Lawmaker from YARD II by YARD

Returning to Lawmaker has allowed further exploration of the song's themes and message. The song was a part of the early formation of YARD and played an essential role in the initial fabric of our sound. The song continues to explore the idea of incessant and insidious characters you encounter in life. People who are ‘self serving’ and lost in their own motives, preventing themselves from connecting to others or feeling a part of a group. Coming back to the song and with more years under my belt I’ve seen that people like this are usually lost in a system of their own making, feeling ‘incarcerated’ and trapped in a cycle they don’t know how to change. With that being said I think we can all relate to that in some shape or form. The song initially was about pushing against taxing people in your life, now it’s an attempt to find a better understanding.

Toxic behaviour, isolation and group rejection are engaged in this latest version of Lawmaker. Taking the role of a commentator on frustrating people we meet in our lives. A Lawmaker is someone who rejects those around them and is driven by self desire. This is a pattern of their own creation and something that is hard to break free from.

YARD are the electrifying three-piece electropunk band from Dublin. Known for their intense and immersive live shows, YARD bridges the gap between electronica and post-punk, creating an auditory onslaught that leaves audiences sweaty, energized, and strangely unnerved. YARD are rapidly carving out their own niche in the UK, Irish and European music scene.

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