TSUNAMI BOMB’s debut album, “The Ultimate Escape” on Kung Fu Records received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone later naming it as one of their Top 50 Pop-Punk albums of all time. Despite line-up changes, TSUNAMI BOMB’s resilience has allowed them to release multiple albums through the years, including their most recent LP,
“The Spine That Binds” on Jello Biafra’s label, Alternative Tentacles Records. Their ability to infuse emotional depth into their impactful and unforgettable songs has long established their contribution to shaping the punk rock landscape.
With a longtime lineup consisting of founding bassist Dominic Davi, whose pulsating driving rhythms anchor the band's music, founding keyboardist/vocalist Oobliette Sparks, whose haunting melodies and powerhouse vocals add depth and texture, founding drummer Gabe Lindeman, whose thunderous beats drive the band's relentless energy, singer Kate Jacobi, whose emotive vocals lead the charge with passion and intensity, and guitarist Andrew Pohl, whose searing riffs and unforgettable dynamic tone elevate the band's sonic landscape.
Over the years, TSUNAMI BOMB has evolved and matured while always staying true to their signature sound. Continuing to push boundaries and deliver an experience that is both powerful and unforgettable, solidifying TSUNAMI BOMB’s place as a prominent force within the punk rock scene.
Discography
B-Movie Queens (1999)
Mayhem on the High Seas (1999)
The Invasion From Within (2000)
The Ultimate Escape (2002)
The Definitive Act (2004)
Dawn On A Funeral Day
Tsunami Bomb Lyrics
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Because they're on the ground
The air is brown
We're trapped in this town
Let me go - I can't breathe
I drag myself through the debris
I never felt more alone than on this starry road
The chill of dawn on a funeral day
(I lie in unrest) While heavy dirt falls to my chest
(I fade away) And the hollow phantoms stay
Imagination in a chokehold, I've been steamrolled by gold records
Inspectors are watching over me, under lock and key
Chalk my outline; they'd talk of this if I'd died from a broken heart
They've taken art, turned it to something they think (We'll buy)
The air is warm but I feel grey
The chill of dawn on a funeral day
(I lie in unrest) While heavy dirt falls to my chest
(I fade away) And the hollow phantoms stay
My blood is their liquid vitamin
Their madness festers under their skin
The air is warm but I feel grey
The chill of dawn on a funeral day
(I lie in unrest) While heavy dirt falls to my chest
(I fade away) And the hollow phantoms stay
I have never felt so alone in my whole life
The song "Dawn On A Funeral Day" by Tsunami Bomb is a reflection of the feeling of isolation and despair experienced by the singer (possibly the lead singer) as they make their way through a town that is suffocated by smog and 'brown air'. The lyrics suggest that they are trapped in this town, unable to breathe, and feeling completely alone. The first few lines of the song explain why there are no stars in the sky. It is metaphorical - the stars are on the ground because they are the only light that exists amidst the dark, misty, and depressing surroundings of the town. The song then takes a darker turn, with the singer struggling to stay alive, feeling like they are dying and buried alive under the dirt that falls on their chest.
The singer is disillusioned with the music industry, which is represented by the metaphor of gold records, inspectors, and liquid vitamin. The music industry is seen as a ruthless industry that steamrolls artists and sucks the life out of them. The singer feels like their art has been taken away and turned into a commodity, something that the industry thinks people will buy. They are disgusted by the way things have turned out, and the song ends with a final expression of loneliness and isolation.
Interestingly, this song was the last track on Tsunami Bomb's album "The Ultimate Escape". It was written after the untimely death of the band's original singer, who left just before the album was completed. This tragedy influenced the song's lyrics, which express feelings of loss and disillusionment, as well as a sense of isolation from the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever realize why there are no stars in the sky?
Have you ever noticed that the stars are absent from the sky?
Because they're on the ground
It seems like the stars have fallen to earth and are not visible in the sky.
The air is brown
The atmosphere is so polluted that the air is brown in color.
We're trapped in this town
They feel like they are stuck in this particular town and unable to escape from it.
Let me go - I can't breathe
I want to leave because the polluted air is making it hard to breathe.
I drag myself through the debris
I am walking through a lot of wreckage in order to move forward.
I never felt more alone than on this starry road
Despite being on a road that is littered with stars, I feel more isolated than ever.
The air is warm but I feel grey
Even though the weather is warm, my mood is downcast and joyless.
The chill of dawn on a funeral day
It feels as if it is a cold morning, akin to one that would be fitting for a funeral.
(I lie in unrest) While heavy dirt falls to my chest
I am uneasy while feeling that a great weight is pushing down upon me, making it hard to breathe.
(I fade away) And the hollow phantoms stay
While I feel like I am disappearing, the empty specters remain in sight.
Imagination in a chokehold, I've been steamrolled by gold records
My creativity has been severely constrained, flattened and suppressed by the commercial success of others' music.
Inspectors are watching over me, under lock and key
Regulators are monitoring my every move, keeping me under strict surveillance.
Chalk my outline; they'd talk of this if I'd died from a broken heart
If I died from heartbreak, they wouldn't hesitate to talk about me and draw a chalk outline of my body.
They've taken art, turned it to something they think (We'll buy)
People have commodified and commercialized music, transforming it into something that they believe will sell.
My blood is their liquid vitamin
They are sustained and energized by my creative ideas and work, as if it is their life source.
Their madness festers under their skin
Their manic obsession with commercial music is rotting them from the inside out.
I never felt so alone in my whole life
I have never experienced such overwhelming isolation, despite being surrounded by plenty of people and music.
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jetgames22
im 20 now and i remember listening to this a lot as a kid. THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PUNK!!!!!
dean collins
They just announced a gig in Brooklyn for October today :) :) :)
Ross Booth
I saw these guys open for tons of punk bands in the early '00s, but I never caught a full set. They always killed it.
Adam Domo
band deserved so much more. fuck all those hypocrites talking about 'female acts' not getting enough exposure...okay how about you guys show up to bands like this local shows and support!
UlrichFireLord
I remember seeing them live at warped tour like a thousand years ago in Ohio.
RainbowsandCupcakes Sprinkles
A thousand years ago 🤣
Eden Sneed
I was watching the video and my dad came by and looked over my shoulder and said " I remember when i saw them in concert, she's fucking hot"
Stem Artin
I saw them in concert and gave agent M my hat, she really is hot AF. Now I've got my own kids and teaching them all about the best using in the world lol 😆
Krys Kaos
Hailey Julia suarez ?
Max the taco
Well she is