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.
The Perils of Believing in Round Squares
The Locust Lyrics
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"The Perils of Believing in Round Squares" is a song by The Locust that tries to tackle the issue of blind belief and fanaticism. The lyrics speak about the dangers that come with dismissing reason and logic for the sake of faith. The song encourages listeners to acknowledge that blindly following religious beliefs or other ideologies without questioning their rationality can lead to negative consequences.
The first line, "Reason and logic have been thrown out the window," is a clear indication of the song's central theme. The singer is pointing out that people are abandoning rational thinking processes for blind faith. The next line, "a jesus fish won't save you (from a car crash)," is an ironic statement that emphasizes that religious symbols are not sufficient to protect someone from harm. The lyrics also warn against fanaticism and encourage people to question ideologies that do not align with reason and logic. The line, "fanatic fits (will only) lead to a mental diaper rash," shows that blindly following something can be harmful and result in mental distress.
The song's final line, "the scoundrels just don't know it yet," is a call to action that challenges people to not let scoundrels get away with promoting beliefs that have no logical basis. The song urges the listeners to think critically and question everything they are told. The Locust's "The Perils of Believing in Round Squares" is a thought-provoking anthem that encourages people to embrace reason, logic, and critical thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Reason and logic have been thrown out the window.
Our society has abandoned rational thought and logical reasoning.
a jesus fish won't save you (from a car crash).
Religious symbols are powerless to prevent physical harm.
fanatic fits (will only) lead to a mental diaper rash.
Obsessive behavior and extreme beliefs will only cause harm to one's own mental well-being.
no matter how you look at it, worm food is worm food.
Regardless of who you are or what you accomplish, we will all eventually die and decompose.
reason and logic have been thrown out the window, the scoundrels just don't know it yet.
Even those who refuse to acknowledge the decline of rational thought are still affected by it.
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Mikeskiboshskiisme
Favorite song from the album
Mikeskiboshskiisme
@horsefacethemusic oh i know that! I love that album! i just didnt understand what it meant by remake.
yousaf asl
@Mikeskiboshskiisme Check out The Locust's "Peel Sessions"
Ben Wagner
What do they say at 0:33?
Bryan Vaccaro
Second verse, same as the first:
“Reason and logic have been thrown out the window
A jesus fish
Won't save you
Fanatic fits
Lead to a mental diaper rash”
Jose Luis Solorzano
wawawawawawawrrrrrrrrrrr
Mikeskiboshskiisme
@samarasz remake?