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)
* Señor Boombox (2002)
* TranceFusion Radio Broadcast Vol. 1-4 (2003)
* Wind at Four to Fly (2006)
* Rocket 3 (2007)
* Planet Anthem (2010)
Konkrete
The Disco Biscuits Lyrics
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Maybe you'd believe.
Maybe it would be real to me.
Crawl
All these miniaturized fantasies when you deserve it all,
And I'd wait but you�d make me wait just grab your hand and say
I don't mind if I have to sit and wait.
Cut diamonds on my teeth,
Feels good so much the soul flows like I said we flow,
I don't mind,
I don't mind when you turn and walk away.
Myself is out of control
Myself is out of control
Witness what no one sees,
Your laziness as you fall apart on the sidelines.
As the rain will fall on power lines.
This Freaking out and disposing
And I think I witness miracles from sipping on your potion.
The words are garbled like alphabet soup
Served by an image of your mother dressed in last night's clothes
covered in a big wet smile.
I don't mind.
I don't mind when you turn and walk away
Myself is out of control
Myself is out of control
Insane with your brain,
god knows all facts in your brain.
Search through the tired and mended scene.
all your body falls absentee
Myself is out of control
Myself is out of control
Myself is out of control
Myself is out of control
The lyrics to The Disco Biscuits' song Konkrete are somewhat ambiguous, but seem to be exploring themes of control, surrender, and self-discovery. The singer begins by suggesting that if they existed in another person's dream, that person might believe in them more, or that they might believe more in their own reality. The lines "all these miniaturized fantasies when you deserve it all" seem to suggest that the singer and their listener are settling for less than they deserve, perhaps out of fear or a lack of confidence.
The idea of control and surrender is explored further in lines like "cut diamonds on my teeth, skin off my taint" which could be interpreted as self-harm or self-mutilation, but also as a kind of purification or release. The singer seems to be seeking a way to let go of themselves, to let their soul flow freely, and to witness the miraculous effects of surrendering to someone else's influence or potion.
The final lines of the song, "Myself is out of control, Myself is out of control," suggest a loss of stability or identity, but also a kind of acceptance or surrender to the chaos of the moment. The repeated refrain of "I don't mind" seems to suggest a willingness to let go and let things happen, whatever the consequences might be.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I was in your dream?
I wonder if you would believe in me if I existed only in your dream.
Maybe you'd believe.
Perhaps you would accept my reality within your dream.
Maybe it would be real to me.
My existence in your dream might feel genuine to me.
Crawl
Begging for your attention and affection.
All these miniaturized fantasies when you deserve it all,
You settle for less when you are worthy of much more.
And I'd wait but you�d make me wait just grab your hand and say
I am willing to wait for you, but all you have to do is take my hand and ask me to stay.
I don't mind if I have to sit and wait.
I am okay with waiting for you, as long as you ultimately choose me.
Cut diamonds on my teeth,
My words are sharp and valuable like diamonds.
Skin off my taint.
Being vulnerable and revealing my most intimate aspects.
Feels good so much the soul flows like I said we flow,
It brings me joy and connection, our shared experience and connection.
I don't mind,
I am not bothered by the situation or the outcome.
I don't mind when you turn and walk away.
I am okay with you leaving me, even though it hurts.
Myself is out of control
I feel like I am losing myself and my grip on reality.
Witness what no one sees,
I observe things that others are unable to perceive.
Your laziness as you fall apart on the sidelines.
You are too passive and uninvolved to succeed or improve.
As the rain will fall on power lines.
Signifying a disconnection or power outage in our relationship.
This Freaking out and disposing
A chaotic and erratic emotional response to a situation.
And I think I witness miracles from sipping on your potion.
Metaphor for experiencing profound and otherworldly experiences due to being around this person.
The words are garbled like alphabet soup
The conversation is confusing and nonsensical.
Served by an image of your mother dressed in last night's clothes covered in a big wet smile.
A bizarre and unsettling image that is difficult to interpret.
Insane with your brain, god knows all facts in your brain.
Experiencing madness and obsession due to trying to understand and connect with this person's thoughts and knowledge.
Search through the tired and mended scene.
Trying to find meaning and healing in a worn-out and exhausted situation.
all your body falls absentee
Your physical presence is lacking and ineffective.
Myself is out of control
I am still struggling to maintain my emotional and mental stability.
Myself is out of control
My inner turmoil and confusion are still unresolved.
Myself is out of control
My personal struggles are consuming me.
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Levi Rhodes
I've been listening to this song for 3 years and it is still one of my all time favorite jams, I almost forgot about this, so glad I found it again.
silver
+Amber The Vampire no need to troll the page..we all know this album sucked
Levi Rhodes
Nic Valenzuela dude I actually like the song. sorry you don't?
silver
Violet Aurora I'm working a skull shredder called konkrete we spell it with the "K" tho cuz this track is going to hit harder then fucking hades and even its title needs to remind fans of my lyrical Brillancy and my secret love of drugs that would make a ancient centaur go blind.
"Jon the barber "
Robert
"Insane with your brain
God knows all facts in your brain
Search through the tired and mended scene
All your body falls absentee"
...awesome part
Troy Mueller
vinyl?