In the last year, Touché Amoré have become of vibrant part of the flourishing West Coast hardcore punk scene, successfully bridging gaps between subgenres. By playing their explosive and sincere music in every basement, VFW hall, club and space up and down the West coast, along side hardcore torchbearers Killing the Dream, Trash Talk and This is Hell as well as like-minded, discordant bands Ampere, Comadre and La Dispute, they have brought a feeling of togetherness and positivity to a scene they love. Unafraid to play their emotionally charged fury in front of uninitiated crowds, Touché Amoré has even shared the stage with upbeat pop-punk bands such as Broadway Calls and folk-punk heroes Fake Problems making close friends along the way.
"...To the Beat of a Dead Horse" marks a real turning point in the life of the band. Where TA's demo 7", on No Sleep Records, was full of promise, "...To the Beat of a Dead Horse," never feels fully realized: the guitars bend and weave but always maintain their drive, the rhythms are frequently off kilter but never off-time and the vocals are screamed at the edge of breaking up but they're always exciting, pleasing even. This record was completed not compromised.
The record features guest vocals by Thursday's Geoff Rickly and Modern Life Is War's Jeff Eaton. It was recorded by Alex Estrada at Earth City Studios and Mastered by Paul Miner(Suicide File, New Found Glory, Unbroken).
West Coast Hardcore powerhouse, 6131 Records(Alpha&Omega, Swamp Thing, Bad Seed) has teamed up with Geoff Rickly's new vinyl-only Collect Records(United Nations) to release this record in a beautiful duel LP/CD package.
After a spot on this year's Sound and Fury festival, the band will be touring extensively in support of "...To the Beat of a Dead Horse," with dates along side friends La Dispute and Envy among many others.
On November 19, 2010 it was announced that the band had signed to Deathwish records and will enter the studio this winter to record their new album, to be released in early 2011.
On February 21, 2011 it was announced that their new record "Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me" was finished and will be soon released on Deathwish records.
DNA
Touche Amore Lyrics
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regardless of the time, it’s just how I was
made. To explain; I’m here for a reason so
make use of me. I’m hungry and I’m thirsty so
I hope you’ll be joining. My Father is a helper
but my Father made mistakes. I see myself in
him as I’m a product of his ways. You can stay
here tonight, I won’t ask any questions. Don’t
here tonight. I’d be a liar if I said I was ready
for this. I have a past and a poison, that I can
admit. But this is what I need to bury the years
of debris to break the circle of the cycles and
stop living vicariously and start living for me.
The lyrics of Touche Amore's song DNA express the singer's willingness to serve and be of use to others, as well as their struggle with past mistakes and toxic behavior. The opening lines of the song demonstrate the singer's eagerness to help, indicating that they are willing to drop everything and be there for someone else in need. However, they also reveal that this behavior is innate, part of their very being, likely a result of the values imparted to them by their father. These values are complicated, as the singer acknowledges that their father "made mistakes" and that they themselves have been shaped by his actions.
The lyrics go on to suggest that the singer is trying to break free from their past, to move beyond the patterns of behavior that they have learned, and to live for themselves. They invite someone to stay with them, not out of politeness, but as a suggestion, perhaps recognizing that this is an opportunity for them to do something positive for another person. The singer admits to having a "poison" in their past, something that has held them back and created "years of debris," yet they also express that this is what they need to overcome in order to move on and prevent the cycle from continuing.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea of inherited behavior, the difficulty of breaking free from old patterns, and the importance of seizing opportunities for growth and positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Just say the word and I’ll be on my way,
I am at your disposal anytime you need me, regardless of the hour, since I was born with a purpose.
regardless of the time, it’s just how I was made.
Time should not be a hindrance or an excuse; my innate nature is to be of service to you.
To explain; I’m here for a reason so make use of me.
I am alive for a higher purpose, and you can benefit from my existence by using me as a tool.
I’m hungry and I’m thirsty so I hope you’ll be joining.
I crave for more than just basic sustenance, and I want you to be part of my pursuit of something greater.
My Father is a helper but my Father made mistakes.
My dad has always been a compassionate figure, though he is not immune to making errors in judgment.
I see myself in him as I’m a product of his ways.
I resemble my dad in several ways because I have grown under his influences and teachings.
You can stay here tonight, I won’t ask any questions.
You are welcome to lodge here for the night without fear of being interrogated or judged.
Don’t call it polite, it’s just a suggestion.
It is not a matter of courtesy; rather, it is entirely up to you whether you stay or not.
Please stay here tonight.
I sincerely hope you choose to spend the evening in this place.
I’d be a liar if I said I was ready for this.
I must admit that I am not entirely prepared for whatever lies ahead.
I have a past and a poison, that I can admit.
I acknowledge that I am carrying some harmful baggage from my past that I need to confront.
But this is what I need to bury the years of debris
Still, I recognize the necessity of leaving behind the filth and clutter of my life experiences.
to break the circle of the cycles and stop living vicariously
I am determined to break free from the vicious cycles that have been defining my life for too long and to stop living through other people's experiences.
and start living for me.
It is time to put myself first and to start living a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.