SMB fuses every kind of music from throughout history using both digital and standard instruments into a seamless blend of mind blowing rock. There are no walls, there are no boundaries. This band has proven that you can think outside of the box, and still get in people's heads.
Since the band released The Process of Assimilation in 2004, SMB has played hundreds of shows across the USA and sold thousands of records to fans all around the world. In 2005 SMB released The Museum of Barnyard Oddities, a collection of b-sides, covers and remixes that has attained legendary status. In 2006 There Is No God In Space dropped- the band's most daring album to date-and all hell has broken loose.
Current band members
* Reverend John Wheeler IV — vocals, keyboards, programming, samples
* Bryan "Da Gimp" Pierson — drums, programming, samples (2000 - present)
* Cassidy "Cass" Nee — bass, bass synth, live keys (2002 - present)
* Jesse "Turff" McInturff — guitars, programming (2007 - present)
Former members
* Owen Good III — guitars, backing vocals (1997 - 2007)
* former bassist (he would like to remain anonymous) — bass (1997 - 2002)
* Dan Gould — drums (1997 - 2000)
Drag The Rivers
Screaming Mechanical Brain Lyrics
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We've done so many things together
I wanted it to last forever
In light of recent times
Why should that change?
Hey, baby, let's go out tonite
We'll make it look like suicide
They won't take time to drag the rivers
Once this promise is delivered
Remove the eyes cut out the tongue
(Yeah! Yeah, yeah!)
He won't be telling anyone
Now I know that you know
That you know that I know
Now I know that you know that I know what you have been up to, baby
Even though nothing matters now
I will still see this through somehow
And build us both a better tomorrow
So won't you come along with me
It's so important that you see
For yourself that I've finally
Made things right
They won't take time to drag the rivers
Once this promise is delivered
Remove the eyes cut out the tongue
(Yeah! Yeah, yeah!)
He won't be telling anyone
Now I know that you know
That you know that I know
Now I know that you know that I know what you have been up to, baby
Now I know that you know
That you know that I know
Now I know that you know that I know what you have been up to, baby
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
They won't take time to drag the rivers
Once this promise is delivered
Remove the eyes cut out the tongue
(Yeah! Yeah, yeah!)
He won't be telling anyone
Now I know that you know
That you know that I know
Now I know that you know that I know what you have been up to, baby
The lyrics to Screaming Mechanical Brain's song Drag The Rivers hint at a dark and twisted plot. The opening lines suggest a long-standing relationship that the singer wishes to maintain, but there is a sense of desperation and impending doom. The following verses reveal that the singer has uncovered some sort of betrayal by their partner and a plan to eliminate the third party involved. The lyrics describe a macabre plan to stage a suicide, remove evidence, and silence any possibility of exposure.
As the song unfolds, it is clear that the singer is preparing to eliminate the third party and "make things right" in their own twisted way. In the climax of the song, the lyrics allude to the removal of the eyes and tongue of the victim, signifying an attempt to cover up any possible trace of evidence or confession. The final lines of the song repeat the knowledge that the singer and partner both have about the situation, emphasizing the darkness and secrecy of their plan.
Overall, Drag The Rivers is a disturbing portrayal of a toxic and manipulative relationship, which takes extreme measures to maintain control and cover up wrongdoings.
Line by Line Meaning
We've done so many things together
We have shared a lot of experiences and moments together
I wanted it to last forever
I hoped that our relationship would endure forever
In light of recent times
Considering the events that have occurred recently
Why should that change?
Why should our relationship be affected by these events?
Hey, baby, let's go out tonite
Hey, darling, let's go out tonight
We'll take our new friend for a ride
We will take someone new with us
We'll make it look like suicide
We will stage the scene to make it seem like a suicide
They won't take time to drag the rivers
The authorities won't bother to search thoroughly for the body
Once this promise is delivered
Once we have carried out our plan
Remove the eyes cut out the tongue
We will mutilate the body to prevent identification and testimony
(Yeah! Yeah, yeah!)
Used here as an exclamation of excitement
He won't be telling anyone
The victim won't be able to tell anyone what happened
Now I know that you know
That you know that I know
I am now aware that you are also aware of what is happening
Now I know that you know that I know what you have been up to, baby
I now know that you are involved in this plan with me
Even though nothing matters now
Even though the situation seems hopeless
I will still see this through somehow
I will still go through with our plan, regardless of the consequences
And build us both a better tomorrow
Our actions will lead to a better future for us
So won't you come along with me
Won't you join me in carrying out our plan?
It's so important that you see
It's crucial that you understand what we are doing and why
For yourself that I've finally
Made things right
So that you can see for yourself that our actions will correct what we perceive as wrong
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Used here as an expression of excitement and urgency
Now I know that you know that I know what you have been up to, baby
I am fully aware that you are involved in our plan
They won't take time to drag the rivers
The authorities won't expend too much effort to find the body
Once this promise is delivered
Once we have carried out what we set out to do
Remove the eyes cut out the tongue
We plan to mutilate the body to prevent identification and testimony
(Yeah! Yeah, yeah!)
Reiterating an exclamation of excitement
He won't be telling anyone
The victim won't be able to speak or identify us
Now I know that you know
That you know that I know
Both parties are now fully aware that they are involved in the plan
Now I know that you know that I know what you have been up to, baby
I know that you are fully committed to our plan and our relationship
Contributed by Ryan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.