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)
Process of Assimilation
Screaming Mechanical Brain Lyrics
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Dress your best, come to the ball to find a whole new kind of hate
Push and shove to the bitter end, there's nowhere left to turn
Sell yourself to buy it all, all you are is what you earn
It's no use why even try, we've been down this road before
Room for one just six feet down, who could ask for anything more?
Save me from the passing of the days
Hold on tight, resist the speed, the process accelerates
Just sit back and enjoy the ride, it doesn't matter anyway
It's no use, why even try? We've been down this road before
Room for one just six feet down, who could ask for anything more?
Save me from the passing of the days
And the slow decay of time before I drift away
How can this, this be real? I just can't believe
They will break you in the end, yes they will
They will break you in the end, they always do, yes lord
They will break you in the...
Save me from the passing of the days
And the slow decay of time before I drift away
How can this, this be real? I just can't believe
The lyrics of Screaming Mechanical Brain's song Process of Assimilation seem to be a commentary on the societal pressure to conform, and the struggle to resist it. The singer invites both "boys and girls" to "join the crowd and celebrate," but goes on to describe the experience as one of "push and shove to the bitter end." The repetition of the phrase "it's no use, why even try?" suggests a feeling of hopelessness in the face of the pressure to conform.
The chorus offers an alternative, urging the listener to "save me from the passing of the days / and the slow decay of time before I drift away." The line "how can this, this be real? I just can't believe" again underscores a sense of disbelief and disillusionment with the world around them.
The final lines of the song, "They will break you in the end, yes they will / They will break you in the end, they always do, yes lord / They will break you in the..." suggest a sense of inevitability to the process of conformity and assimilation. Despite the singer's resistance, they seem to believe that ultimately, the pressure to conform will win out.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys and girls, come one come all, join the crowd and celebrate
Everyone is invited to participate in the festivities
Dress your best, come to the ball to find a whole new kind of hate
Attend, but be cautious and aware of the darker aspects of the event
Push and shove to the bitter end, there's nowhere left to turn
Fight with everything you've got because there are no other options
Sell yourself to buy it all, all you are is what you earn
Trade your identity for material possessions, and your worth is only measured by what you acquire
It's no use why even try, we've been down this road before
There's no point in attempting to resist because it's a familiar pattern
Room for one just six feet down, who could ask for anything more?
Death is the only certainty in life, so why aspire for more?
Save me from the passing of the days
I'm frightened of the inevitability of time passing.
And the slow decay of time before I drift away
I'm afraid of deteriorating and being forgotten when I pass on
Hold on tight, resist the speed, the process accelerates
Fight to slow things down because they're moving too quickly towards a grim outcome
Just sit back and enjoy the ride, it doesn't matter anyway
Relax because the journey is predetermined and the end result will be the same either way
How can this, this be real? I just can't believe
I struggle to accept the reality of the situation
They will break you in the end, yes they will
Others will ultimately succeed in causing your failure
They will break you in the end, they always do, yes lord
It's inevitable that others will be the root of your downfall
Save me from the passing of the days
I'm afraid of the swift passage of time.
And the slow decay of time before I drift away
I'm apprehensive about getting old and becoming unfamiliar to those around me.
How can this, this be real? I just can't believe
I have difficulty accepting the reality of the circumstances at hand
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dr. Jhonny
Simply perfect! Maybe it's my favorite SMB Album it's too good <3
donttellmymomwhatido
Duuuude I LOVE smb. Thank you for uploading this! You should put a link to their bandcamp so people know where to support the (now defunct) band.
Tyler Hartman
Done, also, I'M TELLING MOM!!
Travis Pfaff
Their run has been over for awhile, I loved watching them live but they’re done.
Sebastián Jiménez Rodríguez
It's soooooo fucking cool. they reminds me of Dog Fashion Disc
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