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.
Solar Panel Asses
The Locust Lyrics
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The trumpet players can't bleed without them.
The spinster mechanic is late to work
No eat, no sleep, ect.
Well what did you expect?
Purple headed warriors on the front lines?
Guilt absorption in a two ass radius
Bragging about your salad tossing
Leaving you full of amino acids
The lyrics to The Locust's song "Solar Panel Asses" are disjointed and surreal, as is typical of the band's style. However, there are a few key themes and images that can be discerned. The first line, "Give back those dirty plungers," is presumably directed at someone who has borrowed a tool and not returned it. However, the following line, "The trumpet players can't bleed without them," is nonsensical and seems intended to confuse the listener.
The next two lines appear to describe a worker who is exhausted and overworked, with the phrase "No eat, no sleep, ect." suggesting that they are neglecting their basic needs in order to keep working. The line "Well what did you expect?" is ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as a criticism of the capitalist system that demands such extreme dedication to work. The final line of the stanza, "Purple headed warriors on the front lines?" is cryptic, but it could be a reference to soldiers or laborers who are fighting a difficult battle.
Line by Line Meaning
Give back those dirty plungers
Return the tools needed for creating chaos and noise.
The trumpet players can't bleed without them.
The band members need those tools in order to make their music and express themselves.
The spinster mechanic is late to work
The person responsible for maintaining the equipment is behind schedule.
No eat, no sleep, ect.
The mechanic is working tirelessly and without break to get the job done.
Well what did you expect?
Considering the circumstances and the chaotic environment, there is no surprise that things are not going smoothly.
Purple headed warriors on the front lines?
Is it possible that there are brave and unconventional people leading the charge?
Social sardines for a better tomorrow
People are tightly packed together and finding ways to work collaboratively for a brighter future.
Guilt absorption in a two ass radius
Feeling shame and responsibility for one's actions in close proximity to others.
Bragging about your salad tossing
Boasting about insignificant or trivial things.
Leaving you full of amino acids
Ultimately, these things do not truly satisfy or fulfill us.
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