Chinchilla continues the amusing traditio… Read Full Bio ↴1) German power metal band
Chinchilla continues the amusing tradition of oddly-named German power metal bands (imagine trying to promote a tour consisting of Chinchilla, Squealer, and Custard in America). Their early history is a bit murky — they formed in 1988 and by 1990 had recorded an album, No Mercy, of which not a lot is known (it’s not even listed on the official site’s discography), and after guitarist Udo Gerstenmeyer left the band, they folded soon afterwards. Four years later, Gerstenmeyer recruited a completely different lineup and recorded what initially was a demo, but turned into the Who Is Who EP. More lineup changes ensued, and finally the band had some stable footing, releasing Horrorscope in 1998 before signing with Metal Blade in 2000. The 2000 release, Madness, is the album reviewed here. Not surprisingly, Chinchilla’s style is rooted in Euro power metal 80’s-style. They don’t have the galloping pace of a Gamma Ray, but are more of a mid-paced melodic power metal band, maybe not too far removed from Iron Savior or Sinner. Overall, Madness is a competent album. It’s not going to set the world alight nor impress anyone with originality, but the staples of the genre (singalong choruses, simple but nicely constructed riffs, a power ballad or two, and so forth) are here for the listening, with the interesting cover choice of Kiss’ “I Stole Your Love” (staying relatively faithful to the original) thrown in for good measure.
After two releases in 2000 and 2002 with the same members, the the lineup change bug has bitten again, with three new members joining the band in 2002, eventually releasing Madtropolis a year later. They still aren’t interested in innovation (writing a song called “Heavy Metal” in 2003 seems a bit behind the times, particularly given its Manowar-ish anthemic chorus), but no doubt European audiences will like this.
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2) American indie rock band
Chinchilla was an all-girl group from San Diego in the mid-90’s. They released a few EPs, followed by their only full-length, “101 Italian Hits”, in 1996 on Crisis/Revelation Records
3) UK artist
CHINCHILLA is a London-based emerging artist that’s capturing the attention of music listeners with her debut EP ‘Awakening.‘ The alluring project details a journey of self-realization and touches on topics like female empowerment, sexuality, body positivity, and more. Her unapologetic aura has been a constant presence in her music since her first release in 2019.
King for A Day
Chinchilla Lyrics
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the time of trust is over
I'm not a dreamer
the smell of feeling blows away
I'm not a fighter
you make the rules I played the part
I'm not a fighter
your evil work destroyed my heart
it's so absurd
I can't stop to rock
I could not stop
running away
from your side
your the evil
of my mind
king for a day
king for a day
I'm on my knees
like a dog on a chain
stand up for myself
or I'll never be a man
smoke blows away and I wake up
it's so absurd
I can't stop to rock
I could not stop
running away
from your side
you're the evil
of my mind
king for a day
king for a day
In the song "King for a Day" by Chinchilla, the lyrics speak directly about someone who has become exhausted from playing a game with a person who seems to have control over everything. The singer, who is not a dreamer, seems to have lost faith, perhaps in the person they once trusted. They refer to the person as an "evil" that had destroyed their heart.
The singer refers to the absurdity of the situation, pointing out how the person they are speaking to is surrounded by toys that seem ridiculous in the face of the situation. The singer seems to have been running away from this person, a person who they once trusted and even played by their rules. However, now they seem to have had enough and vow to stand up for themselves so they can become a man. The singer likens themselves to a dog on a chain, begging to be freed from the hold this person has over them.
Overall, "King for a Day" feels like a call to action, echoing the themes of standing up for oneself and freedom. The singer seems fed up with someone holding power over them and wants to break free from their control.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a dreamer
I'm a realist who doesn't believe in unrealistic dreams.
the time of trust is over
I no longer trust you or anyone else.
the smell of feeling blows away
Emotions and feelings disappear quickly, like a fragrance blown away by the wind.
I'm not a fighter
I'm not someone who likes to engage in battles or conflicts.
you make the rules I played the part
You control the situation, and I have no choice but to comply.
your evil work destroyed my heart
Your cruel actions have caused me emotional pain and suffering.
go away all your toys surround you
Your material possessions and superficial things are distracting you from what's truly important.
it's so absurd
The situation is ridiculous and illogical.
I can't stop to rock
I can't resist the urge to escape my problems through music.
running away
Escaping from the situation is the only option.
from your side
I need to distance myself from you and your negative influence.
you're the evil
You are the root of my troubles and hardship.
of my mind
Your evildoing has affected my mental state and well-being.
king for a day
For a brief moment, I want to feel powerful and in control of my life.
I'm on my knees
I'm vulnerable and in a position of weakness.
like a dog on a chain
I feel trapped and powerless, like a dog being held back by a chain.
stand up for myself
I need to assert myself and take control of my own life.
or I'll never be a man
If I don't take action and assert my independence, I'll never be able to grow into a strong, self-sufficient person.
smoke blows away and I wake up
Reality hits me, and I realize that I need to face my problems instead of escaping them.
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.