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.
Master and Servant
The Locust Lyrics
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We like to play, you see
A game with added reality
You treat me like a dog
Get me down on my knees
We call it master and servant
We call it master and servant
It's a lot like life
This play between the sheets
With you on top and me underneath
Forget all about equality
Let's play master and servant
Let's play master and servant
It's a lot like life
And that's what's appealing
If you despise that throwaway feeling
From disposable fun
Then this is the one
Domination's the name of the game
In bed or in life
They're both just the same
Except in one you're fulfilled
At the end of the day
Let's play master and servant
Let's play master and servant
Let's play master and servant
Come on, master and servant
The lyrics to The Locust's song Master and Servant are about a type of sexual role-playing game called "master and servant." The song describes the game as a "play between the sheets" in which one person is the dominant "master" and the other is the submissive "servant." The singer describes being treated like a dog and being made to get down on their knees. The song suggests that this game is a way to forget about equality and to embrace domination as the name of the game.
The lyrics also suggest that the appeal of the game is the feeling of being fulfilled at the end of the day. The lyrics contrast "disposable fun" with this type of sexual play which seems to provide a deeper sense of satisfaction. The song suggests that this type of play can be applied not just in the bedroom, but in life as well. The lyrics make a statement about domination and submission and suggest that it is a common theme that exists in both sexual and non-sexual relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new game
We are introducing a new activity
We like to play, you see
We find pleasure in partaking in this
A game with added reality
This game has elements of real-life situations
You treat me like a dog
You control me and make me feel inferior
Get me down on my knees
You have me in a submissive position
We call it master and servant
We have named this game 'master and servant'
It's a lot like life
This activity shares similarities with everyday life
This play between the sheets
This activity takes place in the bedroom
With you on top and me underneath
You have the power and control in this scenario
Forget all about equality
Equality is not a concern in this game
Let's play master and servant
We should partake in the game 'master and servant'
It's a lot like life
Again, this activity is similar to real life
And that's what's appealing
This is why we find it alluring
If you despise that throwaway feeling
If you dislike short, meaningless experiences
From disposable fun
Resulting in momentary pleasure
Then this is the one
This is the game for you
Domination's the name of the game
The goal is to have power and control
In bed or in life
Both in the bedroom and in real life
They're both just the same
They both involve power dynamics
Except in one you're fulfilled
One leads to a feeling of satisfaction
At the end of the day
When everything is said and done
Let's play master and servant
Once again, let's play 'master and servant'
Let's play master and servant
Reiterating the desire to participate in this activity
Come on, master and servant
Encouraging the other person to engage in this game
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN LEE GORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Julianna Futakiné Kis
Már évek óta kerestem ezt a feldolgozást, nagyon tetszik, egyszerűen tökéletes.
Pulsar76
Much better and soulful than archaic original.
peca németh
nagyon jó kis feldolgozás
peca németh
great DM tribute
Jaroslav Michl
...i thought it will be Justin Pearson´s Locust :D
EatMehKeyblade
Interesting..
Veronikaynadamas
That girl on the pic... Is she waiting for something???
Kurtis w/a -K-
$ !