1) Amanita is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named Amanita:
1) Amanita is an American post-rock/progressive metal band from White Lake Township, MI.
The band was founded by Jim Tobakos as a solo project, who began playing guitar in 2002. After a string of inconsequential bands, he became involved with the local metal scene, playing in a band called In a White Room. It was then that Tobakos had his first experiences with live shows, recording and interacting with other musicians.
After the disbanding of In a White Room, Tobakos wanted to participate in a band that focused on more than just metal. But with a music scene that is over-saturated with deathcore, it proved difficult for him to find a stable band to play with. It was then that he started Swap.AVI to poke fun at the local scene while still participating in it. During this time, however, Tobakos wanted to put out some serious music as well as his comedic music with Swap.AVI, but his schedule kept him from finding a solid line-up to work with. He then joined Crabhammer and played some shows and wrote some music, but it wasn't music that he was very interested in playing. From that point on, Tobakos began writing solo music, beginning in 2010.
The solo music came easily since he had been collecting music equipment over the years and built a project studio in his home. By this time, he had plenty of recording and programming experience. Since then, he had been consistently writing and recording music until he finally decided to compile the songs into an EP, which he would release as Amanita.
In 2012, Amanita signed to the indie record label, Just Noise Music, which pushed Tobakos to release the EP and do something more with his music hobby. Commenting on the album, Tobakos said, "it digs deep into my brain and brings to life the music that is constantly pounding in my head".
Since then, Amanita has grown even more by establishing a full line-up consisting of Tobakos on guitar and vocals, Aaron Stinson and Jake Reske on guitar, Zech Lakatos on bass and Vince D'Agostino on drums. The band had released a two-track EP in March 2014 called Arduous March.
2) Amanita is also an instrumental doom band from Jena, Germany, which also draws on elements of post rock, psychedelic rock and stoner. They released their first demo in 2014. Their tracks can be listened to for free at Bandcamp.
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Amanita Lyrics
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It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over-bored and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it's hard to find
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
The lyrics to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana are widely considered to be a commentary on the disaffected youth of Generation X in the early 1990s. The first verse, "Load up on guns, bring your friends / It's fun to lose and to pretend" suggests a sense of boredom and apathy among young people, who turn to reckless and numbing behavior as a means of escape. The line "She's over-bored and self-assured / Oh no, I know a dirty word" could be interpreted as a criticism of the privileged and entitled attitudes of many young people at the time.
The chorus of the song, "Hello, hello, hello, how low / With the lights out, it's less dangerous / Here we are now, entertain us / I feel stupid and contagious" seems to capture the nihilistic and self-destructive tendencies of youth culture, as well as the desire for stimulation and entertainment. The repeated phrase "mulatto, albino, mosquito, libido" has been interpreted as a nod to the diversity of the Gen X generation, as well as a reference to Kurt Cobain's own identity as a bi-racial person.
The second verse of the song, "I'm worse at what I do best / And for this gift I feel blessed / Our little group has always been / And always will until the end" further emphasizes the sense of disconnection and alienation felt by young people at the time. The final repetition of the word "denial" could be seen as a denial of responsibility or accountability for the problems facing society.
Overall, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has come to be seen as a defining song of the 1990s, and a reflection of the cultural and social climate of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on guns, bring your friends
Get ready to confront your problems along with your peers.
It's fun to lose and to pretend
Experiencing losses can be just as thrilling and imaginary as winning.
She's over-bored and self-assured
The subject of the song is extremely dissatisfied and confident in herself.
Oh no, I know a dirty word
The artist knows a term that is looked down upon by society.
Hello, hello, hello, how low
A repeated greeting with a monotone tone, indicating a lack of happiness.
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
When everything is dark, it's simpler to avoid negative incidents.
Here we are now, entertain us
The singer desires for someone or something to keep them distracted.
I feel stupid and contagious
The artist is ashamed and spreading their negative feelings to others.
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
The subject describes a diverse group in a rhyming manner and finishes with a mention of their own sexual desire.
I'm worse at what I do best
The artist is losing proficiency in their strong skills.
And for this gift I feel blessed
Despite their struggles, the singer is grateful for their abilities.
Our little group has always been, and always will until the end
The people they care about are always together.
And I forget just why I taste
The singer is uncertain about the feeling they are experiencing.
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
The sensation, despite being unclear, seems to bring joy to the singer.
I found it hard, it's hard to find
The feeling they had sought was challenging to locate.
Oh well, whatever, never mind
The poet has resigned themselves to not figuring it out.
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
Repetition of the word denial to highlight the pushback against facing challenges.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
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