Amazingly, the members of Crooked X --who have been friends and playing music since fifth grade—are now only 14, mere high school freshmen in Coweta, OK (population 7,000). Guitarist Jesse Cooper emphasizes: “We don’t want to be looked at for our age, because our music is good for any age. And, YES, we do write our own songs!” Crooked X cites everything from Pantera to Hank Williams Sr. to Metallica as influences, and share songwriting and lyrical duties for a true full-band collaboration.
Crooked X’s MPM/EMI/Capitol self-titled debut (out January 27, 2009) features the dark riffs of “Nightmare” (featured in Rock Band™), the first single, “Rock & Roll Dream,” and “Adrenaline,” the subject of a Wayne Isham-directed video. Even before scoring their 2008 deal with EMI, Crooked X were opening for KISS in Europe, touring with Ted Nugent, and released (on October 7th, 2008) a digital-only release of the three-song EP, Til We Bleed, for rabid fans of all ages.
Adrenaline
Crooked X Lyrics
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Even if I wind up tossed and torn
Gonna do it to it all the way
I'm livin' ‘till my dyin' day
I never seem to get my fill
And here's my latest thrill...
Fifteen hundred pounds of adrenaline
If it's the end of me, notify my next of kin
Fifteen hundred pounds of adrenaline!
Wanna try it all before I die
Won't find me sittin' back to watch the world go by
Gonna do it to it - never stop
Eight short seconds to the top
I can't seem to get my fill
And here's my latest thrill...
Fifteen hundred pounds of adrenaline
Gonna ride this rocket ship until I win
If it's the end of me, notify my next of kin
Fifteen hundred pounds of adrenaline!
Feel it kickin' in
Do it all again
The song "Adrenaline" by Crooked X is about living life to the fullest and taking risks, even at the cost of potentially dangerous or fatal consequences. The opening lines "I'm gonna take this bad bull by the horn, Even if I wind up tossed and torn" refer to bull riding - a sport that is notorious for its risks and danger. The singer in the song is determined to pursue their passions and not let fear hold them back. The line "If it's the end of me, notify my next of kin" highlights the risk involved and the possibility of death, but the singer is willing to take that risk in order to fully experience life.
The repeated phrase "Fifteen hundred pounds of adrenaline" is a reference to the bull that the singer is riding. The rush of adrenaline that comes with participating in an extreme sport like bull riding is addictive to the singer, and they are willing to do it again and again despite the risk. The line "Eight short seconds to the top" refers to the duration of a bull ride, during which the rider must maintain their balance and complete various maneuvers before being able to dismount. The singer in the song seems to view life as a series of similarly brief moments that must be seized and enjoyed to their fullest.
Overall, "Adrenaline" is a song about living life with passion and without fear, even in the face of potential danger. It is a call to embrace risk and pursue one's desires with an unapologetic fervor.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna take this bad bull by the horn
I will take on this challenge head-on
Even if I wind up tossed and torn
I am willing to face the danger and consequences
Gonna do it to it all the way
I will give it my all
I'm livin' ‘till my dyin' day
I will keep living with this adrenaline rush until the end
I never seem to get my fill
I never get enough of this thrill-seeking experience
And here's my latest thrill...
This is my newest source of excitement
Fifteen hundred pounds of adrenaline
This is the amount of energy and excitement I feel
Gonna ride this rocket ship until I win
I will keep going until I am victorious
If it's the end of me, notify my next of kin
I am aware of the danger and am willing to take the risk
Wanna try it all before I die
I want to experience everything before it's too late
Won't find me sittin' back to watch the world go by
I am not content with just observing life, I want to live it
Gonna do it to it - never stop
I will keep going and never give up
Eight short seconds to the top
I have a short amount of time to reach my goal
Feel it kickin' in
I can feel the adrenaline pumping
Do it all again
I am ready to start over and experience it all again
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robin Rowe-Walker
@Pandoras Boxx Booking Jesse is gone unfortunately
He was a one of a kind....BUT
BOOMER SHOULD BE PROMOTED
Prompted
Applauded
Begged
Pleaded
He is an astonishing
Talent, so are the other boys. If you have any abilities to build back what was there......please do
( jessse has a younger brother, Davie) ☆♡☆
zeldaxlove64 Christina Grimmie
his voice is unbelievably good.
MH831
i love this band for some reason keep playing u guys kick ass!!
sarasmile00
Thank you for keeping rock n roll alive!! rock on!! Yeah OKLAHOMA!!!
picklevai16
these guys are insane. i hear the oldest member is only 15. Thats so crazy. Love the song too, it's bad ass
Gunny
wait....real instruments? non auto-tuned voices? not justin bieber? holy crap i love these guys
Pandoras Boxx Booking
you really would have. My home town boys. The man who really is responsible for the depth of talent the lead guitarist possessed is Scott Cooper. Jesse's dad. Every young guitarist he taught is exceptional....that is a gift.
Madam Lambert
i love these guys. they remind me of classic rock real music. i am into classic rock only and i actually love these guys becuz there classic rock in our generation.
PsychoticSuperStar
Wow!!! This kid has a voice that exceeds his years by a long ways. He impresses the fuck out of me.
dreamslayer
Their album is finally out today. I highly suggest that everyone checks it out. High quality music to be found!
SQUAREHEAD64
Bringing back HOPE that HARD rock still blazes!!! Great stuff, guys!!!!! LOVE IT! keith