1. Palisad… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two artists with the name Palisades.
1. Palisades was a post-hardcore band from Iselin, New Jersey formed in 2008 as Marilyn Is Dead. They changed their name to Palisades in August 2011 and signed to Rise Records. Palisades has released five studio albums; Outcasts in 2012, Mind Games in 2015, a self-titled album in 2017, Erase the Pain in 2018, and their most recent Reaching Hypercritical on July 22, 2022. They also have one self-released album under their previous name. On January 11, 2023, the band officially confirmed that they will break up after one last show, scheduled on February 25, 2023. They also announced that they would be joined by former vocalist Lou Miceli and keyboardist Earl Halasan for this show.
Final lineup
Louis "Lou" Miceli Jr – lead vocals (2011–2021, 2023)
Xavier Adames – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–2023)
Matthew Marshall – rhythm guitar (2008–2023)
Aaron Rosa – drums, percussion (2008–2023)
Earl Halasan – turntables, sampling, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2008–2016, 2023), lead and rhythm guitar (2008–2013)
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2. Palisades were a post-hardcore band from in Melbourne, Australia, formed on April 29th, 2011, and disbanded in July 6th, 2012.
A.I.
Palisades Lyrics
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when I knew what I was made of
yeah I had some veins they'd pump blood
but then I realized that it's easier to be less alive
and I've replaced my mind with some kind of machine
dead inside
I like it better when I'm made of bolts
I recommend advice to all my friends
you'll never have to be alone again
I like it better when you're made of skin
there's no way I'd be caught dead in that again
cause being real and having heart is something that I failed at from the start
so I took my time, started slow
carefully removing
appendages, all the parts that broke
and I was willfully replacing them with metal parts
cause it's easier without a heart
and with iron lungs, I can breath after all the deeds you've done
replace my heart with a machine
I left my body in the street
so none of you can ever hurt me, hurt me
repair my head so I can think
about the way you treated me
so none of you can ever hurt me
I never wanted this, never wanted this to be me
The lyrics to Palisades's song A.I. delve into the concept of a human being replacing their organic parts with mechanical ones in order to become less vulnerable to emotional pain. The singer at one point had organic parts, but quickly found that it was too difficult to cope with the emotions that came with it. In their eyes, being without emotion, being dead inside and replacing their brain with a machine is preferable. They believe that they can't be hurt by anyone if they're made of bolts and metal parts. The idea of a human becoming more machine-like is an exploration of our increasing reliance on technology and our growing dependence on our devices.
The singer advises their friends to do the same, replacing their organic parts with mechanical ones so that they also can become indifferent to emotions and immune to pain. The lyrics reveal a certain detachment from their humanity, as the singer seems to have accepted the loss of their organic parts. The song highlights the idea that humans have the frightening potential to detach themselves from their own emotions, ultimately becoming devoid of their natural attributes such as love and compassion, which makes us humans.
Overall, the lyrics to Palisades's A.I. presents a dystopian view of a possible future where people are more machine than human, especially if their rationality is fatally flawed.
Line by Line Meaning
There was once a time
I reminisce about a time when I knew what I was made of.
when I knew what I was made of
I had a clear idea of who I was and what made me human.
yeah I had some veins they'd pump blood
I was once human with organs that allowed me to live and feel emotions.
but then I realized that it's easier to be less alive
I discovered that living life as a machine with minimal emotions is less burdensome.
and I've replaced my mind with some kind of machine
I have intentionally replaced my emotions with a machine to reduce the pain and suffering I feel daily.
dead inside
I feel lifeless and disconnected from the world and those in it.
I like it better when I'm made of bolts
I prefer being a machine because it makes me feel stronger and less vulnerable.
no human flesh could withstand the threshold
Human flesh is too fragile and unreliable compared to the durability of metal parts.
I recommend advice to all my friends
I suggest my friends also become machines to avoid feeling pain and suffering.
you'll never have to be alone again
Machines don't feel loneliness, so becoming one will help my friends feel less alone.
I like it better when you're made of skin
I prefer others to be human so I can manipulate and control them for my own purposes.
there's no way I'd be caught dead in that again
I refuse to be human again because I view it as weak and vulnerable.
cause being real and having heart is something that I failed at from the start
I never succeeded at being human and expressing emotions effectively because it brought me more pain than joy.
so I took my time, started slow
I was deliberate in converting myself to a machine.
carefully removing appendages, all the parts that broke
I removed damaged human parts one by one and replaced them with metal parts.
and I was willfully replacing them with metal parts
I intentionally became more machine-like to avoid feeling human emotions.
cause it's easier without a heart
Being a machine is much easier than being human and feeling emotions.
and with iron lungs, I can breath after all the deeds you've done
My mechanical lungs allow me to breathe even after being hurt by others.
replace my heart with a machine
I intentionally removed my heart and replaced it with a machine to avoid feeling emotions.
I left my body in the street
I abandoned my humanity in exchange for being a machine.
so none of you can ever hurt me, hurt me
I became a machine to avoid being emotionally scarred by others.
repair my head so I can think
I want my mind to be undamaged so I can make logical decisions.
about the way you treated me
I want to think more about how others mistreated me so I can avoid being hurt in the future.
so none of you can ever hurt me
I repeat that I became a machine to avoid being emotionally hurt by others.
I never wanted this, never wanted this to be me
I never wanted to become a machine, but I did so to avoid feeling emotional pain.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MonsterVSAnimal2
Used to be one of my favorites from this album!
@GrizzlyDrummer
I'm surprised this isn't more popular. IMO
@Justinlalor1
cause this song is bland
@GrizzlyDrummer
So is like toby keith but for some ungodly reason people listen to his shit lol
@angryman_
justin_1702 There isn't much "flavor" in songs now a days, but this song isn't "bland" you're just not paying attention to it's value, try reading the lyrics with it while you're feeling really bad. you'll understand.
@trevorloree9339
I saw them live in Mesa, AZ at Warped Tour '15. They put on an amazing show. I couldn't have asked for a better first concert!
@acidexpierence
love this song and the album is fantastic!!!
@livecarsonreaction
First heard this song when I was in high school, thought it was super catchy. Now I listen to it and it's too relatable. But I'm glad they put the feeling into words.
@OnMyMojo
All your talk of SWS and PTV is annyoing for Palisades rises above both of them!
@yoitzsexytime
Best on the album, best of their albums