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.
Cattle Mutilation
The Locust Lyrics
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The lyrics to The Locust's song Cattle Mutilation depict a sense of defiance and warning to those who have mistreated or abandoned the singer. The line "burnt out and left for dead" suggests that the singer has been pushed to their limits and feels exhausted both physically and emotionally. They are lashing out at those who have wronged them, insisting that they cannot be broken any further. The phrase "what goes around comes around" suggests that the singer believes in karma, and those who have wronged them will eventually face consequences for their actions.
The line "watch the fuck out" is a threat to those who have wronged the singer, indicating that they are not to be underestimated. The final line of the verse, "this is an abduction," adds an ominous tone to the lyrics. It is unclear who or what is being abducted, but it suggests that the singer is taking action against those who have wronged them.
Overall, the lyrics of Cattle Mutilation contain a sense of anger, frustration, and warning. The singer is not going to let themselves be pushed around anymore, and are ready to take action against those who have wronged them.
Line by Line Meaning
Burnt out and left for dead.
Completely exhausted and abandoned without any hope of recovery or support.
You can't break the broke.
It's impossible to bring down someone who's already hit rock bottom and doesn't have anything else to lose.
What goes around comes around.
Actions have consequences and eventually, the negative effects of one's destructive behavior will catch up to them.
Watch the fuck out.
Be extremely cautious and on guard as there's imminent danger lurking around.
This is an abduction.
A violent and forceful removal of someone or something from its original place or situation.
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