Any proper Warpaint fan I’ve spoken to (I mean the ones that have heard Exquisite Corpse, and own it) has always said that Beetles is one of their favourite songs by the band. It is one of those songs you have to listen to when you feel a bit pissed off or just so disheartend about something, or someone. If you’re feeling constantly trapped by something, this song will help. It’s why I have it on repeat at the moment.

Theresa takes the lead on the vocals with this song. Her voice lures you in and just keeps you in a trance throughout the duration of the song. You can feel her frustrations and fury in this song, you feel it to. She makes you want to sing every single word with her- as you should.

“I am not prepared, I just gotta gotta get there,
Where am I, why can’t I just get it together?
Fuck it, where’s my shit?
Oh my God I’m mad at it.
Oh my God I’m mad at it.
Oh my God I’m mad at it.
I wanna throw it out the window.”

Sounds lke pretty basic songwriting, right? Sure but the way in which it is presented just makes it so passionate. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. The rage in which Theresa is feeling in this song, fuck man, you feel it too. Think of the one thing that’s really pissing you off right now. Think of it, play this song- then just let it go. You’ve got to let it go. I should probably listen to what I’m saying to you. Or, I should just keep on listening to Warpaint. That’ll sort it all out.

There’s a live clip of this song that lasts around 15 minutes. The jam at the end of the song just shows, for me, why Warpaint are THE best band around. Even if these so called critics were to attempt to demolish their second album when it comes out- I will still love them. My love for Warpaint is not just for the music. It’s what they stand for. You can tell they love each other and just love music. They really LOVE it, and for me, that’s what makes them easy to connect with. If you can connect with a band like that, you know you’re going to be a fan for life. I sure as Hell know I’m going to be a Warpaint fan for life.

Back to that sense of feeling trapped. This song feels like a huge release, you can just lay there and let all those angst ridden feelings pour out of you. You’re never too old to feel sheer angst. Or, you can listen to it and lose your mind to it. Trash your room, tear shit to shreds. Just go absolutely crazy. Just be totally free.

“Let’s get naked and rip down the wall that makes me crazy.
Tell me how.
Someone hold my hand and give me lessons ‘cos I wanna,
Melt the knot inside of it.”

Staring at four walls constantly is enough to drive the most stable person to the brink of insanity. You just want to rip things up, tear pictures from the wall, drive fast (not too fast, stay safe.) Just basically, this song makes you want to lose your shit. The scattered drumming (I mean that in a good way, don’t worry) makes you flail your limbs about and shake your head until you are about to pass out from making yourself dizzy. It just allows you to be so free and rid yourself of all these horrific bad vibes you have right now.

There’s a come down in the song where Emily’s vocals enter. What I love about Warpaint, from a vocal perspective is how well Theresa and Emily’s voices work with each other. Emily’s voice is a bit more delicate than Theresa’s, and this is truly shown on this song.

Everything about this song just makes you want to feel free and release your mind, body and soul from anything negative you are feeling. I’ve never seen Warpaint live (I’m still waiting) but I know that seeing this live would probably be one of the most electrifying and stunning things my eyes will ever see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxlMcZ_9sdo

Just watch this. If you want, ignore everything I’ve written- but watch this clip. It is 15 minutes well worth investing in.