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Brutal Truth took Tottsuan's place during live S.O.B. performances, but in 1996, the band announced that Tottsuan had been replaced by Naoto, former bassist of Rise of the Dead.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.
Nightmare
S.O.B. Lyrics
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It's taking too long
But time's in a rush
And everything's wrong
Cuz it's just good enough
And my memory's gone
Like I'm making this up
If it's my nightmare
It's taking too long
Time's in a rush
Everything's wrong
Just good enough
Memory's gone
Making this up
If it's my nightmare
How come I cannot wake?
The song Nightmare by S.O.B. talks about the fear and anxiety that the artist is experiencing due to nightmares about his loved one. He is worried about losing her and is anxious about the possibility of not doing enough to keep her safe. The song starts with the artist talking about his recurring nightmares and how he is feeling helpless and worried about what to do. He is unsure of whether it is his own mind playing tricks on him or whether there is something more sinister happening.
As the song progresses, the artist mentions the flashbacks he is experiencing from the difficult times he has been through with his loved one. His fear amplifies, and he talks about how anxiety is affecting his thoughts, making him imagine the worst possible scenarios. The artist expresses his worries about not being able to set things right if something goes wrong in their relationship. He’s afraid of losing her and not seeing the light of day if anything terrible happens.
The song ends with the artist expressing his feeling of going crazy due to the overwhelming fears he is experiencing. The lyrics express a sense of desperation and confusion that the artist feels because of his nightmares. The song is an honest portrayal of the fear of losing someone that you love and holding onto them with everything you’ve got.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I've been having nightmares of you
The singer has been experiencing recurring dreams of the person they are singing about.
I'm so damn worried I don't know what to do
The singer feels a sense of anxiety and stress due to their dreams.
I don't know if it's my head going acting a fool
The singer isn't sure if their dreams are just their own mind playing tricks on them.
Or if my demons a fool
Alternatively, the singer is unsure if their past demons, such as fears or anxieties, are causing the nightmares.
Flashbacks from the hell that I went through
The singer is experiencing vivid flashbacks of a trying or traumatic experience they previously went through.
Hopefully this ain't deja vu
The singer hopes their current situation isn't a repetition of their past experiences.
Looks like I'm bout to see what's true
The singer is about to find out the reality of their circumstance.
What if I can't do anything because I am not there, huh
The singer is anxious about not being present or capable enough to handle a situation.
What if I mess up and I can't fucking set things square
The singer is worried about not being able to correct or rectify a situation if things go wrong.
It's what scares me the most every day
The singer is frightened by their anxieties and the possibility of not being able to control what happens.
Anxiety is in the way
The singer is struggling with feelings of anxiety and stress that are making it difficult for them to cope and focus.
I can't imagine us being done if that happens I'll never see the sun
The singer can't bear the thought of losing the person they are singing about and feels like their world would end if they did.
Baby am I psycho crazy
The singer is questioning their own sanity and mental state.
Real crazy, got me going real crazy
The singer feels like they're losing their mind and is struggling to keep it together.
Good distraction is me stunting
The singer finds relief from their worries and anxieties by focusing on music and performance.
And my girl is really stunning
The singer finds comfort in their relationship with the person they are singing about.
Don't want this to be for nothing
The singer feels like their efforts and emotions would be wasted if their relationship didn't work out.
I worry way too damn much
The singer acknowledges that they have a tendency to overthink and worry excessively.
But it's my job to worry a bunch ahh
The singer feels like it's their responsibility to worry and be concerned about their relationship.
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Written by: Derek Zoia
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