The Pink Spiders stormed the Nashville music scene in late 2003, and by January of 2004, the band released their first EP, called The Pink Spiders are Taking Over!. They signed with CI Records in the summer of 2004. A mere three months after their EP was released, several major-label offers were on the table, and, in April of 2005, the band signed with Geffen Records. The Pink Spiders have since been named as one of Alternative Press' "100 Bands you need to know in 2006."
The Pink Spiders released their major label debut on August 1st, 2006, entitled Teenage Graffiti. The first single, Little Razorblade, debuted on MTV's Total Request Live as a premiere.
Their third studio album, Sweat It Out, was released on September 23, 2008, after a long wait since the announcement of the CD. The CD hit with it's single "Gimme Chemicals" and soon followed up with a music video shortly after it's release. Before the album's release, founding members John Decious and Bob Ferrari left the band and were replaced by Nathan Hansen (bass), Josh Watson (guitar) and Nick Slack (drums).
On August 31, 2009, Matt Friction posted a blog on his MySpace stating that the band was taking an extended hiatus and that his primary focus on his new band, called Matt Friction & The Cheap Shots.
Towards the end of 2010 the band began to reconnect, the original lineup played a gig together and announced their intent to begin touring again.
On March 22, 2011 the band released their single "Cherry Chapstick" which also contained the song "Sad Style." These are the first songs released since the bands reformation.
The Pink Spiders intend to begin touring again in early April 2011, although Jon Decious has once again left the band and has been replaced by Brandon Jazz.
Truth Or Dare
The Pink Spiders Lyrics
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As the days went on and on,
Going through the motions,
Holding on to better years
But now all you'll hear from me
Is a familiar melody,
From the wires to the speakers
To your tired ears
So truth or dare, let me hear it
Say you'll stay like you mean it
Or don't let go 'til it feels like
Nothing's changed and nothing's wrong
With the things you tried to take
That I need to stay awake,
That I need to trade
The action for the old routine
So truth or dare, let me hear it
Say you'll stay like you mean it
Or don't let go 'til it feels like
Nothing's changed and nothing's wrong
'Cause day by day she's a little
Closer still to the middle,
So kiss and kill me a little
More and more until you're gone
'Cause every single minute
I'm drowning out there
And every single argument's endless
And I know ever indiscretion
Is breaking your heart
And every bad decision
Every bad decision is defenseless
So truth or dare, let me hear it
Say you'll stay like you mean it
Or don't let go 'til it feels like
Nothing's changed and nothing's wrong
'Cause day by day she's a little
Closer still to the middle,
So kiss and kill me a little
More and more until you're gone
The Pink Spiders' "Truth or Dare" explores the theme of uncertainty in a relationship. The singer questions whether it was easy for their partner to let go of the relationship as they went through the motions of holding onto better years. The lyrics allude to a sense of resignation in the singer's voice, as if they are now aware that the relationship is going nowhere. The line "now all you'll hear from me is a familiar melody" could be interpreted as the singer giving up and repeating the same old song.
The chorus asks the partner to either stay committed or let go completely, without keeping the singer in limbo. The singer is willing to compromise and trade the routine of the relationship for action and excitement, but the partner seems ambivalent. The lyrics "every bad decision is defenseless" suggest that both parties have harmed the relationship, and there is a sense of guilt and regret.
The lyrics' powerful imagery, soulful vocals, and haunting melody make Truth or Dare a moving and deeply personal song. It may resonate with listeners who have been in similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it easy all along?
Was it effortless for you to hold on to the relationship and continue with the routine?
As the days went on and on,
As time passed, did it become monotonous and dull for you?
Going through the motions,
Did you continue with the relationship without much thought or emotion?
Holding on to better years
Did you cling to the hope of the good times that you shared before?
But now all you'll hear from me
From now on, my words will only be songs that you've heard before.
Is a familiar melody,
I will only repeat the same words and actions.
From the wires to the speakers
From the source of the music to the sound appearing from the singers, the sound will be familiar.
To your tired ears
To ears that have already heard the same thing again and again.
So truth or dare, let me hear it
Now, it's time to hear the truth or accept a task.
Say you'll stay like you mean it
Promise me that you'll remain with me genuinely.
Or don't let go 'til it feels like
If you don't mean it, don't leave until everything feels unchanged.
Nothing's changed and nothing's wrong
Let's pretend that nothing has gone wrong or nothing has changed.
With the things you tried to take
You tried to take things from me,
That I need to stay awake,
These things are what keep me alive and sustained.
That I need to trade
I may have to give up something in return,
The action for the old routine
To revert back to the old and familiar patterns of our relationship.
'Cause day by day she's a little
Every day, she drifts a little
Closer still to the middle,
and it seems like she's losing feelings and becoming indifferent.
So kiss and kill me a little
So, in the meantime, let's indulge in pleasure(maybe just to pretend) or let me feel the pain a bit,
More and more until you're gone
until you lose all feelings or emotions for me.
'Cause every single minute
Every passing moment
I'm drowning out there
I feel like I'm suffocating and losing myself.
And every single argument's endless
Every fight we have is never-ending
And I know every indiscretion
I know that every mistake or wrong action
Is breaking your heart
Is hurting you deeply.
And every bad decision
Every wrong decision
Every bad decision is defenseless
is not justifiable.
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.