Ambrosia has been the name of at least five artists:

1. Ambrosia was… Read Full Bio ↴Ambrosia has been the name of at least five artists:

1. Ambrosia was a California, United States band formed by David Pack (guitars, vocals), Christopher North (keyboards), Burleigh Drummond (drums) and Joe Puerta (bass, vocals). On their self-titled LP in 1974, they blended quirky progressive rock with lush harmonies and scored hits with the offbeat song Nice, Nice, Very Nice and the ballad Holdin' on to Yesterday. Their subsequent albums focussed more and more on the pop ballads and less and less on the progressive elements, and while they had some success with singles, they called it quits after 1982's Road Island. Ambrosia re-formed in the late 90s and continue to tour and enterain their fans. A live CD Live at the Galaxy was released in 2002, and they are currently recording a new studio album that long time fans are hoping will be released in 2009.

2. Ambrosia was a Latvian hardcore punk band formed in Valmiera, Latvia in 2005.

The band has toured around Latvia and Estonia and became one of the best-known newcomers to the Latvian hardcore scene. Their music is also included on music compilation Latvian Hardcore Punk Volume 5.

Ambrosia split up in September 2011 and played one-off reunion show in July 2014.

Final lineup:

Andrejs Irbēns (Āres) - vocals;
Jānis Osis (Nuvo, Skyforger) - guitars, backing vocals (formerly vocals);
Rūdolfs Rūtenbergs - guitars;
Uldis Andersons - bass;
Miks Riekstiņš (IndyGo) - drums.

Former members:

Arnis Āboliņš - bass;
Jurģis Priedītis (Age of Stones) - bass.

http://www.facebook.com/ambrosiahardcore

3. Ambrosia was formed in summer 2008 by Adnan Čikotić and Hana Hadžajlić, who wanted to play brutal death metal. Soon Adnan Muratović and Hana's brother joined the band. After few rehearsals Hana's brother left the band and we had to seek for another drummer. In a few months the band had changed few drummers who played on the concerts. Later Edin Čehović joined as a second guitar player, and Boris Uložnik replaced Hana.

http://www.myspace.com/ambrosiabosna

4. Ambrosia is an emo metal and hardcore band from Prague, Czech Republic.

http://www.dobrynapad.cz/ambrosia

5. Ambrosia is an American duo consisting of Katherine Dohan and David Greenberg.

https://ambrosiasongs.bandcamp.com/album/tears-ep

Apothecary
Ambrosia Lyrics

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You come alive at quarter to three
You make haste for a taste
In the parking lot of misery
So down it goes
And up goes your need
So you're fine for the time
But you're on the line
Not in between

What can this stuff do to me?
Apothecary, some more of the same today
Fills that need
You're late again for chemistry class
You were up in the lab
With your chemical head in a flask
The truth is though
Your mind is a mess
You've just taken a dose
Now you're comatose in Pandora's chest
How could I do this to me?
Apothecary, oh please
Where's the antidote?
For me
Looking for ways you can let it out
Sleep in the days
For tonight you'll roam about
Pull all the stops
You begin to shout
Life's a big dream and you sleep
Till you come out
Come out
Fill my need
Apothecary

Fill my need
Apothecary

Overall Meaning

The song Apothecary by Ambrosia is a cautionary tale about addiction, specifically drug abuse. The lyrics describe the experience of someone addicted to drugs, who comes alive at quarter to three and rushes to get a taste of their addiction in "the parking lot of misery". The drug temporarily helps the person feel better, but they are still "on the line, not in between", meaning they are not truly happy or fulfilled. The chorus repeats the word "Apothecary", which in this context refers to the supplier of the addictive substance.

The second verse describes the deeper issues of addiction, as the person is now regularly skipping classes to be in the lab with their "chemical head in a flask". The drug use is now affecting their ability to function, and they are "comatose in Pandora's chest" - a reference to the myth of Pandora's box, which contained all the evils of the world. The final verse talks about the cyclical nature of addiction, and the futile attempts to escape it. The person is "looking for ways you can let it out", but ultimately they are unable to find the "antidote" that could break the cycle.

Line by Line Meaning

You come alive at quarter to three
You feel energized and awake in the early hours of the morning.

You make haste for a taste
You quickly try to acquire the substance you crave.

In the parking lot of misery
You obtain the drug in a sad or depressing location.

So down it goes
You consume the drug.

And up goes your need
Your desire for the drug intensifies.

So you're fine for the time
You feel good temporarily.

But you're on the line
You're near the edge of addiction or danger.

Not in between
You're not in a state of balance or moderation.

What can this stuff do to me?
You question the possible effects of the drug on your body and mind.

Apothecary, some more of the same today
You refer to the substance as an apothecary and express your need to repeat your usage.

Fills that need
The drug satisfies your cravings.

You're late again for chemistry class
You're tardy once more for an academic course related to chemicals.

You were up in the lab
You spent time in a laboratory outside of class.

With your chemical head in a flask
You had your head in a container containing chemicals, suggesting you were experimenting with/using them.

The truth is though
You admit that the following statement is accurate.

Your mind is a mess
You're experiencing mental chaos or confusion.

You've just taken a dose
You recently consumed the illicit substance.

Now you're comatose in Pandora's chest
You're currently unconscious in a state of extreme addiction, with Pandora's chest symbolizing a place of death and despair.

How could I do this to me?
You express regret or disbelief at your own actions.

Apothecary, oh please
You urgently request the drug again.

Where's the antidote?
You seek a cure or antidote for your addiction.

For me
You desire the cure for yourself.

Looking for ways you can let it out
You're searching for methods to satisfy your addiction.

Sleep in the days
You spend most of your days sleeping, possibly due to drug use.

For tonight you'll roam about
You plan to engage in risky behavior or drug use later at night.

Pull all the stops
You're willing to take every risk or go to any length to consume the drug.

You begin to shout
You experience an overwhelming desire or desperation for the drug.

Life's a big dream and you sleep
You have a distorted view of life, and drug use is your only source of pleasure or escape.

Till you come out
You remain in this state until you wake up to reality or addiction ends.

Fill my need
You request the drug to satisfy your cravings.