Exploding from out of nowhere, like an aneurysm in a closed mind, comes gen… Read Full Bio ↴Exploding from out of nowhere, like an aneurysm in a closed mind, comes genCAB, combining genres and rewiring the sound of EBM for a new generation. Dissatisfied by the direction that modern dark electronic music was going, David Dutton kept "generation CABLE" in the shadows since its inception in 2003. Rather than tapping into the trends of sci-fi fables and faux wartime glory stories, genCAB writes
intelligent and thought provoking personal lyrics about whats relevant to people as a whole. The product of an 80s generation graciously raised on television, genCAB supplies more depth than what the dance floor has to offer. Now on the surface, the project that almost never saw the light at the end of the tunnel is causing many peers to rethink their own art and is guaranteed to open new minds to the Industrial scene.

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More a personal exploration than anything else, genCAB draws influence from not only some select EBM, but also IDM, trip hop, and some rhythmic noise. Lyrics tend to mirror frustration mostly, even delving into the subject of writing his own material such as on Expired Inside, although the material also has a few good dance songs like High Tech Low Life (in earlier version having the name Me & Malaise) and Self Images, for instance.

Remixes have been produced for Unter Null, Aesthetic Perfection, Autovon, Cyanotic, and Cesium_137. The first full length, "II transMuter", released in 08/26/2008, is coproduced by Isaac Glendening of Cesium 137.

Bringing the new breath of air into the dusty air of today's scene, genCAB makes room for himself and promises to bring raw and aggressive, but at the same time, an emotional sound back to electro!

self images
genCAB Lyrics

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understand that I went backwards
falling over, going home
but moving foward as I spoke,
"i thought you understood the consequences"
diversion from the Earth,
a newer version of my birth
deserving every moment. I said,
"this time i meant it"

i need to stop this, its all a mistake
i said I'd do it, whatever it takes
this time I'll keep every promise I make
take a step backwards and give me the strength

CHORUS
give up my life and rewind it tonight
so sudden but safe led to the light
betray my stay because here i'm ok
there's nothing really left for me anyway
give up my life and rewind it in white
no tunnels to take me to sleep tonight
betray my stay cause the answer's to
kill yourself and live happily after

repeat the sequences i dont know what this means
cause all i see between us is me saying

"seperate the fake selections"
the same, its all the same my name, my clothes, my everything
again i'm left here thinking that
"i thought i could see it"

now I'm fading falling in cascades
i feel safer when I'm translucent
and I'm phasing, changing different shades
i'm so lucid when I'm not moving

i need to stop this, its all a mistake
i said I'd do it, whatever it takes

pull the trigger cause everything's fake
pull the trigger and everything breaks

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of GenCAB's "self images" explore themes of self-deception, suicide, and rebirth. The singer reflects on a past where they went "backwards," fell over, and went home, before making a promise to keep their word and move forward. However, they realize that the sequences are repeating, and they can't differentiate between what's real and what's fake. They contemplate killing themselves to find happiness in the afterlife, but they realize that even that may be a deception.

Through the repetition of "i thought," the singer acknowledges their prior mistakes and misunderstandings. They want to "separate the fake selections" of their life, but everything seems "the same" - their name, clothes, and everything else. They begin to fade away, both physically and mentally, and become "translucent" and "lucid" when they're not moving. They consider pulling the trigger, concluding that everything breaks once they do.

Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is lost and confused, struggling to find a way forward. They recognize that they've made mistakes and want to change, but it's not clear if they'll be able to succeed.

Line by Line Meaning

understand that I went backwards
I need you to comprehend that my journey has been in reverse

falling over, going home
My path and actions have resulted in me stumbling and returning to what's familiar

but moving forward as I spoke, 'i thought you understood the consequences'
Despite the setback, I continued to make progress while reminding you that you should be aware of the potential outcomes

diversion from the Earth, a newer version of my birth
I've departed from the usual, creating a different interpretation of my rebirth

deserving every moment. I said, 'this time, I meant it'
I believe I'm worthy of every experience and I vow that this time I am sincere

i need to stop this, it's all a mistake
I recognize that my current actions are misguided and require cessation

i said I'd do it, whatever it takes
I previously promised I would persevere through any challenge, regardless of the cost

this time I'll keep every promise I make
I ensure that I will fulfill every pledge I propose

take a step backwards and give me the strength
By taking a step back, I will be granted the power to proceed forward

give up my life and rewind it tonight
I wish to relinquish my existence and relive moments from the past

so sudden but safe led to the light
Although swift, the direction I'm veering towards is safeguarded and leading me towards enlightenment

betray my stay because here i'm ok
I will abandon my current situation because here I am comfortable

there's nothing really left for me anyway
I've exhausted all options and have nothing more to proceed forward with

give up my life and rewind it in white
I desire to abandon my life and relive certain moments in a new, unspoiled light

no tunnels to take me to sleep tonight
I have no distractions to aid me in unconsciousness during the night

betray my stay cause the answer's to kill yourself and live happily after
I must forsake my current state of being because the solution is to end my life and obtain happiness in the afterlife

repeat the sequences i don't know what this means
I continuously replicate the actions, yet I'm unsure of the significance

cause all i see between us is me saying, 'separate the fake selections'
All I perceive between us is myself instructing to differentiate between counterfeit options

the same, it's all the same my name, my clothes, my everything
Everything remains identical, including my identity, attire, and entirety of me

again i'm left here thinking that 'i thought i could see it'
Once more, I'm here contemplating how I believed I could distinguish between things

now i'm fading, falling in cascades
I'm currently deteriorating, cascading towards a significant decline

i feel safer when i'm translucent
Transparency makes me feel more secure and protected

and i'm phasing, changing different shades
I'm fluctuating and becoming various hues

i'm so lucid when i'm not moving
I'm clear in thought and perception when I remain stationary

pull the trigger cause everything's fake
Take action and end my life because everything is fraudulent

pull the trigger and everything breaks
Propel myself towards death and cause everything to shatter

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