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The self-proclaimed "demi gods of horror-core" known as Spraynard formed in 2008 with one intention in mind: to plant the ideological seeds of unrestrained patriotism in the minds of their listeners.
Guitarist Pat Graham was seen at rallies supporting the Iraq War as recently as January, 2010. "I'm not just here to support our military offensive in Iraq - I'm here to support every kind of military action imaginable, past, present, and future. I will not be satisfied until every last person in this world is pledging to my American flag. I have no apologies."
To propagate this message of extreme colonialism, Spraynard implements "subtle yet strong patriotic themes" in their songs and records. Graham explains, "if you actually take just two fucking minutes to think about our lyrics, you'll find that they're all about preserving the kind of America that the puritan settlers intended to create. And yes, that means I support the revival of actual witch hunts."
These intensely nationalist perspectives have caught up with the band in the form of physical confrontation. Outside of a show in Boston, MA, the band was assaulted by a small army of 242 anti-fascist skinheads. According to the band, if it weren't for Dos, they might have actually lost the fight.
Bassist Mark asserts that he is indifferent to his bandmates' political beliefs. Showcasing Spraynard's trademark sense of humor, Mark joked "as long as I get paid in smack, I am happy."
The band reunited in March 31, 2014.
O.R. They?
Spraynard Lyrics
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Whether it be our jobs or lovers, family or friends or these sounds
If youre feeling worthless, this is your reminder
You are someones glue
We can, we can forget the pain together
Remember that night we all recall? We couldnt feel any pain
There is a glue that keeps us stuck to this town
Whether it be our jobs or lovers or keeping each other alive
We can, we can forget the pain together
Remember that night we all recall? We couldnt feel any pain
Everything was perfect, we were invincible
The lyrics of Spraynard's song O.R. They? speak about the idea of being stuck in a place and finding comfort and meaning in the people and sounds around them. The opener line "There is a glue that keeps us stuck to this town" creates a sense of connection and commitment to the place that they call home. The glue mentioned could be a metaphorical representation of the people or things that hold them together and keep them grounded in the town. The mention of jobs, lovers, family, friends, and sounds conveys the idea that these are the things that keep them connected to the place and its people.
The lyrics provide a sense of validation to those who feel worthless or unimportant. The line "If you're feeling worthless, this is your reminder, You are someone's glue" affirms the importance of every individual and their unique contribution to the community. The reference to the shared experience of a night where everything was perfect and they were invincible creates a sense of nostalgia and longing for that feeling of freedom and unity.
Overall, the lyrics of O.R. They? are a celebration of community and the things that bind individuals to their surroundings. It highlights the importance of finding meaning in the connections we make and the memories we create with the people around us.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a glue that keeps us stuck to this town
No matter what ties us to this place, be it our work, relationships, or sense of community, we are bound to it and cannot escape.
Whether it be our jobs or lovers, family or friends or these sounds
The things that keep us grounded here are things that we have chosen or become a part of: our careers, romantic partners, families, social circles, and the music scene.
If you're feeling worthless, this is your reminder / You are someone's glue
Even if individuals feel like they have no purpose or value, they have a role in connecting and supporting others, like glue binds objects together.
We can, we can forget the pain together
Together, as a community, we can temporarily escape our individual struggles and hardships by immersing ourselves in the joyful, cathartic experience of live music.
Remember that night we all recall? We couldn't feel any pain / Everything was perfect, we were invincible with the sound of a war in the background
There was a night where the music brought everyone together in a transcendental moment of euphoria, where nothing else seemed to matter, even amidst the chaos of the outside world.
Whether it be our jobs or lovers or keeping each other alive
Our bonds to this town are not purely individualistic, but also collective in terms of ensuring each other's wellbeing and survival.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.