Summoned initially by singer-songwriter Kailan Price, but now a fully fledged five-piece band, they have steadily created a sound distinctly their own. Popular in Berlin, London, and now somewhat secretly, Moscow, these three places - their sparse expanses, concrete homogeny and heavy atmospheres - are testament to what bloody/bath are creating and why people are listening.
Catchy melodies dance throughout the tracks, disguising a heaviness, a desperation, drowning somewhere beneath the surface. Live shows at The Brixton Windmill, The Sebright Arms and The Garibaldi have seriously left their mark. It’s not often a band can play to a bunch of broken hearts, only to be demanded back on stage so the listeners can bathe in the mire one more time. Bruised and beaten down, a whole load of listeners can’t get enough of bloody/bath.
A Dream
bloody/bath Lyrics
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Lack of sympathy for the different ones
Snake eyes they follow me around
Hate all, burn everything to ground
I hold my breath cause tomorrow ain't no promised
Pushed in a corner I dance with the shadows
I keep roaming the world
Under the gun
Take a shovel, dig a deep hole
Throw into it your narrow mind for good
Have a look, what do you see
Untrue, messed up puppet on the strings
Insincere people nowadays style
Hide true colours with their faceless fake smiles
Misunderstood
I keep roaming the world
Under the gun
Dream killers
Are you satisfied
Cause the damage is done
No Mercy
No Mercy
No Mercy
For the dream killers
Misunderstood
I keep roaming the world
Under the gun
Dream killers
Are you satisfied ?
Cause the damage is done
No, No, No
Mercy for the dream killers
No, No, No
Mercy for the dream killers
The lyrics to "A Dream" by Bloody/Bath express feelings of being misunderstood and marginalized in a world that lacks empathy and acceptance for those who are different. The opening lines, "Loud whispers, silent shouts / Lack of sympathy for the different ones," suggest a society where differences are not embraced but rather met with disdain or indifference. The mention of "snake eyes" following the singer implies a constant feeling of surveillance or judgment.
The lyrics also convey a sense of defiance and resilience in the face of adversity. The line "I hold my breath cause tomorrow ain't no promised" suggests a precarious existence, where the future is uncertain and one must navigate through challenges. The line "Pushed in a corner I dance with the shadows" signifies the singer's ability to adapt and survive despite being pushed to the fringes of society.
The song also criticizes the insincerity and hypocrisy prevalent in contemporary culture. The line "Insincere people nowadays style / Hide true colours with their faceless fake smiles" points to a world where authenticity is scarce and individuals wear masks to conceal their true intentions.
Overall, "A Dream" reflects the experiences of someone who feels misunderstood, marginalized, and constantly under scrutiny. It highlights the resilience and defiance necessary to navigate a world that often lacks empathy and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Loud whispers, silent shouts
The unspoken words and hidden emotions that are expressed through quiet actions
Lack of sympathy for the different ones
A lack of understanding and compassion towards those who are unique or different
Snake eyes they follow me around
Constant scrutiny and judgment from critical individuals
Hate all, burn everything to ground
A destructive mentality of hating everything and causing destruction
I hold my breath cause tomorrow ain't no promised
The uncertainty of the future, leading to caution and a sense of urgency in the present
Pushed in a corner I dance with the shadows
Being forced into a difficult situation and having to navigate it alone, relying on inner strength
Misunderstood
Not being properly understood or appreciated
I keep roaming the world
Continuously exploring and searching for a sense of belonging or understanding
Under the gun
Feeling pressured and under constant scrutiny or threat
Take a shovel, dig a deep hole
Symbolically digging deep within oneself to bury narrow-mindedness
Throw into it your narrow mind for good
Getting rid of narrow-minded thinking and embracing a more open perspective
Have a look, what do you see
Encouraging self-reflection and introspection
Untrue, messed up puppet on the strings
Feeling controlled and manipulated, not being true to oneself
Insincere people nowadays style
The prevalence of fake and disingenuous behavior in modern society
Hide true colours with their faceless fake smiles
Masking true intentions and emotions behind insincere smiles
Dream killers
Those who attempt to destroy or discourage one's dreams
Are you satisfied
Questioning whether the dream killers find satisfaction in their actions
Cause the damage is done
Acknowledging that harm has already been inflicted
No Mercy
A refusal to show compassion or forgiveness
For the dream killers
Expressing that the lack of mercy specifically applies to those who try to extinguish dreams
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gustavs Vanags, Haralds Avotins . Gunars Toms Narbuts, Valts Berzins
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