Within months the band’s arrival on the L.A. music scene PMM had signed with Geffen Records and began recording their self-titled debut. Wasting no time, PMM teamed up with renowned rock producer Josh Abraham (KORN, Staind) and invited such guests as Dave Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy) and Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) to assist with the record. With this major release, PMM was put on the road to support it with like-minded acts as Marilyn Manson, Staind, Cold, Powerman 5000 and Kid Rock. PMM also played to an onslaught of die-hard fans at the Tattoo the Earth Festival with the likes of Slipknot, Sevendust and Slayer. The video for their first single “Slow” went into rotation on MTV, MTV2 and MTVX and inspired MTV to use the song as a music bed for a behind the scenes bit on Eminem. “Slow”, “Fall Again”, and The Cure remake “A Night Like This” were used on several soundtracks including Ginger Snaps, Valentine and the platinum selling End of Days. “All Lost Things” and “Start Again” from PMM’s 2003 release Looking Through have been featured on several productions including MTV’s “The Real World”. PMM’s music continues to be a soundtrack favourite and is also frequently used by The Howard Stern Show in advertising and promotional spots.
LOOKING THROUGH (2003)
After the release of Professional Murder Music in 2001, the band’s creators began to feel increasingly dissatisfied with the direction of their career at the hands of management and label personnel who no longer seemed to share the same vision. During the recording process of what was to become
Looking Through, the band also saw the departure of guitarist Brian Harrah and (subsequently) drummer Justin Bennett who left the band to pursue other personal interests. Meanwhile, Roman Marisak simply assumed all guitar duties and continued work on the recording. Looking Through features 10 songs, each with a specific message and a carefully mastered sound. Like their debut record, Looking Through features a few good friends such as Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) on drums on “Disconnect”, Jason Miller
of Godhead doing backing vocals on “Don’t Stop“ and Buzz McCoy of Thrill Kill Kult performing remix duties on “Something New”.
Rather than going down the road of major label disaster again, the band decided to release Looking Through independently, leaving them with more control. PMM created Wormhole Records and acquired national distribution through Underground, Inc./Caroline.
In support of their new release, Professional Murder Music joined 2003’s United II Tour featuring Dope and Pigface. In 2004, PMM embarked on it’s first ever headlining U.S. Tour, This time featuring new guitarist Tom Hatziemanouel (Graves) and temporarily enlisting drummer ]Josh Memolo of The Union Underground.
FROM THE DEPTHS
Upon returning home from the “All Lost Things” tour in 2004, the members of PMM were eager to use their downtime wisely. Long-time fans of artists such as Radiohead, U2, The Cure, and Oasis and inspired by the timeless quality of a great song, the band wanted to present a more stripped down interpretation of their material and highlight the melodic nature of their own songs sometimes overlooked by the high production values of the band’s recordings and performances. The concept was to record an “acoustic” EP. Further development led the band to record a “dual-sided” EP of 5 cover songs and 5 acoustic revisions of previous material, now titled “De Profundis”.
The closing of 2004 also brought to the band new drummer Chris Olivas (Berlin), a long time friend of Marisak’s.
THE FUTURE
Professional Murder Music continue to evolve and develop their unique sound, incorporating all of their eclectic influences with a sharp focus on what matters most – a great song.
Roman Marisak- vocals, guitar
Jeff Schartoff- bass
Tom Hatziemanouel- guitar
Chris Olivas- drums
Disconnect
Professional Murder Music Lyrics
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You deny every lie
I have to say goodbye
And I love to let you know
I used you up last time
And I love to let you know
I'm so fucked up it seems alright
If I cared once again
Would it ever seem this bright
You deny every lie
You deny every lie
I threw you away that life
And now I'm someone you don't know
It will be a surprise
The new places I can go
You fucked up everything
I found out how it wasn't me
Your words don't ever change
And they always make see
Now I know what it is
Now I know what it is
I won't listen anymore
You deny every lie
You deny every lie
You just push me into nothing
The lyrics to Professional Murder Music's song "Disconnect" describe a relationship that has come to an end due to the other person's constant denial of their lies. The singer has come to the realization that they have been used up by their partner and must say goodbye. They don't hate anything, but they are so messed up that it seems alright. However, if they were to care again, would the world seem as bright?
The singer threw away their old life and feels like someone their partner doesn't know anymore. They are excited to explore new places and move on from the toxic relationship. The partner messed up everything and the singer has now realized that it was not their fault. The partner's words always remain the same, and they continue to make the singer see clearly.
The chorus repeats the line "You deny every lie" as a reminder of the partner's constant denial. The last line, "You just push me into nothing," expresses the feeling of being pushed away and left with nothing.
Line by Line Meaning
You deny every lie
The subject of the song is being lied to and the person who lies denies doing so, repeatedly.
You deny every lie
The subject of the song is emphasizing how the person who lied is constantly denying having done so, hence reaffirming the previous line.
I have to say goodbye
The subject of the song realizes that they have to let go of the person who lied to them, hence they have to say goodbye.
And I love to let you know
The subject of the song finds some twisted sense of satisfaction in letting the person who lied know that they are gone.
I used you up last time
The subject of the song admits to having taken advantage of the person who lied in the past.
And I love to let you know
The subject of the song finds fulfillment in letting the person who lied know that they have been used before and they are not going to put up with it again.
I don't hate anything
The subject of the song claims they don't hate anyone or anything even after everything that has happened.
I'm so fucked up it seems alright
The subject of the song admits they are in a messed up state of mind which makes everything seem okay, despite the situation they are in.
If I cared once again
The subject of the song wonders if they were to care again, would they see things in the same positive light as they do now.
Would it ever seem this bright
The subject of the song questions whether things would ever seem as good as they do now, should they decide to care again.
You deny every lie
The subject of the song returns to highlighting how the person who lied is always denying any wrongdoing.
You deny every lie
The subject of the song once again emphasizes how the person being referred to is constantly denying having lied.
I threw you away that life
The subject of the song reveals that they have gotten rid of the life they shared with the person who lied.
And now I'm someone you don't know
The subject of the song has moved on and has become a different person, hence the person who lied doesn't recognize them anymore.
It will be a surprise
The subject of the song anticipates surprising the person who lied with their new life and self.
The new places I can go
The subject of the song is excited about exploring new places and discovering new experiences.
You fucked up everything
The person who lied has messed up everything for the subject of the song.
I found out how it wasn't me
The subject of the song has discovered that the lies were not their fault and therefore can move on from the situation.
Your words don't ever change
The person who lied constantly uses the same excuses and justifications for their actions.
And they always make see
The subject of the song has realized that even though the person who lied always uses the same excuses, they are still able to see through them.
Now I know what it is
The subject of the song has finally discovered the truth about the situation.
Now I know what it is
The subject of the song is emphasizing the fact that they have finally found out what was really going on.
I won't listen anymore
The subject of the song has decided to stop listening to the lies and move on with their life.
You deny every lie
The subject of the song circles back again to highlight how the person who lied has yet to admit their guilt.
You deny every lie
The subject of the song emphasizes how the person who lied still refuses to take responsibility for their actions.
You just push me into nothing
The person who lied has destroyed the subject of the song and has left them feeling empty and worthless.
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