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
My Soul Is Empty and Full of White Girls.
Slaves Lyrics
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I'm sick of giving in to these demons
I wanna get out, I wanna get out
I'm sick of giving in to these demons
With eyes wide open, all I see is the dark
Another hit, another mark
A small pinch and my whole world starts to spark
The minds a tricky thing when it comes to the loss of you
Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life
If I'm so empty, then why do I feel alive?
Let's go back for the last time, when you breathe you lie
Pretty thing keep your mouth closed, and those legs tangled close
Dear shame, are you forever?
I'll never know what it's like to keep my head from spinning
I'll carry the flame for you, I'll carry the weight for you
In that moment I don't need to think twice, the end of a shattered life
Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life
If I'm so empty, then why do I feel alive?
Let's go back for the last time, when you breathe you lie
Pretty thing keep your mouth closed, and those legs tangled close
I feel her body break under the weight
My selfish lies, selfish lies, I can't do it any other way
Sometimes I hear her cries, I hear her cries
Under, under, under the weight of my love
Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life
If I'm so empty, then why do I feel alive?
Let's go back for the last time, when you breathe you lie
Pretty thing keep your mouth closed, and those legs tangled close
The song "My Soul Is Empty and Full of White Girls" by Slaves is a haunting and introspective look at addiction and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The lyrics speak to a desire to break free from the constant hold of “demons” that drive the singer to rely on drugs. The opening lines “I wanna get out, I wanna get out, I'm sick of giving in to these demons” set the tone for the entire song. The singer feels trapped in a cycle of addiction and longs to be free from its grasp.
The second verse delves deeper into the emotional pain of addiction, using vivid imagery to describe the singer’s drug use. The line “A small pinch and my whole world starts to spark” speaks to the temporary high that relieves the pain for a brief time. However, the following line “If I had another chance, I can't say what I'd do” suggests a hesitancy to fully embrace a life without drugs. Addiction is described as a “tricky thing” when it comes to coping with loss, hinting at a possible root cause for why the singer turned to drugs in the first place.
The chorus repeats the line “Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life” which adds a layer of complexity to the song. Here, the drug use is framed as a way to cope with a lost love. It is possible that the “demons” in question are the emotions that come along with losing someone important. Overall, the song speaks to the deep emotional pain that drives addiction and the constant struggle to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna get out, I wanna get out
I feel trapped and want to escape my current situation
I'm sick of giving in to these demons
I'm tired of being controlled by my negative thoughts and actions
With eyes wide open, all I see is the dark
Despite being aware of my surroundings, I feel lost and hopeless
Another hit, another mark
Each time I give in to my demons, it leaves a mark on my soul
A small pinch and my whole world starts to spark
The temporary relief of drugs or other vices can give me a false sense of happiness
If I had another chance, I can't say what I'd do
I'm unsure of how I would change things if given the opportunity
The mind's a tricky thing when it comes to the loss of you
Grief and heartbreak can affect one's mental state in unpredictable ways
Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life
The absence of someone can be deafening, and the silence can be painful
If I'm so empty, then why do I feel alive?
Despite feeling lost and hollow, there are moments when I feel something and that feels like life
Let's go back for the last time, when you breathe you lie
Memories of a past relationship are clouded by deception and false promises
Pretty thing keep your mouth closed, and those legs tangled close
A misogynistic and controlling message to a former partner
Dear shame, are you forever?
Questioning whether the burden of guilt and regret will always linger
I'll never know what it's like to keep my head from spinning
The turmoil and chaos in my mind feels never-ending
I'll carry the flame for you, I'll carry the weight for you
Despite everything, I still hold onto love and am willing to endure the pain for it
In that moment I don't need to think twice, the end of a shattered life
When consumed by emotions and pain, self-destructive behavior can seem like the only way out
I feel her body break under the weight
The weight of my actions and consequences have hurt others, especially my past partner
My selfish lies, selfish lies, I can't do it any other way
Admitting to being selfish and unable to change despite the harm it causes
Sometimes I hear her cries, I hear her cries
The guilt and regret of past actions haunt me constantly
Under, under, under the weight of my love
The heavy burden of my unrequited or unattainable love for someone
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@Prof.Pwnalot
Addiction never leaves you.
Can only imagine, same thing with Anthony Green and plenty of other influential musicians / comedians.
Takes 100 times the amount of strength and energy to actively go out of your way to not resort back to the addiction.
Takes half a breath to fall back in the trap.
Comes down to how much you want it, and coping mechanisms as you do life without substance.
Also the perspective on life / outlook mentally.
Need to keep yourself grounded.
Hard drugs are hard habits to break.
"Old habits die hard"
@Cwolfe
I wanna get out, I wanna get out
I'm sick of giving in to these demons
I wanna get out, I wanna get out
I'm sick of giving in to these demons
With eyes wide open, all I see is the dark
Another hit, another mark
A small pinch and my whole world starts to spark
If I had another chance, I can't say what I'd do
The minds a tricky thing when it comes to the loss of you
Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life
If I'm so empty, then why do I feel alive?
Let's go back for the last time, when you breathe you lie
Pretty thing keep your mouth closed, and those legs tangled close
Dear shame, are you forever?
I'll never know what it's like to keep my head from spinning
I'll carry the flame for you, I'll carry the weight for you
In that moment I don't need to think twice, the end of a shattered life.
Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life
If I'm so empty, then why do I feel alive?
Let's go back for the last time, when you breathe you lie
Pretty thing keep your mouth closed, and those legs tangled close
I feel her body break under the weight My selfish lies, selfish lies, I can't do it any other way
Sometimes I hear her cries, I hear her cries
Under, under, under the weight of my love
Sometimes I hear her cries, silence is the dirtiest trick in life
If I'm so empty, then why do I feel alive?
Let's go back for the last time, when you breathe you lie
Pretty thing keep your mouth closed, and those legs tangled close
@_Sinnamon28_
Deserves it? Him being deserving or not is completely irrelevant...
Talent is talent.
And take a look at some of the most recognizable artists over the last few decades... If their popularity/career/album sales/success were based upon them as people being "deserving" or not would you be as aware of their music as you are now? Doubt it. 🤔 🤷♀️
Let's just see if we can name a few....?
Elvis!? Kurt Cobain of Nirvana!? Bradley Nowell of Sublime!? Jimmy Hendrix!? Janis Joplin!? Amy Whitehouse? Whitney Houston!? Michael Jackson!?......
Please, feel free to add any that come to mind... 😒
So yes, there may be some foul words spoken in the music industry about Jonny Craig as a person and I am sure others involved have been given reasons to speak their opinions...
But his personal struggles, prior mistakes or intimate relationships are not to be used against him to determine if he is "deserving" of a successful career or not!
Please sit the f-ck down with that argument... 👎
Talent is talent!!
@abysses
jonny has been my favorite artist for well over a decade and it absolutely crushes me to see his legacy vs where he’s at now.
@terragrow440
Hes actually been doing great for the last year or so especially
@bb_goblin
@@terragrow440 shhhhhhhhhhhh don't jinx it. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Love him anyways.
@timmotti8436
Director: Hey Jonny, what are you gonna do with your hands?
Jonny: Just watch!
@jonnyralston5299
I do a lot of things with my hands
@aprildavadi9697
🤣🤣🤣
@zakburcham4738
Man, I just hope Johnny can get through it again. So much talent, such an incredible voice, for that junk to take it away from the world
@terragrow440
Is something bad going on with him rn? Ive been seeing him extra active lately on IG with gigs and such
@andrebraganza3607
Yeah... Its kinda absurd to think about that a drug addict with so much struggles delivered the best projects of its genre, and some of the best projects of music as a whole. Dude is pure talent
@Puffley
Daddy Craig is sober still