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)
For I Am Cursed
Youth Code Lyrics
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Displaying honesty with nothing to show
Recanting the taste of the knife
A sweet to bury me forever
We're trapped in casings made of arsenic and inclinations
Indigence from the heart trudging on so unfulfilled
I haven't been so much as thrilled to be alive
To this semblance of a life
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
Mouth to bottle with a hunger for regret
Paralyzed in an infant state
Our feelings benumbed by our consumptions
Every kiss a coat to peel and flake
Habituation a crutch which once brought solace
Now choleric as there is no other choice
Cauterize the wounds which exposures
Smoldering ache which begat the vice
I've never felt such vapid space behind my eyes
For I am cursed and moving past
The orchestrator of these cries
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
The opening verse of Youth Code's For I Am Cursed presents the image of the singer writing in invisible ink, a symbol of their feelings being hidden and unrecognized. They express a deep sense of honesty, but feel that they have nothing to show for it. They recall the "taste of a knife," suggesting a past trauma or unresolved pain. They then describe feeling trapped - by both their circumstances ("casing made of arsenic") and their own internal inclinations ("indigence from the heart"). Despite trudging forward, they feel unfulfilled.
In the chorus, the singer declares themselves cursed and unable to break free from whatever malevolent force is weighing them down. They feel haunted, unable to find solace and constantly thirsty for something that will not come. The imagery of the candles burning wet and the scratch at the ulcer add to the sense of decay and hopelessness.
In the second verse, the singer turns to the bottle to numb their feelings of regret. They feel stuck in a childish state, their emotions numbed by their reliance on intoxication. They once found comfort in these habits, but now they only exacerbate their misery. They describe "smoldering ache," implying that their pain is constantly simmering beneath the surface.
Overall, Youth Code's For I Am Cursed is a deeply painful track that speaks to the feelings of being trapped and helpless, unable to break free from a cycle of despair. The lyrics are dense and metaphorical, but convey a clear sense of desperation and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Pen to paper with invisible ink
Writing honestly, but with no visible evidence or proof
Displaying honesty with nothing to show
Being truthful, but without anything to back it up or support it
Recanting the taste of the knife
Trying to forget the pain and hurt that has been inflicted
A sweet to bury me forever
A pleasurable moment or experience that masks or hides the underlying problems
We're trapped in casings made of arsenic and inclinations
Being stuck in toxic situations and patterns that are harmful
Indigence from the heart trudging on so unfulfilled
A deep sadness and dissatisfaction that is hard to shake
I haven't been so much as thrilled to be alive
Feeling numb and unenthusiastic about life
For I am cursed and holding on
Feeling like there is a curse or bad luck that is holding one back or causing negative experiences
To this semblance of a life
To this mere appearance or facade of living
I cannot shake
Unable to rid oneself of something negative or harmful
The jinx that's applied
The notion that there is bad luck or misfortune that keeps happening
The haunts that encroach
The painful or distressing memories or experiences that continuously invade one's thoughts
A rain that won't dry
A persistent sorrow or sadness that won't go away
I'm drinking my options
Trying various things to alleviate the situation
And dying of thirst
But still feeling unfulfilled or still wanting more
The shadows still lingering
The darkness or negativity that still persists
The lights have been dim lit
The hopes or joys that have diminished or faded away
The candles burned wet
The attempts to find comfort or solace that have failed or been extinguished
No shelter to house this
No place to escape or find refuge from this curse or negative situation
A plague that cant set
A situation that won't resolve or dissipate
A scratch at this ulcer
An attempt to relieve the painful, festering wound
A prayer that it bursts
A desperate hope or wish that the pain and hurt will end
A longing for solace
A deep desire for peace, comfort and relief
Contributed by Ryan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@loukkaus
Lyrics:
Pen to paper with invisible ink
Displaying honesty with nothing to show
Recanting the taste of the knife
A sweet to bury me forever
We're trapped in casings made of arsenic and inclinations
Indigence from the heart trudging on so unfulfilled
I haven't been so much as thrilled to be alive
For I am cursed and holding on
To this semblance of a life
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
Mouth to bottle with a hunger for regret
Paralyzed in an infant state
Our feelings benumbed by our consumptions
Every kiss a coat to peel and flake
Habituation a crutch which once brought solace
Now choleric as there is no other choice
Cauterize the wounds which exposures
Smoldering ache which begat the vice
I've never felt such vapid space behind my eyes
For I am cursed and moving past
The orchestrator of these cries
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
@loukkaus
Lyrics:
Pen to paper with invisible ink
Displaying honesty with nothing to show
Recanting the taste of the knife
A sweet to bury me forever
We're trapped in casings made of arsenic and inclinations
Indigence from the heart trudging on so unfulfilled
I haven't been so much as thrilled to be alive
For I am cursed and holding on
To this semblance of a life
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
Mouth to bottle with a hunger for regret
Paralyzed in an infant state
Our feelings benumbed by our consumptions
Every kiss a coat to peel and flake
Habituation a crutch which once brought solace
Now choleric as there is no other choice
Cauterize the wounds which exposures
Smoldering ache which begat the vice
I've never felt such vapid space behind my eyes
For I am cursed and moving past
The orchestrator of these cries
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
I cannot shake
The jinx that's applied
The haunts that encroach
A rain that won't dry
I'm drinking my options
And dying of thirst
The shadows still lingering
For I am cursed
The lights have been dim lit
The candles burned wet
No shelter to house this
A plague that cant set
A scratch at this ulcer
A prayer that it bursts
A longing for solace
For I am cursed
@ACKERLEYL
Mr Kitty- Youth Code - HEALTH = one of the best bills ever!
@edeakaede9494
Fuck, thats so good it hurts
@1uckywanderboy519
It's like I'm in some kid's college dorm room listening to broken tapes again on headphones. Good stuff.
@whitedevil5409
Awesome live. Seen them open for Deafheaven.
@FistfulofFlags
Great combo!
@klausklinsky3512
Благодарю Spotify за то что я услышал этот шедевр, хотя бы в 2023 )
@starrjeffers2730
LOVE this track!
@MusicForMyDemons
holy fuck, this song is amazing
@adammaloney9751
This makes me really miss going to goth clubs.