The Locust was formed by Justin Pearson, Bobby Bray, Dylan Scharf, Dave Warshaw, and Dave Astor. After a number of personnel changes, they arrived at their current four-piece lineup in 2001, consisting of Pearson, Bray, Gabe Serbian, and Joey Karam. Originally a powerviolence band with a strong tendency towards synth-based passages, they have more recently stripped down much of their past sound, but retained the heavy distortion, synthesizers, screamed vocals, and intense stage presence. On the band's unique sound and live presentations, singer/bassist Justin Pearson has said, "I wanted to change the way people perceive music, or maybe just destroy it in general." Their music is complex, dynamic and fast-paced, often featuring abrupt and inconsistent time-signature changes. These erratic elements are, according to guitarist Bobby Bray, "a reflection of perhaps how our brains have to function in order to be able to do anything in the Western societies we live in."
The Locust have a unique stage presence: costumed in skin-tight, full body nylon suits (which the band refer to as uniforms), they have at times come across to first-time viewers as frightening. The last 5 different suits were designed and made by Ben Warwas. Unlike most bands, which normally have the drums set up behind the other members, the four members of The Locust are usually all positioned in a line at the front of the stage. The group recommends that in order to get the full impact of the music, one should see them live. The Locust boycotts Clear Channel Communications and refuse to play in any Clear Channel-owned venues. This boycott affected a 2005 tour with Fantômas as well as another tour with Yeah Yeah Yeahs. They also have a policy of only playing all-ages shows. The band's lyrics range from stream-of-consciousness poetry to satirical portrayals of mainstream ideas of sexuality to political commentary and critiques of religion.
Anything Jesus Does I Can Do Better
The Locust Lyrics
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Who can kiss my ass
And imagine Mr. W
Sucking the fuck out of it.
What is your astrological sign?
Stop. Stop!
Would the owner of an ounce of dignity
Please contact the mall security?
Not funny, no, no.
Not funny, nope.
The Locust's "Anything Jesus Does I Can Do Better" is a satirical and provocative song that critiques religious and societal norms. The lyrics are filled with sarcasm and irreverence, challenging the idea of blind faith and the authority of figures like Jesus. The opening lines, "Everyday I add to the list of people/Who can kiss my ass/And imagine Mr. W/Sucking the fuck out of it," express a rebellion against conformity and a desire for personal autonomy. The reference to "Mr. W" is unclear, but it could be interpreted as a mockery of religious figures like Jesus, suggesting that even they are not above ridicule.
The next lines, "What is your astrological sign?/Stop. Stop!/Funny, hahaha," can be seen as a jab at the futility of horoscopes and similar trends that people follow blindly without questioning. The abrupt "stop" suggests that the singer doesn't want to hear about it and finds it ridiculous. The following lines, "Would the owner of an ounce of dignity/Please contact the mall security?/Not funny, no, no./Not funny, nope," take aim at social norms and expectations, implying that people who conform to them lack dignity or self-respect.
Overall, "Anything Jesus Does I Can Do Better" is a song that challenges authority, conformity, and societal norms, using sarcasm and irreverence as a tool.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I add to the list of people
Daily, I expand my record of individuals
Who can kiss my ass
Who can show me disrespect
And imagine Mr. W
And picture a particular person, Mr. W,
Sucking the fuck out of it.
Performing fellatio on me in a crude manner.
What is your astrological sign?
What zodiac sign do you possess?
Stop. Stop!
Cease your actions immediately!
Funny, hahaha.
Amusing, hehehe.
Would the owner of an ounce of dignity
If there is anyone with even the slightest amount of self-respect,
Please contact the mall security?
Please come forward to speak with the police stationed at the shopping center.
Not funny, no, no.
Not amusing, absolutely not!
Not funny, nope.
Not amusing, no way!
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Tom williams
This is weirdly catchy. I guess punk isn't dead; whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger.
*b
this shit is so weird lol but fun to listen to
Jesse Kotilinek
that ending riff is brutal
Julian Gioia
Kinda sounds like Set Fire To The Face On Fire by The Blood Brothers.
Mike S
Members of The Blood Brothers and The Locust formed a supergroup called Head Wound City and they're fuckin sick.
Ashley Downey
Yo it does lol
Cry Wolf Films
haha, most of their songs are way to hectic and messy to enjoy, but i always kinda liked this song. it's catchy it a very odd way.
dexikid
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck i miss the living room and the locust shows. and the traveler old man who followed
I'm so esoteric bro
Recommended to me based on heavy heavy low low. Fucking good job spotify.
Nesto Carrranza
First I was told this was powerviolece 2.0....then
I was told this was grindcore ...
I think This is experimental noise for pretentious spazz and Charles Bronson fans