Mantis
Agoraphobic Nosebleed · The Poacher Diaries [1999]
the world looks like a finger painting done with
broken hands i saw the last mantis today eat its own
head and fuck itself into nothing into nothing i'm
told that we had hands once and we started carrying
knives now we have knives instead so even when we try
to embrace we stabe learn to lick your wounds for the
taste learn to lick your wounds for the taste
broken hands i saw the last mantis today eat its own
head and fuck itself into nothing into nothing i'm
told that we had hands once and we started carrying
knives now we have knives instead so even when we try
to embrace we stabe learn to lick your wounds for the
taste learn to lick your wounds for the taste
Mantis - Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Released on the 1999 album The Poacher Diaries, 'Mantis' stands as a defining track in the post-hardcore and emo revival landscape. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic sensibility and aggressive distortion, characteristic of their mid-90s era. With its driving rhythm and emotional intensity, the recording captures the raw energy that propelled Agoraphobic Nosebleed to prominence in the underground scene. It remains a staple for fans of the genre, reflecting the transitional period where melodic hardcore began to evolve into the more polished sound of their later work.