1) 3 is an American rock … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) 3 is an American rock band formed in Woodstock, New York in 1994.
The band was founded as a three piece: Joey Eppard on Guitar and Lead Vocals, Josh Eppard on Drums and Chris Bittner on Bass. They came to the attention of Universal Records after well-received performances at the Woodstock festival in 1994, eventually getting signed in 1998, but following an unstable relationship with the label through its series of corporate mergers, the band was left with little prospect of releasing their album. Eventually, the band decided to release it on Planet Noise Records, a small indie label, and thenceforth managed themselves independently, until their 2005 signing with Metal Blade, on whose label they re-released Wake Pig in late 2005.
Their career has been marked by several line-up changes, most notably Josh Eppard's departure to join Coheed and Cambria, who are now regular touring partners. Chris Gartmann joined the band in 1999 to replace Josh on drums, along with Billy Riker on Guitars, who has remained with the band since. Chris Bittner left in 2001, and was temporarily replaced by Joe Cuchelo. In 2004, Daniel Grimsland took over bass duties.
The band have toured nationally several times, as well as appearing on radio stations throughout the United States. Joey Eppard also has an active solo career, and released a solo album, Been to the Future, in 2002.
When questioned about the band's name in an interview with Rock Something, Joey Eppard stated that they considered changing the name of the band several times, but always decided to keep the name 3. According to the same interview, the name of the band originally stems from Joey Eppard's own "fascination" with the number: "It is a reference to the construct of our reality as having predominantly 3 aspects. For example, we live in a 3 dimensional universe on the 3rd planet from the sun, experiencing time as past, present and future in a form that consists of mind, body and spirit."
The band themselves describe their music as "dark yet uplifting, spiritual without any connection to religion". Their music is punctuated by dark, sometimes incomprehensible lyrics, often rather detached from the accompanying music. Joey Eppard is considered a highly competent guitarist, with an unusual flamenco/slap hybrid guitar technique.
The band toured with the British progressive rock group Porcupine Tree on the "Fear of a Blank Planet" tour. Due to the influence of this tour, iTunes Music Store notes that people who buy the new Porcupine Tree album, Fear of a Blank Planet, have also bought Wake Pig. Since finishing the tour, the band have stated they are working on two new albums, one featuring all new material, and other consisting of older unreleased material.
2) THREE (or 3) was a Post-Hardcore band, that hailed from Washington, D.C.. The band formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1988.
3) 3 is a one-piece Italian industrial black metal band from Agrigento, Sicily, formed in 1992 by Kaos (Rosario Badalamenti). Four demos were released:
- Antichristian Kaos (2001)
- 666 Knives to the Son's Heart (2003)
- Onnipotenza III (2005)
- Santu Rusariu (2008)
3 broke out of a 3-year hiatus in 2008 to release Santu Rosariu; after that the project's now listed on the metal archives as 'split-up'.
4) 3 is another incarnation of the Emerson, Lake & Palmer family tree, formed in 1988. Keyboardist Keith Emerson and drummer Carl Palmer recruited American guitarist Robert Berry to take Greg Lake's usual place, and they recorded one album of synthesizer-laden progressive rock - "...to the Power of Three" - which received little commercial or critical notice.
Unsurprisingly, their music has elements of the characteristic ELP sound, but was criticised as less inventive and having a bland AOR flavour. After one album, To the Power of Three, 3 split up. Emerson & Palmer reunited with Greg Lake for 1992's Black Moon and Robert Berry would form the supergroup Alliance.
They did perform live, as "Emerson and Palmer" (Berry was onstage but unnamed), at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary concert in 1988, broadcast on HBO, but only performed a long medley instrumental set based around Fanfare for the Common Man, Leonard Bernstein's America, and Dave Brubeck's Blue Rondo, which later became an ELP encore in their 90s concerts. They did not perform any original ELP material without Lake, nor did they perform any 3 songs since the band's actual label was Geffen Records.
3 performed at live venues to support their album, sometime in 1988. The three studio musicians were sometimes augmented by Paul Keller on guitar and Jennifer Steele on backing vocals. Their setlist mainly consisted of material from their album, including "Runaway" and an extended jam version of the cover song "Eight Miles High". The group did a different arrangement of "Desde La Vida". The band did long instrumental jams based on music ELP covered including "Hoedown" & "Fanfare for the Common Man", but did not do any original ELP compositions. A long, elaborate cover of The Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love" was also included in the set.
Band members:
Keith Emerson - keyboards (1988–1989)
Robert Berry - lead vocals, guitars, bass (1988–1989)
Carl Palmer - drums, percussion (1988–1989)
Album page: To the Power of Three
2) a Dischord Records band featuring members of Egg Hunt and Gray Matter whose song Swann Street appears at the end of the DC punk documentary Salad Days
Chains
3 Lyrics
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I got this shit on lock
Holla holla at me if you on my block
I got this shit on lock
I got this shit on lock
Holla holla at me if you on my block
I got your dogs on a collar, balla
Choke chain for their necks, and I don't think they like that
Woof woof, How they howl
Give some chow, they bout to growl
Little dogs will kill you dude, as soon as you let 'em out
Pure bread (pure bread)
Got 'em with the nice coat
Your head (your head)
When I stick with the white gold
Dig deep(dig deep)
Shock collars on their necks
You fuck with 3OH!3, and motherfuckers know they next
Now get yo' drum on (c'mon and getcha drum on)
Getcha getcha drum on (c'mon and getcha drum on)
I got a chokechain for my pitbull lane
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
Got a, chockchain for my pitbull lane
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
Got a, Chokechain (ch-ch-chokechain)
I got a shock collar ( sh-sh-shock collar)
I got a choke chain (ch-ch-chokechain)
I got a shock collar (sh-sh-shock collar)
I got my woof from a white teen, he won't bite me
Fuckin' with me, and you'll get bitten most likely
Howlin' at the moon, growling at the lightning
Ugh, this thing I spit is mad frighten
We got the drum hits, tell your kid to get a better etiquette
Before he splits his seed to try to spit a little bit o' rhetoric
You gotta sa-say, g-g-go put it away
Yeah we be runnin' the game, now it's all one in the same
Now get yo' drum on (c'mon and getcha drum on)
Getcha getcha drum on (c'mon and getcha drum on)
I got this shit on lock
I got this shit on lock
Holla holla at me if you on my block
I got this shit on lock
I got this shit on lock
Holla holla at me if you on my block
I got a chokechain for my pitbull lane
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
Got a, chockchain for my pitbull lane
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
Got a, Chokechain (ch-ch-chokechain)
I got a shock collar ( sh-sh-shock collar)
I got a choke chain (ch-ch-chokechain)
I got a shock collar (sh-sh-shock collar)
I got a chokechain for my pitbull lane
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
Got a, chockchain for my pitbull lane
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
Got a, Chokechain (ch-ch-chokechain)
I got a shock collar ( sh-sh-shock collar)
I got a choke chain (ch-ch-chokechain)
I got a shock collar (sh-sh-shock collar)
The lyrics of Chokechain by 3OH!3 are about the power dynamic that can exist between a human and their pet, specifically dogs. The song uses imagery of controlling dogs with choke chains and shock collars, and the idea that if someone messes with 3OH!3, they'll be next in line to be controlled. There is a sense of ownership and domination in the lyrics, especially with lines like "I got your dogs on a collar, balla" and "Little dogs will kill you dude, as soon as you let 'em out".
At the same time, there is also an undercurrent of danger and unpredictability in the song. The lyrics reference the potential for dogs to turn on their owners or other people, and the idea that the person controlling the dog may not be able to handle its aggression. Lines like "Your head, when I stick with the white gold" and "Howlin' at the moon, growling at the lightning" add to the feeling of danger and chaos.
One interpretation of the song is that it is a commentary on power dynamics in relationships and how they can lead to abuse and control. The use of choke chains and shock collars as imagery can be seen as a metaphor for how people in positions of power can manipulate and control those beneath them. The song's chorus, with the repeated refrain of "I got this shit on lock," reinforces this idea of control and dominance.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this shit on lock
I am in control of everything and have everything under control
Holla holla at me if you on my block
If you are in my area, reach out to me
I got your dogs on a collar, balla
I have complete control over your dogs and they are on a leash
So how you like that?
Do you like the fact that I have control over your pets?
Choke chain for their necks, and I don't think they like that
I have put choke chains around their necks and they are not happy about it
Woof woof, How they howl
They are howling in response to the choke chains
Give some chow, they bout to growl
They are hungry and will become aggressive if not fed soon
Little dogs will kill you dude, as soon as you let 'em out
Even small dogs can be dangerous and can cause harm if not controlled
Pure bread (pure bread)
I have high-quality dogs
Got 'em with the nice coat
My dogs have an attractive appearance
Your head (your head)
I am mentally superior to you
When I stick with the white gold
Referring to the color of their jewelry, which represents wealth and success
Dig deep(dig deep)
Putting in a lot of effort and resources
Shock collars on their necks
I have put shock collars around their necks to control their behavior
You fuck with 3OH!3, and motherfuckers know they next
If you mess with our group, you will face consequences
I got a chokechain for my pitbull lane
I have a choke chain for my pit bull dog
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
I have a shock collar for my rottweiler dog
Got a, chockchain for my pitbull lane
I also have a choke chain for my pit bull dog
Now get yo' drum on (c'mon and getcha drum on)
Get ready to dance and enjoy the music
I got my woof from a white teen, he won't bite me
I got my dog from a wealthy, white teenager who won't harm me
Fuckin' with me, and you'll get bitten most likely
If you mess with me, you will likely face consequences
Howlin' at the moon, growling at the lightning
My dogs are making noise in response to the environment
Ugh, this thing I spit is mad frighten
My lyrics are intimidating and scary
We got the drum hits, tell your kid to get a better etiquette
We have good music and tell your children to behave better
Before he splits his seed to try to spit a little bit o' rhetoric
Before he wastes his energy trying to say something of little importance
You gotta sa-say, g-g-go put it away
You need to stop talking or trying to be important
Yeah we be runnin' the game, now it's all one in the same
We are in charge and everything is connected
I got a chokechain for my pitbull lane
I have a choke chain for my pit bull dog
I got a shock collar for my rotweiler
I have a shock collar for my rottweiler dog
Got a, chockchain for my pitbull lane
I also have a choke chain for my pit bull dog
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATHANIEL MOTTE, SEAN FOREMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GloTheActivist300
People forget this classic. I miss late 2015 Carti when he was rapping on beats like this
@moneymakinmitch8130
Facts bro
@kintarooe8688
Facts bro
@alondraybenjamin4002
2016 was such a vibe bruh 🔥👏🏾 used to blast this song everyday
@solocoreey
This is where the real Playboi Carti fans at 🌊🌊
@jexioo9810
Prod. Solocoreey you tryna put these boys on?
@solocoreey
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@alexiecherapanov6579
Lmaooo all you gayboys discovered this shit way too late go an crawl back to ur trash ass mainstream WHERE YOU CAME FROM
@solocoreey
Alexie Cherapanov who ?
@lolitsjay3005
Facts