Discord User Niski received an old hard drive from his cousin that contained a folder of songs that had been downloaded from KZfaq and Myspace sometime between 2008 and 2011. The files were missing metadata, so the songs remained unknown.
One particular song in the list of Niski's unknown song collection was dubbed "Checking Out". I really enjoyed this one, despite it not being the best recording quality. We set out to somehow locate the original sample, despite not having a lot to go on. But, against all odds, Discord user Spiy managed to find the original on KZfaq on 18th April 2021.
The song was actually called "Checking Out" and was by a band called "Imperial". I had been planning to do a cover for a while, and seeing as the original was still the same recording quality, I decided to continue making it. Hope you enjoy my rendition!
You can hear (and see!) the original band performing this song here: • Imperial - Checking Out
Interpreted Lyrics:
[VERSE 1]
I’m searching for a peace of mind
There’s nothing left for me
I wonder why they’re keeping me
Over and over again
[CHORUS]
Well lately I’ve been thinking
Of checking out of here
Well lately I’ve been thinking
Of checking out of here
BLECH!
BLECH!
[VERSE 2]
Don’t let them fade, we’ll make them pay
I don’t need you anymore
But not before suffering
Whenever I hear your voice
[CHORUS]
[OUTRO]
Well I’m checking out of here
Well I’m checking out of here
Checking out
I’m checking out