The band self-released an extremely limited edition collection of songs in their native L.A under the title of Bomb Romantics in mid 2004. A rough and ready lo-fi compilation of their work to date, the record caused enough of a stir to bag them a UK record deal and a string of live dates including support slots with the likes of Franz Ferdinand, the Strokes and Maximo Park.
The past nine months have seen the band holed up in their east L.A. bunker writing their incendiary debut album, "Lie Lover Lie", a startlingly original and exciting record that features the Bomb Romantics era track Do I Have Your Attention alongside some new wide screen classics such as Going To Arizona and Dolores Delivers a Glorious Death.
The Blood Arm are: Nathanial Fregoso (vocals), Zebastian Carlisle (guitar), Zachary Amos (drums) & Dyan Valdes (keyboards).
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The Chasers
The Blood Arm Lyrics
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And all our parts have been misused
The lines are drawn just to be crossed and
All direction gets us lost
Those parlor tricks are so divine when we're
Left to our own devices
The sweetest kicks are so refined when we're
Here's my prediction
The future's bound to come in twos
For every win there's one to lose so
Hold on to those horoscopes
This misanthrope is on the ropes
Those parlor tricks are so divine when we're
Left to our own devices
The sweetest kicks are so refined when we're
Left to our own devices
Isn't it nice to know your vices?
Little miss discretion
Likes to run through the intersections
When she arrives without design
It leaves me so unsatisfied
Oh
Darling, you know
I'm only a man
I can't understand
Chance is for the cautious few
Who don't make up for the abuse
Why don't love me?
Why don't you leave me?
Why don't you oh
Show me the door
Those parlor tricks are so divine when we're
Left to our own devices
The sweetest kicks are so refined when we're
Left to our own devices
Isn't it nice to know your vices?
Little miss discretion
Likes to run through the intersections
When she arrives without design
It leaves me so unsatisfied
Little miss discretion
Likes to run through the intersections
When she arrives without design
It leaves me so unsatisfied
You know it leaves me so unsatisfied
It leaves me so unsatisfied
'Cause lately we've been riding high on
Crimes, hits and politics
"The Chasers" is a song by The Blood Arm that seems to be exploring the theme of being lost and directionless. The first verse talks about how they are running every way except the right one and how all their parts have been misused. The lines that are drawn to give guidance are only there to be crossed and the result is getting even more lost. However, they seem to find pleasure in taking control of their own lives, which is depicted in the lines, "Those parlor tricks are so divine when we're/ Left to our own devices/ The sweetest kicks are so refined when we're/ Left to our own devices." These lines indicate that being in charge of one's life can lead to some enjoyable moments.
The chorus of this song switches to the idea of the future, where the singer predicts that things will always come in pairs - for every win, there's one loss. He then asks his partner why he is not loved and why they can't leave him. The second verse introduces a character, "Little miss discretion", who seems to enjoy living her life intuitively, without plans. However, when she arrives at her destination, she is not satisfied. The song ends on the line, "Cause lately we've been riding high on/ Crimes, hits, and politics", which suggests that despite being lost, they still live their lives through recklessness and anarchy.
Line by Line Meaning
We're running every way but loose
We're aimlessly running around, without any direction or purpose
And all our parts have been misused
We've been used and abused in every possible way
The lines are drawn just to be crossed and
Rules are made to be broken; boundaries exist to be pushed
All direction gets us lost
Every attempt to find direction or meaning just leads us to getting even more lost
Those parlor tricks are so divine when we're left to our own devices
We find pleasure in indulging in things we know we shouldn't be doing
The sweetest kicks are so refined when we're left to our own devices
We enjoy the things that we know are bad for us, especially when we don't have anyone to keep us in check
Here's my prediction
Let me tell you what I think will happen
The future's bound to come in twos
Good things and bad things will happen in equal measure
For every win there's one to lose so
You can't have success without experiencing failure as well
Hold on to those horoscopes
Believe in something, no matter how irrational or ridiculous it may seem
This misanthrope is on the ropes
A person who hates humanity is about to give up
Isn't it nice to know your vices?
It's reassuring to know that we can always depend on our bad habits, no matter what
Little miss discretion
A woman with good judgment
Likes to run through the intersections
Enjoys taking risks and crossing boundaries
When she arrives without design
When she appears unexpectedly, showing that her actions are not always premeditated
It leaves me so unsatisfied
Her unpredictable behavior makes me feel unsatisfied and unfulfilled
Chance is for the cautious few
Opportunities only come to those who are careful and can recognize them
Who don't make up for the abuse
Those who avoid being taken advantage of, and don't try to compensate for it later
Why don't love me?
Why don't you show me affection?
Why don't you leave me?
Why don't you abandon me?
Why don't you oh Show me the door
Why don't you just kick me out?
You know it leaves me so unsatisfied
You know that her behavior makes me feel unfulfilled
'Cause lately we've been riding high on crimes, hits and politics
Our recent successes have come from taking risks, committing crimes, and playing dirty politics
Writer(s): NATHANIEL FREGOSO, DYAN VALDES, ZEBASTIAN CARLISLE, JOHN AMOS
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.