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
This Is You Throwing In the Towel
Slaves Lyrics
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She can't find her love, oh, that girl she turns to designer drugs
Both the walls are closing in now, what kind of home is this?
What kind of home have we made? Where are you now? (Where are you now?)
So put the crown around my head, so put the noose around my neck
Oh, they praise(?) us to watch us die, forever young in your eyes
coming clean is easier said. I'll be damned like you
oh, I'll be damned to the end like you
Maintain your sanity as you hide being your new family, your new family
So put the crown around my head, so put the noose around my neck
Oh, they praise(?) us to watch us die, forever young in your eyes
No, I can't shake the feeling as we watch them all die
No, I can't shake the feeling as we watch them die
Move back and forth as the hole gets bigger
Everything catches up, what an example the both of you set for us
Everything catches up, what an example the both of you set
So put the crown around my head, so put the noose around my neck
Oh, they praise(?) us to watch us die, forever young in your eyes
The song "This Is You Throwing In the Towel" by the British punk rock band Slaves is about the hopelessness and despair that comes when one's environment is dominated by drugs and addiction. The first verse describes a city where indulging in vices has become the norm, and a girl is driven to designer drugs when she can't find love. The chorus then contrasts this bleak image with an ironic request to crown the singer's head and put a noose around their neck, indicating a desire for attention and validation even in the face of despair. The second verse continues the theme of chaos and guilt, with references to blood on hands and being damned like others. The final verse shifts the focus to the singer's inability to prevent the destruction around them, as they watch others die and things get worse.
The lyrics are powerful in their portrayal of a world that is both frighteningly real and metaphorically charged, emphasizing the consequences of addiction and apathy. The repetition of "What kind of home have we made?" highlights the notion of accountability and responsibility, as well as the loss of control when things spiral out of control. Similarly, the image of a crown and a noose suggests the thin line between power and death, as well as the performative nature of both. The use of "they" and "us" implies a sense of complicity and collusion, as though everyone is playing a role in the downfall.
Overall, "This Is You Throwing In the Towel" conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, with raw emotion and brutal honesty. The music, which combines a driving beat with piercing guitar riffs and searing vocals, perfectly captures the mood of the lyrics, creating a visceral experience that is both cathartic and unsettling.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no hope in a city where the vices all turn wild
The situation in this city has become so bad that people have lost all hope, and the things that used to be vices are now rampant and uncontrollable.
She can't find her love, oh, that girl she turns to designer drugs
A girl cannot find love, so she indulges in designer drugs as a way to forget her problems.
Both the walls are closing in now, what kind of home is this?
The surrounding environment is becoming increasingly oppressive, and the singer questions what kind of home can this be if it is full of despair.
What kind of home have we made? Where are you now? (Where are you now?)
The artist wonders what kind of world we have created and where we are when people need us the most.
So put the crown around my head, so put the noose around my neck
The artist is willing to accept the consequences of their actions, even if it means being punished or killed.
Oh, they praise(?) us to watch us die, forever young in your eyes
The singer questions the motives of those who praise them but only watch them suffer and die, and how those people see them as eternally young.
Look at the mess we have, oh, the blood is on your hands
The singer points out the terrible situation they are in and blames somebody else for their responsibility in it.
Coming clean is easier said. I'll be damned like you
Admitting one's faults or mistakes can be difficult, and the artist acknowledges that they will be damned like the people they blame.
Oh, I'll be damned to the end like you
The artist accepts their fate, even if it means suffering until the very end like the people they blame.
Maintain your sanity as you hide being your new family, your new family
The artist urges somebody to keep their mind intact, even as they hide amongst their new chosen family.
No, I can't shake the feeling as we watch them all die
The singer cannot shake the feeling of helplessness as they watch the people around them suffer and die.
Move back and forth as the hole gets bigger
The artist describes the feeling of being stuck in a worsening situation, moving between the same options as things get worse.
Everything catches up, what an example the both of you set for us
The past eventually catches up with people, and the singer is critical of the negative influence of others on their own behavior.
So put the crown around my head, so put the noose around my neck
The singer repeats this line, emphasizing their willingness to pay the price for their actions, even if it means being punished or die.
Oh, they praise(?) us to watch us die, forever young in your eyes
The singer repeats this line, questioning the motives of those who seem to support or admire them, but who only watch them suffer and die, leaving them forever young in their eyes.
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Yuki
This guy could sing whatever, his voice is out of this fucking world
Bruna Abreu
So true
FireRuby1
Of all the bands I know this is the best one. Best vocals and it’s my comfort group 💙
Alazae Cordova
First song I herd by them and still in love with it 💜💕
4467 شروق مجدي سعد زغلول
his voice is like music to my ears
slaves are really talented, all of them and their music is really great
this song came just in time for me, thank you slaves for such a stunning album!
Mia
Dance Gavin Dance, and Slaves. I was wondering why they were so good, until I found out Jonny Craig was the vocalist.
Mia
OnerousFilms yes Emarosa too ^.^
Memoruhh
Mia don't forget emarosa (:
Letysha75
I have never heard of this band. But I must say this is a pretty damn good song. this may just be one of my new favorite bands. 👍🤘💖
Mareena Stiver
theyre breaking up... it really sucks.