The band's name was inspired by the book Say You Love Satan by David St. Claire. It is based on the crimes of Ricky Kasso (nicknamed 'The Acid King') who committed a murder in Northport, New York during 1984.
Current Acid King lineup consists of :
Lori S. - guitars, vocals;
Rafael Martinez - bass guitar (Black Cobra);
Joey Osbourne - drums (Altamont).
Former members :
Peter Lucas - bass guitar;
Dan Southwick - bass guitar (Altamont);
Brian Hill - bass guitar;
Guy Pinhas - bass guitar.
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Sunshine and Sorrow
Acid King Lyrics
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Sunshine and sorrow
Haze leads the way
Haze leads the way
What's in a day
Blue skies and ozone
Haze leads the way
What's in a day
Sunshine and sorrow
Haze leads the way
Haze leads the way
The song "Sunshine and Sorrow" by Acid King is a reflection on life's duality - the presence of both joy and sadness. The lyrics repeat the lines, "What's in a day, sunshine and sorrow, haze leads the way," offering a mantra for acceptance and understanding of life's complexities. The use of the word "haze" implies a sense of disorientation or confusion, perhaps suggesting that even in the midst of happiness, one can still feel lost or uncertain. The reference to "blue skies and ozone" adds another layer to the song's introspection, suggesting that in moments of joy, there may still be harmful elements lurking beneath the surface.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sunshine and Sorrow" offer a meditation on the ebb and flow of life - the highs and lows, the light and dark, the beautiful and the dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
What's in a day
What events and experiences take place over the course of one day
Sunshine and sorrow
Both positive and negative emotions and experiences can occur within a single day
Haze leads the way
Uncertainty and confusion can guide one's path or decisions
Haze leads the way
Uncertainty and confusion can guide one's path or decisions
What's in a day
The same mixture of positive and negative events and emotions can occur on any given day
Blue skies and ozone
Days can have both beauty and danger, such as clear skies that may still contain harmful pollutants
Haze leads the way
Uncertainty and confusion may continue to guide us no matter what external factors appear on the surface
Haze leads the way
Uncertainty and confusion may continue to guide us no matter what external factors appear on the surface
What's in a day
Each day has the potential for different emotions and experiences, regardless of the weather or other external factors
Sunshine and sorrow
Different emotions and experiences can create a contrasting mixture of light and darkness in a day
Haze leads the way
Even when we think we know our path, uncertainty and confusion may still guide us in unexpected directions
Haze leads the way
Even when we think we know our path, uncertainty and confusion may still guide us in unexpected directions
Contributed by Oliver M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.