The Disco Biscuits are also well-known for their ability to run long sets together, sometimes even playing their songs backwards, in styles referred to as "inverted" and "dyslexic." An inverted version of a song occurs when the band starts a song by playing its ending segment, followed immediately by its beginning segment and a jam that segues out of that song and into another. A dyslexic song is played the same way as an inverted one, with its main difference being that the pieces of the song are not played consecutively (e.g. ending of 1 -> 2, 3, 4, beginning of 1 -> 5). Another technique employed by the band is a fakeout, which occurs when the band plays a jam that usually leads into one song, but segues into another unexpectedly.
Due to the separation of their segments, dyslexic songs can begin on one night's show and end the next night. The nature of their setlists is both a blessing and a curse; while the myriad variations on their songs are interesting to hardcore fans of the band, it can confuse people who are not already familiar with their catalog. This forces the listener to be immediately willing to immerse themselves in the Disco Biscuits' large catalog, which can prove to be a rather overwhelming task for novices to undertake. On the other hand, many are fascinated by the game of "what song are they going to play next", and are disappointed when their ears are attuned enough to know the answers in advance.
The band has 2 rock operas as part of their catalog: the Hot Air Balloon (written by guitarist Jon Gutwillig) and the Chemical Warfare Brigade (written by bassist Marc Brownstein).
On 11/5/04 The Disco Biscuits announced that drummer Sam Altman was leaving the band to attend medical school. The band had toured only sporadically from the end of the summer of 2003 until Sammy's official departure was confirmed. The band announced that Allen Aucoin would replace Altman as the full-time drummer on 12/12/05, ending months of speculation.
In 2007, the band co-headlined the D.U.M.B. (Disco-Umphrey's McGee-Biscuits) tour with Umphrey's McGee. Bandmembers from both Umphrey's and Bisco have further more found each other in the Brain Damaged Eggmen, a Pink Floyd and Beatles coverband
Discography
* Encephalous Crime (self-released, 1996)
* Uncivilized Area (1998)
* Bisco Lives (2000)
* They Missed the Perfume (2001)
* SeΓ±or Boombox (2002)
* TranceFusion Radio Broadcast Vol. 1-4 (2003)
* Wind at Four to Fly (2006)
* Rocket 3 (2007)
* Planet Anthem (2010)
Hope
The Disco Biscuits Lyrics
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The alphabet and a master plan,
Settled in the trees and growing like a vine,
A delivery arriving back in time.
The officer revolt walks the beat with a bang,
For a millisecond and a boomerang,
As they walk away singing the peace is not so strong,
But silly as it is, when you can bang your head,
And who needs history when time just moves ahead,
As everything you want brings something else instead,
A hammerhead might taste the blood,
A ladybug might see the red,
There was a princess, her friend the mouse, and his little cheese,
And she wore these tiny slippers wear you'd think her toes were squeezed,
As she smiles on a swing, glides above a flower bed,
The gentle nature of a woman gives me hope to rest my head.
And hope fuels generations.
And hope can start your car.
And hope is the root of fantasy.
It's nothing but a star.
Which may be fleeting, may be bright.
May keep you staring at the night.
Where one might question what life will be.
Quietly, I ask myself, 'Is there still hope for me?'
Hope is a generation.
Bang your head in the car.
And what is the root of fantasy?
Lay your bet on a star.
The lyrics to The Disco Biscuits's song "Hope" speak to the power of hope in generating and fueling positivity and progress in the world. The opening lines suggest a previous state of harmony and balance in the world, personified metaphorically as a "mellow" world settled in trees and growing like a vine. However, the subsequent lines suggest a sense of chaos and disruption, with the image of an "officer revolt" walking the beat with a "bang" and the realization that peace is not so strong as to turn the "inside to the out and right to wrong." The song then transitions to a more positive and celebratory tone, with the lines "silly as it is, when you can bang your head" and "everything you want brings something else instead" suggesting a sense of joy in the present moment and the ability to find pleasure and fulfillment in unexpected places. The song concludes with a reflection on the nature of hope itself as a powerful force that fuels generations, fuels creativity and imagination, and offers a glimmer of light in even the darkest of moments. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that hope is a necessary ingredient for achieving a better future, both on a personal and societal level, and that even in the face of uncertainty and adversity, it is possible to find comfort and inspiration in the simple act of hoping for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Mellow was the world when it began,
The world was once a calm and relaxed place.
The alphabet and a master plan,
It was created with purpose and intention, even language.
Settled in the trees and growing like a vine,
It grew and evolved in a natural way.
A delivery arriving back in time.
Even the present is a reflection of the past.
The officer revolt walks the beat with a bang,
A revolution against authority occurs with force.
For a millisecond and a boomerang,
But just like the trajectory of a boomerang, the peace won't last long.
As they walk away singing the peace is not so strong,
The fleeting nature of peace is acknowledged and understood.
To turn the inside to the out and right to wrong
This turmoil is enough to turn the world on its head and obliterate any sense of right and wrong.
But silly as it is, when you can bang your head,
Despite the chaos, sometimes it's possible to find joy in simplicity, like head-banging.
And who needs history when time just moves ahead,
In times of war, the past is not celebrated, the focus is on the present and the future.
As everything you want brings something else instead,
Desires can lead to unintended consequences.
A hammerhead might taste the blood,
Even dangerous creatures can be unaware of the effect they have on others.
A ladybug might see the red,
Meanwhile, a small, innocent creature could notice the violence.
There was a princess, her friend the mouse, and his little cheese,
The idea of royalty and companionship is introduced, along with the value of food.
And she wore these tiny slippers wear you'd think her toes were squeezed,
A detail about the princess's footwear is shared to show the unfairness of societal expectations.
As she smiles on a swing, glides above a flower bed,
The princess finds joy in simple pleasures of nature.
The gentle nature of a woman gives me hope to rest my head.
The kindness and nurturing spirit of women can give comfort and inspiration to others.
And hope fuels generations.
The idea of hope is powerful enough to drive entire groups of people.
And hope can start your car.
Hope can keep you going even when things are difficult or uncertain.
And hope is the root of fantasy.
Fantasies and dreams are often born out of a desire for a better future.
It's nothing but a star.
Hope is the tiniest flicker of light in the darkness.
Which may be fleeting, may be bright.
Hope is unpredictable - it can be intense and short-lived or it can burn softly for a long time.
May keep you staring at the night.
Hope can be so alluring that people can become obsessed with it.
Where one might question what life will be.
A deep, philosophical contemplation of existence can be prompted by the mere presence of hope.
Quietly, I ask myself, 'Is there still hope for me?'
In times of personal struggle, the question of whether hope still exists for oneself can arise.
Hope is a generation.
Hope can extend beyond individual people to entire generations and cultures.
Bang your head in the car.
Despite the gravity of the preceding lines, sometimes the best thing to do is just enjoy some music and rock out.
And what is the root of fantasy?
The source of our deepest desires and fantasies is often a lack or a longing for something missing.
Lay your bet on a star.
Despite the unpredictability and uncertainty of hope, it is still worth investing oneself in it.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATACHA ATLAS, NITIN SAWHNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@republicansgoaway
this one takes me to that "place"
@_4lec
a hammerhead might taste the blood, a ladybug might see the red
@williamwright4317
Which May be fleeting it may be right. it keeps you staring at the night. But one might question what life will be, so quietly I ask myself... is there still hope for me?
@eborg20
Fuck anybody hating on disco biscuits this a shredder πΊ
@keithnercesian6595
AND HOPE CAN START YOUR CAR
@muddyman1622
hope builds generations