Osker was a Los Angeles melodic punk rock band who formed in 1998 and split… Read Full Bio ↴Osker was a Los Angeles melodic punk rock band who formed in 1998 and split in February 2002, ultimately due to the departure of their drummer. The line up originally consisted of Devon Williams on vocals and guitar and Dave Benitez on bass. They never had a full time drummer, however Phil Drazik was the longest standing.
Osker broke away from the typical Southern California punk band with the release of their second CD "Idle Will Kill". Previous to this was their first full length album "Treatment 5. Both contained cynical and snotty lyrics about teen angst. As a consequence to their stage antics, among which was Devon's brutal sincerity, criticizing conformity in the punk scene and "fashion", as well as their crowd-taunting habit, Osker were labelled as one of the most hated and mean acts on Epitaph.
"I decided that it is about just doing what you want, while you have gallons of mohawks and leather jackets telling you that they do what they want, I don't believe them... I respect the person that says, 'I don't care for that' because there is no extreme, it's pure sincerity. Punk is doing what you want despite the infiltrators, outside of the skateboards and shoes and hair and patches and the diets and the tattoos. I am Devon and I have 5 close friends, the rest of the world is divided into the helpers and the clueless."
After the split, Williams announced they had been working on a new album (tentatively titled "Thriller"), however it was later said by Benitez to be a joke.
"The split between Dave and I is astounding to me. I always thought we were the next Simon and Garfunkel. I thought we would be our generations Hall and Oates ... Of course, I plan on killing Dave." - Devon Williams
Devon Williams recently played in folk/acoustic band Fingers-Cut, Megamachine! He currently plays music under his own name with the same essence while playing guitar in a folk rock/psychedelic band Lavender Diamond. Drummer Phil Drazik now plays in punk/hardcore band End on End and emo/punk band Life Support.

Members
Devon Williams - Vocals and guitar
Dave Benitez - Bass
Phil Drazik - Drums

Dying
Osker Lyrics

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I know myself,
I know I think I'm so sick of people and I don't know why.
See, I just don't have patience for them,
And I really think I can make it on my own,

Lies... you hide words to keep from hurting me,
I would rather know than be happy,

While you're smiling, were all dying,
With everyday that we go, we are just getting old,
While you're dying, were all fighting,
With everyday we go,
I know better than to get caught up in words of boredom,
Of no importance to me,
So why do people keep talking? when all I want to do is hear myself.

The more I'm awake, the more I want to sleep,
What a shame to want it that way,
But what a shame to be in this,
"your life is such a bore, and me I feel so fucking alive",
LIES... every breath uttered a self re-assurance,

I wouldn't trust me much if I were you,
But you choose...

Overall Meaning

The song "Dying" by Osker touches on themes of loneliness, disillusionment with society, and a struggle for self-identity. The opening lines of the song express the singer's frustration with people, and the feeling that he can make it on his own. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this independence is not all it's cracked up to be.

The chorus brings up the paradoxical nature of life - we are all dying every day, yet we are also fighting to survive. The singer is aware of this contradiction and seems to question the point of it all. The lines "while you're smiling, we're all dying" are particularly poignant, suggesting that happiness is not enough to mask the realities of aging and mortality.

The second verse delves deeper into the singer's personal struggles. He seems torn between the desire for sleep - perhaps a metaphor for escape or disengagement from the world - and the shame he feels for wanting to detach himself. He also expresses frustration with the triviality of everyday conversation, and a desire to hear himself above all else.

In the bridge, the singer acknowledges his own tendency to reassure himself with lies, and suggests that others should not trust him too much. The song ends on this note of self-doubt and uncertainty, implying that the singer is still grappling with his own identity and place in the world.

Overall, "Dying" is a reflective and introspective song that speaks to the human condition in a powerful way. It is a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living authentically, even in the face of uncertainty and doubt.

Line by Line Meaning

I know myself,
I have a clear understanding of who I am.

I know I think I'm so sick of people and I don't know why.
I feel disgusted by people, but I don't fully comprehend why.

See, I just don't have patience for them,
I lack the ability to tolerate people's behavior.

And I really think I can make it on my own,
I hold the belief that I can live my life independently.

Lies... you hide words to keep from hurting me,
You're being dishonest with me to avoid causing me pain.

I would rather know than be happy,
I prefer to be aware of the truth, even if it makes me unhappy.

While you're smiling, were all dying,
Despite putting on a happy face, we're all slowly headed towards death.

With everyday that we go, we are just getting old,
Every passing day ages and changes us.

While you're dying, were all fighting,
As we approach death, we continue to struggle and fight in life.

With everyday we go,
Life continues on and moves forward with each passing day.

I know better than to get caught up in words of boredom,
I understand that it's unhelpful to dwell on boring, unimportant things.

Of no importance to me,
I'm not interested in things that have no significance to me or my life.

So why do people keep talking? when all I want to do is hear myself.
Other people's words are a source of frustration because I prefer to focus on myself.

The more I'm awake, the more I want to sleep,
The longer I'm conscious, the more I crave rest and sleep.

What a shame to want it that way,
It's unfortunate to desire sleep over experiencing life.

But what a shame to be in this,
It's unfortunate to find oneself in this state of mind.

"Your life is such a bore, and me I feel so fucking alive",
Other people find my life dull, but I find myself invigorated.

LIES... every breath uttered a self re-assurance,
I constantly reassure myself through lies and excuses.

I wouldn't trust me much if I were you,
If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't trust myself either.

But you choose...
Ultimately, it's up to you to decide whether or not to trust me.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID BENITEZ, DEVON WILLIAMS, PHIL DRAZIC

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