1) A hardcore band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A hardcore band from New York. Antidote’s Thou Shalt Not Kill EP was self-released in 1983. The drummer, Arthur, had played with the Misfits, and John Joseph (Cro-Mags) does back-ups on “The Real Deal”. Antidote got back together in the late 80’s/early 90’s and put out a full-length record.
2 ) Street punk band from Holland. Formed in 1995 and still together as of 2008. They have toured with bands such as The Casualties, Strohsäcke, Zero Tolerance, The Virus, Endless Struggle, Dutch ska-punk band Beans, Disturbance, Filaments, The Krays, Behind Enemy Lines, the Adicts and Lower Class Brats.
3) A French Hip-Hop Band
4) A collaborative project band comprising of members of The Ex from Holland and members of the English band Chumbawamba. Using Antidote as their pseudonym for this collaboration a 7" EP was released titled "Destroy Fascism !" in 1986. A later bootleg 7" EP also surfaced comprising of different songs to Destroy Fascism. This 2nd 7 " EP was titled "One Does Not Sell The Earth Upon Which The People Walk" and was recorded in 1986.
5) A collaboration between the successful Airwave and Marnik B, the former international manager from Lightning Records. They produce dark, deep, progressive trance. Singles include Velocity, Sciabada, and Paraglider.
6) Finnish thrash/speed/power metal band formed in 1986. Released three albums The Truth (1992), Total (1994) and Mind Alive (1996). Vocalist/guitarist Nino Laurenne and bassist Titus Hjelm are nowadays better known from power metal band Thunderstone.
7) Serbian thrash metal band, also see Anti-Dote.
8) An alternative rock band from Alabama who renamed themselves Hot Rod Circuit
9) A garage rock band from Los Angeles, active between 2004 and 2005.
10) Drum break-orientated Drum & Bass producer, Deejay, Live Performer and Radio Presenter.
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Antidote Lyrics
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Flowers are for splashing scent on hills
Flowers are not for cutting and splitting
And wearing on suits at weddings and funerals
"Flowers" by Antidote is a unique song that speaks of the true nature and purpose of flowers. The opening lines "Flowers are for adding color to fields" and "Flowers are for splashing scent on hills" emphasizes the beauty and importance of flowers in nature. In these lines, the lyrics are portraying that flowers are meant to be admired in their natural environment, and they play an essential role in the ecosystem by adding beauty and fragrances to the environment.
However, the lyrics take a turn with the next line "Flowers are not for cutting and splitting." The song suggests that flowers should not be cut and used for wearing on suits at weddings and funerals. This implies that killing flowers for our mere want for aesthetics and presenting ourselves as "well put together" is not justified.
The powerful message that Antidote delivers through "Flowers" is that nature is not ours to use but to appreciate and respect. This song can be interpreted as a plea to preserve the planet and its natural resources for future generations. It's a call to acknowledge the role of flowers and other living organisms that make up our ecosystem and to respect them.
Line by Line Meaning
Flowers are for adding color to fields
Flowers exist to inject vibrance and vivacity to open spaces
Flowers are for splashing scent on hills
They also serve to emanate refreshing odors and aromas in natural landscapes
Flowers are not for cutting and splitting
However, they are not meant to be severed and divided
And wearing on suits at weddings and funerals
Nor are they intended for adorning attire on special occasions such as wedding ceremonies and burial services
Contributed by Brooklyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.