Then Luna contacted Eddie Guz, from the rock ‘n roll band The Carburetors. January ’05 this sneering bulldog entered the rehearsal place, and he fitted the band like a glove. And for the extra hot spice Ricky Black was dragged in. And from day one he delivered amazing guitar bending solos. From this point it was evident that Chrome Division was to be more than just a side project.
From now on they were like a force, spawning stripped down groovy Rock’n Roll, with a primitive attitude. Also labelled as Doomsday Rock’n Roll.
A slight drawback was in summer ’05 when Lex Icon had to leave the band. However the replacement was imminent. Tony White from the singular band Minas Tirith, came pronto. He’s a steady and deadly precise drummer. So the band continued even stronger.
These five Norwegian road bandits, have the ability to grasp the finer elements of their influences and mould them into their own vital Rock sound. Influences hailing from when the members grew up, in a time when classic Rock and Metal bands were at their peek. Such as Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Metallica, AC/DC, Venom etc. etc.
Chrome Division entered Panser studio in Oslo, December ’05. Recorded one half of their debut album. Got a record deal with the German monster label Nuclear Blast. Then got back in March and finished the album. It was released in July ’06, titled simply: “Doomsday Rock’n Roll”, together with a fresh music video of the song “Serial Killer”, made in Sweden by Patric Ullaeus. They held a memorable release-concert at the legendary Elm Street club in Oslo. Then Shagrath got occupied with Dimmu Borgir for a while. Both making an album and going off on several gigantic tours all over the world. After a while Shagrath rejoined the Chrome guys, exhausted of touring in the name of Satan, hungry for more rubber-smelling Rock. It was time to create another Chrome album.
In January ’08 they’ve conjured enough kick-ass songs and went to Studio Fredman in Sweden, to record the follow-up to the successful debut. Now Chrome Division had entered a higher level. The sound and the songs were even higher in quality.
The album, entitled “Booze, Broads and Beelzebub”, holds 11 songs of strong Chrome-quality and a cover of ZZ Top’s classic “Sharp Dressed Man”. The material are generally harder and more nasty, yet it’s more focused on choruses that are catchy as hell.
Chrome Division’s second album gets unleashed in July ‘08 Unholy Rockers worldwide: Join with the Division and live your life like a Rock ‘n’ Roll Rebel!
Hate
Chrome Division Lyrics
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I lived long enough to recognize it
You walk so tall
You talk so smallOh come on over
'cause here comes my call
I never claimed to be the nicest boy in town
I never promised honey, I would stick around
Why do you hate me
Why do you hate me
Is it 'cause you know that I can't be ignored
Why do you hate me
Why do you hate me
Is it 'cause I make you feel so insecure
Now gather around it's time to look me in the eye
I rather face you all than listen to your lies
Hey ladies, come out and play
Cause I don't give a shit about
Your mothers anyway
And I don't know just what to say
And I don't know just what to do
The reason I tell you I want you to know
It's time time to stand down and let it all go
Why do you hate me
Why do you hate me
Is it 'cause I make you feel so insecure
The lyrics to Chrome Division's song "Hate" delve into feelings of insecurity, personal recklessness and self-confidence while also confronting hate from others. The song's protagonist has witnessed different kinds of negative experiences and acknowledges them. The lyrics reveal that he is self-aware of his negative traits, but also makes it clear that he's not going to apologize for them. The first two lines of the song give an impression of someone who has been to various places and has seen many things, and hence has a broad perspective of the world.
The song's chorus repeatedly questions why someone hates him. There are two potential reasons provided - because he knows that he cannot be ignored, and because he makes them feel insecure. It is not certain whether the song's protagonist is genuinely perplexed by the dissension, or whether he is being somewhat sarcastic. The rest of the song discusses rebelling against authority in a gentle but firm manner. When he says, "Here comes my call," it's like he's challenging anyone who wants to mess with him. He then unabashedly claps back at whomever has something to say against him.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been around I have seen all kind's of shit
I have a lot of life experience and have witnessed a variety of unpleasant situations.
I lived long enough to recognize it
I have lived a long life and have gained enough knowledge and wisdom to identify different kinds of negative situations.
You walk so tall
You appear to be confident and self-assured in your demeanor.
You talk so small
Despite your confident demeanor, the things you say lack substance and are insignificant.
Oh come on over 'cause here comes my call
Come closer to me because I am about to confront you.
I never claimed to be the nicest boy in town
I never pretended to be a kind or likable person.
I never promised honey, I would stick around
I never committed to staying or being loyal to someone like a term of endearment suggests.
Why do you hate me
I want to understand why you feel disdain towards me.
Is it 'cause you know that I can't be ignored
Are you hating me because you are unable to disregard my presence or actions?
Is it 'cause I make you feel so insecure
Is your hatred towards me stemming from me making you feel unconfident or uncertain about yourself?
Now gather around it's time to look me in the eye
Everyone should come close and face me directly so that we may have a truthful conversation.
I rather face you all than listen to your lies
I would prefer to confront everyone and hear the truth rather than listen to deceitful statements.
Hey ladies, come out and play
Addressing the women present, they should join in on the conversation or activity as it does not matter to him what their mothers think.
Cause I don't give a shit about your mothers anyway
He could care less about their mothers or what their mothers think.
And I don't know just what to say
I feel at a loss for words or do not have a clear idea of what to express.
And I don't know just what to do
I feel unsure about how to proceed or respond in this situation.
The reason I tell you I want you to know
I am conveying this message to you because I want you to understand it.
It's time time to stand down and let it all go
It's time to release the tension and animosity and move forward without it.
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.