History To The Defeated
Weakerthans, The · Left And Leaving
There's blood in the sink, and he's plunging his wrists in. A
hangover halo is washing away. Mechanic-school dropout
stares into the mirror, stands up in his derelict daydreams.
Always too tall, always walked around wearing a smile that
was never quite sure of itself. Planning a future of failures
inflicted in phone calls from strip clubs and bail bonds. Don't
give me that look, I looked harder than most did, let details
like sharp nails punch holes in my shoes. Soft-traced to frown
as I put the receiver down. Where do I go for a pardon?
There's a light left on. There's a pace to our direction. There's
a movie-still of a heart I'd like to mention. We're listing what's
left: a signed Slayer t-shirt, a car up on blocks in his mother's
back yard.
hangover halo is washing away. Mechanic-school dropout
stares into the mirror, stands up in his derelict daydreams.
Always too tall, always walked around wearing a smile that
was never quite sure of itself. Planning a future of failures
inflicted in phone calls from strip clubs and bail bonds. Don't
give me that look, I looked harder than most did, let details
like sharp nails punch holes in my shoes. Soft-traced to frown
as I put the receiver down. Where do I go for a pardon?
There's a light left on. There's a pace to our direction. There's
a movie-still of a heart I'd like to mention. We're listing what's
left: a signed Slayer t-shirt, a car up on blocks in his mother's
back yard.
History To The Defeated
On Weakerthans' 2009 album Left And Leaving, History To The Defeated stands as a defining track of the band's post-punk revival era. The song features the group's signature blend of driving rhythms and melodic vocals, characteristic of their work during this period. It reflects the band's focus on atmospheric tension and rhythmic precision, contributing to a body of work that bridges the gap between shoegaze textures and punk energy. The recording captures the raw intensity often found in their live performances, solidifying its place within their discography alongside other notable tracks from the same album.