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.
Hairspray Suppository
The Locust Lyrics
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The opening line of The Locust's song Hairspray Suppository is a statement about how illness is not something that anyone wants in their life, but rather a burden that has to be dealt with. It highlights how many people struggle with illness on a daily basis and how it can impact their lives beyond just physical symptoms. The song implies that there is a struggle in finding a cure and dealing with the consequences of the illness.
The second line of the song talks about how some things are started but never finished, which can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Perhaps the songwriter is commenting on how some individuals may start to take their health seriously only to stop partway through due to the difficulty and discomfort of the process. The title of the song, Hairspray Suppository, could be a reference to the many products that claim to heal but ultimately offer only surface-level solutions, just like how hairspray is a temporary solution to a hairstyle. The song then goes on to talk about the importance of timely intervention which could mean how quick intervention can prevent things from spiraling out of control, or how specific interventions may need to happen within a certain time frame to be effective.
Overall, The Locust's Hairspray Suppository is a commentary on dealing with illness, keeping up with treatments and suffering the consequences of ignoring one's health.
Line by Line Meaning
Illness is a problem, not a convenience.
Sickness is a serious issue and not something that should be taken lightly or used for personal gain.
sometimes things are started and never finished.
Tasks or projects may begin, but never come to completion.
the stitch out of time never saves nine.
Procrastination and delaying a task will not necessarily result in a successful outcome.
diagnosed with a fucking illness.
Having a medical condition that is not desirable or enjoyable, but can affect one's life significantly.
rome was never build in a day.
Accomplishments or progress takes time and patience, as Rome was not constructed overnight.
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