Formed in late 2001 as The Motives in urban polluted Jakarta, Indonesia wit… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in late 2001 as The Motives in urban polluted Jakarta, Indonesia with Edo Wallad on vocal, Bayu on Lead guitar, Tonny on Rythm guitar, Doddy on Bass and Rully Annash on Drums. Spent most of 2002 practicing and performing their own materials, as well as classic R&B standards from The Who, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix, The Kinks, some Sex Pistols and The Clash. Early 2003, Edo left due to day job commitment as magazine editor. Enter Eka Annash (Rully's older brother), who intensified the whole song writing and performing activities, and changed the band's name to The Brandals. Throughout 2003 The Brandals been thru fire and high water, performing their string of original materials such as 100 km/jam, Lingkar Labirin, Marching Menuju Maut, Moonlight Chid, etc. Recording process started on March to October 2003 in The Doors (East Jakarta) recording studio, which resulted in the released of their DIY debut album 'The Brandals'. The album, which distributed nation wide by a small indie label Sirkus Record, sold 7500 copy. An impressive number for an indie release. The Band continued their guerilla promo strategy, performed on underground gigs and uni/highschool music events. Promoting their album to various medias, and gain national highlight as one of the most notorious rock n roll band from the capital state of Indonesia, thanks to their lewd, provoking, disorderly act. Despite the disturbing image, The Brandals won critical approval from the medias and fans throughout the nation. Touring Java, Bali and Sumatera on 2004. Recording for the second album commenced on November 2004 at Studio 18 Jakarta. 14 new materials were recorded under Flystation label. Gruelling working hours were paid off when the album's finished in May 2005. After few months of distribution search, the band hooked up with Warner Music for a distribution deal nation wide and presented what would be their best release yet, the eclectic 'Audio Imperialist'. The album infused punk's ferocious, rockabilly's rhythm with country tinged rock n roll. Fuelled with lyrical contents that speaks urban life obsession on decadence, social injustice and rejected romance gone bad. Right now, the band's doing what they do best : touring, playing, spitting rough facts about the band's myth and bollocks...independently.
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The Assassin
The Brandals Lyrics

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I walk down on my knees and pray
I hold on to my breath all day
I was unloving, mistreated kind
I will hunt you down with no sound
Unforgiving, bleed unkind
In our bed I’ll lay down my crime

I look down on the bottles all night

I sold my soul to keep you satisfied
Slowly creeping, going nowhere
Nothing’s seems too bright when I’m there
Wet and weeping, frozen stare
I’m ready to sleep when I hear her manic screaming
And then she said..
Oh, you don’t understand
How a woman would stand, why don’t you just..

Get off my bed
Just leave the money
Look here honey
I’m already dead

Get off the phone
Don’t need your loving’

I’m already dead
I’m already dead

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Assassin" by The Brandals convey a sense of desperation and resignation, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and self-destruction.

In the first verse, the singer describes their state of despair, feeling unloved and mistreated. They express a desire for revenge, vowing to silently track down their betrayer and confront them. This suggests a sense of anger and a longing for justice or closure.

The second verse introduces the singer's self-destructive tendencies. They turn to alcohol as a means to numb their pain and maintain a facade of satisfaction. However, their actions only lead to a stagnant existence, with no progress or happiness. The reference to being "wet and weeping" and having a "frozen stare" depicts a state of emotional paralysis and hopelessness.

The chorus captures the breaking point in the singer's relationship. The woman they are involved with expresses her frustration and disappointment. She demands that the singer leave her alone and let go of their attempts to fix things. She reveals her own emotional death, expressing that she is already beyond redemption or salvation.

The final lines of the song emphasize the singer's isolation and despair. They are told to "get off the phone" and are rejected from offering their love or support. The repeated phrase "I'm already dead" reflects the character's emotional and mental state, suggesting that they have given up on themselves and any hope of finding happiness or fulfillment in their relationship.

Overall, "The Assassin" explores the destructive nature of love, the consequences of betrayal, and the emotional toll it takes on individuals. It showcases the internal struggle of the singer, who longs for resolution and connection but ultimately succumbs to self-destructive patterns. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a broken relationship and the profound impact it has on the individuals involved.

Line by Line Meaning

I walk down on my knees and pray
I humbly plead and pray

I hold on to my breath all day
I suppress my emotions throughout the day

I was unloving, mistreated kind
I was once someone who lacked love and was treated poorly

I will hunt you down with no sound
I will silently seek you out

Unforgiving, bleed unkind
Without mercy, causing emotional pain

In our bed I’ll lay down my crime
Within our relationship, I will accept responsibility for my wrongdoings

I look down on the bottles all night
I spend my nights consumed by alcohol

I sold my soul to keep you satisfied
I compromised my values to make you happy

Slowly creeping, going nowhere
Gradually losing direction and purpose

Nothing’s seems too bright when I’m there
Everything loses its brightness when I am present

Wet and weeping, frozen stare
Crying and cold, unable to express emotions