Theyβve answered their own questions with a resounding yes through a packed itinerary of shows and a handful of recordings that are among the rawest musical experiences of the new decade. Combining reckless improvisational energy with the combined skills of four deadly sharp musicians, OFF! have dug down through a decadesβ worth of accumulated stylistic garbage, and rediscovered the stripped down core of noise, speed, and rock & roll that punk seemed to have lost forever.
Upside Down
OFF! Lyrics
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Into blackness I fall through veils of grey.
Through a tunnel filled with mist.
I realise my life is over, I no longer exist.
Looking into the distance I see no light.
In the everdark my soul eternally hides.
Transfixed by the thought if this is my hell.
Deep down in the everynothing I fell.
Into Blackness
Confused....I realise I already went through hell
while living in an empty room....
Confused....with everything in the outside world
behind the walls where I sat staring at a dying candle.
I'm falling forever!!!!!!
The flame in my soul has faded away.
Into blackness I fall through veils of grey.
Through a tunnel filled with mist.
I realise my life is over, I no longer exist.
Looking into the distance I see no light.
In the everdark my soul eternally hides.
Transfixed by the thought if this is my hell.
Deep down in the everynothing I fell.
The lyrics of "Upside Down" by OFF! describe the journey of a person who has lost their passion, motivation, and reason for living. The metaphorical flame in their soul has faded away, leaving them to fall into the blackness of nothingness. The song paints a picture of a person who has lost their sense of purpose and hope, and as they fall through the veils of grey, they come to the realization that their life is over and that they no longer exist.
The imagery of the tunnel filled with mist reflects the confusion and disorientation that the singer is feeling. They are unable to see clearly and are lost in the darkness of their own despair. The line "Transfixed by the thought if this is my hell" suggests that the singer may be in a state of purgatory or limbo, unable to move forward or find peace.
The repetition of the chorus and the use of the word "forever" emphasize the sense of hopelessness and despair that the singer is feeling. They are trapped in a cycle of darkness and emptiness, unable to break free and find a way out. The song ends with the haunting image of the singers falling deep down into the everynothingness, suggesting the finality of their fate and the emptiness that awaits them.
Line by Line Meaning
The flame in my soul has faded away.
I'm feeling lost and empty, like the passion and purpose that once drove me forward has all but disappeared.
Into blackness I fall through veils of grey.
My spirits have plummeted, and I can barely see any hope or light on the horizon.
Through a tunnel filled with mist.
I'm struggling to find my way through life, the path ahead seems clouded and unclear.
I realise my life is over, I no longer exist.
I feel like I'm just going through the motions of existing, without truly living or feeling alive.
Looking into the distance I see no light.
It's hard to see a future or a way forward when all I see is darkness and despair ahead.
In the everdark my soul eternally hides.
The struggle is ongoing, and I'm feeling constantly weighed down by feelings of sadness and futility.
Transfixed by the thought if this is my hell.
I'm struggling to maintain a hopeful outlook, and it feels like my worst fears and anxieties are taking over.
Deep down in the everynothing I fell.
I'm lost in a sea of darkness and confusion, feeling isolated and alone in my struggles.
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J D
Dimitri Coats nailed the old school guitar sound! Raw and rocking. Most modern bands that play "old school hardcore" or even bands that do reunions like negative approach just have this boring, metal-like distortion due to the use of modern amps. And Keith...the best old school hardcore singer!
standinsilence
@Bear Hogg
Well he does not look to be struggling with it.
Bear Hogg
@standinsilence the neck is similar to the one of a 90s mij mustang. there great guitars if setup right.
standinsilence
@Bear Hogg
Oh is that what that guitar is?
I was assuming it was some sort of Mosrite.
That neck looks pretty skinny.
Bear Hogg
thats the power of the univox hi flier for ya
raybeez55
i agree a younger guitar play but has great old school tone.....very talented
stbreal
this is the first band i completely follow and purchase every thing they release. i love this band!!!
osso buco
al throughout my adolescence I really loved Keith Morris and his Circle Jerks, and OFF sound exactly like 1980s!!!
conwayjug
Keith Morris is King!!! This is the most exciting thing I've heard in years. I want energy not a blast from the past, this has enough power to split an atom.
nateck
Kinda eerie how much that sounds like it could've been recorded in LA in 1982.