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 Disasterpiece
Palisades Lyrics
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It's me rearranging
And all the times that you said you'd stay with me
I should've known that you'd just get up and leave
I kept myself bound to a cancer that only ate up my soul
and all the years in that I gave her only did singe my skin with holes
cigarette burns to my brain are the last impression that you gave
I can feel your heart as it's racing
It's me rearranging
And all the times that you said you'd stay with me
I should've known that you'd just get up and leave
So now it's me that I'm changing, I'm not going to take it
C'mon and taste this, go on get wasted
You're using me so I'll burn away
The truth I found out keeps me up all night, it's not right, it's not right.
Go back where you belong
So get back on your knees
Get back on your knees
like you've always done
So we can never be a couple hun,
Fuck love, all I've got for you is two fingers pointed up!
The lyrics to Palisades's song "A Disasterpiece" describe a toxic relationship that has left the singer feeling betrayed and used. The opening lines "I can feel your heart as it's racing, it's me rearranging" suggest that the singer is causing their partner to feel anxious or nervous. It's unclear what exactly they are doing to cause this, but it could be interpreted as the singer becoming increasingly controlling and possessive. The next line "and all the times that you said you'd stay with me, I should've known that you'd just get up and leave" suggests that the partner has a history of making promises they can't keep. This could be due to a variety of reasons, but it's possible the partner is simply not equipped to handle the intense emotions and drama that comes with the relationship.
In the next verses, the lyrics become more introspective. The singer reveals that they have been holding onto this toxic relationship for far too long, even though it's causing them to suffer. They describe the relationship as a "cancer that only ate up my soul" and note that "all the years in that I gave her only did singe my skin with holes." The singer feels burned out and exhausted by the emotional toll of the relationship. They accuse their partner of giving them "cigarette burns to my brain," which suggests that the partner's actions have been damaging to their mental and emotional health.
In the outro, the lyrics take on a more defiant tone. The singer declares that they will not be a victim anymore and that they will take action to protect themselves. They sing, "So now it's me that I'm changing, I'm not going to take it, c'mon, and taste this, go on, get wasted, you're using me so I'll burn away." These lines suggest that the singer is going to start living for themselves, even if it means indulging in unhealthy or self-destructive behavior. The song ends with a final declaration: "Fuck love, all I've got for you is two fingers pointed up!" This line suggests that the singer has given up on love altogether and is no longer interested in trying to make things work with this partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel your heart as it's racing
I am aware of your emotional distress and turmoil
It's me rearranging
I am causing your emotional turmoil
And all the times that you said you'd stay with me
I believed your promises of loyalty
I should've known that you'd just get up and leave
But I was foolish to trust you, and you have abandoned me
I kept myself bound to a cancer that only ate up my soul
I stayed in a toxic and destructive relationship
and all the years in that I gave her only did singe my skin with holes
And it has left me emotionally scarred and damaged
cigarette burns to my brain are the last impression that you gave
The painful memories of our relationship are the only things you left me with
and it's a shame that your only claim to fame is that you're listed with my name
It is sad that our relationship is the only noteworthy thing you have accomplished
So now it's me that I'm changing, I'm not going to take it
I have decided to make changes to myself and to stand up for myself
C'mon and taste this, go on get wasted
Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I am inviting you to join me in my reckless behavior
You're using me so I'll burn away
I realize that you are only using me to fulfill your own desires, and it is destroying me
The truth I found out keeps me up all night, it's not right, it's not right.
The truth I have discovered about our relationship haunts me and is unfair
Go back where you belong
You need to leave and not be a part of my life anymore
So get back on your knees
You need to apologize and show remorse for the way you treated me
like you've always done
Your apologies have never been genuine and have always been insincere
So we can never be a couple hun,
Our relationship is irreparably damaged and cannot be salvaged
Fuck love, all I've got for you is two fingers pointed up!
I have no love for you and only have contempt and disrespect towards you
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.