Swallowing Shit was possibly one of the most extreme musical projects ever … Read Full Bio ↴Swallowing Shit was possibly one of the most extreme musical projects ever to come out of the prairie wasteland known as Winnipeg - unrelenting and hideous, their particular brand of political grindcore remains in a league of its own.

Swallowing Shit's last show occurred June, 1997, at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Picketed and stormed by nearly 300 Christians angered by their smash radio hit "Pro-Abortion, Anti-Christ", the show signaled the end of an era in Winnipeg, as the band were subsequently banned from public performance by city council, citing an obscure and hitherto unenforced 103-year old civic ordinance criminalizing challenges to the authority of the Church within city limits.

Many of the ever-changing membership are still active in the Winnipeg music scene. Todd (guitar) plays bass for Propagandhi, Mike (vocals) sings for Putrescence and books shows in Winnipeg, Jahmeel (bass) is now based out of Vancouver and plays bass in numerous projects including the Black Halos and Cory (drums) is currently playing in a black metal project with other former members of Malefaction in Of Human Bondage.

A Dying Hope for a Gender Exclusive Scene
Swallowing Shit Lyrics

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I no longer wish to hurt, i'm putting my weapons down. i no longer wish to hurt, there is no middle-ground. tradition is no longer valid, and (again) from this day on, i will fight against the war on womankind. i have lost so much. i must redefine truth.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Swallowing Shit's song "A Dying Hope for a Gender Exclusive Scene" express the singer's decision to stop perpetuating violence and discrimination against women. The line "I no longer wish to hurt, I'm putting my weapons down" suggests that the singer has recognized the harm that they have caused and is choosing to change their behavior. The line "There is no middle-ground" further reinforces this, indicating that the singer is taking a firm stance against violence and discrimination against women. The next line, "Tradition is no longer valid," suggests that the singer is rejecting harmful cultural norms and traditions that have allowed violence against women to persist. The final line, "I have lost so much. I must redefine truth," suggests that the singer has experienced personal growth and reflection as a result of their decision to stop perpetuating violence.

Line by Line Meaning

I no longer wish to hurt, i'm putting my weapons down.
I have decided to end my destructive ways and move on from causing harm.

i no longer wish to hurt, there is no middle-ground.
There is no room for compromise when it comes to hurting others, and I am committed to not doing so.

tradition is no longer valid, and (again) from this day on, i will fight against the war on womankind.
The traditional ways of treating women are no longer acceptable, and I vow to actively oppose any efforts to dehumanize or oppress them.

i have lost so much. i must redefine truth.
My experiences have forced me to question what I previously believed to be true and I must now seek a new perspective.

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