Portland, Oregon producer Kris Crummett (who is famous for working with Rise Records' group Dance Gavin Dance) noted that he had been working with Night Verses on several tracks.
Their album "Lift Your Existence" was released in 2013 to great critical acclaim, and the band has embarked on their first European tour with "letlive." and "The American Scene" in October 2013.
A DIALOGUE IN CATAPLEXY
Night Verses Lyrics
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Pure intensity shaped like a gun
Fired at the world through a volatile tongue
Now, I'm chained to distress with a hole in my head
Bleeding out all the wrongs
Sell the truth
Cut your mouth again
There's no more questioning
We all hide under lies to strengthen our spine (lie)
There's no place in the sun
We're losing our minds (lie)
Are we content?
Overbearing when nothing makes sense
I've got no one but myself to judge
Now, I'm chained to distress with a hole in my head
Bleeding out all the wrongs
Sell the truth
Cut your mouth again
Our world's in question when you battle my nerves at the center
There's no more questioning
We all hide under lies to strengthen our spine (lie)
There's no place in the sun
We're losing our minds (lie)
Our urgencies collide and a warning sign hangs on
They breathe amongst the weak
Enough to disarm and cause lovers to fear and fall
Our urgencies collide and a warning sign hangs on
They breathe amongst the weak
Enough to disarm and cause lovers to fear and fall
Fall
Fall
Fall
We all hide under lies to strengthen our spine (lie)
There's no place in the sun
Open up your arms
Open up your heart
Open up your arms
Open up your heart
I love you enough to disarm
"A Dialogue in Cataplexy" is a song that cuts straight to the heart of the human condition. The lyrics ask important questions about the nature of our existence and the ways in which we cope with the difficulties of life. The opening lines, "Are we numb? Pure intensity shaped like a gun," suggest that we have become desensitized to the world around us and that our emotions are often expressed in violent or destructive ways.
The central theme of the song is the idea that we all hide our true selves behind lies, and that this self-deception is necessary to help us cope with the struggles of life. The chorus repeats the line, "We all hide under lies to strengthen our spine," emphasizing the idea that we need to be strong to survive in a difficult world, and that sometimes this requires us to deny our true feelings and beliefs.
The song also touches on the idea of love as a way to disarm our defenses and open ourselves up to vulnerability. The lines "I love you enough to disarm" suggest that love has the power to break down our walls and reveal our true selves to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we numb?
Are we desensitized?
Pure intensity shaped like a gun
Our emotions are strong and dangerous
Fired at the world through a volatile tongue
We express these emotions in a violent way
Now, I'm chained to distress with a hole in my head
I am trapped in a painful situation
Bleeding out all the wrongs
I am suffering the consequences of my past mistakes
Sell the truth
Tell the truth
Cut your mouth again
Speak up even if it hurts
Our world's in question when you battle my nerves at the center
Our reality is uncertain when you challenge my core beliefs
There's no more questioning
We stop asking questions
We all hide under lies to strengthen our spine (lie)
We lie to ourselves to feel stronger
There's no place in the sun
There is no happiness or hope
We're losing our minds (lie)
We are going crazy
Our urgencies collide and a warning sign hangs on
Our priorities clash and we are warned of the consequences
They breathe amongst the weak
Those who are vulnerable are targeted
Enough to disarm and cause lovers to fear and fall
This situation is harmful enough to break relationships
Fall
To fail or lose
Open up your arms
Be welcoming
Open up your heart
Be vulnerable and loving
I love you enough to disarm
My love can help defuse a harmful situation
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dawson Redd
how the hell is this band not super popular.....more people need to hear this song. it's amazing.
Alin Barba
@Brad Crumbs Why, his style is very cool. He may not be the best vocalist but he fits the style very well, which is more important, but they went instrumental now anyways.
Brad Crumbs
It's the vocalist
volksrod69
Chef Gordon I had never heard of them until I saw them live with Memphis may fire. these guys are legit live.
LoLekczekk
duprt popoulstr is me
Caninus Collars
If it doesn't happen this record. People are just dumb
Wegg
I’ll listen through this album a few times a month... Still my favorite album in 2021.
Cole444Train
FUCK. this is epic. Incredibly unique sound, awesome vid that matches the punch that this song packs. Great mix too.
Hank Hill
Caught these guys live. Killer experience. If you ever get the chance to, DO IT.
Danny Stumpf
Dude you have good taste in music man. You're everywhere I go on here haha