The former members of the band now resides in bands like Trenches, The Typewriter Romantics, Haveri, The Indecision Alarm, The New Mess, Straitjacket Generation and Dia Psalma
Band Members Original line-up: Robert Samsonowitz - Drums, Micke Claesson (later changed last name to Fritz) - Vocals and guitar, Geir Pedersen - Vocals and bass, Mathias Andersson - Guitar and vocals. Mathias later left the band and Pontus Bednarz replaced him.
On a Pedestal
Adhesive Lyrics
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I met this man, he said he would do anything for me.
I was a little nervous, but I went there anyway.
I never guessed that he would smile at me and say:
HELLO, I WELCOME YOU INTO MY HUMBLE STORE.
I'VE GOT LOTS OF MERCHANDISE, I'VE GOT EVERYTHING AND MORE.
TODAY WE HAVE A SALE ON WELFARE, AN OFFER YOU CAN'T IGNORE.
His ice-cold heart and smiling face in perfect symmetry.
His gratitude increased, as I bought my destiny.
His smiling mask fell off, I saw the horns upon his head.
I won't forget the moment when he laughed at me and said:
HELLO, I WELCOME YOU...
I guess you'll say stupidity isn't easily measured,
but my degradation was unbearable.
HELLO, I WELCOME YOU...
The lyrics of Adhesive's song "On a Pedestal" are a commentary on how society places value on financial wealth and the dangers of blindly pursuing it. The singer speaks of their desire for riches and meeting a man who promises to help them achieve it. Despite feeling apprehensive, the singer goes along with the man and enters his store, where he is greeted with open arms and promises of everything they could ever want. The man is charming and seemingly charming, but as the singer buys into his promises, his true nature is revealed: he is a greedy and heartless conartist who sees them as nothing more than a means to an end. The singer is left feeling foolish and degraded, having learned a valuable lesson about the true cost of wealth.
Throughout the song, there is a clear message about the destructive nature of capitalism and materialism. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of riches can lead one to lose sight of what truly matters in life – including one's own dignity and self-respect. At the same time, the song is a warning against blindly trusting those who claim to have your best interests at heart, as they may be seeking only to further their own selfish ends. Ultimately, "On a Pedestal" is a cautionary tale about the corrupting influence of money and the importance of staying true to one's own values and principles.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no limit to the riches I want to see.
I desire wealth without any bounds.
I met this man, he said he would do anything for me.
I encountered a person who promised to fulfill all my wishes.
I was a little nervous, but I went there anyway.
Despite my apprehension, I visited him.
I never guessed that he would smile at me and say:
I did not anticipate his warm welcome.
HELLO, I WELCOME YOU INTO MY HUMBLE STORE.
Greetings, do come in, and explore my small establishment.
I'VE GOT LOTS OF MERCHANDISE, I'VE GOT EVERYTHING AND MORE.
I possess an abundance of items, surpassing your expectations.
TODAY WE HAVE A SALE ON WELFARE, AN OFFER YOU CAN'T IGNORE.
Currently, we have a discount on social welfare, a deal too good to overlook.
IT WILL PUT YOU ON A PEDESTAL, SEPARATE YOU FROM THE POOR.
Availing this offer will elevate you above the destitute and place you in high regard.
His ice-cold heart and smiling face in perfect symmetry.
He masks his heartlessness behind a gracious demeanor.
His gratitude increased, as I bought my destiny.
He became more appreciative once I purchased my predetermined future.
His smiling mask fell off, I saw the horns upon his head.
I witnessed his true nature when his facade vanished, revealing his malevolent intentions.
I won't forget the moment when he laughed at me and said:
His malicious words will always remain etched in my memory.
I guess you'll say stupidity isn't easily measured,
One could argue that foolishness cannot be quantified.
but my degradation was unbearable.
However, my humiliation was intolerable.
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.