Their reputation for leaving people cheated or impregnated with obsession has now turned the world on it's ears. For the Plot the payoff is big; "Love in the Fascist Brothel" has that magical quality that drives people on to the stage and into the sweaty dance pit every night. That coupled with critical attention overseas and around the globe has international bands and journalists eagerly interested in all of their 2005 excursions to the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and their extensive tour of North America.
Their second-to-last release was an EP titled "INRI", on Art Fag Records.
On September 26th, 2006, The Plot announced via a Myspace bulletin that their then-current U.S tour would be the band's last before disbanding. Their final show was in their hometown of San Diego, and a posthumous release of a seven-song mini-LP entitled "Saviors & Suckers" on Three One G records was in the works, but Three One G has since said they will not be releasing the title.
Some members have formed Crocodiles.
Johnny
The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower Lyrics
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But that's its function
Were not who you were we say
We can only move forward
We can never look back.
The lyrics to The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower's song "Johnny You're All Grown Up" reflect on the idea of growth and change. The singer acknowledges that things are not the same as they were before, but that this is simply a part of life. The function of the past is to inform the present and the future, but it is not meant to be lived in or dwelled upon.
The dialogue between the two speakers highlights a disconnect between the old and the new. The singer who is "not who [they] were" indicates that they have changed and grown, and that they cannot go back to the way things were. The other speaker seems to be resistant to this change, clinging to nostalgia and longing for the past. The repetition of the phrase "we can never look back" asserts the importance of forward momentum and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Its not what it was he says
The singer acknowledges that things have changed, but emphasizes that it's still fulfilling its original purpose.
But that's its function
The singer emphasizes that the function of something cannot be changed, regardless of how it may have changed over time.
Were not who you were we say
The listener is reminded that people change over time and should not be judged solely on their past actions or identity.
We can only move forward
The artist emphasizes the importance of focusing on progress and moving forward rather than dwelling on the past.
We can never look back
The artist emphasizes that it's important to avoid dwelling on the past and instead focus on the present and future.
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