But Sticker quickly grew bored with the limousines, the girls, and excesses that go with fantasy stardom. He left it all and moved to Seattle in 1995, where he formed Hairboy (1998-2000) with fellow Stocktonians Tim Prioste and Sean Cornett. It wasn't long before the Seattle scene recognized the potency of Hairboy and hailed them as Seattle's greatest power trio to date.
Once again, Sticker found himself burnt out with the rock'n'roll lifestyle. In 2000, he moved to Los Angeles so he could, in his words, "get away from it all". It was in L.A. that he began rummaging through the old recordings of his youth and assembling the now classic compilations: Fabioland, Motion Picture Soundtracks and Ambiance of Sticker. Once the archival bowels were cleared, it was time to start recording new material. The first release was Seasons of Sticker (2008), which was recorded with an actual ensemble of musicians. His latest release is The Sound of Sticker (2011) and is a return to the old style of recording where he's doing most of it himself. He is excited to share this new music on CD and vinyl.
D. Sticker has created several video projects: Rummage Sale (1993), Caca Candy (2002), an animated music video for The Shaggs' "My Pal Foot Foot" (2005), and a music video for his song "The Ballad of Han, Luke & Leia" (2005). He is also a regularly contributing member of the band Substance W. Visit www.stickersongs.com OR http://www.myspace.com/dstickerensemble OR http://www.worstkitchen.com for more info or to purchase their music.
Teachers
D. Sticker Ensemble Lyrics
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Overthrow all the pirates
And get out of town
Can you see them smiling?
Blisters, these bones are breaking
Whispers are louder than screaming
We suffer this moment
Until the day is coming
Training day
Cause I-Man is coming and we are the teachers
Training day
Been through the fire cause we the pioneers
Training day
Soul of the Lion, Jah love for the bleeding
Training day
Warriors, SoulJahs we still believe you!
Crawling through poison ivy
My soul still flies with broken wings
And the sun is blinding. I can't stop staring
I don't want to close my eyes
Righteous respects, it's the best-kept secret
I can let go of my burdens that keep me
From living so I can start dying
Training day
Cause I-Man is coming and we are the teachers
Training day
Been through the fire cause we the pioneers
Training day
Soul of the Lion, Jah love for the bleeding
Training day
Warriors, SoulJahs we still believe you!
Crawling through poison ivy
My soul still flies with broken wings
And the sun is blinding. I can't stop staring
I don't want to close my eyes
Righteous respects, it's the best-kept secret
I can let go of my burdens that keep me
From living so I can start dying
Training day
Cause I-Man is coming and we are the teachers
Training day
Been through the fire cause we the pioneers
Training day
Soul of the Lion, Jah love for the bleeding
Training day
Warriors, SoulJahs we still believe you!
The lyrics to D. Sticker Ensemble's song "Teachers" speak about the struggles and hardships that come with being a leader and teacher, but also the perseverance and belief in oneself needed to succeed. The opening lines suggest a call to action: to overthrow those who are causing harm and to leave behind any negativity that may be holding them back. The reference to "pirates" can be taken as a metaphor for any force that is creating chaos and destruction.
The subsequent lyrics talk about the suffering and pain that comes with leadership, with "blisters" and "breaking" bones, as well as the difficulty of being heard in a world where "whispers are louder than screaming." However, the chorus serves as a source of inspiration and motivation, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and training oneself to become a great teacher and leader. In particular, the lyrics suggest a sense of community among the teachers, with "SoulJahs" and "pioneers" supporting one another in their mission.
The second verse focuses on the idea of personal growth and transformation, with lyrics such as "My soul still flies with broken wings" and "From living so I can start dying." The idea of letting go of burdens and negativity is again emphasized, as well as the idea of respecting oneself and others. The chorus repeats the message of the importance of training and perseverance, with references to Jah and the "Soul of the Lion."
Overall, the lyrics to "Teachers" serve as a message of hope and inspiration to those in leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, training, and mutual support.
Line by Line Meaning
Lock it down
Secure the situation
Overthrow all the pirates
Get rid of all the bad people causing chaos
And get out of town
Leave this place behind
Can you see them smiling?
Notice the happiness around
Blisters, these bones are breaking
Experiencing a painful and difficult time
Whispers are louder than screaming
Small talk can hold more weight than screaming
We suffer this moment
Enduring a particular difficult time
Until the day is coming
Looking forward to a better future
That we'll reign forever
We will be victorious and in power forever
Training day
It's time to learn and grow
Cause I-Man is coming and we are the teachers
We are here to educate and inspire
Been through the fire cause we the pioneers
We've gone through the struggles and are pioneers in our field
Soul of the Lion, Jah love for the bleeding
We are strong and loving even in tough times
Warriors, SoulJahs we still believe you!
We believe in the strength and determination of our warriors and soldiers
Crawling through poison ivy
Fighting through tough situations
My soul still flies with broken wings
Although we may be hurt, our spirits are still strong
And the sun is blinding. I can't stop staring
Although it's tough, we can't look away from the truth
I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to ignore reality
Righteous respects, it's the best-kept secret
Respect and honor for what is right is not talked about enough
I can let go of my burdens that keep me
I can relieve myself of the things that hold me back
From living so I can start dying
I can now live my life to the fullest extent
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOAH C. BERNARDO, MARK TRAA DANIELS, PAUL J. SANDOVAL, JASON P TRUBY
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