Davey has always hid stories, concepts, and layered messages through his lyrics; in both AFI and Blaqk Audio. The title of Blaqk Audio's first album, CexCells, confused a lot of people. Were they singing about sex? It can be read two different ways - "Sex Sells", and "Sex Cells". I, personally, have my own interpretation on the album. What do you think CexCells is about? Let us know in the comments.
I've come to the conclusion that Davey is singing about (brace yourself) gay sex. Look at the Stiff Kittens single cover, yes that is two girls. The character in the story basically is telling of how he/she is beginning to feel unattracted to the opposite sex, and longs for a gay partner (listen to "Again Again and Again" & "Where Would You Like Them Left?" and you'll get the picture). Depression comes in and the character jumps off of a building at the end (Snuff on Digital).
... That's my theory in a nutshell. Let's hear yours!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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I personally don't believe the album has one general concept around it. The songs may have a common theme but I never thought they were telling a story.
Although that is a pretty interesting theory about it being about gay sex.
I remember a quote about the album art, let's see if I can find it....
Here we are.
"There were a lot of people involved in that photo shoot. It was a good time!" Havok laughs. "There were a lot of people there. A lot of the pictures that are used on the record have all sorts of stuff going on. There's girl-girl, there's guy-guy, there's girl-guy, there's girl-girl-guy, there's girl-girl-girl, there's guy-guy-girl. We were just going for what looked best and I really didn't matter what the combination was."
from here
And I agree with Brittany about the album concept.
The boys (Davey, really) have said that the album portrays a variety of different sexual "scenarios"...It is not about one thing, or one specific relationship, or type of relationship...It is very much like "Crash Love", in that respect, I think...Showcasing a plethora of different things/situations that people have encountered, or may encounter, at some point.
And, though some of the material is far more literal/voyeuristic/explicit, than I would like to consider...I think that the title acts mainly, as a description of the content...and, furthermore, as a social commentary.
I like the music on it, for its beauty...Not the tawdriness lurking beneath. I find expressions of love, unrequited love, and love lost, in it...And, I do think that that's a lot of what is there...They just grab people with its seemingly overt sexual content.
At least, that's my take on it. ;-)
~*Kristin*
Well, your theory is dumb.
Here's my theory: CEXCELLS IS MOSTLY ABOUT SEX. Woo.
For once, I agree with Kristin. I mean, ^~~*Kristin*~~^.
Drew, you need to get over your gay fascination with Davey, it's starting to get embarrassing.
I disagree about the gay sex theory but it's validated. People will make out of the album what they want it to be, just as others did with early and recent AFI albums.
I just remember that Davey said the title of the album is both metaphorical and literal. I also think we shouldn't forget that although he claims his lyrics have personal meanings that draw from his own life, not all of them are meant to be taken literally.
Yes, Between Breaths is about breathplay. Beyond that, the other tracks for me aren't meant to be read as something provacative or controversial (ie gay sex). And let's not forget most artists in the EBM and Electro genres focus on sexuality as a theme more than anything. Depeche mode, for instance. Songs about bondage and fetishes, videos that depict the same thing.
Sexuality is meant to be the sole concentration for music such as this; especially when it's meant to be danced to.
I'm sorry, but the amount of times he says "our love is a crime" just seems like a giveaway.
NO! GAY SEX WTF? Really Drew please remove the gay sex part that is just wrong and I believe the album is talking about sex but not a particular kind of sex. "Our love is a crime" means that it's just dangerous love it has nothing to do with gay sex.
I'm sorry Drew but I have to disagree with your theory. The album is clearly about what happens before,during, and after sex and I do not believe it has anything to do with GAY SEX. If it did they would have called it something different GAYCEX CELLS. Please remove that theory everytime I see it I get the chills
I love your tact, Drew. "Brace yourself guys, I know you all think this NASTY, but GAY SEX OMG."
If it's about gay sex, so what? I'm not gay, but I'm not going to tell a gay person that they're being weird or gross, or that they should be ashamed. Which is what you and these commenters are implying. THAT to me is more disgusting.
I know. Honestly, I only said "brace yourself" because I knew people would overreact and act immature about it. You can disagree, whatever, the only thing that matters is your personal interpretation. I'll post more evidence for mine if anyone is interested...
Again, Again, & Again:
"What could he do when she said
I want you?
What'll it take for you to surrender?
I gave you a taste. Oh how you've grown.
This great trial, this self denial
It's a trial to leave you clean cause I like it dark and low,
You know."
Interpretation: What would this character do (the one questioning his sexuality) when the girl wants him? It's a great trail for him - coming out - and no matter how many times he denies it he knows the truth. "Dark and low" refers to how society views people like him.
"For every time we return to our scene
It seems less like a crime."
The more he goes about his ways, the more normal it seems and less like something unacceptable.
More?
Again,Again, & Again could just be talking about how he had sex with her and he doesn't like her anymore
That's why he says "I gave you a taste. Oh how you've grown"
Clearly, everyone's interpretation is different...And, I think that's the way that the guys like it...People make of it what they will...Take from it something that's meaningful to them.
I have thought of the lyrics in "Again, Again and Again" as more of just a 'shameful' situation...Not because of societal taboos...But, merely, because it's tawdry, or "dirty"...I sensed no implication of homosexuality.
I suppose that different types of relationships/partnerships are portrayed throughout the album...But, they are in a very vague manner, that is wide open to interpretation.
And, as with his life, I think that, Davey did not intend for the album to be a message about gay relationships, but would not mind if people take that from it, if it helps them be more comfortable with who they are (as he does not like to elaborate on his orientation, despite the fact that he is not gay, because he likes being a role-model to all those who look up to him).
Just as Davey considers himself to be "pansexual"-loving regardless of gender...I think that his work speaks to the same note, to a degree.
And, picking apart songs, lyric by lyric, never leads to a happy place...So, let's just enjoy the songs as we enjoy them. ;-)
~*Kristin*
I just remember reading this really well thought out theory when the CD first came out on BlaqkInkStyle. I'm just posting what I remember from it (the site is down now). And his sexuality is a whole other debate, one where there's plenty of evidence supporting both sides.
"Just as Davey considers himself to be..."
I will personally stab the next person who claims to know any facts about his orientation. I'm watching you, Kristin, and I'm definitely watching you, Drew.
And, you guys, seriously, there's nothing to claim or even ponder about, dude has a girlfriend, and I've never heard him claim a certain label anyway, so I think "mostly straight" or "kind of straight" will cover it. AND WHO CARES ANYWAY.
(Drew, I know I've made some crude comments about him on AIM but that was about his behaviour, not who or what he gets off to on his free time.)
As for the lyrics, this isn't a concept album as far as we know. (Oh, and judging by what he said on that Loveline show, he was completely ignorant about anal sex, so. XD)
I think that you have misunderstood me...I know, from things that I have read, as direct quotes from him, and his bandmates (like Jade on the official site),t hat Davey is not gay, or bi-sexual. However, I read, from an interview from a couple of years ago, that he considers himself to be "pansexual"...loving without regard for gender...Which I think is admirable, and is also a way for him to remain a role model to all different kinds of people, without claiming a particular defining (and unnecessary label). I am not claiming to know any more about Davey, or his "orientation", than what I have read, in direct quotes from him, and the people in his life.
~*K*
No more orientation debate.... Like I said, and Kristin just explained, theres evidence for both sides. That's not the point of this post, anyway.
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