Fusing Colley’s unique electric guitar influenced baritone saxophone playing with experimental percussion and an unforgiving voice that compares to such greats as Jim Morrison, Nico and Patti Smith, A.K.A.C.O.D, have been packing rooms and garnering rave reviews in their native Boston for their mesmerizing live shows.
Ortiz met Colley in May of 1996 at the Trocadero in Philadelphia, when he was touring with Morphine. After a brief but fateful conversation with front man Mark Sandman, she decided to pack her bags and move to Morphine's home base of Cambridge, MA, in search of a better creative environment. Within a few months of moving to Cambridge she began performing solo, and within a year she formed Bourbon Princess. In 2003 Dana agreed to record, co-produce, and perform on the second Bourbon Princess LP Black Feather Wings.
Monique and Dana knew Larry through the "Morphine circle" (he played on the Morphine LP Like Swimming), and in the fall of 2006 when they began writing and recording material together they invited him in to complete the line-up of what is Also Known As Colley, Ortiz, and Dersch. The trio are packing rooms and garnering rave reviews for their live performances as well as their debut CD “Happiness”.
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Hypnotized
A.K.A.C.O.D. Lyrics
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(Ooh)
Girl see the signs (Signs)
Don't get hypnotized tonight (Oh)
You gonna be just fine (Just Fine)
You can count bands, I know you like ice (Ooh Woah)
We can just sip fine wine (Fine Wine)
Stargazing and I love moonlight (Moonlight)
I'll always tell the truth no lie
If you see a red flag, Then go
Don't say you won't like the show
You won't feel like yourself no more
He be losing his self control
Because you know his anger comes fast
Break it off, Leave that shit in the past
To forgive and forget at last
You've healed, You don't need a cast
Girl see the signs (Signs)
Don't get hypnotized tonight (Oh)
You gonna be just fine (Just Fine)
You can count bands, I know you like ice (Ooh Woah)
We can just sip fine wine (Fine Wine)
Stargazing and I love moonlight (Moonlight)
Yeah we can take a trip, Just right (Just Right)
I'll always tell the truth no lie
Saying goodbye would hurt you so bad
Leaving a scar on your heart, That's sad
Making you tear and cry, You mad
Thinking of all the time you had
Recollecting, Rejecting the feelings you had
Depressing, You're stressing
Is it a curse or a blessing
End of the day, You should take it as a lesson
Girl see the signs (Signs)
Don't get hypnotized tonight (Oh)
You gonna be just fine (Just Fine)
You can count bands, I know you like ice (Ooh Woah)
We can just sip fine wine (Fine Wine)
Stargazing and I love moonlight (Moonlight)
Yeah we can take a trip, Just right (Just Right)
I'll always tell the truth no lie
(Don't get hypnotized tonight) (Oh)
(You can count bands, I know you like ice) (Ooh Woah)
(Stargazing and I love moonlight) (Moonlight)
(I'll always tell the truth no lie)
The lyrics for A.K.A.C.O.D.'s song "Hypnotized" offer a cautionary tale about staying vigilant in a relationship. The opening lines implore the listener to see the signs and avoid being hypnotized, with the singer reassuring that they will be just fine. The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed may be susceptible to materialism, liking to count bands and enjoy ice, while the singer prefers simpler pleasures like sipping fine wine under the moonlight. The singer assures the listener that they always tell the truth and advise them to leave the relationship if they see a red flag.
The chorus repeats the warning not to get hypnotized, with the singer emphasizing they will always tell the truth. The second verse intensifies the message about leaving a toxic relationship, noting that saying goodbye will be painful but necessary. The lyrics suggest that staying with someone who is losing control of their anger will cause more harm than good, and advise the listener to take the experience as a lesson. Overall, the lyrics promote self-care and caution in relationships, with an emphasis on recognizing when something is not right and taking action to protect oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl see the signs (Signs)
Pay attention to the warning signs in the relationship
Don't get hypnotized tonight (Oh)
Don't let yourself get carried away and blinded by the situation
You gonna be just fine (Just Fine)
You will be okay and come out of this situation stronger
You can count bands, I know you like ice (Ooh Woah)
You enjoy the materialistic things, but there's more to life than that
We can just sip fine wine (Fine Wine)
We can enjoy the simple things in life together
Stargazing and I love moonlight (Moonlight)
We can appreciate the beauty of nature and the world around us
Yeah we can take a trip, Just right (Just Right)
We can travel and embark on adventures together at the right time
I'll always tell the truth no lie
I will be honest with you and not deceive you
If you see a red flag, Then go
If you notice something that doesn't feel right or healthy, leave the situation
Don't say you won't like the show
Don't ignore the potential negative outcomes of a situation
You won't feel like yourself no more
You will lose your sense of identity and self in a toxic relationship
He be losing his self control
The other person in the relationship may struggle with controlling their emotions and actions
Because you know his anger comes fast
The other person has a history of quick and intense anger
Break it off, Leave that shit in the past
End the relationship and move on from those negative experiences
To forgive and forget at last
It's important to forgive, let go, and move on from past hurt
You've healed, You don't need a cast
You've grown from that experience and no longer need protection
Saying goodbye would hurt you so bad
Leaving the relationship would be a painful decision
Leaving a scar on your heart, That's sad
The emotional pain of the relationship will leave a lasting impact
Making you tear and cry, You mad
The memories of the relationship will likely bring tears and anger
Thinking of all the time you had
Reflecting on the past and the time spent in the relationship
Recollecting, Rejecting the feelings you had
Remembering the emotions felt during the relationship, but actively rejecting them now
Depressing, You're stressing
The aftermath of a toxic relationship can be difficult to handle emotionally
Is it a curse or a blessing
Reflecting on whether the relationship was ultimately good or bad for personal growth
End of the day, You should take it as a lesson
In the end, use the experience to learn and grow as a person
(Don't get hypnotized tonight) (Oh)
Repeated reminder to stay aware and not get caught up in the moment
(You can count bands, I know you like ice) (Ooh Woah)
Reminder that materialistic things aren't what's important in life
(Stargazing and I love moonlight) (Moonlight)
Emphasizing appreciation for the beauty of the world and the little things in life
(I'll always tell the truth no lie)
Reiteration of honesty and trust in the relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Christian Tirado
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