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1) Crossbreed was a six member industrial metal band from Clearwater, Florida, formed in 1996. Their self-produced album .01 was released in 1998 with only 1000 copies made. After making a name for themselves touring, Crossbreed was signed to Artemis Records at the end of 2000 and their debut album, Synthetic Division was released nationally on May 8, 2001. Live, they are known for use of black lights, glow paint, and spark producing sanders.
After numerous lineup changes and being dropped from Artemis, the band released their self-produced EP New Slave Nation in 2005. In July 2008, Crossbreed opened up their own audio-visual recording studio dubbed "The Candy Factory". This studio is where they would record their newest album, K.E. 101. In June 2008, Crossbreed signed with "Driven Music Group", the new label of ex-Korn guitarist, Brian "Head" Welch. K.E. 101 would be released in September of 2009. The band played their last show in December 2010.
Final Members:
Vocals - James Rietz (1996–present)
Guitars - Chris Nemzek (1996–present)
Bass - Corey Floyd (2004–present)
Keyboards - Kem Secksdiin (2006, 2007–present)
Keyboards - Ian Hall (2005-Present)
Drums - Jay Diesel (2008–present)
2) Crossbreed from Oslo, Norway started playing in 1994 and was fronted by Gunnar Nuven from Svart Framtid, Kafka Prosess and So Much Hate and Jon Hveding from PLX-15, Bøyen Beng and Manna along with members from Captain Not Responsible. They released two CDEPs on Siri Rekkårdz.
Superstition
Crossbreed Lyrics
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Very superstitious
Writings on the wall
Very superstitious
Ladders bout to fall
Thirteen month old baby
Broke the lookin' glass
The good things in your past
When you believe in things
That don't understand
Then you suffer
When you believe in things
You don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
Very superstitious
Wash your face and hands
Rid me of the problem
Do all that you can
Keep me in a daydream
Keep me goin' strong,
You don't wanna save me
Sad is my song.
When you believe in things
Then you suffer
When you believe in things
You don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
Very superstitious
Nothin' more to say
Very superstitious
The devils on his way
Thirteen month old baby
Broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck
Good things in your past
When you believe in things
When you believe in things
When you, When you, When you, When you, When you..
Crossbreed's interpretation of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" is a cover that keeps the original groovy beat and the trippy lyrics but adds a metal edge with intense guitar riffs, synths, and aggressive vocal delivery. The song delivers a message of warning against superstitious beliefs that cause unnecessary fear, irrationality, and suffering. The chorus repeats the phrase "When you believe in things you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way," emphasizing that people should not rely on unfounded beliefs and instead question and seek knowledge.
The opening lines set the tone of the song, describing the common superstitions people have. "Writings on the wall" refer to the ominous signs or predictions people see in graffiti or literary texts. "Ladders about to fall" is a reference to the belief that walking under a ladder brings bad luck. The song gets darker with the mention of the thirteen-month-old baby breaking the looking glass, which symbolizes seven years of bad luck. These lines show how superstitions can be created from anything and how they cause unnecessary stress and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Very superstitious
The idea of superstition is taken very seriously and given great importance.
Writings on the wall
There are signs that can be seen which may indicate if something is wrong or if something is about to go wrong. These signs are usually written in symbolic ways.
Ladders bout to fall
There is always an impending sense of doom, like something bad is going to happen at any moment, and it cannot be avoided.
Thirteen month old baby
Even infants are not immune to the impact of superstition and can be seen as unwelcome due to certain superstitions.
Broke the lookin' glass
Breaking mirrors is often considered to be a bad omen and can lead to seven years of bad luck.
Seven years of bad luck
The consequences of certain actions can last a long time and bring consequences that are difficult to overcome.
The good things in your past
The positive experiences that you once had can also be impacted by superstitious beliefs, and can be used as evidence of things that are now lost due to them.
When you believe in things
That don't understand
Then you suffer
When you believe in things
You don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
This section reinforces the idea that superstition can lead to suffering as it is an irrational belief system.
Wash your face and hands
Rid me of the problem
Do all that you can
Superstitious rituals can take many forms, including washing and performing other actions to ward off harm or bad luck.
Keep me in a daydream
Keep me goin' strong,
You don't wanna save me
Sad is my song.
Superstitions can be addicting and provide a sense of comfort, even if it is not based on reality. But this can lead to feelings of sadness and loneliness.
Nothin' more to say
The devil's on his way
This means that something bad is about to happen or that it is unavoidable. This could mean superstitious beliefs are linked to fear of the unknown or even religious beliefs.
When you believe in things
When you believe in things
When you, When you, When you, When you, When you..
This is a repetition of the previous ideas, emphasizing how irrational beliefs can lead to problems and suffering.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@williambraden3912
Bad Ass track/cover 😎
@hhjk377
crosbreeds the last band id expect to cover this and they rocked the fuck out of it
@diaryofthedead
this cover is so catchy lol i love it
@Baliken100
If any band ever inspired me, just stick with what I know what I love, industrial (whatever that is to you, I know what it is to me) ... It's crossbreed.
They CAPTURED it, they captured this songs essence
@ELyAvErEX
amazing cover!!!!!
@Baliken100
Omg
WTF
I love this, I love this band... What the hell is wrong with me why have I never heard this?
@Baliken100
Omg this is so FUCKING good... Fuck. FUCK
@ArthmisDeebe
Supersitition ! :D
@vartiotv
Pure win for this cover lol!
@williambraden3912
Wondering what Stevie thought of this if it were brought to him for a critique\listen