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the band apart was founded in 1997 by Arai, Kawasaki and Kogure, (with Arai on bass) former middle-school classmates sharing a common interest in metal, especially Metallica and Megadeth. They initally were a metal cover band, and named themselves after Quentin Tarantino's production group A Band Apart. However, with no clear musical direction aside from covers, Kogure withdrew as a result of internal discord.
After discovering Hi-Standard and other melocore bands, the band apart had a renewed focus and reformed with Arai returning on bass and former highschool classmate Hara joining on guitar (the two would later switch instruments) in 1998. Thereafter the group began working on original material while remaining a cover band, this time for melocore groups.
Between 1999 and October of 2000 the band apart released three demos, finally cutting their debut single Fool Proof in October of 2001. The single showcased the band's emerging eclecticism with a bossa nova style that segues into energetic pop-punk. Also rare for Japanese bands, all of the lyrics were written in English. This would become standard for all of their future songs. According to the band, Arai is better at working with and singing in English than Japanese.
2002 saw the release of the follow-up single Eric.W with the band using a stronger jazz influence than their previous work. The following year was extremely busy with the release of their debut album K. And His Bike just after splitting from their old label to form their own, Asian Gothic.
The band's overextended schedule took a toll on live performances. The first few shows after the new album were under-rehearsed and did not proceed smoothly. Furthermore the band admits their on-stage personalities are somewhat meek and they frequently wish "for something to happen" on stage. Nevertheless, the members are working tenaciously to improve their live image.
the band apart released a new single in December just after finishing their "smooth like butter" tour with bloodthirsty butchers and labelmates Mock Orange. This was followed by their second full album, quake and brook, in May 2005, which delved deeper into their more laid back and jazzy style hinted at on K. And His Bike. To finish off the year, the band apart put out a two DVD set, the title being an amalgamation of past release names. The DVDs include a live set almost entirely comprising the band's repertoire.
In 2006, the band apart released an EP split with American labelmates Mock Orange, with their third full album alfred and cavity coming in October, and in May 2008 released their 4th album, Adze of Penguin.
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Violent Penetration
the band apart Lyrics
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I know how they choose headlines
too much information and thoughts
don't know how to use my imagination
we want something new for daily lunch
they know so well how we feel about that
here comes a brand new kind of sesoning
(sympathies go numb)
there is someone who conveys the truth
for dear life, for blind people
there is someone who trys to hide the truth
somebody who wants bills and coins
turn on the TV
channel 1 to 3, 4 to 6 to 8 to 9, 10 and 12
indifference kills my mind
channel 1 to 3, 4-6-8-9, 10&12
delusions are my therapy
The lyrics of "Violent Penetration" by The Band Apart reflect on the role of media in society and the ways in which it shapes our reality. The song suggests that media sources, such as television channels and newspapers, are good at stimulating our curiosity, but often overwhelm us with too much information and thoughts. As a result, we struggle to use our imaginations and create our own interpretations of the world around us.
The song goes on to imply that we are hungry for something new and refreshing, but the media dictates what we should be interested in and how we should feel about certain things. The media has the power to influence our perception of reality, and the song suggests that it is almost as if our sympathies become numb in the process.
The lyrics also highlight the idea that there are people who convey the truth and those who try to hide it. However, the latter group is often motivated by financial gain, as suggested by the line "somebody who wants bills and coins." In essence, the song asks us to be cautious and critical consumers of information and to not let the media shape our reality entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
they are good at stimulating the curiosity
They excel at making us interested and curious.
I know how they choose headlines
I understand their process of selecting attention-grabbing stories.
too much information and thoughts
There is an overabundance of data and ideas.
don't know how to use my imagination
I struggle to come up with creative ideas or envision alternative realities.
we want something new for daily lunch
We crave novelty and variety in our everyday lives.
they know so well how we feel about that
They are aware of our desires and preferences.
here comes a brand new kind of seasoning
A fresh and exciting change is about to be introduced.
they know so well how we feel about that
Once again, they are catering to our tastes and wants.
(sympathies go numb)
We become desensitized to their tactics and intentions.
there is someone who conveys the truth
There exists an individual who shares genuine and accurate information.
for dear life, for blind people
This person shares the truth despite the risk to their own life and with the hope of enlightening others.
there is someone who tries to hide the truth
Another individual actively conceals or distorts the truth.
somebody who wants bills and coins
This person has monetary motives for concealing or falsifying facts.
turn on the TV
I switch on my television.
channel 1 to 3, 4 to 6 to 8 to 9, 10 and 12
I scan through a variety of TV channels.
indifference kills my mind
The constant inundation of information and lack of genuine substance dulls my thoughts and emotions.
channel 1 to 3, 4-6-8-9, 10&12
I continue to flip through numerous TV channels.
delusions are my therapy
Escaping into fantasies and illusions provides a brief sense of relief and comfort.
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.