One Armed Scissor
At the Drive-In
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Yes this is the campaign Slithered entrails In the cargo bay A neutered is the vastness Hallow vacuum check the Oxygen tanks They hibernate But have they kissed the ground Pucker up and kiss the asphalt now Tease this amputation Splintered larynx It has access now Cut away, cut away Send transmission from The one armed scissor [Repeat x3] Cut away, cut away Banked on memory Mummified circuitry Skin graft machinery Sputnik sicklese found in the seats Self-destruct sequence This station is non-operational Species growing Bubbles in an IV loitering Unknown origin Is this the comfort of being afraid Solar eclipsed Black out the vultures As they wait Unknown, unknown Unknown, unknown, yeah Cut away, cut away Send transmission from The one armed scissor [Repeat x3] Cut away, cut away Dissect a trillion sighs away Will you get this letter Jagged pulp sliced in my veins I write to remember Cause I'm a million miles away Will you get this letter Jagged pulp sliced in my veins I write to remember [Repeat x3] Cut away, cut away Send transmission from The one armed scissor [Repeat x3] Cut away, cut away Cut away, cut away [Repeat x2]
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Written by: CEDRIC BIXLER, JIM WARD, OMAR RODRIGUEZ, PABLO HINOJOS, TONY HAJJAR
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10 facts about this song
Release"One Armed Scissor" was first released on July 31, 2000, marking the beginning of a new decade of music.
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AlbumThe high-energy song is from the Texas-based band At the Drive-In's critically acclaimed album "Relationship of Command."
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LyricsThe nature of the lyrics is quite cryptic, and it has been speculated that they hint at topics such as drug abuse, the music industry, and personal struggles faced by the band members.
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Chart PerformanceThe track was a commercial success, reaching number 26 on the UK Singles Chart in late 2000, making it At the Drive-In's highest charting single to date.
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Music StyleThe song is often cited as a perfect example of the amalgamation of punk rock and progressive rock styles that the band was known for.
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RecognitionNME ranked "One Armed Scissor" as the 20th best track of the year in 2000 and later placed it at number 231 in their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Live Performances"One Armed Scissor" is well-remembered for its driving and chaotic live performances, particularly the band's memorable appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features live concert footage and has been described as embodying the band's raw, energetic presence on stage.
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DisbandmentNot too long after the release of this song and its success, At the Drive-In went on an indefinite hiatus in 2001, citing exhaustion and personal issues. "One Armed Scissor" thus symbolizes not only their peak but also the beginning of their end.
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InfluenceDespite At the Drive-In's short career, "One Armed Scissor" has had a lasting influence and is considered a seminal track in the post-hardcore genre.
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