1) The band started o… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name:
1) The band started out in 1995. They released their debut cd, 'Hard Jet Super Flash', in 1997. The cd got really great coverage throughout the press. Most of '98 went on with what the do best: partying and supporting AGF (their local football team) + an occasional rehearsal session and a few shows.
However, by August '98 gravity of reality made them realize that if this band wanted to make it a bit further than just ok, some adjustments had to be carried out. A real hard decision was to be made. Thus, on their knees, it could turn either way: a total split or a swift recruitment of new blood.
A new guitarplayer, Dr. Jay, was found and a new leadsinger, Butch. Butch has added a lot of full throat lungs to the band's approach and obviously; tightness. Early '99: intense rehearsing prior to the recordings of 'Beerserk'. Recordings and mixing took place during February/March '99. In May '99 Barcode played their first big international tour, supporting Madball on their "Look My Way" European tour.
Summer 2000 Barcode Appeared at Germany's prestigious With Full Force Festival, alongside labelmates Disrespect.
2001: Originally, the new album 'Barcode Hardcore' was scheduled for a late 2000/early 2001 release, however, massive bass & drum difficulties forced them to drop touring and songwriting and instead focus on auditioning bass and drum candidates. BUT, the wait was worthwile, 'cuz with new bass player, Snik1, and new drummer, Snick2, the unit is now stronger than ever.
Barcode's new album "Hardcore" was released on the 15 th. of january 2002. Since then the band have recorded some covermaterial and toured.
DISCOGRAPHY:
Hard Jet Super Flash (97)
Beerserk (99)
Hardcore (02)
Showdown (05)
The band named Barcode that is on the split 7" with Ex Ignota is a different band than the band by the name of Barcode that has its presence here. The Barcode on the 7" with Ex Ignota was started in September (or was it earlier) 1994 and lasted until July 1995 in Ithaca, New York.
2) Metal / Hardcore / Rap band Barcode was formed in Belgrade, Serbia, sometime in the year 2000. When SubZero (guitars and vocals) and Dushko (drums) showed interest to join the band that Cike, Brancode and Vaz (vocals) and Mrdja (bass) were forming. With such talented musicians, a large amount of mutual understanding in their individual style diversity, lots of good songs were made in short periods of time.
Few months after the band was formed Mrdja had to quit the band due to his evolving obligations in the Belgrade philharmonic orchestra. Far steps in on the bass.2001, Vaz quits also the band because of his professional obligations. Short after, feeling that they have reached a certain level of maturity as a band, Barcode begins to play gigs in Serbia, and is very well accepted by the audience. They record the tune called Holding me down, released on Forces of anger, a Multimedia records (Universals label) CD.
Between 2001 and 2005, Barcode has played concerts with many bands, such as Good eye closed, Tea Break, Yobo, Eyesburn, Flip out, Impurita and many others.
In April 2005 Barcode is facing the final breakdown as Dushko leaves the band. Few months of agony are instead of them, because no drummer was satisfying their demanding needs, until young Johnny stepped up out of nowhere and completely amazed the entire crew with his energy and maturity on the drums.
November 2005, Barcode finally enters the studio (Akademija) to record a full 12 track album. With powerful lyrics and even more powerful and moving music they describe the reality surrounding them. A must listen to tracks are Confusion, Paranoia, Holding me down .
During its scene career Barcode played among all its gigs on some festivals such as RDzDz Festival, Out Of Melody Fest, NBG summer festival, opened up the 25th anniversary of Radio 202 and many others.
3) Trip hop/Acid jazz project by Dan Grigson and Stephen Cracknell.
Ride Like Hell
Barcode Lyrics
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Ride like hell - it's addiction - it's Satan's call
Speeding's my liquor and the road's the liquor store
I'm a speeding devil and I always come back for more
And I'm thinking to myself
My way and my way only
It's my race and I do not care
Shooting through the curves - burning rubber - I'm a highway star
We're one hell piece of the action - me an my car
Driver's seat's my domain and I rule it hard
The rules are very simple - play it smart
So let me ride them wheels like I was fucking mad
'Cause then I'm in my prime - definition of bad
Overtakes - sky high stakes
The engine roars - the pipe exhausts - I lead this chase
Stay behind - ridiculous wannabe pro
This game is not a drill - no place for sissy ass hos
Pack your bags - low life class
Kiss my ass
The song "Ride Like Hell" by Barcode is an adrenaline-filled anthem for those who love to speed down the road on their motorcycles. The chorus of the song sums up the whole message of the song where the singer sings "Push it to the limit - screaming wheels - I'm a cannonball/ Ride like hell - it's addiction - it's Satan's call/ Speeding's my liquor and the road's the liquor store/ I'm a speeding devil and I always come back for more". The singer is comparing the thrill of riding his motorcycle as the ultimate high which makes him feel alive. The lyrics talk about how the singer feels that he is in control of his life while riding his bike and how he only does things his way. The song expresses the singer's love for the road and the feeling it gives him.
In the second verse, the singer exalts the feeling of being on the road and compares the bike to a gun. He feels that he is a highway star and his bike is his weapon. The driver's seat is his domain, and he rules with an iron fist. He advises others to play it smart, but he takes risks because he is in control. The singer encourages people to live life to the fullest and to not be afraid of risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Push it to the limit - screaming wheels - I'm a cannonball
I'm accelerating to extreme speeds in a reckless manner, like a dangerous projectile.
Ride like hell - it's addiction - it's Satan's call
My love for driving fast is compulsive and even feels demonic in nature.
Speeding's my liquor and the road's the liquor store
Driving fast is my intoxicant of choice, and the open road is where I go to indulge.
I'm a speeding devil and I always come back for more
I'm an unstoppable force of fast driving, and no matter the consequences, I'll keep doing it.
And I'm thinking to myself
Reflecting on my thoughts and motivations for driving so recklessly.
My way and my way only
I have no regard for anyone else's rules or opinions, and will drive however I please.
It's my race and I do not care
I'm in control of this race, and I don't care who gets hurt or what happens as long as I win.
I take the lead - I'm in control
I'm leading this race, and I have complete control over what happens.
Shooting through the curves - burning rubber - I'm a highway star
I'm able to navigate sharp turns at high speeds, leaving burnt tire tracks in my wake, making me a revered figure on the highway.
We're one hell piece of the action - me and my car
My car and I are perfectly in sync, and together, we're making quite the impression on the road.
Driver's seat's my domain and I rule it hard
I'm the king of the driver's seat, and no one will dethrone me when I'm driving.
The rules are very simple - play it smart
There's only one rule to driving fast, and that's to be smart about it, so as not to get caught.
So let me ride them wheels like I was fucking mad
I'm going to drive so recklessly, as if I've lost my mind.
'Cause then I'm in my prime - definition of bad
It's when I'm driving my craziest that I feel most alive and powerful.
Overtakes - sky high stakes
When I'm overtaking another driver, the risks are high, but so are the rewards.
The engine roars - the pipe exhausts - I lead this chase
The sound of my engine and exhaust make it clear that I'm leading this race and no one else is even close.
Stay behind - ridiculous wannabe pro
If you can't keep up with me, you're just a pathetic wannabe pretending to be a pro.
This game is not a drill - no place for sissy ass hos
Driving this fast is not a game, and there's no room for weak or timid drivers.
Pack your bags - low life class - Kiss my ass
If you can't handle driving fast, then get lost, because you're beneath me and my superior driving skills.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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