Youth Code is a duo made up of raw, punishing, industrious electronics buil… Read Full Bio ↴Youth Code is a duo made up of raw, punishing, industrious electronics built from the seeds of hardcore and early Wax Trax. Ryan William George and Sara Taylor from Los Angeles, California, United States blend chaos with catchy dance undertones to create a sonic fury paralleled to none. Formed in 2012, using all hardware to perform, Youth Code have already proven their path with being the first band outside of Psychic TV to be put out by PTV's own label Angry Love Productions as well as a full length LP entitled Youth Code on the flawless Dais Records roster.

An EP entitled A Place to Stand was released by Dais on September 23, 2014, which features four original tracks and four remixes by Sanford Parker (Corrections House), Clipping., God Module, and Silent Servant.

Youth Code was a part of the North American Eye vs Spy tour in support of Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, and Haujobb that ran from November 28 to December 20, 2014.

Another US tour with Skinny Puppy called Down the Sociopath began in October 30 and ended November 21, 2015. A new single entitled Anagnorisis was released by Dais on November 19, 2015.

The second LP entitled Commitment to Complications was released April 8, 2016 on Dais Records.

Listen: Commitment to Complications LP
Listen: Anagnorisis 7"
Listen: A Place to Stand EP
Listen: Youth Code LP
LIsten: Keep Falling Apart 7"
Download: Demonstrational Cassette
Buy: Dais Records Merch
Buy: Youth Code Merch

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Current Members:
Ryan William George - programming, vocal manipulations, synths
Sara Taylor - samples, synths, vocals

Discography:
2012 - Demonstrational Cassette (demo)
2013 - Keep Falling Apart (single)
2013 - YOUTH CODE (LP)
2014 - A Place to Stand (EP)
2014 - An Overture (compilation)
2015 - Anagnorisis (single)
2016 - Commitment to Complications (LP)

Anagnorisis
Youth Code Lyrics

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Luminescent stains of the wasp splayed so yellow and benign
Never had a fighting chance
The true definition of a sad state of affairs
Pregnant with hope
A fever running hot against the wind
Only to end up
Painted thin against the glass against the frame
Feeling aimless to an end

I hope this glance is a trigger for you
An urge with couldn't subside
Refletion of every seedy desire
Cannonading through placid eyes

The first venture
A meddling tepid toe dip towards a pulse
Seeking danger seemed so modest
We lost sight as the tensions thickened
Aquiescing to carnal thought
Each furtive letter a crumbling brick
Peeled back the wings of the crippled insect
Blindly shattered in one fell swoop
This hand grenade detonates with the pinpull of truth

I hope this glance is a trigger for you
An urge with couldn't subside
Refletion of every seedy desire
Cannonading through placid eyes
This is a trigger
This is despair
These eyes are poision

A sad state of affairs
(Nothing ends well with a start like this)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Youth Code's song Anagnorisis evoke a sense of melancholy and despair. The opening lines, "Luminescent stains of the wasp splayed so yellow and benign, Never had a fighting chance", bring to mind images of a hopeless and doomed existence. The use of the word "anagnorisis" as the title of the song also adds to this somber tone, as it refers to the moment in a tragedy where the main character has a sudden realization of their true identity and the circumstances of their life.

The lyrics continue to paint a bleak picture, with phrases like "Feeling aimless to an end" and "This is a trigger/This is despair/These eyes are poison/A sad state of affairs". The mention of "carnal thought" and "seedy desire" suggest a struggle with temptation and self-destructive behavior. The final line, "Nothing ends well with a start like this", is a fitting conclusion to the themes of hopelessness and despair that run through the song.

Overall, the lyrics of Anagnorisis delve into the darkness and complexity of the human psyche, touching on themes of self-destructive behavior, temptation, and the struggles of existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Luminescent stains of the wasp splayed so yellow and benign
The bright yellow marks left by the wasp on a surface indicate its peaceful nature and lack of resistance.

Never had a fighting chance
The situation was destined to end badly before it even began.

The true definition of a sad state of affairs
This is a prime example of a miserable situation.

Pregnant with hope
Filled with an optimistic outlook for the future.

A fever running hot against the wind
Intense feelings that are battling with opposing forces.

Only to end up painted thin against the glass against the frame
In the end, the outcome was underwhelming and insignificant.

Feeling aimless to an end
Being directionless in a journey that is inevitably going to end.

I hope this glance is a trigger for you
I hope this experience acts as a wake-up call for you.

An urge with couldn't subside
A strong desire that cannot be suppressed.

Reflection of every seedy desire
A manifestation of one's darkest thoughts and unhealthy behaviors.

Cannonading through placid eyes
Making a forceful impact despite outwardly appearing calm.

The first venture
The initial attempt at something new.

A meddling tepid toe dip towards a pulse
A hesitant and uncertain effort to initiate a change or action.

Seeking danger seemed so modest
The idea of engaging in risky behavior seemed innocuous and harmless at first glance.

We lost sight as the tensions thickened
We became blinded by heightened emotions and failed to see the situation clearly.

Aquiescing to carnal thought
Giving in to primitive and animalistic desires.

Each furtive letter a crumbling brick
Every secret or lie is a small piece of the foundation of a relationship or situation, and when revealed, can cause it to fall apart.

Peeled back the wings of the crippled insect
Exposed the vulnerability and weaknesses of someone or something.

Blindly shattered in one fell swoop
Taken down quickly and with no warning or chance for defense.

This hand grenade detonates with the pinpull of truth
The revelation of the truth has explosive and destructive consequences.

This is a trigger
This experience is a catalyst for change.

This is despair
This situation is filled with hopelessness and misery.

These eyes are poision
The way one views the world and themselves is toxic and unhealthy.

A sad state of affairs
An unfortunate and depressing situation.

(Nothing ends well with a start like this)
A pessimistic prediction for the outcome of a situation that began on a negative note.

Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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