Showbread is known for giving ridiculous statements in the press and in interviews. Most interviews, regardless of purpose, vary from nonsense to outright absurdity, becoming serious only when answering questions dealing with their faith. They have made many absurd claims, ranging from the accusations that Blindside's members are vampire, werewolf, and zombie hunters, to accusations that Pillar's band members are made of grass clipping. Despite the nature of many of these statements, it appears they were meant to be taken in a light-hearted manner.
Very open with their Christianity, the group has even been known to point out that the only serious things they will say during their set are those that deal with their beliefs. Showbread also give whimsical names to their headlining tours like "Kings Of Krunk" and "To'...Fo' Sho'" and even reportedly suggested that their 2006 tour with the band Roses Are Red be titled "Dookie Eaters Anonymous," due to a re-occurring joke between vocalists Mobley and Porter.
They are known for wearing matching outfits when performing to promote their albums, such as red and black for No Sir, Nihilism is not Practical and black and green for Age of Reptiles and more recently, Doctor and Nurse outfits for their next two (and simultaneous) releases, Anorexia and Nervosa, both of which are one half of a storyline involving two sisters, respectively named.
The Fear Of God was released on August 11, 2009, which combines all the skills, elements and tricks the group has learned on their previous outings, showing the world exactly what Raw Rock is and showing new listeners exactly what they're up against.
"Who Can Know It?" was released on Come & Live! records on November 16th 2010. The album was made available for free on Come & Live's website by the band.
"Cancer,"was released in 2012 and is to be accompanied by a science fiction film, written by Josh Dies. The project is crowd-funded through Kickstarter. The album is available for free from comeandlive.com: http://www.comeandlive.com/CLD/Cancer/
Hydra
Showbread Lyrics
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and you expend what's left of you to tuck her into bed
butler for a human vacuum pouting in itself
she pushed you down and broke your crown and made you someone else
relieve the sentinels left charge over our grief
resentment swells to fill the wells where we drown our relief
so if we ever make our choice, break our bones and they'll rejoice
sodden waif-slave, nine to five, ruthless reprimand
false empire you've built for yourself to be a family man
your second hand bears not your visage, instead it looks like her
lost so much of yourself that you've forgotten who you were
you're like a man that has two heads
and I have three or four
it's likely we'll be growing more
wound up the lattice of my neck and split into a fork
vampire bat stuck to your neck is sucking all your blood
if you ask me three times i will answer you the same
"Lord, you know I love you… though I said I didn't know your name"
so when I finally make my choice, break my bones and they'll rejoice
The lyrics of Showbread's "Hydra" present a commentary on the perils of making decisions and the consequences of allowing ourselves to be consumed by our choices. The opening lines describe decisions as a "vacuum that drain what's in your head," suggesting that they can suck the life out of us, leaving us depleted and vulnerable. The line "you expend what's left of you to tuck her into bed" suggests that these decisions can also lead us to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, as the singer is depicted as a butler for a selfish and demanding partner.
The second stanza explores the effects of our choices on our emotions, specifically our grief and resentment. The "sentinels" referred to here could be seen as our own inner guardians, charged with protecting us from emotional pain. However, these same guardians can also become tyrants, holding us captive to our grief and preventing us from finding relief. The line "if we ever make our choice, break our bones and they'll rejoice" suggests that even when we do finally make a decision, it may come at a great cost to ourselves.
The final stanza brings these themes together, depicting the singer as a "sodden waif-slave" who has lost himself in a false empire built around a family that doesn't even resemble him. The lines "you're like a man that has two heads and I have three or four" and "vampire bat stuck to your neck is sucking all your blood" suggest that the singer is surrounded by people who are draining his energy and taking away his autonomy. However, even in the midst of this chaos, the singer declares their love for the Lord and their willingness to make a choice that may break their bones.
Line by Line Meaning
decisions are a vacuum that drain what's in your head
Your decisions can drain your mind and leave you empty.
and you expend what's left of you to tuck her into bed
You use up what little energy you have left to take care of someone else.
butler for a human vacuum pouting in itself
You're like a servant to someone who's always unhappy with themselves.
she pushed you down and broke your crown and made you someone else
Someone else changed you against your will, taking away your strength and confidence.
relieve the sentinels left charge over our grief
Let go of the things that keep us down and make us sad.
resentment swells to fill the wells where we drown our relief
We often hold onto anger instead of allowing ourselves to feel better and move on.
so if we ever make our choice, break our bones and they'll rejoice
Others will be happy if we make choices that harm ourselves.
sodden waif-slave, nine to five, ruthless reprimand
You feel like a helpless worker in a difficult job, facing harsh discipline.
false empire you've built for yourself to be a family man
You've created an illusion of family happiness, but it's not real.
your second hand bears not your visage, instead it looks like her
The way you live is influenced by someone else, not by who you really are.
lost so much of yourself that you've forgotten who you were
You've changed so much that you don't recognize yourself anymore.
you're like a man that has two heads
You have conflicting thoughts or personalities inside you.
and I have three or four
The singer has even more inner struggles than you do.
it's likely we'll be growing more
The inner conflicts will probably get worse over time.
wound up the lattice of my neck and split into a fork
The singer feels trapped and conflicted at the same time.
vampire bat stuck to your neck is sucking all your blood
Something is draining the life out of you (possibly a toxic relationship).
if you ask me three times i will answer you the same
The singer is sure of their love for God, even though they may doubt it at times.
"Lord, you know I love you… though I said I didn't know your name"
The singer may not know much about God, but they know they love Him.
so when I finally make my choice, break my bones and they'll rejoice
Others will be happy if the singer makes choices that harm themselves in order to please others.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Koert van der Walt