In the midst of a bustling San Diego music scene, Lower Definition had managed to stay on top of the pile playing for packed crowds at nearly every show. Having been invited to play with bands ranging from Angels & Airwaves to Atreyu and tours such as The Vans Warped Tour and The Taste of Chaos, they established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The bands "debut" EP "Moths" successfully captures the balance between raw energy and aggression mixed with pure emotion and soaring melody rarely found in musicians their age.
"Lower D" as they are affectionately referred to by core fans are comprised of singer Matt Geise and guitarist Eddy Marshburn with Valentino Arteaga on drums and Stefan Toler on bass. The band has been turning heads across the country with their highly acclaimed live show even making an appearance at this years Saints & Sinners Festival in New Jersey.
Discography:
2003 - Upon Fallen Ashes (EP)
2003 - I Defy You Stars (EP)
2004 - Honey Bunches Of Loke (Single)
2004 - Coach Said It's OK... (EP)
2005 - Rough (EP)
2005 - Demo 2005 (Demo)
2006 - Fall 2006 (Demo)
2007 - Moths (EP)
2008 - The Greatest Of All Lost Arts (Album)
2011 - The Infinite Et Cetera (EP)
On 9th February, a new EP titled "The Infinite Et Cetera" was added to Lower Definition's bandcamp, the EP is the first release since leaving Ferret Records.
In 2020 the band got back together and are working on a new album to be released during 2022.
Current members:
Matt Geise - Vocals (2007–2011, 2020–present)
Eddy Marshburn - Lead guitar (2002–2011, 2020–present)
Mark Luciano - Rhythm guitar (2004-2008, 2020–present)
Stefan Toler - Bass guitar (2002–2009, 2020–present)
Valentino Arteaga - Drums (2002–2009, 2020–present)
Other members:
Jordan Wark - Vocals (2005-2007)
Esteban Baena - Vocals (2002-2004)
Willie Caldwell - Rhythm guitar (2009-2011)
Michael McCullough - Bass (2009-2011)
Kerry Carter - Bass, vocals (2002-2004)
Korey Severson - Drums (2009-2011)
Versus Versace
Lower Definition Lyrics
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You say you know but I don't think you do.
And your game to play, but you don't want to lose in this conversation.
Chasing lights, dreaming in assets, chasing ourselves away from the end.
From ever being "dead".
My fists are clenched, tightly around this pen and there's a prisoner in my head.
My eyes are red, from keeping them open. There's a prisoner in my head.
I hope we never ever cross each other's lives. Don't cross the line with me.
You're shaking in the sight of the wolf.
These teeth are sharp enough to cut right through the swords that slit right down our throats.
You're shaking in the sight of the wolf and my insides just can't hold this one down anymore.
I hope we never cross each other's lives. We'll cross out the lies. We'll cross out the lies
The song "Versus Versace" by Lower Definition is a break-up song that expresses the complex emotions and thoughts of the singer towards their partner. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels trapped and under pressure from their partner, as evidenced by the line "All these words roll off my tongue when you got me under the gun." However, despite the partner's efforts, the singer feels that they don't truly understand the situation, as suggested by the line "You say you know but I don't think you do." The singer also feels that their partner is playing a game, but doesn't want to lose in the conversation.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is contemplating their own mortality and the meaning of life, as evidenced by lines like "Chasing lights, dreaming in assets, chasing ourselves away from the end" and "I hope we never ever cross each other's lives. Don't cross the line with me." The singer feels like they are in prison, with a "prisoner" in their head, which suggests a feeling of being trapped or stuck in their own thoughts. The line "We're ripping the wings from the plane. Cause it makes us happy" suggests that the singer and their partner are destructive and self-destructive in their behaviors, and are willing to do things that might be harmful to themselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
All these words roll off my tongue when you got me under the gun.
I say things impulsively when you have me in a vulnerable position.
You say you know but I don't think you do.
You claim to understand, but I don't believe you truly comprehend.
And your game to play, but you don't want to lose in this conversation.
You're trying to outsmart me, but you're afraid of being wrong in this discussion.
Chasing lights, dreaming in assets, chasing ourselves away from the end.
We're chasing after flashy things, dreaming of wealth, and ignoring the consequences.
From ever being 'dead'.
We're trying to avoid facing our own mortality.
My fists are clenched, tightly around this pen and there's a prisoner in my head.
I'm holding onto my thoughts tightly, and they're overwhelming me.
My eyes are red, from keeping them open. There's a prisoner in my head.
I'm exhausted from forcing myself to stay alert, but my thoughts are holding me captive.
I hope we never ever cross each other's lives. Don't cross the line with me.
I don't want our paths to cross, and I don't want you to push me to my limits.
We're ripping the wings from the plane. Cause it makes us happy.
We're deliberately destroying something that should be intact, and taking pleasure in the process.
You're shaking in the sight of the wolf.
You're terrified of something that's dangerous or intimidating.
These teeth are sharp enough to cut right through the swords that slit right down our throats.
This danger is powerful enough to hurt us more than any weapon or betrayal ever could.
You're shaking in the sight of the wolf and my insides just can't hold this one down anymore.
You're scared, and I can't keep my emotions under control any longer.
I hope we never cross each other's lives. We'll cross out the lies. We'll cross out the lies
I don't want our paths to cross, and I want to expose and eliminate any falsehoods between us.
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
shadowLoc1000
Cool change of pace, don't stop putting out cut like this!!!
Ecstacitylife
this is actually pretty fuckin' sweet
Steven Salazar
Hell yeah. The tweak is heavy.
Pietro
Devastating
eightnineteen819
November 6th 2021. I'm right here.