The band as of recent has had somewhat of a shaky lineup.
The band formed under the original lineup of Jonathon Cooper on bass, Josh White on guitar, Josh Gross on guitar, Jonathon Webster on drums, and Jon Green on vocals. This lineup recorded the Exclamationaire album in 2005. In 2006 Josh Gross left and the band recorded Shock Value as a 4-piece with White doing both guitar tracks. Shortly after the release of this album another guitarist was added with no information given other than his name being Kyle Snellenberger. In the start of 2007 Kyle, Josh White, and Jonathon Webster parted from the band, and thus Josh Fife (Jon Green's younger brother) was brought on board as guitarist. New Orleans based Michael Watson replaced Webster, and Florida based Jake Campbell had been pulled in on second guitar.
The band moved to Tampa Bay, Florida in Fall 2007 with plans to write a new album. The group is still active as of 2008.
Current members
* Jon Green - vocals
* Josh Fife - guitar
* Jake Campbell - guitar
* Jonathon Cooper - bass
* Michael "Milky" Watson - drums
Bone Crusher
Twelve Gauge Valentine Lyrics
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Our lives I've been accused of a murder I've
Done worse I guess there's
Nothing to lose so teach me
I'm couting crows in the street that
Kind of motion you'd better get it RUN...CRUSH...BONECRUSHER...SHOCK you
Shocker I've done a lot of things
Wrong I can't set 'em right let's strike
I know you want it I know you
Need but you're always talking to the
Wrong man I know you want it it's what
You need but you're always talking
To the wrong man take me off
The stage because I'm good
For nothing and I'm here to say
Teach them my wicked ways call me
To the floor time's fading fast now
Tell the whole world it's over
Just don't forget they
Loved us oh man come on set it
Right they loved us oh man come on set it
Higher and higher higher than high you
Play the fool and I'll be the king
We'll sing a tune (tear this place down)
No one's getting out alive
Put me in the ground
With the worse tell them there's no need for a
Hearse I'm causing those fires in
The street put me in the lions
Den teeth clenched and
Bones crushing I'm the man
With both eyes closed alright now I'm
Coming back Take me off the stage
Because I'm good for nothing
And I'm here to say teach
Them my wicked ways
Call me to the floor time's fading
Fast now tell the whole world it's over just
Don't forget they loved us
There's no regret
The lyrics of Twelve Gauge Valentine's song "Bone Crusher" reflect on living life on one's own terms, going against the norms and expectations of society. The singer in the song has been accused of murder and has done many things wrong, but feels there is nothing left to lose. The chorus "Run...Crush...Bonecrusher...Shock you" suggests a rebellion against the constraints of society, advocating for freedom and self-expression instead.
The song talks about the need to be heard by the world and tells the story of a misunderstood rebel who doesn't fit into the mainstream. The line "take me off the stage because I'm good for nothing and I'm here to say teach them my wicked ways" implies a desire to have a voice and to be heard, even if it is perceived as negative or sinful.
Ultimately, the lyrics argue for living with no regrets and not being afraid to challenge societal norms. "There's no regret" indicates a willingness to accept the consequences of one's actions, regardless of societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
They're telling us how to live our lives
The societal norms and expectations are too constricting and we want to live according to our own rules
Our lives I've been accused of a murder I've
I have been wrongly blamed for a murder that I didn't commit, but I may have committed other wrongdoings
Done worse I guess there's
I have committed more heinous acts than murder, so being accused of it doesn't bother me much
Nothing to lose so teach me
Since I have nothing to lose, I am willing to be taught new things or take risks
I'm counting crows in the street that
I am observing the world around me and noticing everything, like a group of crows on the street
Kind of motion you'd better get it RUN...CRUSH...BONECRUSHER...SHOCK you
Pay attention because things are picking up speed and becoming intense, exemplified by the phrases run, crush, bonecrusher, and shock
Shocker I've done a lot of things
It may come as a surprise, but I have done many unsavory things
Wrong I can't set 'em right let's strike
Although I have done many wrong things, I can't undo them so let's just strike a match and set things on fire
A match we'll burn the night
We will burn down the night with a match, which may be symbolic of causing chaos or destruction
I know you want it I know you need but you're always talking to the wrong man
Although I understand that you desire something and feel a need for it, you are seeking it from the wrong person
I know you want it it's what you need but you're always talking to the wrong man
It's clear that you want and need something, but unfortunately, you persistently confide in the wrong person to fulfill your desires
Take me off the stage because I'm good for nothing and I'm here to say teach them my wicked ways
I feel useless and incompetent, but I will reveal my wicked ways and teach them to others
Call me to the floor time's fading fast now tell the whole world it's over
Summon me to the dance floor and let's take action because time is running out and it's time to declare that it's all over
Just don't forget they loved us oh man come on set it right they loved us oh man come on set it higher and higher higher than high
Remember that we were loved, so let's make things right and redeem ourselves, and take our actions to the next level
You play the fool and I'll be the king
You act foolishly and I'll be the one in charge or with power
We'll sing a tune (tear this place down) no one's getting out alive
We'll sing a destructive or chaotic tune, and no one will come out of this situation alive
Put me in the ground with the worse tell them there's no need for a hearse
After I die, bury me among the worst people and tell them that there's no need for a funeral procession
I'm causing those fires in the street put me in the lions den teeth clenched and bones crushing I'm the man
I am responsible for creating chaos in the streets, so put me in the lion's den where I will face my fears with grit and determination
With both eyes closed alright now I'm coming back
I am returning, even if I am doing so blindly or without a clear plan
Take me off the stage because I'm good for nothing and I'm here to say teach them my wicked ways
Once again, I feel useless, but I am willing to share my immoral ways with others
Call me to the floor time's fading fast now tell the whole world it's over just don't forget they loved us
Time is running out, and it's time to take action and remind everyone that we were once loved
There's no regret
I have no remorse for any of my actions, no matter how terrible they may have been
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.