimacy.
Rape
Refers to the prevalence of sexual assault and rape culture in society, and the systemic oppression of marginalized groups.
Sex tape
Refers to the objectification and exploitation of women in media, as well as the cultural obsession with sex and scandal.
Triple your girth
Refers to the societal pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and the harmful effects of body shaming.
Heart beat
Suggests the urgency and immediacy of life, and the importance of living for the present moment.
Fuck
Refers to the taboo nature of profanity and the transgressive power of language.
Eat
Refers to the importance of nourishing oneself and taking care of physical health.
Keep it moving
Suggests the need for forward motion and progress, despite obstacles or setbacks.
Their eyes
Refers to the pervasive nature of surveillance and the lack of privacy in modern society.
You, I
Suggests the interconnectedness of all people and the shared responsibility for societal change.
Are watching us
Suggests the vigilance needed to enact positive change and hold individuals and institutions accountable for their actions.
Everyone sees all
Suggests that no one is truly invisible or exempt from scrutiny, and that all actions have consequences.
You'll just blame me
Suggests the tendency to assign blame and scapegoat individuals, rather than addressing systemic issues and working towards collective solutions.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danny Cohen
amazing song
Brokoro
oooh this one sounds so much cleaner than my cd copy! FTS! From The Source!
Dane Bramage
What are the samples from?
Natalie Nee
YAAAAAAAAAAAY