Their music combined orchestral synth's, industrial rock / trip-hop beats and ethereal, sometimes operatic, vocals. Thus, their original and influential sound was created, often defying comparison.
Switchblade Symphony broke up in 1999, after which Tina Root started other projects: solo Tre Lux and Small Halo with George Earth.
Insect
Switchblade Symphony Lyrics
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Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
I hear it
The buzzing
Be quiet
I hear you
In my head
Be quiet
Be quiet
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
Where is the light
Where is the light
Let's get out of here
Let's get out of here
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
The lyrics of Switchblade Symphony's song Insect are shrouded in mystery and open to interpretation. At first glance, it might seem like a simple warning to someone to never come back, accompanied by a buzzing sound that could be interpreted as an insect. However, upon closer inspection, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of paranoia and fear.
The repeated command "Don't you ever, ever, ever come back" seems to suggest that the singer is trying to ward off something or someone that they fear. The lines "I hear it/The buzzing/Be quiet/Be quiet/I hear you/In my head/Be quiet/Be quiet" could be interpreted in multiple ways. It could represent the constant noise in the singer's head or the fear they have of the buzzing insect.
Furthermore, the lines "Where is the light/Let's get out of here" imply that the singer feels trapped and is desperate to escape. The repetition of "Don't you ever, ever, ever come back" further reinforces this feeling of desperation and fear.
Overall, the song seems to be a haunting portrayal of someone consumed by their inner demons, trying to escape an unidentifiable threat.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
The singer is warning someone to never return and emphasizing this point three times over.
I hear it
The singer is hearing a buzzing sound.
The buzzing
The sound that the singer is hearing is a buzzing noise.
Be quiet
The artist is telling someone or something to be quiet.
Be quiet
The artist is again telling someone or something to be quiet.
I hear you
The singer is acknowledging that they can hear the thing making the buzzing noise.
In my head
The buzzing noise can be heard in the singer's head.
Be quiet
The artist repeats their request for quietness.
Be quiet
Once again, the artist requests for quietness.
Where is the light
The artist is questioning the location of the light.
Where is the light
The singer repeats the question of the light's location.
Let's get out of here
The artist is suggesting that they should leave the current location.
Let's get out of here
The singer repeats their suggestion to leave.
Don't you ever, ever, ever come back
The song ends with the same warning to never come back, reiterated three times over.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALLEN WEST, CHRIS BARNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sergio Acosta
switchblade symphony lo mejor de lo mejor
Michael Loufus
Its been cloudy and shitty for like 3 days in a row here in Fort Worth TX. Im feeling incred depressed and just been in a really bad funk. Only medication so far is my bowl of kush and this song. Thank you Switchblade Symphony...this goth shit was emo before "emo" existed.
Ambrosia Darling
<3 this song
Jen Martinez
I was fortunate enough to see them live.
Willhelmet6845
I always come here when im lost and at my lowest, the buzzing helps me centre myself...
lulusemurio1984
I LIKE THIS SONG BUT COME ON THEY NEED TO MAKE MMMOOORRREEE MUSIC LIKE THIS.
Mistress Tyrannus
this song inspired a drawing out of me.♡
SevenTwelve
Can we seeeeee it?
carnijjy blackpudding
Not a spoken verse shriek fest across the universe? Or shall you project a gas mask from yr neck. Chaotically speaking we wont know what to kill off in ourselves bc it will all be necessary.
Christoffski
Oh, thank fuck. Someone re-uploaded it!