Abattoir Blues
Feel So Bad · Abattoir Blues [2004]
Drifting down into the abattoir
Do you see what I see, dear?
The air grows heavy. I listen to your breath
Entwined together in this culture of death
Do you see what I see, dear?
Slide on over here, let me give you a squeeze
To avert this unholy evolutionary trajectory
Can you hear what I hear, babe?
Does it make you feel afraid?
Everything's dissolving, babe, according to plan
The sky is on fire, the dead are heaped across the land
I went to bed last night and my
moral code got jammed
I woke up this morning with a Frappucino in my hand
I kissed you once. I kissed you again
My heart it tumbled like the stock exchange
Do you feel what I feel, dear?
Mass extinction, darling, hypocrisy
These things are not good for me
Do you see what I see, dear?
The line the God throws down to you and me
Makes a pleasing geometry
Shall we leave this place now, dear?
Is there someway out of here?
I wake with the sparrows and I hurry off to work
The need for validation, babe, gone completely
berserk
I wanted to be your Superman but I turned out such a
jerk
I got the abattoir blues
I got the abattoir blues
I got the abattoir blues
Right down to my shoes
Abattoir Blues
Feel So Bad's "Abattoir Blues" stands as a haunting centerpiece on their 2004 self-titled album, blending post-punk intensity with a brooding, atmospheric texture. The track exemplifies the band's signature approach to dark, introspective songwriting, utilizing a minimalist arrangement that emphasizes vocal delivery and rhythmic drive. Released during a period where the group refined their sound beyond their earlier experimental phases, the recording captures a specific mood of urban isolation and melancholy. While the song does not feature the band's most commercially prominent collaborations, it remains a defining piece of their discography, showcasing their ability to craft evocative soundscapes that resonate with listeners seeking a somber, cinematic experience in the post-punk genre.