1. Crushed is the indie pop pro… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands using this name:
1. Crushed is the indie pop project of Shaun Durkan and Bre Morell.
2. Crushed is a metal band. "Tune into any modern rock radio station or watch an episode of ‘Headbanger's Ball' circa the early 21st century, and the amount of hard rock/metal bands that mix aggression with melodic detours is staggering. But then along comes a band like Crushed, who does indeed mine the aforementioned territory, but introduces true song craft into the mix on their 2007 release, ‘My Machine.' And voila, there's a band that stands out from all the foolers. Case in point, if you judge the album opening "What Kind of Life" just by its opening, it's understandable to lump Crushed with the rest of aforementioned gang — but stick with it, and several pleasant surprises are in store (namely, the chorus and how the song ends). Also included is "Dwell," which starts off with some Tool-esque bass strumming, before turning into alt-pop, and "Ether," which includes some fine vocalizing by frontman Mark Lauer, while a track like "Leaving" could easily crossover to the mainstream masses. The group has also hooked up with a producer that needs no introduction - Mr. Mike Clink (yep, the Appetite for Destruction Mike Clink) — who has no problem navigating through the varied sonic waters of ‘My Machine.' The end result is a strong album that is not copycat, yet also is not far removed from the mainstream."
Greg Prato
march
Crushed Lyrics
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Think, re-calibrate your comeback
Stack up the beats
March, seamlessly sounding like
Speak, learning to speak and to spell
At the same time
Drift, drifting away, re-emerge
As life among the cheap perfection
Deny you're lost inside the reckless fortune
Ring, ring the alarm
Jump, wake the emotion in time
Listen to me
March, seamlessly sounding like
Life, you lie among the cheap perfection
Deny you're lost inside the reckless fortune
Why do you lie inside this lover's soul kiss
Tired of being dusted, imperfection
Gone is the feeling lonely saturation brings
The lyrics of Crushed's song March are deep and introspective, urging the listener to re-evaluate their approach to life and to wake up from a complacent existence. The repeated refrain "ring, sound the alarm" creates a sense of urgency and the need to take action. The second line "think, re-calibrate your comeback" implies a need for introspection and self-reflection in order to come back stronger.
The line "stack up the beats" refers to the need to build upon oneself and to keep pushing forward. The marching rhythm of the song adds to this sense of moving forward and progressing towards a better place. "Speak, learning to speak and to spell at the same time" speaks to the importance of clear communication and getting one's message across effectively.
The line "life, you lie among cheap perfection, deny you're lost inside reckless fortune" speaks to the danger of settling for mediocrity and the need to break free from societal expectations. The final verse is a call to embrace imperfection and to reject the false promise of a perfect life. The song is ultimately about taking control of one's life and pushing forward towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Ring, sound the alarm
Alert yourself and be ready for what's coming.
Think, re-calibrate your comeback
Reflect on your failures and devise a better plan for the next attempt.
Stack up the beats
Prepare yourself for the journey ahead by collecting all the necessary resources.
March, seamlessly sounding like
Move forward in harmony with the rhythm of life.
This, so close to home
The destination is not too far away, it's within reach.
Speak, learning to speak and to spell
Acquiring knowledge and skills to express oneself better.
At the same time
Simultaneously, without waiting for one to finish before starting the other.
Drift, drifting away, re-emerge
To let go of the past and come back stronger than ever.
As life among the cheap perfection
Life can still be beautiful despite its imperfections.
Deny you're lost inside the reckless fortune
Don't let the chaos of life consume you entirely.
Ring, ring the alarm
Be vigilant and stay alert at all times.
Jump, wake the emotion in time
React quickly to situations and bring out the best emotions in yourself.
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I say.
Life, you lie among the cheap perfection
Life can still be beautiful despite its flaws.
Deny you're lost inside the reckless fortune
Don't ever forget who you are and your purpose in life.
Why do you lie inside this lover's soul kiss
Why do you keep doing things that you know will hurt you in the end?
Tired of being dusted, imperfection
Sick of feeling insignificant and flawed.
Gone is the feeling lonely saturation brings
No longer feeling lonely in the midst of the chaos of life.
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.