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
The Upgrade Part II
Slaves Lyrics
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Oh she cries for something better
Her tears never hit the ground
All she wants is something deeper
Left stranded, still standing
Left stranded, still standing
From the joy, it brings
From the joy
For the masses
Fading in the limelight
Just another drama queen
For the masses
Girl you do it all right
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Time to put it all to rest
Dig your own grave
Oh, you’re dying to impress
I poured my soul into it all
And that’s more than I can say for yourself
A man who desires to revenge
Should dig two fucking graves
Just another drama queen
For the masses
Fading in the limelight
Just another drama queen
For the masses
Girl you do it all right
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Time to put it all to rest
Dig your own grave
Oh, you’re dying to impress
I want you all to myself
But I barely made it out alive
I’ve got nothing to lose
I’ve got nothing to lose
I’ve got nothing to lose
Let’s give the devil his dues
Let’s give that motherfucker his dues
Just another drama queen
For the masses
Fading in the limelight
Just another drama queen
For the masses
Girl you do it all right
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Time to put it all to rest
Dig your own grave
Oh, you’re dying to impress
The lyrics to Slaves’ song The Upgrade. Pt. II discuss a woman who is consumed by her desire for something deeper and more meaningful than her current life. She is described as a “drama queen” who craves attention and validation from the masses, but ultimately her tears go unnoticed and unheard. The singer of the song, who seems to be a person who has put their own soul and effort into something, calls the woman out on her behavior which is seen as selfish and self-destructive. The line “A man who desires to revenge should dig two fucking graves” is a warning to the woman that her actions will only lead to her demise. The song ends with the singer calling for the devil to be given his due and the woman to give up her selfish ways and start anew.
The song seems to be an observation of the current state of society, where everything seems to revolve around fame, money, and success. The woman described in the song is a product of this world, where she is judged and valued by the number of likes and followers she has. The song seems to be a call to action for people to go beyond the superficial and start valuing true connections and experiences.
In summary, the lyrics to The Upgrade. Pt. II by Slaves are a commentary on the destructive nature of seeking validation and attention from others. It is a critique of a society that values success over genuine human connection and calls for a return to a more authentic way of living.
Line by Line Meaning
The devil wears a white dress
A deceptive person pretends to be good and pure.
Oh she cries for something better
This person longs for something more fulfilling.
Her tears never hit the ground
This person never truly shows their emotions.
All she wants is something deeper
They desire a more meaningful and profound life.
Left stranded, still standing
Despite feeling abandoned, they remain standing.
From the joy it brings
Their motivation for their actions comes from the happiness they receive.
Just another drama queen
This person is overdramatic and exaggerates events for attention.
For the masses
They perform their antics for a large audience.
Fading in the limelight
Their success is dwindling and they are struggling to keep up their image.
Girl you do it all right
They believe they are doing everything perfectly.
Give up the ghost
They need to let go of their past and move on.
Time to put it all to rest
It's time to end their charade and be honest with themselves.
Dig your own grave
Their actions will lead to their own downfall.
Oh, you’re dying to impress
This person is desperate for attention and validation.
I poured my soul into it all
They put all of their energy and effort into their actions.
And that’s more than I can say for yourself
They have done more than this person, who may not have put in as much effort.
A man who desires to revenge should dig two fucking graves
Someone seeking revenge should expect to also harm themselves in the process.
I want you all to myself
They want this person's attention solely on them.
But I barely made it out alive
They struggled to come out of a situation alive or unscathed.
I’ve got nothing to lose
They have no reason to hold back or be cautious.
Let’s give the devil his dues
They want to acknowledge and accept the consequences of their actions.
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Alex
Why does Jonny Craig need to cling to his last EP? I honestly hated that thing. This song is pretty good overall, but it's tainted to me because of the relation to the previous EP. I never listen to Jonny because of his lyricism, but instead what he does vocally.
I'll admit that he can belt like there's no tomorrow and I really dig this side of him as opposed to the EP. But, what I think any artist needs is variety and while the last EP had way too many dull and boring songs, these two singles may suffer from the other side of the equation.
Oh wait! Here's the dick riders coming to blast me with all the, "What, are you never satisfied?" comments. Heaven forbid I ask for an artist to improve over time! What I should do is accept, no, embrace the stagnation of an artist's creativity.
And before you say that I'm a hater, don't. As I said before, I like the song. I can really dig the kind of djent-y vibe the instrumentation has in some of the parts. Jonny Craig is still one of the best vocalists in the genre who's voice is totally unique and in a league of its own.
However, if I like something it just has to be the greatest end all be all thing in the universe. Conversely, if I don't then it's the most terrible thing since the alternate reality where Hitler conquered the universe. There just cannot be a thing that is good and also has its flaws. That's how the internet works, right?
TL;DR: FUCJK THIS SINGLE JONNY CRAIG IS TERRIBLE NOW AND WHY CANT HE JUST RELEASE RELATIVITY AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!! ALSO I HATE HIS DYED BLONDE HAIRCUT!!!*
*That last part is actually a little bit true. I liked his red hair more.
Jake McCausland
i dont see how any of you can say j craig hasnt progressed as an artist. These lyrics are probably some of the deepest and best written hes done. Take a little bit of thinking behind them. His voice is better than ever and he really sings with some motivation and passion. The guitar works in this are really intricate and sound so damn hypnotizing in the background. This shit is fire, and im too stoked to see them in may and hear the rest of this album.
alex lyman
Wow, thank you so much! i wish i could show it to you now, but i am excited for you to hear the rest!
tjdunagin
Haters gonna hate.
Make more songs like this, I've always wanted Jonny's voice in a heavier sounding band. And now its finally here, I will be picking up this album
Sukeban
I've been so excited for Slaves.
Seems like a great group of guys and I know Jonny will thrive here. I'm stoked for the rest of this album.
OfTheDevilToRemember
This is my most hyped album of the year! So refreshing to hear this music under Jonny's voice, it actually fits, and isn't just super random or anything. And was that a breakdown in a JCraig song? STELLAR! I'm hoping you guys have stuff like this, and then some super catchy passionate music as well :D
Ben Lyons - Rarities
So coming into this, I saw a lot of comments about it not being the best work that Slaves could potentially put out, but I'm honestly blown away by this track.
Stellar.
xX_katey_xX B
Love love love it.You guys have been working hard and it's paying off.For jc fans such as myself,if they are true fans than they will love it too.not everyone will and you can't please everyone.stay true to who the band is.everything about this song rocks !!!! Can't wait to see you guys in canada!!!!
xander
sick song. never get tired of jc's vocals and good band and label behind him time for the comeback!! look forward to seeing u guys soon with miss fortune and sts!
Spirit-BoardJB09
You know I hear everyone talking all about Jonny, and yeah its great to see him back. But the real gold hear is the music, its so precise and just full of passion. Adding Jonny to the mix is just genius. I can't wait to listen to the rest of the album!
Hello Tashey
the more i hear it, it's growing on me. the fire down below is incredible and the rest of the album sounds pretty stunning so i'm very excited for its release!