Casino Madrid was a post-hardcore band from San Diego, California, United S… Read Full Bio ↴Casino Madrid was a post-hardcore band from San Diego, California, United States. Casino Madrid is the latest band to join the Artery Recordings roster, the joint venture between The Artery Foundation and Razor & Tie. The San Diego band is the ninth addition to the Artery Recordings family. "We couldn't be more excited to join the Artery Recordings family," DeMaio said. "We felt as a band that this label was the best fit for us, not only because of its reputable name in the industry, but because of the family oriented attitude everyone at Artery presents to their bands." "We're very pleased to welcome Casino Madrid to the Artery Recordings family. We've had our eye on the band for quite some time and they've been making waves in San Diego that are undeniable," said Eric Rushing, CEO of The Artery Foundation. "The guys have an amazing batch of new songs that we can't wait to get out to everyone!"

Comprised of Joe Demaio (vocals), Marcelo Sedano (guitar/vocals), Armani Sanchez (guitar), Travis Knutz (bass), Rob Cesena (keys/synth/programming) and Johnny Thunder (drums), Casino Madrid formed in 2007. In 2009, the band released their self-produced EP, For Kings and Queens, which has sold over 20,000 digital tracks. The EP got re-released in 2010 with 3 extra songs, and in 2011 through Razor and Tie, Artery Recordings, the band released their full-length Robots.

Members:
Austin Graham - Guitar (founding member)
Sean Quinn - Guitar (founding member)
Kevin Butler - Bass/Clean Vocals (founding member)
Johnny Cruz - Drums (founding member)
Rob Cesena - Keyboards
Joe DeMaio - Unclean Vocals

Other members:
Andrew - Vocals (founding member)
Don Vedda - Guitar
Armani Sanchez - Guitar
Marcelo Sedano - Guitar/Vocals
Joan Cruz - Drums
Travis Knutz - Bass
Aaron Duarte - Vocals

I Want My 25 Minutes of Fame
Casino Madrid Lyrics

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As my eyelids start to settle
My mind begins to saunter
A self inflicted illness
A self inducing coma

So glad you could make it
It's so good to see you
Tell me

How have you been?
Here take a seat
The doctor will be with you shortly
Oh and by the way
Welcome to Hell!

(Pull me down)
Quit running away
(To Hell and back)
This gun's loaded
(Please don't go)
You took him away from me
(I'll miss you)
No! No! No! This cant be happening
(Please don't go)
No! No! No! This cant be happening
(I'll miss you)

Shotgun blow right though your shoulder
Prepare for tragedy
Left on the doorstep

Welcome to the show!

My curtain call awaits me
Was this all part of your master plan
How did you lose control?
Suffer to weakness
Your not a man

Cut out the Bullshit!
You lied
Cut out the Bullshit!
You need drugs
Cut out the Bullshit!
You need sex
Cut out the Bullshit!
You need a drink

(Pull me down)
Quit running away
(To Hell and back)

This gun's loaded
(Please don't go)

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want My 25 Minutes of Fame" by Casino Madrid is a powerful and intense expression of feelings of a person who is struggling with their inner demons. The lyrics start with the singer describing their state of mind as they are falling into a self-induced coma. This could be a metaphor for the singer succumbing to their own addictions that they are unable to overcome. The lyrics then take a darker turn as the singer welcomes someone to Hell, suggesting that their current state of mind is equivalent to being in Hell.

The lyrics then reflect on the idea of tragedy and how the singer is prepared to deal with it. The mention of a shotgun blow through the shoulder is an explicit reference to trauma, and how the singer is bracing themselves for it. The lyrics also touch on themes of control, weakness and vulnerability. There is a sense of anger, frustration and desperation in these lyrics, as the singer is trying to break free from the hold their addictions have on them.

The chorus "Pull me down, Quit running away, To Hell and back, This gun's loaded, Please don't go, You took him away from me, No! No! No! This can't be happening, I'll miss you" is both haunting and powerful. The singer plea's with someone to help them, but they also express their anger towards those who have taken something (or someone) away from them.

Line by Line Meaning

As my eyelids start to settle
As I'm about to fall asleep

My mind begins to saunter
My mind starts to wander aimlessly

A self inflicted illness
I harmed myself on purpose

A self inducing coma
I intentionally put myself into a comatose state

So glad you could make it
I'm happy to see you

It's so good to see you
I'm delighted to see you

Tell me
Share with me

How have you been?
How have you been doing?

Here take a seat
Please sit down

The doctor will be with you shortly
The doctor will come to see you soon

Oh and by the way
One more thing