1) A Hard Rock/Nu Metal band from the New York area that was formed in 1996 by friends Chris Lino, James Meselsohn, Mike Meselsohn, and Rob Caggiano. The band would play live settings for several years before finally opening for Orgy on tour in 1999, which helped them secure a recording contract with Roadrunner Records later that year. Their album, which was actually set to be released in early 2000, suffered many delays and didn't end up seeing record store shelves until mid-November of that year as a joint release between the aforementioned Roadrunner Records and Tommy Boy Records. One single was released from the record in "Do It Again", which also saw itself as a part of one of MTV's 'Return Of The Rock' compilations, which came out in June of 2000. The band never got the momentum needed to stay afloat after the album release and broke up in 2001. No post-breakup projects are known about as of this time.
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Superficial
Boiler Room Lyrics
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Not all that have a reach in sight
Really is distorted, ambition can be aborted
Expectation false and contorted
Superficial, I don't wanna be
Just like you, a shallow fool
Superficial, I can't stand to be
I've been one self-influenced mind
All these things they don't realize
Reality is distorted, ambitions can be aborted
Expectation false and contorted
Superficial, I don't wanna be
Just like you, a shallow fool
Superficial, I can't stand to be
Just like you, a shallow fool
And I can't stand all that you represent
Material things have definitely got you bent
And I can't take no more, now I see your flaws
I can't escape it, take me away
Take, take, take, take me away now
I don't wanna play no superficial games
Superficial, I don't wanna be
Just like you, a shallow fool
Superficial, I can't stand to be
Just like you, a shallow fool
I can't stand to be like
I can't stand to be like
I can't stand to be like
Just like you
The lyrics to Boiler Room's song Superficial convey a message about rejecting superficiality and materialism. The singer starts by acknowledging that they have seen some of the good things in life, but they recognize that not everything that appears desirable necessarily is. They go on to recognize that ambition can sometimes lead to distorted expectations that are ultimately false and lacking in depth.
In the chorus, the singer makes it clear that they do not want to be like the "shallow fools" who value superficiality above all else. They reject the idea of being overly concerned with material things, and express their disappointment with those who are. The verses elaborate on this theme by emphasizing the importance of individuality and rejecting the idea of being "self-influenced," or overly influenced by the opinions and expectations of others.
The song as a whole seems to be a rejection of the notion that success and happiness are measured solely by material wealth or external appearances. Instead, the singer argues that true happiness and fulfillment come from rejecting superficiality and embracing individuality and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been shown all good things in life
I have been exposed to the good and desirable things in life
Not all that have a reach in sight
However, not everything that appears within reach or attainable is actually so
Really is distorted, ambition can be aborted
The reality is often distored and misguided, leading to failed ambitions and goals
Expectation false and contorted
False and twisted expectations are commonplace
Superficial, I don't wanna be
The superficial lifestyle and mindset is not desirable
Just like you, a shallow fool
Similar to the person being addressed, seen as a shallow and unwise individual
I've been one self-influenced mind
Rather than being swayed by others, my actions and behaviors are influenced by my own desires and thoughts
All these things they don't realize
Others are unaware of this realization
And I can't stand all that you represent
The values and behaviors of the person being addressed are not agreeable
Material things have definitely got you bent
The individual's obsession with material possessions has negatively affected them
And I can't take no more, now I see your flaws
I can no longer deal with it, and have come to recognize their flaws
Take, take, take, take me away now
Take me away from this situation now
I don't wanna play no superficial games
I have no desire to engage in superficial games or actions
I can't stand to be like
It is unbearable to be like
Just like you
Like the person being addressed
A shallow fool
Seen as shallow and unwise
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@jeremyschrock8322
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@scottharvey3848
neither did i Jeremy i've got this CD i love it its great to see this finally on youtube
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