Voxtrot released their first full length album on May 22, 2007. It was eponymously titled Voxtrot. The first single from that album, Blood Red Blood, was released on May 14, 2007.
On April 21, 2010, frontman Ramesh Srivastava announced that the band will be breaking up after a small farewell tour.
May 2022 they announced they will be reuniting for a tour in the following fall along with re-releasing their earliest material on vinyl.
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The Future Part 1
Voxtrot Lyrics
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And set to try to take away the shadows from your eyes
You shift and sigh, do we live fully grown when we learn to cry?
This is why I never hold a grudge against you, love
But hey, this is the future
And we don't grow up like that
Oh we grow teeth and we grow nails
Hey, this is the future
And we don't grow up like that
Oh we grow teeth and we grow nails
And we scratch to the bottle when we need
One body bends, one body twists and breaks and the lifetime is
We rush to amend the situation but it happens all the time
I could pretend to think for me half the summer that I spent
In the wilderness, playing soccer and kissing girls
But hey, this is the future
And we don't grow up like that
Oh we grow teeth and we grow nails
And we scratch to the bottle when we need
Hey, this is the future
And we don't grow up like that
Oh we grow teeth and we grow nails
And we scratch to the bottle when we need
And we learn to be ashamed of each other
And we learn to be ashamed of ourselves
One busy street, one flock of birds that scatters beneath my feet
All these simple things they stick to me like truth, like ice, like fire
In Voxtrot's song "The Future Part 1," the lyrics paint a picture of introspection and contemplation about growing up and the complexities of life. The first verse describes a late summer sky with deep colors and the attempt to take away the shadows from someone's eyes. The lines "do we live fully grown when we learn to cry?" suggests that emotional growth and vulnerability are part of becoming an adult. The singer expresses their understanding and forgiveness, stating that they never hold a grudge against their loved one.
The chorus, "Hey, this is the future, and we don't grow up like that, oh, we grow teeth and we grow nails, and we scratch to the bottle when we need" embraces the idea that growing older does not necessarily mean becoming mature in a conventional sense. It suggests that instead of maturing gracefully, people often resort to coping mechanisms like drinking as a way to deal with life's challenges.
The second verse reflects on the fragility of the human body and how life can break and twist it. The singer acknowledges that they could pretend not to think or worry for a portion of the summer, engaging in carefree activities like playing soccer and kissing girls. However, the realities of life still catch up to them.
The final lines of the song describe the impact of simple things that stick to the singer like "truth, ice, and fire." These simple experiences and moments of clarity stand out amidst the complexity of life, leaving a lasting impression.
Overall, "The Future Part 1" reflects on the expectations and realities of adulthood, exploring the idea that maturity is not always a linear process and that individuals often cope with life's challenges in unconventional ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Late summer sky, two colors deep, three wide and a third all by
The sky in late summer is painted with two different colors, stretching three times wider than normal, with a third color standing out on its own.
And set to try to take away the shadows from your eyes
The sky is determined to get rid of the darkness that's reflected in your eyes.
You shift and sigh, do we live fully grown when we learn to cry?
You move and let out a deep breath, questioning if we truly mature when we learn to express our emotions through tears.
This is why I never hold a grudge against you, love
This is the reason I never hold any resentment towards you, my love.
But hey, this is the future
However, this is the present moment we're experiencing.
And we don't grow up like that
We don't mature in the traditional sense.
Oh we grow teeth and we grow nails
Rather, we develop our own defenses and grow stronger.
And we scratch to the bottle when we need
When we are in need, we resort to seeking comfort or escape through vices like alcohol.
One body bends, one body twists and breaks and the lifetime is
One person's body becomes flexible, while another's body contorts and breaks, symbolizing the fragility of life.
We rush to amend the situation but it happens all the time
We hurry to fix the situation, but these unfortunate events occur frequently.
I could pretend to think for me half the summer that I spent
During half of the summer, I could pretend to contemplate and reflect on my own thoughts.
In the wilderness, playing soccer and kissing girls
I enjoyed my time outdoors, playing soccer and engaging in youthful romances.
And we learn to be ashamed of each other
As time passes, we understand the feeling of shame towards one another.
And we learn to be ashamed of ourselves
Furthermore, we learn to feel shame towards our own actions and existence.
One busy street, one flock of birds that scatters beneath my feet
In the midst of a bustling street, a group of birds suddenly disperses beneath my feet.
All these simple things they stick to me like truth, like ice, like fire
These ordinary experiences deeply resonate with me, clinging to my being like undeniable truths, freezing me like ice, and igniting a fire within.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jared Chase Van Fleet, Jason Michael Gorton Chronis, Matthew Alan Simon, Mitchell Wayne Calvert, Ramesh Mclean Srivastava
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