Graffiti Cemetery
Screaming Headless Torsos Lyrics

Art. What is it? Asking quizzically
This line questions the definition of art.

What's this? A bottle in front of me
This line describes a bottle that is in front of the singer.

Grinding feeling rougher than the norm
This line describes a feeling of roughness.

Throw a tape of the quiet storm
This line suggests listening to music.

Flash dreams 'bout the last birth of a nation
This line describes the artist's dreams about the birth of a nation.

In genes beneath the last stop at station
This line references genetics and a subway station.

A culture, buried at subway here
This line references a culture that is buried at a subway station.

No wonder some people are called the devil
This line suggests that some people are viewed negatively.

But God favors those with the biggest cannon
This line suggests that people with power are favored.

And even killers of the culture need a companion
This line suggests that even those who destroy culture need companionship.

Spare nothing 'bout quarter nor sugar for dime
This line suggests not holding back criticism.

Woe to the conquered in the face of the crime
This line suggests that the conquered will suffer from crime.

Better chillin' on a ledge catchin' tropical breeze
This line suggests enjoying a relaxing moment.

Than in jail coppin' sexually transmitted diseases
This line suggests that jail is not a pleasant place to be.

And lost like craft of many or most
This line refers to people being lost.

In a mediocre world no need to boast
This line suggests that boasting is not necessary in a mediocre world.

Green Blue switch lights
This line references the colors of switch lights.

Blackness cut by blinding white headlights
This line describes the contrast of blackness and bright headlights.

Silence and peace of art treasures hidden away
This line describes the peacefulness of hidden art treasures.

Between stations Stillness framed by cold metal angles
This line describes stillness between subway stations.

Ghost stop sculptures of Strobe light animation
This line references sculptures that are animated by strobe lights.

When trains pass by
This line references the passing of trains.

Exuberant zig zag of calligraffiti
This line describes the calligraphy-like style of street art.

Comes alive in this modern city
This line suggests that street art is alive in the modern city.

Like ancient cave paintings transformed to this day
This line compares street art to ancient cave paintings.

Buried alive, left to decay
This line references street art that is ignored and left to decay.

Like a gem in the mud never ceasing to shine
This line suggests that street art is like a gem that still shines despite being hidden.

Surrounded by people this moment is mine
This line suggests that the artist is enjoying a moment alone surrounded by people.

Ancient hieroglyphics of our day
This line references the street art as a form of communication.

Burst alive in a surprising display of
This line suggests that the art suddenly comes alive.

Sparks flying through strange incantation
This line references sparks and a mystical incantation.

Girders choke light causing strobe light claymation
This line references a scene where girders obstruct light in a strobe-like way.

On the Writing on the wall in this lonely shrine
This line references the writing on walls in a secluded location.

Train passes by but this moment can't be denied
This line references a moment that cannot be ignored.

Brooding energy ready to explode at any time
This line suggests a sense of energy that could erupt.

Brightens up my day riding the subway
This line suggests that riding the subway can be uplifting.

Same as my craft tries to awaken the hidden and lost
This line suggests that the singer's craft is trying to bring out parts of society that are hidden or lost.

Graffiti cemetery locked away in your heart and mind
This line references a cemetery of forgotten street art that is locked away in people's hearts and minds.