This is an album about Rock & Roll in the real world, the life of a weekend rock star, balancing your passions and desires with work and personal commitments. Songs about finding your place in the world, frustration, madness, corruption of innocence, losing your way and momentous changes.
The album took six hours to record in the child care wing of Yarraville Community centre, an eighteenth century school building. Recorded amongst children’s artwork and toys the tracks contain an immediacy and vibrancy fresh from the bands infamous live shows.
The album is currently available for download through Indiestore from the following sites :
indiestore.7digital.com/antescene
www.myspace.com/macacamulatta
www.macacamulatta.com
www.last.fm/music/Macaca+Mulatta/AAA
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13433641471
To compliment the online release, artwork and lyrics will be available for download, allowing purchasers to create their own CD’s if they so wish. (www.macacamulatta.com/aaa_artwork.zip)
The album will be available through iTunes, napster, Amazon and many more sites in the near future, as will a physical release complete with a limited edition scrabble piece cover.
A video release of the album is pencilled for release later in the year, so all budding film makers should get in touch if they want to contribute.
All members of the band will be involved in future music projects, with Chris Chinchilla and Estafan Drugos continuing to work together on new material.
Macaca Mulatta R.I.P.
Defeated
Macaca Mulatta Lyrics
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Don't live a lie, for no one else
Don't live to work, work to live
Give things a go, you might not forgive
Be true to yourself, don't let you down
Take a chance, when they're around
Oh, oh
Life's a Bitch, then you die
That's not a way, that's not a life
When you feel down, bring yourself back
Pressure on you, don't show the cracks
Enjoy your life, it only comes once
Love your friends, stuff the cunts
Oh, oh
You might never reach it, but don't be defeated x 3
I've had enough of the constant rejection
Every-time you make a selection
Why oh why can't it be me x 2
I've had enough of the constant failure
Every-time I make a go if it
Why oh why can't it be me x 2
I've had enough of feeling down
Whenever good times come around
Why oh why don't I shut up x 2
Don't be defeated x 6
In the song "Defeated" by Macaca Mulatta, the lyrics urge the listener to live their life on their own terms and not conform to societal expectations or pressures. The song emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and taking chances, even when others doubt or criticize. The lyrics also touch on the struggles of facing rejection and failure, but encourages the listener to persevere and not give up. The refrain "You might never reach it, but don't be defeated" serves as a reaffirmation of this message.
The tone of the song is one of defiance and resilience, backed by an energetic and upbeat punk rock sound. Through the lyrics, Macaca Mulatta seeks to inspire their audience to embrace their individuality and pursue their dreams, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Live your own life, just be yourself
You should never change who you are and always stay true to yourself, not living for anyone else's expectations.
Don't live a lie, for no one else
It's pointless to pretend to be someone you're not just to fit in with others.
Don't live to work, work to live
Don't make your life solely revolve around your job, prioritize your personal life and relationships.
Give things a go, you might not forgive
Take risks and try new things, even if you're afraid of failing.
Be true to yourself, don't let you down
Stay authentic and never betray yourself or your values.
Take a chance, when they're around
When opportunities arise, make the most of them.
You might never reach it, but don't be defeated x 3
You may not always succeed, but don't let failure defeat you.
Life's a Bitch, then you die
Life can be tough and challenging, but it's important to keep going and make the most of it.
That's not a way, that's not a life
Giving up and accepting defeat is not a way to live life.
When you feel down, bring yourself back
In tough times, pick yourself up and persevere.
Pressure on you, don't show the cracks
Even when things get tough, don't let others see how vulnerable you are.
Enjoy your life, it only comes once
Live your life to the fullest because you only get one shot.
Love your friends, stuff the cunts
Cherish your true friends and disregard those who bring negativity into your life.
I've had enough of the constant rejection
The singer is tired of being turned down.
Every-time you make a selection
The singer is not chosen when given options.
Why oh why can't it be me x 2
The artist is questioning why they never get chosen.
I've had enough of the constant failure
The artist is tired of repeatedly failing.
Every-time I make a go if it
The singer fails every time they try.
Why oh why can't it be me x 2
The singer is still questioning why they never succeed.
I've had enough of feeling down
The artist is tired of falling into a state of sadness and defeat.
Whenever good times come around
The artist feels sadness even during happy moments.
Why oh why don't I shut up x 2
The artist acknowledges their tendency to complain too much.
Don't be defeated x 6
The singer urges listeners to keep fighting and not give up.
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Killzone110
Memories broken, the truth goes unspoken
I've even forgotten my name
I don't know the season or what is the reason
I'm standing here holding my blade
A desolate place (place)
Without any trace (trace)
It's only the cold wind I feel
It's me that I spite as I stand up and fight
The only thing I know for real
There will be blood (blood) shed (shed)
The man in the mirror nods his head
The only one (one) left (left)
Will ride upon the dragon's back
Because the mountains don't give back what they take
Oh no, there will be blood (blood) shed (shed)
It's the only thing I've ever known
@dinonuggets7148
Imagine living near two factions that hate eachother and you have to hear constant monkey screams
@mttb655321
I don't have to imagine it; its an election year.
@VulturesNest
Welcome to Detroit
@zearcjustice7837
chinese : sounds like free food
@Thatchycar516
@Matt Bradley lmao good one
@nagarajunagaraju6949
@Matt Bradley face swqqqqqqq%%%%%%%
@danielsalinaz3209
Can we just appreciate the camera men in the middle of that war
@foxigamer9133
Just like UN
@rizkiyoist
@FoxiGamer oooooohhh
@shellyhudson1631
Oh yes because in that mess the monkeys grab and bite whom ever is near. I've seen a few even attack their own friendly fire if you will. It isn't safe period. I've seen mothers collapse down to protect 5he infant on their chest and just get pummeled. Those babies whose mother couldn't protect them become casualties. That is the only pro for the Cambodian crab eating long tails and the pig tails the fights are bad but don't seem most of the time like more than a bunch of squeeks and slaps. I've seen the abduction of a baby and once the chaos stops mom is screaming for her baby. The babe was mortally injured and mom had some very bad cuts on jaw on sternum slashes on back but she is still screaming at and about a infant monkey that didn't get away and was mortally slashed. The only thing that will separate mom and baby is food. She if healthy or maybe not will chuck her baby for food. It is the strongest drug out there for them