In July of 1989, S.O.B. met Napalm Death during a Japanese tour, and Napalm Death's members Shane Embury and Lee Dorrian played on the record Thrash Night, an EP released by Dorrian's label Rise Above. In the same year, the band held a session for John Peel's Radio program on BBC.
In June of 1995, after the release of Vicious World (their first experimentation with many sound effects and different song structures), Tottsuan, the band's lead vocalist, committed suicide by jumping onto railroad tracks as a train was moving. Soon after, Kevin Sharp of Brutal Truth took Tottsuan's place during live S.O.B. performances, but in 1996, the band announced that Tottsuan had been replaced by Naoto, former bassist of Rise of the Dead.
In 2003, S.O.B. made a comeback with the release of Still Grind Attitude which was a series of re-recorded classics with their most current vocalist Itsushi. They still exist today but are only actively known in Japan. While they still exist today, old school fans of the band criticize the band for once "selling out" in their career, where they used to participate in fashion conventions, played with mainstream pop-affiliated band, and changing their sound to "mainstream hardcore."
2) S.O.B. was initially called Blue Condition, forming in 1970 with future Saxon Graham Oliver on guitar, Steve "Dobby" Dawson on bass, and John Walker on drums. Their style was blues rock and hard rock. Shifting the line-up, Blue Condition changed their name to S.O.B. in 1974, taking inspiration from the 1972 Free album Tons of Sobs. In November 1975, SOB merged with a band called Coast and became Son of a Bitch.
Delusions Of Terror
S.O.B. Lyrics
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Nothing changes
You'll never try to change
Unconsciousness
Unawareness
Senseless conformism
Your knowledge and lies
Only serve to make you look great
There's no progress in yourself
I know you're a betrayer and
Green-eyes with jealousy
Why? 'Cause I know the nasty way you do it
You're an outstanding quibbler
Your knowledge and lies
Only serve to make you look great
There's no progress in yourself
I know you're a betrayer and
Green-eyes with jealousy
Why? 'Cause I know the nasty way you do it
You'll never be able to deceive me
'Cause I won't forget the pains of the past
You'll never be able to deceive me
'Cause I won't forget the pains of the past
The lyrics of S.O.B.'s song Delusions Of Terror speak to the idea of existence and the lack of change that occurs within it. The first three lines of the song set up the theme, stating "Existence, Nothing changes, You'll never try to change." This can be interpreted as a criticism of those who become content with the status quo, refusing to make changes in their lives or in the world around them.
The song then goes on to criticize those who blindly follow societal norms and conform to the expectations of others. Lines such as "Unconsciousness, Unawareness, Senseless conformism" highlight the dangers of this type of behavior, suggesting that it leads to a lack of personal growth and progress. The lyrics continue with a scathing description of a person who is a "quibbler" and a "betrayer," someone who is jealous of others and advances themselves through lies and deceit.
The chorus repeats the earlier lines about being a quibbler and a betrayer, and emphasizes the singer's awareness of their true nature. The final lines of the song, "You'll never be able to deceive me / 'Cause I won't forget the pains of the past," suggest that the singer has been hurt by this person in the past and is now able to see through their actions. Overall, Delusions Of Terror is a commentary on the dangers of conformity, betrayal, and deceit, and the importance of personal growth and awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Existence
The fact that you exist
Nothing changes
You are stagnant and refuse to grow
You'll never try to change
You have no interest in personal growth
Unconsciousness
You are unaware of your surroundings
Unawareness
You lack knowledge and information
Senseless conformism
You blindly follow without thinking for yourself
You're an outstanding quibbler
You argue for the sake of arguing
Your knowledge and lies
You use your limited knowledge to deceive others
Only serve to make you look great
You use deception to boost your own ego
There's no progress in yourself
You refuse to grow and better yourself
I know you're a betrayer and
I know you are deceitful
Green-eyes with jealousy
You are envious of others
Why? 'Cause I know the nasty way you do it
I know the underhanded methods you use to betray others
You'll never be able to deceive me
I am aware of who you truly are
'Cause I won't forget the pains of the past
I remember the harm you have caused me and others
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Existence
Nothing changes
You'll never try to change
Unconsciousness
Unawareness
Senseless conformism
You're an outstanding quibbler
Your knowledge and lies
Only serve to make you look great
There's no progress in yourself
I know you're a betrayer and
Green-eyes with jealousy
Why? 'Cause I know the nasty way you do it
You're an outstanding quibbler
Your knowledge and lies
Only serve to make you look great
There's no progress in yourself
I know you're a betrayer and
Green-eyes with jealousy
Why? 'Cause I know the nasty way you do it
You'll never be able to deceive me
'Cause I won't forget the pains of the past
You'll never be able to deceive me
'Cause I won't forget the pains of the past