1) Stepson are a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 Artists using the name STEPSON
1) Stepson are a 5 piece melodic hardcore/punk band from Brisbane, Australia. Influences include Balance & Composure, Counterparts and Endless Heights. They have released 3 EPs: Broken Bottles/Drunken Hearts, Echoes in a Empty Room and The Beautiful Lie.
2) El-p and nick diamonds are stepson.
3)Stepson's were an American Heavy Blues Rock band from the 70's. They released an excellent self titled hard/blues album, with Jeff Simmons on one track. Most of the songs were written by the group and the vocals and guitar parts are especially interesting (Rude Attitude, I Apologize, Burnin' Hurt). Arthur Lee of Love and Chris Hillman od The Byrds get "special thanks" on the cover.
Hawks, Newman and Gallucci had all previously been in Don and the Goodtimes and later with Hauser in Touch.
After the demise of TOUCH, 3 (of the 5) members went on and resurfaced in 1974 with this hard drivin' slab of attitude, swagger, fuzz and hammond. JEFF SIMMONS appears on one of the tracks and a heavy Detroit-vibe hangs in the air throughout.
Band Members:
LEN FAGAN drums
DON GALLUCCI piano
JIMMY GREENSPOON organ
BRUCE HAUSER bass, vocals
JEFF HAWKS lead vocals
JOEY NEWMAN guitar, vocals
JEFF SIMMONS harp
The Entire History of You
Stepson Lyrics
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To decline something to feel, something to taste
To let go of my mind through drug abuse and all the pain
I know that I have changed to be just like you, to be just like you
Every single time I think of you I can't help but get upset
Constant, disgusted, outrageous and nauseous
You know that I'm not sleeping well but you don't fucking care
I'm sorry that it's come to this, my greatest fear that I couldn't resist
It made so much sense to do what you did but telling me "you're okay" is the opposite
I wish I could say what you did to me without sounding like a hypocrite
I just can't do this anymore, I'm sick of being ignored
I'm finding myself less and less
To decline something to feel, something to taste
To let go of my mind through drug abuse and all the pain
I know that I have changed to be just like you, to be just like you
Take me away to a place that can't hurt me
Take me away to a place that won't leave me
Take me away from here, I'm coming down
I feel I'm the poison that's killing you so sweet, so selfish
Goodbye
I can't look at you
I feel so sick, so sick of who I am
So sick of fucking trying
I don't want to pretend that I'm okay with this
I'm killing myself just to fix what you've broken (Fix what you've broken)
You've taken all of me, I hope you like what you've stolen
I'm getting withdrawals, my head is so cluttered
What have I become? I've never been so disgusted
You know who you are, you know who you are
Why won't you help me?
Why won't you look at me?
I'm the one that you refuse to see
Yeah
I don't know what to say to you
You were never there, you were never there
Why won't you look at me?
Why are you scared of me?
The song “The Entire History of You” by Stepson depicts a person’s struggle with addiction and the devastating effects it has on their life. The lyrics portray a sense of hopelessness and desperation as the individual finds themselves relying more and more on drugs to escape the pain and cope with being ignored and neglected by someone they care about deeply. The opening lines suggest that the individual is losing touch with reality and their desire for things that used to give them pleasure like food and emotions has diminished. The chorus "I'm finding myself less and less, To decline something to feel, something to taste, To let go of my mind through drug abuse and all the pain, I know that I have changed to be just like you, to be just like you" portrays their thoughts in a very simple, relatable manner.
The individual is consumed by thoughts of their neglectful partner and the fact that they are unable to help or even understand the depth of their pain. The lines "Every single time I think of you I can't help but get upset, Constant, disgusted, outrageous and nauseous, You know that I'm not sleeping well but you don't fucking care" emphasize the feeling of abandonment and rejection that the individual feels. The individual cannot reconcile with the fact that they have become like the person they loved so much and now despise. The lines "I'm sorry that it's come to this, my greatest fear that I couldn't resist, It made so much sense to do what you did but telling me "you're okay" is the opposite" portray the individual's inner conflict and the struggle to accept the situation while feeling immense pain.
The song ends with a plea for escape and a sense of self-disgust. The lines "Take me away to a place that can't hurt me, Take me away to a place that won't leave me, Take me away from here, I'm coming down, I feel I'm the poison that's killing you so sweet, so selfish" illustrate the individual's desire to escape and heal. The song ends with an anguished "Goodbye, I can't look at you."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm finding myself less and less
I'm losing my sense of self and identity
To decline something to feel, something to taste
I'm losing my ability to appreciate or enjoy things
To let go of my mind through drug abuse and all the pain
I'm resorting to drugs as a means of escape from my problems
I know that I have changed to be just like you, to be just like you
I've become like the person who has caused me pain
Every single time I think of you I can't help but get upset
Thinking of you always brings up negative emotions for me
Constant, disgusted, outrageous and nauseous
I feel constantly upset, disgusted, and sickened by what you have done to me
You know that I'm not sleeping well but you don't fucking care
You're aware that I'm struggling but you don't show any concern for my well-being
My dreams are depleting just tainted and lonely
My hopes and aspirations are fading, and I feel isolated and alone
I'm sorry that it's come to this, my greatest fear that I couldn't resist
I regret that our relationship has deteriorated to this point, and I am afraid of the consequences of standing up to you
It made so much sense to do what you did but telling me "you're okay" is the opposite
Although you had reasons for your actions, telling me that I should be okay with them only makes things worse
I wish I could say what you did to me without sounding like a hypocrite
I want to call you out for your actions, but I feel like a hypocrite because I've started to become like you
I just can't do this anymore, I'm sick of being ignored
I can't handle this situation any longer, and I'm tired of being treated as if my feelings don't matter
Take me away to a place that can't hurt me
I want to escape to a place where I won't be emotionally or physically harmed
Take me away to a place that won't leave me
I want to go somewhere where I won't be abandoned or left alone
Take me away from here, I'm coming down
I need to leave this situation to calm down and feel better
I feel I'm the poison that's killing you so sweet, so selfish
I'm starting to believe that my presence in your life is ultimately harmful to you, but I can't bring myself to leave
Goodbye, I can't look at you
I am done with this relationship and cannot bear to see you anymore
I feel so sick, so sick of who I am
I hate who I've become as a result of this toxic relationship
So sick of fucking trying
I'm exhausted from constantly trying to make things work and failing
I don't want to pretend that I'm okay with this
I can't keep up the facade of being fine with how things are
I'm killing myself just to fix what you've broken (Fix what you've broken)
I'm hurting myself in an attempt to heal the damage you've done to me
You've taken all of me, I hope you like what you've stolen
You've taken everything from me, and I hope it brings you satisfaction
I'm getting withdrawals, my head is so cluttered
I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms and my thoughts are chaotic
What have I become? I've never been so disgusted
I can't believe what I've turned into, and it sickens me
You know who you are, you know who you are
You know what you've done and who you are as a person
Why won't you help me?
I need your support and assistance, but you refuse to provide it
Why won't you look at me?
You can't face what you've done and won't even look at me when we talk
I'm the one that you refuse to see
You're willfully ignorant of my struggles and won't acknowledge my pain
I don't know what to say to you
I'm at a loss for words when it comes to communicating with you
You were never there, you were never there
You were never present in this relationship, even when I needed you the most
Why won't you look at me?
You're avoiding looking at me and facing the truth of what has happened between us
Why are you scared of me?
You're afraid of the consequences of what has happened between us and the way I feel about you
Writer(s): Jordan Mcdonald
Contributed by London B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vish_pr1654
OMG THEY ARE BACK!! Haven't heard from them for years...thought they broke up! I was shocked when I saw the notification, but they are back like they never left...same vibes, if anything they are much better now 🖤
@callanhenry750
The pronunciation/vocals on "withdrawals" and then "cluttered" ... WOW!!!!!! I've listened to this song I don't even know how many times since the album dropped, but only just recently picked up on the specific way those two words are said. Awesome
@wawanohwawan
who else knows them from Dreambound? :D
congratulations getting signed!
@ADecadeDrifting
Meeeeeeeeeeee, real OG's
@IzaacArtist
Proud of my boys getting signed
@stepsonpunk4354
Thanks for sticking with us 🖤
@LT_Hayden
I only know hollow front from dreambound 😂
@bbygxr33
YES!
@cdtcharles8304
And here I thought one of my favourite modern post-hardcore bands bit the dust, they drop this banger
@RastafaryxX
I think they are more like punk, but yeah I agree with you!