1) 108 is a New York City metalcore band founded in 1991. Their music refle… Read Full Bio ↴1) 108 is a New York City metalcore band founded in 1991. Their music reflects the Hare Krishna faith of the band members. Their name comes from the number of beads on the japamala, a rosary commonly used in Hinduism for spiritual activity. Vraja Kishordas (AKA Vic DiCara) had previously played with Zack De La Rocha in the hardcore band Inside Out. Their first records were released on Equal Vision Records. These releases were followed by their participation in two documentary films, '108: The Final Tour' and 'N.Y.H.C.'.

2) 108 was a short lived jazzy hip-hop project from California, built around rappers Encore and Grand The Visitor (of Homeliss Derelix) and composer Sedric Edwards. They released one LP entitled "Mission Infinite" in 1996.
Mission Infinite Lp has been reissued on NBN Records, released December 6, 2019

Thorn
108 Lyrics

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Chew the thorn
Drink the blood
Call it pleasure
But you'll never quench that thirst
Sex is suffering
Bleed the envy
Bleed the jealousy
Bleed the heartache

Call it pleasure
Chew the thorn

I won't

Overall Meaning

interpret the lyrics of 108's song Thorn. The song is a commentary on the human condition with the underlying message that pleasure can often be destructive. This is conveyed through the imagery of "chewing the thorn," which represents the act of seeking out pleasure even though it may cause pain. The lyrics suggest that humans are driven by a never-ending thirst for pleasure, which can be insatiable and ultimately self-destructive. Additionally, the references to bleeding envy, jealousy, and heartache further emphasize the theme of suffering that comes with seeking pleasure.

Line by Line Meaning

Chew the thorn
Accept the pain and discomfort that comes with life, even if it hurts.

Drink the blood
Embrace the harsh reality of the situation, and take it as it is.

Call it pleasure
Describing your struggles and hardships as pleasures only masks their true nature.

But you'll never quench that thirst
You can try to satisfy your desires or cravings all you want, but you can never completely fulfill them.

Sex is suffering
Intimate relationships often lead to pain and heartache, even if pleasure can be found in them too.

Bleed the envy
Let go of your jealousy and envious feelings that can only bring pain and suffering.

Bleed the jealousy
Feel the pain of your jealousy so that you can eventually overcome it.

Bleed the heartache
Accept and work through the sadness and emotional pain that comes with heartbreak.

Chew the thorn
Life is full of difficult experiences, and you must learn to accept them and push through regardless of the pain they cause.

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