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Weight (demo)

by Ausgang

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Following the previously unreleased Kabuki demos & ahead of BRAND NEW AUSGANG MATERIAL (watch this space!), this early demo version of 'Weight' (which is probably the most well-known of our songs, appearing, as it did, on our debut 'Teachings Of Web' 12" on Criminal Damage Records), recorded at Rich Bitch, Birmingham (by Rob Bruce), Aug 17, 1983, showcases the red-raw chaos newly born out of Kabuki's ashes.

Max is tormented following the breakdown of a toxic relationship (of which he is as much to blame as the other party. SEE - we TOLD you all our songs are essentially love songs!), but ends up crawling his way out the other side...

Structurally, there's not a whole heap to choose between this version and the finished 'TOW' cut, but there ARE subtle differences that warrant it sitting UNncomfortably in TRUE Ausgang aficionado's collection...

pic: Mick Mercer.

lyrics

WEIGHT

This crushing, slamming, heavy strife
Hangs about my ever-faithful wife
Always sure to leaden my lids
Thump in the belly & tug at my wits

This weight pulls me to the ground

Disappear if I could snap this chain
Into submission again & again
Bring me pleasure, bruises still ache
Off in time before I break?

This weight pulls me to the ground

Clasp my treasures that set me apart
Multitude that gladdens my heart
Attention snatched, bleed from my nose
Gritty blocks grin like they've always known

This weight pulls me to the ground

Pleading has no use on my soul
Funds won't stretch, my feet are cold
And as death-torment threatens seizure
I'll be here in another year

This weight pulls me to the ground

credits

released November 27, 2021
Guitar - Matthew
Vocals - Max
Drums - Ibo
Bass - Cub

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Ausgang-Kabuki UK

In 1982/3, Ausgang evolved out of the ashes of various punk/post-punk bands in & around Birmingham, UK. 'Goth' was in the process of becoming a 'thing' and we got caught up in the whole exciting, sexy mess. To be honest, the early days were the best - playing songs about love, sex & the 'human' condition'.When we reformed in the 2000's, we had no idea of the legacy we'd left behind... ... more

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