1) The Spectacle was a… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Spectacle was a hardcore punk band from Bodø, Norway. They had a truly unique sound, combining elements from many of the most powerful and passionate subgenres of hardcore and other types of music, from heavy crust to emotional hardcore to long Godspeed You! Black Emperor-style instrumental passages. A strong anti-capitalist message could be found in their lyrics, and the band released albums through the anarchist CrimethInc. Ex-Workers’ Collective. The band took their name from the book «La Société du spectacle» by situationist theorist, Guy Debord.
The band consisted of Endre Njøs (guitar), Torbjørn Hafnor (guitar/vocals), Jørgen Larsen (guitar/percussion), Andreas Bakkemo (vocals), Martin Bowitz (bass/vocals), Kjetil Jensen (drums). They existed from 2000 to 2006. During their existance they toured Europe three times and the United States once. Connected to strong DIY-ideals they put out the records themselves on their own label Smart Patrol Records.
In April 2007, Phil Elverum (of Mt Eerie) re-released The Spectacle's album "Rope or Guillotine" on vinyl with hand silk-screened covers. More information about the release is available at
Members from The Spectacle later continued in bands such as Beyond The Fences, Lukestar, Cold Mailman, Kollwitz and The Well in Hell.
2) The Spectacle is a metal band from Texas, US.
3) The Specatacle was a West Coast indie rock band, led by guitarist/vocalist Blake Miller best known for his work with Moving Units. They released a full length album called "Glow in the Dark Soul". The Spectacle was previously known as The Cherry Smash whom released a 7 inch single and made an appearance on the Pure Spun Sugar compilation.
Sleepwalking
THE SPECTACLE Lyrics
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and only now I am beggining to wake up
I used to have nightmares
Now I know they are for real
Sweat, confused, disoriented, lost
Like a cloaustrophobic in a cage
and I want to get the fuck out
Is a fight to live less noble than a fight to survive?
These scraps we are served only increses the ever present hunger
for something more, something more than crumbs for a sickening table
Oh mind troubled oh heart flat and punctured
Only frustrations are flowing in these veins
There is no food, there is no refuge
Still we marvel at our own madness
in the gaze of a world that we created
but still cannot recognize as our own
ugly as it is to us now
an image of harmony at the centere of misery
freedom lost to slavery
I used to have nightmares
now I know they are for real
Try to take one step over the edge
and see where you fall
you'll see they look down on you
you'll see they throw stones at you
and spit
These problems we have got a very much for real
Is a fight to live less noble than a fight to survive?
These scraps we are served only increses the ever present hunger
for something more, something more than crumbs for a sickening table
The lyrics of the song Sleepwalking by The Spectacle describe a state of confusion and disorientation. The singer of the song has been walking in their sleep, but they are only now beginning to wake up. They used to have nightmares, but now they realize that the problems they face are very real. The lyrics depict a feeling of claustrophobia, with the singer feeling trapped in a cage and desperate to get out. The song suggests that the world we live in is ugly, and that it is difficult to recognize it as our own creation.
The lyrics touch on themes of powerlessness and oppression. The singer is frustrated and feels like there is no food or refuge. They are constantly hungry for something more than the crumbs they are served. The song raises the question of whether it is more noble to fight for survival or to fight for a better life. The lyrics suggest that we often find ourselves in situations where we are forced to fight for our lives, but that this fight can be dehumanizing and leave us feeling like we are living in slavery.
Overall, the lyrics of Sleepwalking by The Spectacle offer a powerful commentary on the human condition. They suggest that we are often trapped by the circumstances we find ourselves in, and that it can be difficult to break free from these circumstances. The song urges us to wake up from our sleepwalking and begin fighting for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been walking in my sleep
I have been living life unaware of my surroundings and unable to make conscious decisions.
and only now I am beggining to wake up
Only now am I starting to realize my actions and where they might lead me.
I used to have nightmares
I used to have unrealistic fears and anxiety.
Now I know they are for real
Now I realize that the problems and struggles I face every day are not just in my head, but are actually happening in real life.
Sweat, confused, disoriented, lost
I feel anxious, unsure of what is happening around me, and completely lost in my own thoughts.
Like a cloaustrophobic in a cage
I feel trapped and enclosed, unable to breathe or move around freely.
and I want to get the fuck out
I desperately want to escape my current situation and find a new path in life.
These problems we have got a very much for real
The issues we face in life are not just figments of our imagination, but are happening right here, right now, and must be dealt with accordingly.
Is a fight to live less noble than a fight to survive?
Is it less honorable to strive for a better life than to merely exist and survive?
These scraps we are served only increses the ever present hunger
The small amount of resources we are given only makes us crave more and feel more desperate for change.
for something more, something more than crumbs for a sickening table
We want more than just the bare minimum of what we need to survive, we want to thrive and be happy.
Oh mind troubled oh heart flat and punctured
My mind is constantly anxious and worried while my heart is broken and hopeless.
Only frustrations are flowing in these veins
All I feel is anger and frustration coursing through my body, with no hope for change.
There is no food, there is no refuge
I am unable to find sustenance or a safe place to rest, and I feel completely alone and abandoned.
Still we marvel at our own madness
Despite all the pain we feel, we are still fascinated by our own pain and the chaos of the world around us.
in the gaze of a world that we created
We created this world of chaos and suffering, yet we are constantly surprised by it and struggle to find our place within it.
but still cannot recognize as our own
We have created this world, yet we are unable to fully understand or accept it as our own reality.
ugly as it is to us now
Despite its flaws, we are still unable to turn away from the world we have created.
an image of harmony at the centere of misery
Despite all the chaos and suffering around us, we still hold on to the dream of a better world, where harmony and peace exist at the center of it all.
freedom lost to slavery
Despite our world being a creation of our freedom, we are slaves to its chaos and suffering.
Try to take one step over the edge
Try to make a daring move, take a risk.
and see where you fall
Put yourself in a dangerous position and see what happens.
you'll see they look down on you
They will judge and mock you for taking such a risk.
you'll see they throw stones at you
Others will throw obstacles in your path and try to stop you from succeeding.
and spit
Others will look down on you and treat you with contempt for daring to try something new.
Contributed by Jonathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.