Pop. 1280 are a cyberpunk band from New York City. The Grid is their first … Read Full Bio ↴Pop. 1280 are a cyberpunk band from New York City. The Grid is their first 12" release. Members include: Chris Bug, Ivan Lip, John Skultrane, and Andrew S. They got together in 2009 and have released two 7" records, the most recent being a self-released single and split 7" with Philadelphia's Hot Guts.

As dark and sinister as the Jim Thompson novel from which the band borrows their name, these nine dirges of skronky noir are the logical successor to the brand of skree practiced by forebearers the Chrome Cranks, Honeymoon Killers, and Pussy Galore, and along with contemporaries Twin Stumps, White Suns, Woman, and York Factory Complaint are ushering in a new era of punk.

Their music is all about the future that has already happened. Think Videodrome-era David Cronenberg mixed with Escape from New York-era John Carpenter. The Grid was recorded in April of 2010 in the basement of a closed Catholic School. On it are six songs using synthesizers, scrap metal, raccoon screech guitar, and samples about the freaks that inhabit The Grid. Step into it.

Lights Out
Pop. 1280 Lyrics

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You bled and dried this all over my floor
You said everyone baked your cake, you fuck whore
But they all said it was a total bore
The game of feel, it's lights out

Keep re-write lies
A demon laugh on ice
When are we going to talk?

Who lets fire, dim air

It's lights out
It's lights out
It's lights out
It's lights out

Will you fail us now with your prison kiss?
You move like a wet dream through thin air and mist
With your faking abs and your ' stares
Can't pretend I care, it's lights out

Can't believe our eyes
We keep our life on ice
What have everybody done
We're not finding out

It's lights out
It's lights out
It's lights out
It's lights out

It's lights out
It's lights out

It's lights out
It's lights out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pop. 1280's song "Lights Out" are haunting and enigmatic. The opening lines set the scene for a violent and bloody scene as the singer refers to somebody bleeding and drying all over their floor. They then go on to call this person a "fuck whore" and suggest that others find them boring. The line "the game of feel, it's lights out" is particularly impactful and could be interpreted to mean that the singer is done playing games and wants to shut everything down.

The tone of the song is angry and accusatory, with lines like "keep re-write lies" and "will you fail us now with your prison kiss?" suggesting a person who is deeply frustrated with someone close to them who keeps lying and manipulating. The repeated refrain of "it's lights out" reinforces this sense of finality.

Overall, "Lights Out" is a powerful and unsettling song that speaks to the darker parts of human relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

You bled and dried this all over my floor
You caused me pain and left me to deal with the aftermath, which is a reflection of how you treat people.

You said everyone baked your cake, you fuck whore
You falsely accuse people of doing things for you, and then insult them when they don't meet your expectations.

But they all said it was a total bore
Everyone knows you're full of it, and they're not impressed by your behavior.

The game of feel, it's lights out
Your attempts to manipulate people through their emotions will no longer work.

Keep re-write lies
You repeatedly lie to cover up the truth, and continue to do so.

A demon laugh on ice
You derive pleasure from the pain and suffering of others.

When are we going to talk?
It's time for a confrontation and an honest discussion about your behavior.

Who lets fire, dim air
Your manipulative behavior is damaging and toxic, and it's making it difficult for others to breathe.

It's lights out
Your game of manipulation and deceit is over.

It's lights out
You can no longer hide behind lies and manipulation.

It's lights out
The party is over for your toxic behavior.

It's lights out
It's time to face the consequences of your actions.

Will you fail us now with your prison kiss?
Your manipulative tendencies and fake affection will no longer work.

You move like a wet dream through thin air and mist
You're not grounded in reality, and you're difficult to pin down or confront.