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/
My Heart Is Yours
Showbread Lyrics
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full of the naive light of day
and then bury this ax with my name into the belly of the never ending stay
the torment refuses to lift off the ground
and the contradictions don't make a sound
until they're all just screaming at her
So take my heart and make it yours
So take my heart
I'm not doing anything with it, and I'm tired of being alive
It won't go on separated by a chasm of denial
someone is only one to us and maybe she will finally come to me
invitations written in violet over pale thin wrists
So we pretend we're so far apart when we're really arm in arm
she won't look at me
she feels my heartbeat the lips, the arms, the embrace
and the things she whispers in my ear
the letters mailed across the ocean
So take my heart and make it yours
this is the last thing I will ever give to you
So take my heart
I'm not doing anything with it and I'm tired of being alive
Then the eyes roll back
cast out by the gleaming lights
she was playing make believe
she was putting these scars on our hearts scars,
hearts, putting scars on our hearts
Shimmering sweat for the swollen shame that squeezes my lack of a stomach
I wish I was everything that you wanted when the plane took off
she didn't realize there was an absolute selfishness
wrapping strangling hands around her pale neck
to choke an adolescent out of her
and I started to weep as the glass just broke into so many shards around her
and I cried and walked in a circle behind her a million miles away my love,
my heart, where are the words to say?
because I am so tired, I am so tired today my love,
my heart where are the words to say?
Because I am exhausted, I am so tired today
The lyrics of "My Heart Is Yours" by Showbread seem to depict a complex and tumultuous relationship between two individuals. The singer seems to be giving up on life and is offering his heart to the person in question as he is not doing anything with it. He also seems to be expressing his utter exhaustion and weariness. The person he is addressing seems to be causing him great emotional pain with their actions and words. This is indicated by the lines where "she's driving these nails of restless anti-submission into a head full of the naive light of day." These lines could be interpreted as the other person being rebellious or rejecting the singer's requests or commands.
The song also talks about how the two individuals keep up a facade of being separate from each other while they are really very close, as they seem to be arm-in-arm. There are some secrets between the two which are alluded to by "invitations written in violet over pale thin wrists." The other person seems to be struggling with their own demons as well, as shown by "she was playing make believe, she was putting these scars on our hearts". The song ends with the singer feeling helpless as they see the other person in distress and not being able to do anything about it.
Line by Line Meaning
She's driving these nails of restless anti-submission into a head full of the naive light of day
She is causing pain and discomfort to someone who is inexperienced and innocent
and then bury this ax with my name into the belly of the never ending stay
I am willing to sacrifice myself and my identity for a situation that seems like it will never end
the torment refuses to lift off the ground
The suffering continues without any sign of ending soon
and the contradictions don't make a sound
The opposing factors are not giving any clarity to the situation
until they're all just screaming at her
Eventually, these conflicting things will become too much and create chaos
So take my heart and make it yours
Please take my last remaining possession and own it completely
this is the last thing I have left to give to you
I have nothing else left to give but my heart
I'm not doing anything with it, and I'm tired of being alive
I feel empty and unfulfilled, and life is becoming unbearable
It won't go on separated by a chasm of denial
Our separation caused by denial is preventing us from moving forward
someone is only one to us and maybe she will finally come to me
There is someone special to both of us, and hopefully they will bring us together
invitations written in violet over pale thin wrists
There are subtle attempts to connect with each other, but they may not be noticed
So we pretend we're so far apart when we're really arm in arm
We are physically together, but emotionally distant
she won't look at me
She avoids eye contact, and the emotional connection is lost
she feels my heartbeat the lips, the arms, the embrace
She may feel physical intimacy, but emotional distance remains
and the things she whispers in my ear
She may say things to me privately, but they are not enough to bridge the gap between us
the letters mailed across the ocean
Distance and separation is a constant struggle, even through communication
this is the last thing I will ever give to you
My heart is the last thing I have, and I am entrusting it to you entirely
Then the eyes roll back cast out by the gleaming lights
The person loses consciousness or awareness, possibly due to overwhelming emotions
she was playing make believe she was putting these scars on our hearts scars, hearts, putting scars on our hearts
She was living a fantasy that caused emotional scars on everyone involved
Shimmering sweat for the swollen shame that squeezes my lack of a stomach
I am feeling immense shame and emotional pain
I wish I was everything that you wanted when the plane took off
I wish I could be someone else, someone better, to make the situation easier for everyone
she didn't realize there was an absolute selfishness wrapping strangling hands around her pale neck to choke an adolescent out of her
She did not understand how her selfishness was affecting those around her, causing harm and suffocation
and I started to weep as the glass just broke into so many shards around her
The situation is becoming unbearable, causing me to weep
and I cried and walked in a circle behind her a million miles away my love, my heart, where are the words to say?
I am emotionally distant and unable to express the love and pain I feel
because I am so tired, I am so tired today my love, my heart where are the words to say?
The constant emotional strain has left me exhausted and unable to communicate my feelings
Because I am exhausted, I am so tired today
I am reaching my breaking point and need relief from the pain
Contributed by Xavier A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.