If being a Brooklyn rock band has come to signify ego and decadence, disco … Read Full Bio ↴If being a Brooklyn rock band has come to signify ego and decadence, disco beats and overnight commercial success, then Nakatomi Plaza must be living in the wrong zip code. For the past six years, the band has been developing their unique variant of indie-hardcore-punk, earning a loyal following in the underground scene on the strength of their passionate delivery, tremendous chops and relentless DIY work ethic. Following the release of their second full-length record Private Property in late 2002, Nakatomi Plaza suffered a line-up change, then split with their label. Determined to push on, the band re-grouped and with a handful of fresh songs, hit the road for a two-month trek across the US and Canada. Devoting the next year to complete the writing process, Nakatomi Plaza honed their songs before hometown crowds, while continuing to book their own tours of the East Coast and Midwest. With no label help, the band members emptied their hard-earned savings to record with J. Robbins (of Jawbox/Burning Airlines; producer/engineer of Jimmy Eat World, Against Me, The Dismemberment Plan, Engine Down, The Oranges Band, Shiner, Jets to Brazil, The Promise Ring, Braid). Calling it Unsettled, they pressed a first-run of the record themselves and set out on tour three times in 2005 to promote it. While maintaining the visceral intensity of their hardcore roots, Nakatomi Plaza offer a considerably matured vision on Unsettled. Overflowing with virtuosic guitar work, three-part vocal harmonies, synth textures and otherworldly samples, the album packs an astounding depth and complexity, showcasing a phenomenal talent that still knows how to turn out a catchy chorus. From thrashy post-punk to melancholy indie-rock with shades of prog-inspired syncopation thrown in the mix, their eclectic song writing hints at a broad spectrum of influence. While compared to The Mars Volta for their dynamic bombast or Pretty Girls Make Graves for their split male/female vocals, Nakatomi Plaza draws inspiration from groups as different as Fugazi and The Kinks, My Bloody Valentine and Lifetime, MC5 and Dinosaur Jr. Crafting a sound that defies easy classification, Nakatomi Plazas Unsettled sustains a furious momentum over eleven tracks, evolving at every turn, revealing layers of nuance with each listen. Conceived as a side-project of guitarist/singer Oscar Rodriguez in 1999, Nakatomi Plaza self-recorded and released its first full-length within months of forming, on Rodriguez's own BD Records. Bassist/singer Al Fair joined soon after and Nakatomi Plaza began playing out frequently, winning over local scenes from Louisville to upstate New York, Daytona to Vancouver. After recording the 7-song EP Private Property for indie Gunboat Records in 2001, Nakatomi Plaza solidified their lineup with the addition of guitarist/singer Joel Remland and hopped in the van for their first tour of the entire US and Canada. With the breakup of his political hardcore-punk band De La Hoya, Rodriguez shifted his full attention to Nakatomi Plaza. After re-releasing Private Property as a full-length on Immigrant Sun Records, drummer Liam Hurley left the band. A half-dozen tours and two drummers later, they found Lou Maiolica in early 2005 and regrettably lost Joel Remland in the spring of 2006. For the last year and a half, the band has been touring consistently in anticipation of an early winter 2006 official release for "Unsettled" (to which Alternative Press gave 4 stars out of 5).

Bullshit
Nakatomi Plaza Lyrics

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I think that it's bull shit Why do I gotta put up with it? All the words you say Your smart ass lines never go away I think that it's bull shit How good have I been to you? You never give in return For all the favors you have not earned Your super ego lies And tells you things you'll never abide by Your sighs have become the background of the days It's what's to be expected when I can see them from a mile away i think that it's bull shit How many times do I have to say it? I'm tired of living this way Wait for the phone to ring to hear you say, "I think this is bull shit" and then I'll say, "Well, no shit." I've tried to fix this before I need your help so that this won't go one anymore

Overall Meaning

In Nakatomi Plaza's song "Bullshit," the lyrics express frustration and exhaustion with a one-sided relationship where the singer feels taken advantage of by the other person. The singer employs harsh language to describe their feelings, calling the situation "bullshit" multiple times throughout the song. The other person is characterized as having a "super ego" that causes them to make promises they don't keep, and the singer is left feeling neglected and unappreciated. It's clear that the singer has tried to fix things in the past, but without the other person's help, they don't see a way to move forward.

Overall, "Bullshit" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has felt used or mistreated in a relationship. The straightforward language and strong emotions make it easy to relate to, and the driving beat of the music adds to the sense of frustration and urgency.

Line by Line Meaning

I think that it's bull shit
I believe that what you are saying or doing is unacceptable and dishonest.

Why do I gotta put up with it?
Why am I forced to tolerate this behavior?

All the words you say
Every single statement that comes out of your mouth.

Your smart ass lines never go away
Your sarcastic and disrespectful remarks never cease.

How good have I been to you?
To what extent have I been kind and helpful to you?

You never give in return
You never reciprocate my kindness.

For all the favors you have not earned
Despite not deserving any special treatment, I have still done things for you.

Your super ego lies
Your exaggerated sense of self is deceitful.

And tells you things you'll never abide by
Your overinflated ego influences you to make decisions that you will never follow through with.

Your sighs have become the background of the days
Your unhappy and annoyed noises have become a recurring part of my day.

It's what's to be expected when
This is what I have come to anticipate when dealing with you.

I can see them from a mile away
I am able to easily predict your behavior and actions from a distance.

How many times do I have to say it?
How many times do I have to repeat myself before you understand?

I'm tired of living this way
I am exhausted from living in this unpleasant and unsatisfying manner.

Wait for the phone to ring to hear you say, 'I think this is bull shit' and then I'll say, 'Well, no shit.'
I know that when you call, you will complain about something and I will respond with agreement that the situation is unacceptable.

I've tried to fix this before
I have attempted to resolve this issue previously.

I need your help so that this won't go one anymore
I require your assistance to ensure that this situation does not continue in the same manner.

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