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.
Pickup Truck Full Of Forty Minutes
The Locust Lyrics
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Silent sirens
Calm and brutal
Kingdom comes
Praying dagger (drunk and haggard)
Found a sin and pulled the pin
His number is up...
The Locust's "Pickup Truck Full of Forty Minutes" is a song full of enigmatic lyrics that leave a lot to the listener's interpretation. "White Nights" is a reference to the Arctic phenomenon of the sun never setting in the summer, which creates permanent daylight, and "Red Lights" is a metaphor that could possibly represent danger, violence, or death. "Silent sirens" and "calm and brutal" illustrate the juxtaposition of a peaceful and violent world, while "Kingdom comes" can be interpreted as a biblical reference to the end of times.
The second stanza is even more complex than the first. "Praying dagger" can be seen as a reference to a weapon used in sacrifices or a metaphor for a prayer that aims to harm, while "drunk and haggard" suggests that the person praying is not in their best state. "Found a sin and pulled the pin" could refer to committing an irreversible mistake, causing an explosive reaction. The last line of the verse, "That old f**k has run amok, his number is up," further suggests a situation of chaos and tumult.
Overall, "Pickup Truck Full of Forty Minutes" is a dark and mysterious song that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. The lyrics are open to different meanings and could be seen as an allegory for different situations such as war, personal struggles, or societal issues.
Line by Line Meaning
'White Nights' (Red Lights)
The contradiction of the peaceful 'white nights' and the alerting 'red lights'.
Silent sirens
Sirens usually make loud sounds but in this context, they're not. A contradiction to usual situation.
Calm and brutal
Being serene/hushed but in a way that's merciless/violent.
Kingdom comes
Mentioning 'kingdom come', a religious term used to signify death, and most likely talking about a fatal occurrence.
Praying dagger (drunk and haggard)
A desperate, pleading person who's drunk and exhausted. Mentions a dagger meaning a plea or prayer with sharpness.
Found a sin and pulled the pin
Choosing to indulge in a wrongdoing and then taking action by 'pulling a pin' or taking a drastic move to start the situation.
That old fuck has run amok
Someone misbehaving in a vulnerable, reckless way. 'Old fuck' means someone elder but why they're involved is unclear.
His number is up...
Implying that he's done something dangerous, and his fate is sealed. Could be arrested, caught, or killed.
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Wil 🚨
this reminds me so much of zorn
Dimas Kurnia
first of all