Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
Black Rose
Slaves Lyrics
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like you dont have a care.
What's that in your dress girl,
what's that in your hair?
(what's that in your hair?)
Best to fix up that face,
and push up that chest.
Black rose Black rose,
where are your clothes?
Black rose Black rose,
what have you done?
You chose You chose,
anything goes.
Black rose,
looking down the barrel of a gun.
I see you standing there,
like everyone is yours.
Firmly on you seat, Firmly on your feet, Firmly on all fours.
Best to fix up your face,
and pull up that skirt.
Is that alright Black rose,
or does it fucking hurt?
Black rose Black rose,
where are your clothes?
Black rose Black rose,
what on earth have you done?
You chose You chose,
anything goes.
Black rose,
looking down the barrel of a gun.
Black rose,
what have you done?
Black rose,
looking down the barrel of a gun.
Put you knickers on,
Get out of my house.
What have you done?
END.
The lyrics to Slaves' song "Black Rose" tackle the issue of the objectification of women and the societal pressure placed on them to conform to certain beauty standards. The opening stanza sets the scene of a woman who appears to be carefree, but upon closer inspection, is revealed to be objectified by the singer. The question about what's in her dress and hair highlights the hyper-sexualization of women's bodies and the focus on physical appearance rather than personality or accomplishments.
The second stanza takes a darker turn, with the singer instructing the woman to "fix up" her face and push up her chest to make the most of her remaining dignity. The repetition of the line "Black rose, looking down the barrel of a gun" adds to the sense of danger that the woman is in, possibly from the male gaze or societal pressures. The final lines, "Put you knickers on, get out of my house, What have you done?" suggest that the singer wants nothing to do with the woman and is disgusted by her actions, whatever they may be.
Overall, the lyrics of "Black Rose" offer a scathing critique of the way women are treated in society and the pressure placed on them to conform to certain beauty standards. The repeated image of the black rose highlights the idea of something dark and mysterious, while also representing the woman as an object to be possessed.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you standing there,
Observation of the subject's physical presence
like you don't have a care.
The subject exudes a carefree attitude
What's that in your dress girl,
Inquiry into a foreign object present on the subject's dress
what's that in your hair?
Inquiry into a foreign object present in the subject's hair
Best to fix up that face,
Advice to enhance the subject's facial appearance
and push up that chest.
Advice to accentuate the subject's chest area
Make the most of what dignity you have got left.
Advice to the subject to utilize their remaining dignity
Black rose Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
where are your clothes?
Questioning the subject's lack of clothing
Black rose Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
what have you done?
Questioning the subject's actions
You chose You chose,
The subject made a decision
anything goes.
The subject is willing to engage in any behavior
Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
looking down the barrel of a gun.
The subject is in a dangerous situation
I see you standing there,
Observation of the subject's physical presence
like everyone is yours.
The subject exudes a sense of ownership
Firmly on your seat, Firmly on your feet, Firmly on all fours.
Describing the subject's physical position
Best to fix up your face,
Advice to enhance the subject's facial appearance
and pull up that skirt.
Advice to adjust the subject's clothing
Is that alright Black rose,
Inquiring about the subject's well-being
or does it fucking hurt?
Inquiring if the subject is experiencing pain
Black rose Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
where are your clothes?
Questioning the subject's lack of clothing
Black rose Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
what on earth have you done?
Questioning the subject's actions
You chose You chose,
The subject made a decision
anything goes.
The subject is willing to engage in any behavior
Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
looking down the barrel of a gun.
The subject is in a dangerous situation
Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
what have you done?
Questioning the subject's actions
Black rose,
Referring to the subject as a black rose
looking down the barrel of a gun.
The subject is in a dangerous situation
Put you knickers on,
Ordering the subject to wear their undergarments
Get out of my house.
Ordering the subject to leave the residence
What have you done?
Questioning the subject's actions
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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