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
Falling Apart
Osker Lyrics
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I struggled with some problems that were made by me.
I knew it was too good to be true.
So why am I not surprised it started with you?
Why are you so difficult?
I only wanted you there and no one else.
I'm getting tired of these moods.
And no, I don't follow you.
And I'm waiting for you to change your mind again.
Though I'd like to be happy all the time.
Dave would like to think otherwise.
It wasn't about fun,
As it changed for the worst,
And you fought no one.
The lyrics of Osker's song "Falling Apart" speak of precisely that, how things can seem to be perfect and fall apart unexpectedly. The singer of the song admits that he knew from the beginning that everything was too good to be true. However, despite his doubts, he put his trust in someone and believed that everything would work out. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and he is now left to deal with the aftermath.
The lyrics reflect the feeling of disappointment, pain, and confusion that comes with realizing that something you thought was good is no longer so. The singer also expresses his frustration with the person who caused the downfall without taking responsibility for their actions. It's no wonder that he's waiting for the other person to change their mind again - he's uncertain of what to do next.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of pessimism, manifested in lines like "I'm getting tired of these moods" and "Though I'd like to be happy all the time." The singer is trying to come to terms with the reality that things can't always be perfect and that we can't control everything that happens to us. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced disappointment or heartbreak, making it a poignant song.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew this fit together too perfectly.
I sensed that everything was too ideal and smooth between us, which was unusual.
I struggled with some problems that were made by me.
I faced issues that I caused myself.
I knew it was too good to be true.
I had a feeling that the current scenario of our relationship was bound to be temporary.
So why am I not surprised it started with you?
The start of the relationship was initiated by you, and I am not surprised by this fact.
Why are you so difficult?
I am confused about your complex behavior and actions.
I only wanted you there and no one else.
All I ever wanted was you, and nobody else in my life.
I'm getting tired of these moods.
I am worn out of dealing with your erratic and unpredictable emotions.
And no, I don't follow you.
I do not understand your decisions and actions and cannot agree with you unquestioningly.
It all fell apart right in my hands,
Our relationship crumbled instantly, and I could not do anything about it.
And I'm waiting for you to change your mind again.
I am anticipating that you will have a change of heart yet again in the future.
Though I'd like to be happy all the time.
I wish to be joyous and content all the time, but that is not possible.
Dave would like to think otherwise.
My friend Dave has a different opinion about what is realistic and feasible in life.
It wasn't about fun,
Our relationship was not just about having a good time.
As it changed for the worst,
Our relationship progressively transformed for the worse and became more difficult to handle.
And you fought no one.
You did not resist or challenge anybody in this situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: ED ROBINSON, REGGIE HENRIQUES WILLIAMS, DEVON WILLIAMS, DAVID BENITEZ, PHIL DRAZIC
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