The God Awfuls emerged out of a rather desolate and/or uncultured section of LA, a potential influence in their style choice.
Floating around between high school bands, singer/guitarist Kevin De Franco and bassist Kyle Lumsden eventually crossed paths and formed the base of The God Awfuls. A few random band members passed through before the groundwork solidified with guitarist Chris La Fave and drummer John Skelly. Luckily, the popularity of punk rock in their area and their keen attitude gave them a boost. God Awfuls songs are typical punk rock, but they have considerably catchy choruses. The God Awfuls became highly acclaimed to "true" punks, due to attitudes towards "fake punk" all over the place.
Their debut album Next Stop, Armageddon showcases punkrock, and one such song, Watch It Fall, is featured on the 2005 skateboarding video game Tony Hawk's American Wasteland. It was produced by The Greedy Bros. (a.k.a. Blag of The Dwarves and engineering partner-in-crime Brad Cook).
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ORION
The God Awfuls Lyrics
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In "Orion" by The God Awfuls, the lyrics seem to be directed towards a person who is filled with anger, hatred, and negativity. The singer accuses this person of having their head up their ass, being too focused on one issue, and constantly looking for someone to blame. The description of this person's appearance includes tattoos, boots, and pretty white shirts, which implies that they are trying to present themselves in a certain way, perhaps to fit into a certain subculture or community. Despite their tough exterior, the singer believes that this person is actually scared and insecure, which is evident in their muttered comments and their lack of ability to back up their words with action.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you, you, you're fucking wasted and insane, you, you, you live your life in search of blame" which serves as a scathing critique of this person's behavior and attitude. The use of the name "Orion" at the end of the song could be a reference to the constellation, which has been associated with strength and courage in mythology. It could also be a way for the singer to assert their own strength in the face of this person's negativity, implying that they are like a shining star that cannot be dimmed by the other person's behavior.
Overall, "Orion" is a powerful song that speaks out against toxic masculinity, anger, and negativity. The lyrics are sharp, the music is intense, and the message is clear: it's time to stop blaming others and start taking responsibility for our own actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It must be hard with your head up your ass and a chip on your shoulder soap-box next with a one-track mind, tattoos, boots and pretty white shirts (hey).
You seem to have a lot of opinions without much self-reflection. You seem focused on a single ideology, and you try to broadcast it to others through your clothing and attitude.
Your running your mouth again, it's just a matter of time you'll be running away better go back and grab the boys, they'll tell you what it is you'd better say.
You talk a big game but don't have the skills or backbone to back it up. You rely on your friends to prop you up and give you the words to say when challenged.
You, you, you're fucking wasted and insane you, you, you live your life in search of blame always so try and prove you're brave and violent shoulda' used that right to remain silent scared little baby mutter under your breath about the racist right rape patriots hometown hero, top of the pops standing up to nothing you're a dead boy, OI OI.
You are constantly angry and irrational. You seek out people or groups to blame for your own problems, and try to prove yourself through aggression and violence. But deep down, you are scared and weak, and mutter hateful things instead of standing up for what you believe in. You are a dead boy, or someone who is on a path of self-destruction.
You, you, you'd better hide your head in shame from me Orion, Orion, Orion.
You should be ashamed of your behavior and attitude, and take a long hard look at yourself. This repeated refrain of 'Orion' may indicate that this is a warning directed towards someone named Orion, who may be a symbol of a better way of living, or a figure deserving of respect.
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.