Members (Before Split)
* Ean Elliot (Vocals)
* Jayoh (Guitar)
* James K. (Guitar)
* Jack Jeffries (Drums)
* Jaycen McKissick (Bass)
Past members
* Doug Wellmon (Bass 2001-2004)
* Ryan Pfannenstein (Bass 1998-2001)
* Jonah Nishihira (Bass 1998)
* Shahn Riley (Bass 1997-1998)
* Josh White (Drums 1997-2000)
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Currently Ean is playing guitar in the band, Dance For Destruction,
Jaycen is playing with, The Action Design
and Jack is playing drums in the band, I Hate Our Freedom.
Transmission
Pipedown Lyrics
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Eyes of glass sending back what we say.
Blue event, sound the gun.
Fallen black, what we say.
Sedendate, sutured wirse.
Wake up in a wasted grave yell.
Do you waste inside output the fuse.
To terrorizing mass tap dance to lose.
We want to know.
What the pictures say.
We want to know.
Vindictive blood, sounds of gray, pressing ways.
Now we say.
Spinning us, nothing lasting past us.
When we feel the pain.
Break away, exploding hearts inside.
We see a brand new total.
Do we waste our lives, input the fuse.
We're terrible, we fight reclaim the proofs.
With death before you see us.
We want to know.
What the pictures say.
We want to know.
How to shut it down.
You're penitent, you stand accused.
You wanna wage this war.
No atoning sins, world with lies, world with anger.
This is war.
Tyrannical you'll stand accused, suffer with no refrain.
Empirical the masses use, reclaiming souls.
Now what we say.
Break yourself out of it!
The lyrics of Pipedown's song "Transmission" convey a sense of chaos and confusion in the midst of a war, with lines like "Blue event, sound the gun" and "Tyrannical you'll stand accused, suffer with no refrain." The singer seems to be in a "vision state," perhaps a state of heightened awareness or psychedelic experience. They see "eyes of glass" that reflect back what is said, and they want to know what the pictures say. The sense of urgency and desperation is palpable as the singer urges listeners to "break yourself out of it."
The lyrics suggest that there is a struggle for power going on, with accusations and warlike language. The singer seems to be questioning whether it is worth it to fight and risk death, asking "Do we waste our lives, input the fuse." The images of exploding hearts and "reclaiming souls" evoke a sense of violence and destruction. The final line, "Break yourself out of it," suggests that the singer is urging listeners to break free of the cycle of violence and chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Within a vision state.
In a state of imagination or hallucination.
Eyes of glass sending back what we say.
Our words reflected back at us, like a mirror.
Blue event, sound the gun.
Something significant is about to happen, it's time to take action.
Fallen black, what we say.
The negative effects of our words and actions.
Sedendate, sutured wirse.
Drugged and stitched up, unable to act or speak up.
Wake up in a wasted grave yell.
Realizing the consequences of our choices only after it's too late.
Do you waste inside output the fuse.
Are we causing our own destruction, unwittingly or not.
To terrorizing mass tap dance to lose.
Self-destructive behaviors that lead to failure in the eyes of society.
You're willing on the meager.
Settling for less than what we deserve or are capable of achieving.
We want to know.
Desire to understand something deeply.
What the pictures say.
Seeking to interpret the world and events around us.
Vindictive blood, sounds of gray, pressing ways.
Vengeful attitudes, uncertain path ahead, feeling overwhelmed.
Now we say.
Taking a stand and speaking out.
Spinning us, nothing lasting past us.
Feeling like we're spinning out of control, with no lasting legacy.
When we feel the pain.
Acknowledging our own pain and suffering.
Break away, exploding hearts inside.
Breaking free from negative emotional patterns.
We see a brand new total.
Optimism and hope for a better future.
Do we waste our lives, input the fuse.
Challenging ourselves to live fully before it's too late.
We're terrible, we fight reclaim the proofs.
Recognizing our own faults, but determined to make a change.
With death before you see us.
The inevitability of death, and the importance of taking action now.
How to shut it down.
Desire to end negative patterns and make a fresh start.
You're penitent, you stand accused.
Admitting guilt for past mistakes.
You wanna wage this war.
Desire to fight for change.
No atoning sins, world with lies, world with anger.
Feeling like there is too much wrong in the world to make a difference.
This is war.
A call to action, acknowledging the stakes are high.
Tyrannical you'll stand accused, suffer with no refrain.
Criticizing those who abuse their power, calling for justice.
Empirical the masses use, reclaiming souls.
Calling for people to use their own judgment and reclaim their own souls, rather than blindly following others.
Break yourself out of it!
A command to take action and break free from negative patterns.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.