Originally, they were a death/grind band called Bacterial Cancer, then Bacterial Disease. They changed their name to Phlebotomized and their style around 1990.
They reunited in 2013 and Immense Intense Suspense & Skycontact has been reissued as a double album in 2014.
A Cry In July
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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I can feel the atching pain again
Just wanna change the bands of time and take you away
Away from this hell I've put you through... Away
What are they thinking?
Ican't look them in the eye
My confidence is sinking
What are they saying?
To mirrors on the walls back home
Are they hoping or swearing now
"Is there a god... is there a god at all?"
I'd love to give them a stroke
Or tell them a joke
But this was to real
I screamed up to the sky:
"Exchange theirs for mine!"
But this was all too real!
I tried to help someone out
On a beautiful, shiney day
A task so simple
Yet making my life all grey
Cos that day I had become the worst of devils
And I wished that I was dead
I almost took two lives away
Of people... of people I'll never forget!
I know... no one deserves this
I know... I'm the one to blame
I know... I never meant to harm anybody
I know... I'll be living in shame!
The lyrics to Phlebotomized's song "A Cry in July" communicate deep feelings of regret, pain and a desire to undo a catastrophic event that occurred in the past. The singer expresses this regret by noting that they can feel an "aching pain" and they want to "change the bands of time" to make amends. The event in question seems to have taken place in July and brought about a feeling of shame and guilt that is expressed in lines like "What are they thinking? I can't look them in the eye". The singer seems to be plagued by thoughts of what others must be saying behind their back and whether there is a god punishing them for what they've done.
The song talks about an incident that occurred on a "beautiful, shiny day" that should have been simple but instead turned into a tragedy that the singer will never forget. They express a desire to switch their life with the lives of the people they almost took away, suggesting that their own life has lost all meaning after what happened. The lyrics communicate a sense of grief and lamentation at the loss of innocence and the realization that the actions taken have caused irreparable harm that will be with them forever.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a cry in July
There's a painful memory of something that happened in July.
I can feel the aching pain again
The singer is experiencing emotional pain due to the memory resurfacing.
Just wanna change the bands of time and take you away
The singer wishes they could go back in time and prevent the painful experience.
Away from this hell I've put you through... Away
The artist feels guilty for causing someone pain and wishes they could undo it.
What are they thinking?
The artist wonders what other people are thinking about the situation.
I can't look them in the eye
The singer is ashamed and cannot face others due to their role in the painful experience.
My confidence is sinking
The singer's self-esteem is negatively impacted due to the experience.
We all know what happened in July
The event that caused the pain is well-known to those involved.
What are they saying?
The artist wonders what others are saying behind closed doors.
To mirrors on the walls back home
The artist imagines others talking about the situation in their homes.
Are they hoping or swearing now
The singer is unsure if others are wishing for the best or cursing the situation.
"Is there a god... is there a god at all?"
The artist questions the existence of a higher power in the face of such pain.
I'd love to give them a stroke
The singer wants to make light of the situation and cheer others up.
Or tell them a joke
The singer wants to help others feel better through humor.
But this was to real
The situation is too serious to make light of.
I screamed up to the sky:
The artist is expressing their feelings to the universe.
"Exchange theirs for mine!"
The artist wishes that they were the ones going through the pain instead of others.
But this was all too real!
The reality of the situation is overwhelming and cannot be ignored.
I tried to help someone out
The singer attempted to assist someone in need.
On a beautiful, shiny day
The day started out pleasant and positive.
A task so simple
The action taken was seemingly minor and uncomplicated.
Yet making my life all grey
The artist's life has been negatively impacted by the consequences of their actions.
Cos that day I had become the worst of devils
The singer feels guilty and responsible for causing harm to others.
And I wished that I was dead
The artist is overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and despair.
I almost took two lives away
The situation could have been much worse if not for intervention.
Of people... of people I'll never forget!
The memory of the harm caused will stay with the singer indefinitely.
I know... no one deserves this
The singer acknowledges the injustice of causing others pain.
I know... I'm the one to blame
The artist accepts responsibility for their actions.
I know... I never meant to harm anybody
The artist did not intend to cause harm, but recognizes that it happened regardless.
I know... I'll be living in shame!
The singer will carry the shame of what happened with them for a long time.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tomas_horn
groovy riff