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.
Your Mantel Disguised As A Psychic Sasquatch
The Locust Lyrics
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The sultry salesman worked
To keep his high heels on.
Oh, the doors are talking
Oh, the sheets are stained
A fleshy bowl of nonsense says,
"Apparently a slut's been made!"
Always do the dirty work?
It bit the chicken (The skin foresaw it)
And sultry heels worked
To keep the salesman high.
Can I touch your telepathic private parts?
The lyrics to The Locust's song Your Mantel Disguised As A Psychic Sasquatch are incredibly complex and abstract, making it difficult to give a straightforward interpretation. However, the song appears to be a surreal commentary on the nature of perception and reality, as well as the roles that people play in society.
The first three lines seem to describe a random series of disconnected events - a chicken being bitten, the foreskin "knowing" it (perhaps a reference to the saying "I smell something fishy"), and a salesman struggling to keep his high heels on. These events don't appear to be connected to each other, but perhaps they represent different facets of the same societal construct.
The next few lines use images of everyday objects to create a sense of disorientation and confusion. The doors and sheets are talking and stained, which could represent some kind of hidden messaging or subtext that is present in everyday life. The "fleshy bowl of nonsense" could refer to the body, which is often considered something that needs to be hidden or disguised in polite society. The idea of a "slut" being made suggests a sense of moral judgment or discrimination towards those who don't conform to societal norms.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the absurdity and hidden complexity of everyday life, and how people are often forced to play certain roles or wear certain masks in order to fit in.
Line by Line Meaning
The chicken bit it (The foreskin knew it)
The unexpected bit of bad luck happened, and it was never surprising to those who had seen the signs in advance.
The sultry salesman worked
To keep his high heels on.
The impressive, glamorous persona of the salesman required constant effort to maintain and present to the public.
Oh, the doors are talking
The circumstances and surroundings are indicating something significant about the present situation.
Oh, the sheets are stained
There is evidence of something unpleasant or shameful that has happened recently.
A fleshy bowl of nonsense says,
"Apparently a slut's been made!"
A nonsensical and unreliable source is making an inappropriate and disrespectful claim about someone else's behavior or reputation.
Why must the fortune teller
Always do the dirty work?
Why does the person who is supposed to provide guidance and foresight have to deal with the unpleasant and difficult aspects of life?
It bit the chicken (The skin foresaw it)
And sultry heels worked
To keep the salesman high.
The unfortunate consequences of a decision or action were anticipated but ignored, as the pursuit of fame and success continued despite the risks.
Can I touch your telepathic private parts?
A crude and inappropriate request for access to someone's innermost thoughts and feelings.
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mary lain
pure demonic shit right here. lmao! I feel sorry for those not called by Yah.