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Theory of a Deadman Return to Rock Form With Cautionary Tale ‘Dinosaur’
Theory of a Deadman are back with new music, and this new song has a definite bite. Having leaned a poppier direction in recent years, the band drops a cautionary tale called "Dinosaur" that delivers with plenty of rock swagger while serving as a warning call for the human race.
Singer Tyler Connolly belts out his prediction in the lyrics, “Hey kids, boys and girls / Now we’ve really done it, it’s the end of the world / Now, we’re going out, going out like the dinosaur." While that's definitely a darker sentiment, the music accompanying that thought is anything but, with the band utilizing a catchy swing to deliver that feeling of this being a more celebratory end.
“‘Dinosaur’ takes us back to our roots with this riff-driven rocker,” shares Connolly. “To me, it feels like it could fit on any of our albums, but I will say if you like the old Theory of a Deadman, you’ll love the new Theory of a Deadman.”
“Rock is where we made our bed for all these years,” adds guitarist Dave Brenner. “It’s been a while since we had an up-tempo in-your-face track like this – and it felt good.”
At present, "Dinosaur" is a stand-alone single, coming clearly after the promotion of the band's 2020 album, Say Nothing. It also feels more on the harder rock side of the band's sound, with energetic guitars pulsing through your speakers.
The track was produced by Martin Terefe, and it's possible this could eventually lead to the announcement of their next album. But for now, take a closer look at the lyrics and listen to the song below, while you can now pick up the track here. The band also recently debuted the track live during their appearance at Aftershock 2022 in Sacramento, Fan-shot footage of that performance can be viewed below.
Theory of a Deadman, "Dinosaur" Lyrics
Whatever happened to humanity
Ya we’ve driven ourselves to insanity
We all human waste in a race to the finish
Now we know that we’re all gonna get itDo something stupid like some dumb ass kids
Hiding in the dark hunting down our friends
We all Lord of the flies till the very end
Now we know that we’re all gonna get itWhoa 20 24 hours to go
Hey kids boys and girls
Now we’ve really done it it’s the end of the world
Cuz hey kids we were warned
Tonight we’re going out going out like the dinosaurHoping heaven gonna let you in
But ya god is wondering where ya been
When idiocracy is all there is
Now we know that we’re all gonna get itCarl Sagan rollin in his grave
We all lie to ourselves saying it’s just a phase
Ya. We’re all fucked ya we can’t be saved
Now we know that we’re all gonna get itWhoa 10-9 hours to go
Hey kids boys and girls
Now we’ve really done it it’s the end of the world so
Pray big oh my lord
Now we better run better run
Come with me, now we’re free
Let’s all just purge the ending
Cuz hey kids we were warned
Tonight we’re going out going out like the dinosaurWhoa only 1 minute to go
Hey kids boys and girls
Now we’ve really done it its the end of the world so
Pray big oh my lord
Now we better run better run
Come with me, now were free
Lets all just purge the ending
Cuz hey kids we were warned
Tonight we’re going out going out like the dinosaur
Theory of a Deadman, "Dinosaur"
Theory of a Deadman, "Dinosaur" (Live Debut at Aftershock 2022)
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