Guitar lines whip up storms of nostalgia, nodding their heads in the direction of early nineties American rock, but the band's own take on the brash melodies set them aside from similar acts gracing our airwaves and being unwillingly forced down our throats. Citing their influences as the likes of The Posies to The Afghan Whigs to Kyuss, it's still fair to say that SOUNDS LIKE VIOLENCE have their own thing going on. The jagged music, jarred tones and messy-together sound they produce gratefully infects your very consciousness.
The difficulty they found in pursuing their musical dreams in and around the small town of Ängelholm, Sweden made them ever stronger, solidified their friendship and led to their pushing themselves and their music harder and harder. Rather than fleeing to the brighter lights and wider opportunities available in Stockholm, the band stuck to their roots and knuckled down in order to get their show quite literally on the road. Sticksman Daniel T. professes that SOUNDS LIKE VIOLENCE will “tour like idiots, everywhere and always,” so it shouldn't be too long before they're treating you in a nearby setting. These are the boys that will no doubt make hardcore and punk kids strut the dance floor with a new grace and style. - Emily Kearns
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Lineup
* Philip Hall
* Guitar
* Andreas Söderlund
* Guitar & Vocals
* Daniel Teodorsson
* Bass & Vocals
* Daniel Petersson
* Drums
Directions
Sounds Like Violence Lyrics
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Don't lie 'cause i'm jealous as can be,
Don't hit me 'cause i can't stand up straight
And block the punches that you throw,
When i have run a thousand miles,
I'm gonna run a thousand more,
I'm chasing your call in vain, then it gets to me,
I can't win the speed of sound,
I am so lost, i got no directions,
I'm damaged by your infections,
You know it's been hurting with your bad injections,
I'm looking for my home, please give me directions,
You know you cost me 15 years,
And you will cost me 15 more,
After i've opened 200 doors, in expectation of you,
Embracing me with open arms,
Knocking me to the floor with all your charm,
How did you learn to hypnotize me?
How did you get me to always agree?
I am so lost, i got no directions,
I'm damaged by your infections,
You know it's been hurting with your bad injections,
I'm looking for my home, please give me directions
The lyrics to "Directions" by Sounds Like Violence convey the pain and confusion of being in a toxic and abusive relationship. The singer is pleading with their partner not to push them to the edge, lie to them, or physically harm them. Despite this mistreatment, the singer is still chasing after their partner and hoping for their love and validation. The chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings of disorientation and longing for guidance, as they feel lost and damaged by the relationship.
The lyrics in the second verse reveal the depth of the singer's emotional scars and the long-term impact of the relationship. The partner has cost the singer not just years of their life, but also their sense of direction and purpose. The singer feels like they have been repeatedly betrayed and hurt by the partner's behavior, but they can't seem to break free from the cycle of abuse. The final lines of the verse express the singer's bewilderment at how the partner has been able to manipulate and control them so thoroughly.
Overall, "Directions" is a poignant and raw exploration of the complexities of abusive relationships, including the psychological and emotional toll they take on survivors. The lyrics are delivered with raw emotion and a sense of urgency, making it a powerful and moving song.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't push me 'cause i am close to the edge,
I am at my limit, do not test me.
Don't lie 'cause i'm jealous as can be,
I am very jealous, so don't deceive me.
Don't hit me 'cause i can't stand up straight
I am weak and can't handle violence.
And block the punches that you throw,
I try my best to protect myself.
When i have run a thousand miles,
I have gone very far, but I have a ways to go.
I'm gonna run a thousand more,
I will continue to pursue you relentlessly.
I'm chasing your call in vain, then it gets to me,
I am trying to reach you without success, but it still affects me.
I can't win the speed of sound,
My pursuit of you is impossible to keep up with.
I am so lost, i got no directions,
I am completely lost without guidance.
I'm damaged by your infections,
Your actions have hurt me greatly.
You know it's been hurting with your bad injections,
You know you have caused me pain with your actions.
I'm looking for my home, please give me directions,
I am searching for a place where I belong and need someone to guide me there.
You know you cost me 15 years,
Your influence has taken a significant amount of time from me.
And you will cost me 15 more,
I am still under your control and will waste more time on you.
After i've opened 200 doors, in expectation of you,
I have tried numerous ways to reach you with no luck.
Embracing me with open arms,
I long for your warmth and comfort even though you hurt me.
Knocking me to the floor with all your charm,
Although you appear kind, you still have the power to hurt me.
How did you learn to hypnotize me?
You have somehow gained control over me without my knowledge.
How did you get me to always agree?
You have the ability to make me comply with your wishes.
Contributed by Kayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.