The band is composed of a bassist, a drummer, three guitarists, and anywhere from ten to twenty vocalists comprising a full choir of lead singers. The band's music is somewhat similar in style to late-'70s and '80s metal. The basic song structure employed by the band does away with traditional verses in order to highlight catchy choruses and integrate as many guitar solos as possible. The result has been described by the band as, "taking everything we loved about the genre, and throwing everything out that we hated." The band cites Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly as influences in addition to hard rock/heavy metal bands like Skid Row, Iron Maiden, and Dokken. "I would call us anthem rock," said Alex Necochea. "We're really not heavy metal. I think our focus is more on writing great singles, as best as we can make them. That's just something Bryn and I grew up on. We're big fans of melody and big driving hooks, that sort of thing."
They were originally planned on being called "Pizza Party" but it was already taken.
Swallow The Razor
Bang Camaro Lyrics
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Ooh, ahh
We're hot, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Hellbent, hellbent for liquor
Wine's fine but whiskey's quicker
Swallow the razor
Hellbent, hellbent for liquor
I chop my breakfast on a mirror
Swallow the razor
Ooh, ahh
Ooh, ahh
We're hot, ahh
Ooh, ahh
Hellbent, hellbent for liquor
Wine's fine but whiskey's quicker
Swallow the razor
Hellbent, hellbent for liquor
I chop my breakfast on a mirror
Swallow the razor
Let it be, don't let it be
It's all rock and roll to me
Let it burn and let it ride
Rock and roll will never die
Let it be, don't let it be
It's all rock and roll to me
Let it burn and let it ride
Rock and roll will never die
Guitar!
Swallow the razor
I chop my breakfast on a mirror
The song "Swallow The Razor" by Bang Camaro has straightforward and explicit lyrics that depict the reckless and dangerous lifestyle of some people in the rock and roll industry. The song begins with a series of moans and groans, presumably of either pain or pleasure, and then highlights the desire to get drunk on whiskey, as it is quicker than wine. The phrase "swallow the razor" is repeated throughout the song, implying the willingness of the singer to take risks and indulge in dangerous behavior. The second verse continues with the singer referring to using a mirror to chop some kind of substance which they consume in the morning, presumably drugs.
The chorus repeats the previous lyrics again and adds a new line, "Let it burn and let it ride, rock and roll will never die." This emphasizes the idea that despite the dangers of the lifestyle, the singer is committed to living it, and rock and roll will always continue. Overall, the song portrays the darker side of the rock and roll culture that is often glamorized in the media.
Line by Line Meaning
Hellbent, hellbent for liquor
Intensely determined to drink alcohol
Wine's fine but whiskey's quicker
Whiskey is more effective at getting drunk than wine
Swallow the razor
To take extreme risks or do something potentially harmful in the pursuit of pleasure
I chop my breakfast on a mirror
To use cocaine in the morning
It's all rock and roll to me
I am unapologetically living my life to the fullest
Let it burn and let it ride
I will take the good with the bad and keep moving forward
Rock and roll will never die
The spirit of living life to the fullest will never go away
Guitar!
A call to rock out and enjoy the music
Ooh, ahh
An expressive sound indicating pleasure or excitement
We're hot, ahh
We are passionate and intense
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.