American Pearl hail from the Hollywood scene that sired Buckcherry into the hard rock realm. The four-piece formed in 1997 when gathering around guitarist Kevin Quinn's famed Sunset Boulevard tattoo stop where frontman guitarist Kevin Roentgen was a frequent customer. Eventually the two decided to pick up their guitars again after individual projects had dispersed and fellow musicians Noah Shane (drums) and Rodney Rocha (bass) joined the band soon thereafter. American Pearl plugged their thirsty post-grunge sounds across the L.A. club circuit, later scoring opening spots with Buckcherry and the Cult, as well as playing at Woodstock '99. Their self-titled debut, released in mid-2000 on Wind-Up, was produced by Sex Pistols' Steve Jones. American Pearl spent the latter half of summer 2000 playing dates with labelmates Creed.
Members
Kevin Roentgen (vocals, guitar)
Kevin Quinn (guitar)
Noah Shain (drums)
Rodney Rocha (bass)
Discography
American Pearl (2000)
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American Pearl Lyrics
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Once held the blue sky now colors are fadin'
God in your soul hell in your hands
Swallow it down whole mother depression
I could lead the way forget my hell to pay
I would die if it would just make you believe
But would you let it go this I gotta know
If you could let it be
Mirror stares back at a man who's not able
Words of a savior ringin' through my head
Give to us this day our daily bread
I would stand like a king ruling under one love
I could be your hero and you the truth I'm thinkin' of
I would stand like a king ruling under one love
I could be your hero if only you could let it be
The truth would set you free
The song Truth by American Pearl speaks on the chaos and depression that one can go through in life. The lyrics describe a person who is experiencing a decline in their life; once they had the blue sky, but now the colors are fading. They are dealing with depression which they cannot shake off, and God is taking a back seat to their woes. However, the song is also about hope and a belief in something larger than oneself that can help overcome hopelessness. The lyrics suggest that the truth can be what sets us free.
The verse "Found my religion cut on a table, Mirror stares back at a man who's not able, Words of a savior ringin' through my head, Give to us this day our daily bread," highlights how the singer found religion, but it is clear through his reflective state that he is struggling to maintain faith. The chorus suggests that the person can not only survive but emerge as a hero if they learn to let go and trust in a higher power. The lyrics that say, "I could lead the way forget my hell to pay, I would die if it would just make you believe, But would you let it go this I gotta know, If you could let it be," explains how desperate the singer is to be seen as someone who is deserving of belief and be a hero if it means that people will let go of their negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Look through these eyes do ya know what you're seein'
Do you understand the perspective being presented here?
Once held the blue sky now colors are fadin'
Things are not as bright and hopeful as they once were
God in your soul hell in your hands
You have both good and bad inside of you
Swallow it down whole mother depression
Depression is consuming and overwhelming
I could lead the way forget my hell to pay
I am willing to bear the burden if it means making a positive impact
I would die if it would just make you believe
I am willing to make a sacrifice to convince you of something
But would you let it go this I gotta know
Are you willing and able to move past your current mindset?
If you could let it be
If you could accept a new perspective
Found my religion cut on a table
I have undergone a significant transformation
Mirror stares back at a man who's not able
I still struggle with my own limitations
Words of a savior ringin' through my head
I am inspired by the wisdom of others
Give to us this day our daily bread
We pray for our basic needs to be met
I would stand like a king ruling under one love
I believe in the power of love to unite and lead
I could be your hero and you the truth I'm thinkin' of
I could help you to see the truth if you let me
The truth would set you free
Honesty and clarity can release us from our burdens
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Written by: MEMMALATEL MORGAN, NAKHAMYAH MORGAN, PETER MORGAN, ROY MORGAN, UNA MORGAN
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