Splits:
Split 7" w/ Cease (Pleed/Blacksmith Records)
Split 7" w/ Enemy Soil (Fistheldhigh Records)
Split LP w/ Puritan (King of the Monsters Records)
Split LP w/ Combatwoundedveteran (Schematics Records)
Split LP w/ Holocron (Pleed/Intention Records)
Compilations:
Placebo Compilation (Concurrent Records)
The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave Compilation (Grave Romance/Alveran)
Between A Rock And A Hard Place Compilation (Witching Hour Records)
403 Compilation (Schematics Records)
Che Fest 1999 Compilation (Slowdance Records)
Reversal of Man only:
Self-Titled 7" (Valrico Records)
4 Song Self-Titled Demo (Selfmade)
Revolution Summer 10" (Independence Day Records)
Revolution Summer CD (Schematics Records)
This Is Medicine CD/LP (Ebullition Records)
Discography CD (Schematics Records)
Spectacle
Reversal of Man Lyrics
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The lyrics of Spectacle by Reversal of Man are ripe for interpretation, as they present a fragmented picture of someone who is observing the world around them with a sense of detachment. The first line "eyes grip tight under glass" conjures up an image of someone peering through a glass window or pane, as if observing the world from a distance. The following line "focused on discipline but in a just way" suggests that this person is perhaps an authority figure or someone who is strict about following rules and regulations, but does so in a way that is fair and equitable.
The third line "a sense of security" further reinforces the idea that this person is perhaps providing some kind of protection or oversight, in a way that makes those around them feel safe and secure. The next line "I will see you again" hints at the possibility that this detached observer is perhaps keeping tabs on someone or something, and is able to anticipate when they will next encounter what they are looking for. The final line "focus my eyes" is a call to action, suggesting that this detached observer is now ready to take action and engage with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
eyes grip tight under glass
Looking through a window, my eyes are fixated and tense
focused on discipline but in a just way
I am dedicated to maintaining control and order, but only in a fair and ethical manner
a sense of security
I feel protected and safe
I will see you again
I am confident that we will meet again
focus my eyes
I must concentrate my gaze
Contributed by Cooper M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.