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ASG is a small band with a sound that’s big in so many ways. The trio formed following the break-up of local Wrightsville Beach punk band the Urethra Franklins when Andy Ellis (bass) and Scott Key (drums) teamed up with guitarist Jason Shi. Together they created a perfect fusion of punk and metal. “If we had to classify it… we’d just say we play loud.” raves guitarist Jason Shi commenting on their punk, metal and classic rock n’ roll sound. “We’re definitely not emo”. And all who have seen them live would surely agree to that.
However, ASG is just getting their start. They have no doubt left their mark. Supported by the intense surf/skate community in their hometowns of Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, NC, ASG has gradually taken off in the southern North Carolina music community. “We’re really proud to be where we’re from” states Jason, “There’s a huge music scene out here that people don’t really know about and there’s a lot of good bands out here that just don’t get recognized.”
ASG managed to break the trend though and demanded the recognition they deserve. After self-releasing a self-titled full-length album in 2002 they were embraced by the surf community and soon after were added to the bill of bands on Volcom’s “We’ve got Bush” eastern surf tour, playing along side Volcom Entertainment bands Places to Park and Pepper.
In February 2003 their hard work payed off when they were signed to Volcom Entertainment. Soon after ASG went into the studio to record their July full-length release “The Amplification of Self-Gratification” on Volcom Entertainment.
ASG have since been making waves across the U.S. They rocked the 2003 Warped Tour leaving in their wake legions of new fans with the punk/metal sound reverberating in their heads. Immediately following the Warped Tour they went on to shake up Volcom’s “Boy where tha heck’re we going” east coast surf tour where they had an enormous impact on the east coast surf community. Then it was off to the Rockies for a winter tour with Guttermouth and Pepper.
ASG are determined to make a name for themselves and with this goal in sight, they are undoubtedly on their way. Their sound, influenced by such bands as Queens of the Stone Age, Jane's Addiction, Foo Fighters and In Flames, combined with their pure passion and intense live energy is like a blow to the head that leaves your eardrums ringing and keeps you coming back for more.
Bombs Away
ASG Lyrics
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Savor the pain
Slow down brigade
Key to the valet
Bombs away
Soak in the day
Sunshine parade
Brilliant decay
Feel the need to be alone
And i im to small
To take it al
The lyrics to ASG's song "Bombs Away" are a bit abstract and open to interpretation, but they seem to be commenting on the fleeting nature of life and the need to embrace both the good and the bad experiences that come with it. The first two lines suggest that the singer is seeking to fade away or retreat from the world, but then the song takes a more positive turn with the reference to savoring pain. The "slow down brigade" could be a reference to the need to take things more slowly and appreciate life's small moments.
The line "key to the valet" is a bit enigmatic, but it could be interpreted as a metaphor for a way to unlock or access something valuable or precious. The chorus, "bombs away/soak in the day/sunshine parade/brilliant decay," continues the theme of living life to the fullest, even in the face of inevitable decline and decay. The final lines suggest a sense of being overwhelmed and unable to handle life's challenges, but also a recognition of the limitations of the self.
Line by Line Meaning
Strive to fade
Attempting to disappear, fade into the background to avoid attention or confrontation.
Savor the pain
Taking pleasure in the discomfort or anguish, finding pleasure in the midst of pain.
Slow down brigade
A group or collection of people who are purposefully taking their time, not rushing or hurrying themselves.
Key to the valet
Possessing the necessary or required access or permission to secure one's belongings or transportation.
Bombs away
Starting an intense and deliberate action or idea, moving forward with intense momentum.
Soak in the day
Absorbing every moment of the day, enjoying the present time and all that it has to offer.
Sunshine parade
A celebration of the sun or light, a joyful display of positivity and happiness.
Brilliant decay
An oxymoronic phrase used to describe something that is on the surface fading or breaking down, but still retains a sense of impressive beauty or magnitude.
Can't stay calm
Unable to remain in a state of ease or relaxation, experiencing heightened emotions or tension.
Feel the need to be alone
Having a desire or impulse to be by oneself, without the company or presence of others.
And i im to small
Feeling insignificant or unimportant in the grand scheme of things, struggling to find one's place or worth.
To take it all
Being responsible for and able to manage everything that is happening, feeling overwhelmed or unable to handle the situation.
Contributed by Ruby L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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