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
Panic
Osker Lyrics
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That I can't do a thing,
And it kills me that
What I love I can't do,
It kills me.
Is smashed up,
My life is smashed up,
And I know it's right,
I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic...
I have this feeling in my gut
To the point of nausea and I feel so,
So fucking empty.
Is smashed up, My life is smashed up,
And I know it's time,
And I feel it's right to kill.
I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic...
Trust me.
Is smashed up,
My life is smashed up,
And I know it's right,
And I feel it's time to kill.
Well I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
And I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
Well I'm in panic...
The lyrics to Osker's "Panic" convey a feeling of overwhelming desperation and hopelessness. The opening line, "I got this clot that says that I can't do a thing," reflects how the singer's own self-doubt and fear are inhibiting their ability to pursue their passion. The repetition of "it kills me" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's frustration and sense of defeat.
The lines "my life is smashed up, and I know it's right, and I feel it's time to kill" are particularly striking and can be interpreted in many ways. It could suggest a desire to end their own life or to metaphorically "kill" the aspects of their life that are holding them back. The repeated refrain of "I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe" reinforces the overwhelming feeling of anxiety that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels trapped and unable to escape the overwhelming confusion and despair they are experiencing. The repeated phrases and slow, brooding melody add to the weight and intensity of the emotions being conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this clot that says
I have a feeling of being blocked or trapped that makes me unable to act.
That I can't do a thing,
I feel helpless and unable to do anything about the situation.
And it kills me that What I love I can't do,
It hurts me deeply that I cannot pursue what I am passionate about.
It kills me.
It causes me emotional pain and distress.
Is smashed up, My life is smashed up,
My life is in ruins, completely destroyed.
And I know it's right, And I feel it's time to kill.
I feel like there's no hope and the only solution is to end my life.
I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
I am experiencing extreme anxiety and distress because I feel suffocated and unable to cope.
Well I'm in panic 'cause I can't breathe...
I am so overwhelmed and anxious that I cannot even catch my breath.
I have this feeling in my gut To the point of nausea and I feel so, So fucking empty.
I have a strong intuition or premonition that something is wrong, which makes me physically ill and emotionally drained.
Trust me.
Believe me when I say that I am really struggling and in a lot of distress.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LUCY CAMPBELL, TASMAN STRACHAN, THOMAS WILLIAMS
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