COLLIDE: The Electrogoth/Industrial Rock Band
An Electrogoth/Industrial Rock band founded in the early nineties, in Los Angeles. The name comes from the collision of musical styles – ethereal vocals provided by kaRIN, industrial music provided by Statik.
The Story of COLLIDE
”We just wanted to make the kind of music that we wanted to hear.”
Once upon a time, somewhere around 1992, two people met at an industrial dance club. One was very thirsty, so they asked the other to get them some water. After the liquid reached the glass, the two began a conversation, which became a friendship, and then formed a creative union.
The creative union became what is known as COLLIDE. The primary core of the Los Angeles based duo is Statik and kaRIN. Statik is responsible for the sound orchestrations and overall production. kaRIN takes care of the vocals and lyrics.
“We never thought of starting a band, we just wanted to make the kind of music we wanted to hear. After the first few songs were finished, we thought the collaboration sounded like something special. A few songs later, we realized that the music we were making was really important to us. It would need a name. We thought long and hard and then COLLIDE came to us. We knew it was right, as it described what we were doing and the feeling of the music perfectly.”
The essence of COLLIDE is the coming together of two opposing entities to form a symbiotic whole… combined the female and masculine energies, the cognitive and the subliminal, the strength and the mystery.
Meaningful lyrics and alluring hypnotic vocals combine with an aural sculpture, to form an experience in listening that manages to defy categorization. “I think the reason why our sound is different is because we do not approach music in a traditional way. We don’t play music, we try to create soundscapes—layers of depth and sound.”
To date, the duo have released six full length CDs—Beneath the Skin, Distort, Chasing the Ghost, Some Kind of Strange, Vortex, and Live at the El Rey.
- Beneath the Skin examines feelings of the internal depth of emotion.
- Distort presents remixes from Beneath the Skin, as well as some cover songs… giving a different twist on things.
- Chasing the Ghost, says kaRIN, is named to capture that feeling of searching for essence… the feeling of yearning like a space you can’t fill, or a haunting that you can’t quite put your finger on”.
- Some Kind of Strange continues on to explore one’s place within themselves and the universe. “I always write from the heart” says kaRIN. “Music allows me to exist in a world of my own creation.”
- Vortex is a double CD that further explores the diverse sound of COLLIDE and includes remixes from both Some Kind of Strange and Chasing the Ghost, as well as some new cover songs.
- Like the Hunted is a DVD which includes COLLIDE’s live performance in 2005 at the El Rey in Los Angeles. It also includes an interview as well as other acoustic and tour performances.
- Live at the El Rey accompanies is the live performance from the Like the Hunted DVD.
- Ultrashiver is the new release by COLLIDE’s side project The Secret Meeting with kaRIN and Statik and Dean Garcia of Curve. Beside the album Ultrashiver, the group released two singles,Shiver X and Shooting Laser Beams.
- Two Headed Monster, was released in 2008.
- These Eyes Before, was released in 2009. It's comprised of ten classics songs, each one completely reimagined.
Due to dissatisfaction with the music industry, COLLIDE began their own record label, Noiseplus Music. COLLIDE decided to self-release, this was a decision we had to make, as so much energy and life goes into each song in layers and levels. We never let go of it until we are sure that it is the best that we can make, and we are ultimately satisfied with it. We see so many things in the music industry that are not in the artist’s favor, where it becomes all about business. It is our hope to help make that change, while making music that we believe in, and to set a path for ourselves, as well as other artists.”
"Our eternal thanks to those who seek out and expose new music." — kaRIN and Statik
(content quoted in its entirety from Collide and Noiseplus Music)
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COLLIDE - Latvian Thrash Metal band
COLLIDE - Extreme Thrash Metal band which declares war to everything that oppresses ! Overcoming values, finding your inner-self and becoming insane - that's the source of inspiration behind band's music and lyrics.
Band has been started in late 2003 and still lives on.
Power, passion and energy is a huge part of the band's live shows. Collide has played many small and large shows in Latvia and in
other countries. Despite many lineup and stylistic changes through the years, band still caries the same spirit as in the beginning.
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I Go Crashing
Collide Lyrics
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It's best to keep feelings like this kept away anyway
But it's okay cause we're still good mates and I really don't wanna fuck that up
Oh man, I probably shouldn't have said anything and just kept my big mouth shut
So what do you say, we go out
No, I get it, it's fine, I was just messing about
Unless you're kidding because I'm kidding too
If you have to think, that's okay
We got all the time in the world anyway
Let's just be friends, how about
Because fucking with your friends never really seems to work out
Remember that time by the beach
Your mom was getting sick, your brother's prone to disease
That's a fact but I thought you liked me too
I waited too long for me to get it with you
Things like this, they happen for a reason
But I'm too much of a wuss just to make it to next season
I guess that's my fault, I should've taken the chance
But they thought that I was messing just to get in your pants
Because I don't ever wanna be around
I guess it's kinda selfish, I just want you to myself
But hey, it's not like I'm gonna tell you
I'm too scared of the rejection and too scared of the confession
The lyrics of "I Go Crashing" by Collide delve into the complex emotions and internal struggle of being in love with a close friend but fearing the consequences of confessing those feelings. The singer acknowledges their deep affection for the person, expressing, "I think I'm in love with you but I probably shouldn't say." They recognize the importance of maintaining their friendship and the potential risk of complicating it by revealing their true emotions.
The singer wrestles with the decision of whether or not to express their feelings, contemplating the possibility of ruining their friendship, as they sing, "Oh man, I probably shouldn't have said anything and just kept my big mouth shut." They weigh the potential outcomes, questioning if going out as more than friends is a serious proposition or simply a joking suggestion. They even emphasize the expectation of rejection and the fear that their confession might be misunderstood as a ploy rather than genuine affection.
The lyrics touch upon a shared history and moments between the two, highlighting a time by the beach where personal challenges were faced together. The singer hints at the belief that there might have been a mutual attraction, but due to their own insecurity and fear of rejection, they failed to express their true feelings in time. They acknowledge their own hesitancy and express regret for not taking the chance when it presented itself.
Overall, "I Go Crashing" portrays the internal struggle of unrequited love and the fear of jeopardizing a valued friendship. It captures the emotional turmoil and hesitation that often accompanies such situations, leaving the singer filled with regret and unable to vocalize their true desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'm in love with you but I probably shouldn't say
I have strong feelings for you, but I know it's not wise to express them
It's best to keep feelings like this kept away anyway
It's better to hide and suppress these emotions
But it's okay cause we're still good mates and I really don't wanna fuck that up
It's fine because our friendship is important to me and I don't want to jeopardize it
Oh man, I probably shouldn't have said anything and just kept my big mouth shut
I regret speaking up and should have remained silent
So what do you say, we go out
Would you like to go on a date with me?
No, I get it, it's fine, I was just messing about
I understand if you're not interested, I was just joking
Unless you're kidding because I'm kidding too
Unless you're joking too, like me
I never even fell so the joke is on you
I never truly had strong feelings, so you were the one being fooled
If you have to think, that's okay
Take your time to consider, there's no rush
We got all the time in the world anyway
There's no pressure, we have plenty of time
Let's just be friends, how about
Maybe we should just remain friends, what do you think?
Because fucking with your friends never really seems to work out
Getting romantically involved with friends often leads to complications and difficulties
Remember that time by the beach
Do you recall that moment we spent together at the beach?
Your mom was getting sick, your brother's prone to disease
I remember how your mother was ill, and your brother has health issues
That's a fact but I thought you liked me too
Those are undeniable circumstances, but I believed you had feelings for me as well
I waited too long for me to get it with you
I procrastinated too much and missed my chance with you
Things like this, they happen for a reason
Events like this occur with a purpose or meaning
But I'm too much of a wuss just to make it to next season
I lack the courage to continue pursuing a relationship
I guess that's my fault, I should've taken the chance
I accept responsibility for not seizing the opportunity
But they thought that I was messing just to get in your pants
Others assumed my intentions were manipulative, only interested in a physical relationship
Because I don't ever wanna be around
I don't want to be near you
I guess it's kinda selfish, I just want you to myself
I realize it's somewhat self-centered, but I desire exclusivity with you
But hey, it's not like I'm gonna tell you
However, I won't actually confess my true feelings to you
I'm too scared of the rejection and too scared of the confession
I fear rejection and the vulnerable act of confessing my emotions
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Tristan Konkle
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